Ákra Maléka Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ákra Maléka Lighthouse
The Ákra Maléka Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower constructed of metal, standing 6 meters tall. It is situated atop a vertical cliff on Cape Maleka, approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Chania, Greece. The tower displays white and black colors and emits a white light with two flashes every 12 seconds. With a focal height of 48 meters, its light has a geographic range of 18.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located within a restricted military zone, making it inaccessible to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Cape Maleka, a significant navigational point northeast of Chania. Its light aids vessels in maintaining a safe distance from the cliffs and ensures passage through these coastal waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 12s
- Focal Height
- 48m
- Geographic Range
- 18.4NM
Location
- City
- Municipality of Chania
- Country
- 🇬🇷Greece
- Region
- Region of Crete
- Sea Region
- Located atop a vertical cliff on Cape Maleka, about 25 km northeast of Chania, Greece.
- Latitude
- 35.5864°
- Longitude
- 24.1743°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white and black
- Material
- metal
Structure: square skeletal tower
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Souda(7.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- N4783
- NGA No.
- 16024
اعثر على منارة Ákra Maléka على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Greece، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.