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Falkonera Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Municipality of Spetses, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Falkonera Lighthouse

This stone lighthouse stands on a pyramidal base on the southeastern heights of the uninhabited island of Falkonera, located in the Aegean Sea. The structure features a 4-meter round white lantern. Its focal height reaches 136 meters, providing a geographic range of 28.4 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. Falkonera island is situated approximately 40 km east-southeast of Velopoula and lies closer to the Cyclades Islands. Access to the site is possible by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for marking the remote and hazardous Falkonera island, an area known for shipwrecks. Its light aids navigation between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, a historically challenging shipping route.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
136m
Geographic Range
28.4NM

Construction & History

Significant events: 1966 wreck of the ferry Heraklion, resulting in 217 lives lost

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: A 4 m round white lantern is mounted on a stone base.

Location

City
Municipality of Spetses
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Attica
Sea Region
Falkonera is a small, uninhabited island in the Aegean Sea, approximately 40 km east-southeast of Velopoula, closer to the Cyclades Islands than the Greek mainland. It is situated on heights at the southeastern end of the island.
Latitude
36.8388°
Longitude
23.8897°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Milos (Adamas)(28.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N4088
NGA No.
15084
ARLHS No.
GRE-012
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Falkonera Lighthouse at night?+
Falkonera 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 Falkonera Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Falkonera Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xylokeratia Milos at 25.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include MILOS (26.8 NM ESE), Adamas Milos (27.2 NM ESE), Voudia Milos (31.4 NM E), Megálon Livádion (31.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Falkonera Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Falkonera 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 Falkonera Lighthouse?+
Falkonera 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 Falkonera Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Falkonera 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.