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Hüseyin Burnu Lighthouse (Akyarlar)

Bodrum, Muğla

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A stone lighthouse built in 1931 rising on Hüseyin Burnu in Akyarlar, at the southwestern tip of the Bodrum Peninsula.

Safety warning

The lighthouse grounds are an operational area; the tower cannot be climbed.

Its story

The Hüseyin Burnu Lighthouse is on the shore of the Akyarlar neighborhood, in the southwest of the Bodrum Peninsula. Built in 1931, the lighthouse is a round stone tower about 9 meters high. Facing the island of Kos, the headland guides ships passing through the strait between Bodrum and Kos. The area around the lighthouse is a favorite spot for watching the sunset.

Key facts

Built
1931
Tower
~9 m round stone tower
Operated by
Directorate General of Coastal Safety

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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36.96487, 27.26398

Where to eat nearby

33 venues within about 2 km

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://ibiblio.org/lighthouse/tursw.htm | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=36.96487&mlon=27.26398