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Maleas Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇬🇷Municipality of Monemvasia, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Maleas Lighthouse

Also known as: Maleas (Ákra Maleas, Cape Malea)

Constructed from stone in 1883, the Maleas Lighthouse is a 15-meter cylindrical tower with a green dome, situated on a steep slope at the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese. It rises from a one-story keeper's house and features a focal height of 40 meters. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 17.1 nautical miles. Its remote location on Cape Maleas, approximately 1.5 km north of the cape's southernmost point, makes access difficult. The facility is operational but closed to the public.

Why it matters: The Maleas Lighthouse marks the hazardous Cape Maleas, a significant waypoint for vessels navigating the Aegean Sea, guiding them around its shores. Its structure, a square stone tower attached to a keeper's house, is distinctive in its isolated setting.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1883

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Agia pelagia(12.9 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-093

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green dome
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a small 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Municipality of Monemvasia
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Peloponnese Region
Sea Region
Cape Maleas, the southeastern tip of the Peleponnisos, located at the easternmost point of the cape, about 1.5 km north of the southernmost point, perched on a very steep slope.
Latitude
36.4504°
Longitude
23.2016°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maleas Lighthouse at night?+
Maleas displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Maleas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maleas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Neapolis at 7.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Vatika Bay (8.7 NM WNW), Elafonissos Lakonias (11.2 NM WNW), Diakofti Kythiron (12.7 NM SSW), Agía Pelagía (12.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maleas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maleas 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 Maleas Lighthouse?+
Maleas 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 Maleas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maleas 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.