In the northwestern part of Folegandros is a lighthouse, known as Aspropounta Lighthouse.
It was first lit in 1921, having a light that was visible from several nautical miles away. The lighthouse is more than fifty meters above the sea, while the height of the building reaches 11 meters. Initially, the lighthouse operated with fuse and an oil-mechanism, but after 1986 it turned to a more ecological energy source, namely solar.
If you are hiking in Folegandros, it is definitely worth catching a glimpse of the Aspropounta Faros (Lighthouse). You can even combine it with a dip in the nearby Livadaki beach!
