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Ágios Fokás Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇬🇷Paros Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ágios Fokás Lighthouse

Located on a promontory that shelters the harbor of Páros, the Ágios Fokás lighthouse was first lit in 1867. The current operational structure is a 6-meter square skeletal tower painted white, standing next to the ruins of the original lighthouse. This replacement light was established to improve navigational assistance. Its focal height is 11 meters, and it emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 0.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Paros, with the site open to visitors but the tower closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the promontory that shelters the island's main harbor, ensuring safe passage for ships entering the busy shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1867

Significant events: Replacement of earlier light

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower standing next to the ruins of the historic lighthouse

Location

City
Paros Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
A promontory sheltering the north side of the harbor of Páros.
Latitude
37.0904°
Longitude
25.1322°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paros(0.7 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-052
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ágios Fokás Lighthouse at night?+
Ágios Fokás displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Ágios Fokás Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ágios Fokás Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Páros at 0.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Antiparos (3.7 NM SW), Naoussa Parou (5.4 NM ENE), Naousa (6.1 NM ENE), Náxos (11.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ágios Fokás Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ágios Fokás 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 Ágios Fokás Lighthouse?+
Ágios Fokás 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 Ágios Fokás Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ágios Fokás 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.