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Kórakas Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇬🇷Paros Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kórakas Lighthouse

Also known as: Kórakas (Náousa)

Built in 1887, the Kórakas lighthouse is a 10-meter cylindrical stone tower topped with a lantern and gallery. It is situated on a promontory that shelters the west side of Náousa harbor. The tower is attached to a single-story stone keeper's house. It emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 12 seconds, visible for over 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational, with the site open to visitors but the tower closed. The nearest port is Naousa, approximately 1.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into and out of Náousa harbor, warning vessels of the headland and rocky shore to the west.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1887

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

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

Location

City
Paros Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
Located on a promontory sheltering the west side of the harbor of Náousa.
Latitude
37.1542°
Longitude
25.2248°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Naousa(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
N4290
NGA No.
15836
ARLHS No.
GRE-087
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kórakas Lighthouse at night?+
Kórakas displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Kórakas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kórakas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Naousa at 1.5 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Naoussa Parou (1.9 NM SSE), Páros (5.5 NM SW), Náxos (7.6 NM ESE), Antiparos (9.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kórakas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kórakas 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 Kórakas Lighthouse?+
Kórakas 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 Kórakas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kórakas 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.