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Ormos Milou Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Municipality of Milos, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ormos Milou Lighthouse

Also known as: Ormos Milou (Mílos Harbor)

This cylindrical white stone tower stands 9 meters tall and is topped by a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 5 seconds. Its focal height is 36 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. The site is open for visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse is located on a promontory that shelters the north side of the harbor of Mílos.

Why it matters: The Ormos Milou lighthouse guides vessels navigating the northern approach to Mílos harbor and the port of Adamantas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Location

City
Municipality of Milos
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
Located atop a promontory sheltering the north side of the harbor of Mílos.
Latitude
36.7105°
Longitude
24.4705°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Milos (Adamas)(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
N4242
NGA No.
15904
ARLHS No.
GRE-095

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ormos Milou Lighthouse at night?+
Ormos Milou displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Ormos Milou Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ormos Milou Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Adamas Milos at 1.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include MILOS (2.2 NM W), Voudia Milos (3.8 NM NE), Xylokeratia Milos (5.7 NM WSW), Kímolos (6.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ormos Milou Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ormos Milou 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 Ormos Milou Lighthouse?+
Ormos Milou 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 Ormos Milou Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ormos Milou 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.