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Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇬🇷Municipality of Markopoulo Mesogaias, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse

A square masonry tower, 7 meters in height, marks Nisída Ráftis at the entrance to Porto Rafti bay. Standing 100 meters above sea level, it emits a white flash every 2 seconds, with a geographic range of 24.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on Ráftis island, west of the Petalion Gulf, within the Municipality of Markopoulo Mesogaias. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Ayia Trias, 1.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels safely into the bay of Porto Rafti, a significant resort town on the Petalion Gulf. The adjacent ruin of a 2nd-century AD statue of Artemis adds a distinct cultural and historical draw to the site.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
100m
Geographic Range
24.9NM

Location

City
Municipality of Markopoulo Mesogaias
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Attica
Sea Region
Ráftis island, at the entrance to the bay of Porto Rafti, on the west shore of the Petalion Gulf.
Latitude
37.8828°
Longitude
24.0439°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ayia Trias(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
N4346.4
NGA No.
16252

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse at night?+
Nisída Ráftis displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORTO RAFTI at 1.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Ayia Trias (1.5 NM WNW), Artemis (5.7 NM NNW), Rafina (8.6 NM N), Lavrion (Laurium) (10.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nisída Ráftis 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 Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse?+
Nisída Ráftis 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 Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nisída Ráftis 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.