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Argironisos Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Municipal Unit of Pteleos, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Argironisos Lighthouse

The Argironisos Lighthouse, built in 1899, is a 7-meter cylindrical white tower with a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a single-story keeper's house. The lighthouse stands on a small island approximately 3 kilometers east of the mainland village of Agios Dimitrios and 5 kilometers northwest of Kanatadika on Euboea. Its focal plane reaches 32 meters, emitting a white flash every 5 seconds with a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. It marks the eastern entrance to the Oreon Strait, a waterway separating Euboea from the mainland.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation through the eastern entrance of the Oreon Strait, a significant regional shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1899

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pefki(6.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N4440
ARLHS No.
GRE-041

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

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

Location

City
Municipal Unit of Pteleos
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Thessaly
Sea Region
Marks the eastern entrance to the Oreon strait, which separates the northwestern end of Euboea from the mainland. Located on an island about 3 km east of Agios Dimitrios on the mainland, and about 5 km northwest of Kanatadika on Euboea.
Latitude
39.0096°
Longitude
23.0756°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Argironisos Lighthouse at night?+
Argironisos displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Argironisos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Argironisos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Orei at 3.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Pteleos (4.5 NM WNW), Agia Kyriaki (Trikeri Magnisia) (4.9 NM N), Agiokampos Oreon (5 NM SSW), Akhillion (5.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Argironisos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Argironisos 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 Argironisos Lighthouse?+
Argironisos 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 Argironisos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Argironisos 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.