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Akradhiá Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇬🇷Municipality of Milos, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Akradhiá Lighthouse

Also known as: Akradhiá (Akradia, Mílos)

The Akradhiá Lighthouse, built in 1892, is a 7-meter cylindrical stone tower with a gray metallic roof and a lantern. It stands on a small island about 3 km northwest of the town of Mílos, guiding ships approaching the island's sheltered bay. The structure includes a square base, a gallery, and an attached one-story keeper's house. Its white light flashes every 8 seconds, with a geographic range of 23.6 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into the sheltered bay of Mílos, a significant entry point for maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
88m
Geographic Range
23.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a gray metallic roof
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Municipality of Milos
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
Guides ships approaching the sheltered bay of Mílos, on the north side of the island. It is located on a small island about 3 km northwest of the town of Mílos.
Latitude
36.7800°
Longitude
24.3913°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Milos (Adamas)(5.2 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-038
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Akradhiá Lighthouse at night?+
Akradhiá displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Akradhiá Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Akradhiá Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Adamas Milos at 4.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include MILOS (4.3 NM SSE), Xylokeratia Milos (6.9 NM S), Voudia Milos (7.1 NM ESE), Kímolos (9.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Akradhiá Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Akradhiá Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Akradhiá Lighthouse?+
Akradhiá Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Akradhiá Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Akradhiá Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.