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Akrotíri Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇬🇷Thira Municipal Unit, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Akrotíri Lighthouse

The Akrotíri lighthouse was built in 1892 and first lit in the same year. The structure is a cylindrical stone tower, 10 meters high, with a lantern and gallery, attached to a one-story stone keeper's house. Its white tower features unpainted stone trim. The light emits one white flash every 10 seconds, visible for nearly 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse was automated in 1988. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for its late 19th-century engineering and its role in guiding vessels through the Aegean Sea near the southwestern approaches to Thíra.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
100m
Geographic Range
24.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892

Significant events: automated in 1988

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with unpainted stone trim
Material
stone

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

Location

City
Thira Municipal Unit
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
Aegean Sea, on Ákra Akrotíri, the southwestern tip of Thíra
Latitude
36.3576°
Longitude
25.3569°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Thira(4.7 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-039
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Akrotíri Lighthouse at night?+
Akrotíri displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Akrotíri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Akrotíri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Athinios Thira Santorini at 3.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Thíra (4.4 NM NE), Thirasía (4.8 NM N), Oia Kyklades (6.7 NM N), Anáfi (20 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Akrotíri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Akrotíri 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 Akrotíri Lighthouse?+
Akrotíri 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 Akrotíri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Akrotíri 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.