Ntana lighthouse, Protected lighthouse building on the island of Poros, Greece
Phare Dana, also known as the Poros lighthouse, is a stone lighthouse at the western tip of the island of Poros, in the Saronic Gulf in Greece. The square tower stands about 30 ft (9 m) tall and rises from a rectangular keeper's building, painted white with red details that make it easy to spot from the water.
The lighthouse was built in 1870 by the Ottoman Lighthouse Society, a French-run company responsible for improving navigation around the Greek islands at that time. It was damaged during World War II and stayed dark until 1948, when it was repaired and brought back into service.
The lighthouse building is a reminder of the time when sailors and fishermen depended entirely on such lights to enter the bay safely. For the people of Poros, it stands as a familiar mark on the coast, one that speaks to the island's long connection with the sea.
The lighthouse is about 4 miles (6 km) from Poros Town and can be reached on foot along a marked coastal path that starts near a small beach. The walk is straightforward and does not require any special gear, making it a good option for most visitors.
The light source shifted over the decades from oil to acetylene gas and then to solar power, which means no keeper has been needed on site since 1954. In 2011, the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation carried out a full restoration of the structure, bringing it to the state visitors see today.
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