Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red 16s🇬🇷Nikolaos Skoufas Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse

This white stone lighthouse, standing 9 meters tall, was built in 1893. It is located at the end of a sandy spit in the northeastern Gulf of Amvrakikos, south of Aliki. The cylindrical stone tower features red trim. Its light emits two white or red flashes every 16 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The lantern has been removed from the tower, but it remains operational. The keeper's cottage adjacent to the lighthouse was restored in 2000 and now serves as a museum.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the hazardous spit of Ákra Kópraina, essential for safe navigation in the northeastern Gulf of Amvrakikos. Its restored keeper's cottage also serves as a museum, preserving local maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WR 16s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1893

Significant events: Keeper's cottage restored as museum in 2000

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Menidi(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N3820
ARLHS No.
GRE-085

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white stone with trim painted red
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with gallery; lantern removed

Location

City
Nikolaos Skoufas Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Epirus
Sea Region
end of a long, sandy spit projecting into the northeastern corner of the Gulf of Amvrakikos about 1.5 km south of Aliki
Latitude
39.0298°
Longitude
21.0756°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Greece, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Arta District Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red 16s — 2 white/red flashes every 16 seconds. 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/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Menidi at 2.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Amfilochía (9.1 NM SSE), VONITSA (10.8 NM SW), NEOHORI (14.3 NM W), Aktio Vonitsas (15.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arta District Lighthouse 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 Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Arta District Lighthouse 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 Arta District Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arta District Lighthouse 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.