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Ákra Páppas Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇬🇷Icaria Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ákra Páppas Lighthouse

Also known as: Ákra Páppas (Papas)

Built in 1890, the Ákra Páppas Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical masonry tower standing 11 meters tall. Its lantern is situated 75 meters above sea level, casting a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 20 seconds. The lighthouse structure includes the tower, a lantern, a gallery, and an attached one-story keeper's house. This station marks the southwestern tip of its island, Ákra Páppas, and is located within the Icaria Municipality. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Evdilos, 12.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe passage through the broad channel between Ikaría and Míkonos, a key navigational route for vessels entering or leaving the central Aegean Sea. It also stands as a tangible link to the region's Ottoman past, having been established under their rule.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1890

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

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

Location

City
Icaria Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Northern Aegean
Sea Region
Marks the broad passage between Ikaría and Míkonos, leading to the central Aegean. Located on Ákra Páppas (Cape Papas), the southwestern tip of the island.
Latitude
37.5115°
Longitude
25.9790°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Evdilos(12.1 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-103
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ákra Páppas Lighthouse at night?+
Ákra Páppas displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Ákra Páppas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ákra Páppas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Karkinagri Ikarias at 2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Eydilos (12 NM NE), Agios Kírykos (16.4 NM ENE), Thymaina Island (23 NM E), Foúrnoi (24.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ákra Páppas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ákra Páppas 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 Ákra Páppas Lighthouse?+
Ákra Páppas 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 Ákra Páppas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ákra Páppas 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.