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Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse

red 6s🇬🇷Heraklion Municipal Unit, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse

This concrete, cylindrical tower stands 10 meters tall and is located at the end of the south breakwater in Heraklion, Greece. Its focal height is 12 meters, and it emits a red light with a single long flash. The structure is topped by a circular harbor control room, with the light positioned on its roof. It guides vessels at a geographic range of 9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is positioned 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the safe navigation of all vessels entering and departing the port of Heraklion, a critical economic and tourist gateway for Crete. Its position on the south breakwater precisely delineates the harbor entrance, preventing groundings and collisions in a high-traffic area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
red 6s
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L.Fl.R
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

City
Heraklion Municipal Unit
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Region of Crete
Sea Region
Heraklion, Greece, on Pier 6 (South Breakwater)
Latitude
35.3492°
Longitude
25.1461°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower topped by a circular harbor control room; the light was centered on the roof of the building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Heraklion(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
N4800
NGA No.
16104
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iraklion (Heraklion) at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Linoperamata Hrakliou (4.7 NM W), MALIA (16.4 NM E), Agia Galini (27.7 NM SW), Agios Nikólaos, Kríti (29.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) 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 Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse?+
Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) 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 Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) 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.