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Murtos Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇬🇷Igoumenitsa Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Murtos Lighthouse

Also known as: Murtos (Mavro Oros, Syvota, Sívota)

The Murtos lighthouse, built in 1884, stands on a steep promontory at the western end of Sívota island. The octagonal stone tower, standing 14 meters tall, is topped with a lantern and gallery and is attached to the ruins of a keeper's house. Its light emits three white flashes every 20 seconds, with a focal height of 87 meters, visible for 23.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located approximately 3 kilometers west of the mainland town of Sívota and marks the southern entrance to the Kérkyra (Corfu) Strait. This waterway separates the island from the Greek mainland.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the southern entrance to the Kérkyra (Corfu) Strait, a significant waterway separating the island from the mainland, and warns vessels away from the promontory.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
87m
Geographic Range
23.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1884

Significant events: area ceded to Greece in 1913 at the end of the Balkan Wars

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Syvota(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N3786
NGA No.
14476
ARLHS No.
GRE-118

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the ruins of a keeper's house

Location

City
Igoumenitsa Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Epirus
Sea Region
marks the southern entrance to the Kérkyra (Corfu) Strait separating that island from the mainland. Located on a very steep promontory at the western end of the island of Sívota, about 3 km west of the mainland town of the same name.
Latitude
39.4049°
Longitude
20.2100°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Murtos Lighthouse at night?+
Murtos displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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 Murtos Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Murtos Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Syvota at 1.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Plataria (4.2 NM NE), Lefkímmi (5.2 NM W), Igoumenítsa (6.1 NM NNE), Petrití (10.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Murtos Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Murtos 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 Murtos Lighthouse?+
Murtos 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 Murtos Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Murtos 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.