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Ormos Oropou Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇬🇷Municipality of Oropos, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ormos Oropou Lighthouse

This lighthouse reaches a height of 6 meters, with its focal plane also at 6 meters. The construction consists of a square masonry foundation supporting a round lantern. The tower is painted in alternating white and black bands. Its light produces a single white flash every 4 seconds, with a range of 8.9 nautical miles. Situated on a beach by the coastal road, it is positioned on a headland about 1.6 kilometers northeast of Skala Oropou, north of Athens in the Attica region. The port of Oropos is 0.7 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: The Ormos Oropou lighthouse marks a headland, serving as a navigation aid for vessels along the coast and warning of shallows near Skala Oropou.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Municipality of Oropos
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Attica
Sea Region
Located on the beach, just off the coastal road, on a prominent cape about 1.6 km northeast of Skala Oropou and due north of Athens.
Latitude
38.3279°
Longitude
23.8071°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square with round lantern
Tower Color
white and black
Material
masonry

Structure: A 4m round lantern mounted on a square masonry base.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Oropos(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N4360
NGA No.
16296
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ormos Oropou Lighthouse at night?+
Ormos Oropou displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Oropou Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ormos Oropou Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Oropos at 0.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Erétria (3.5 NM N), Lefkandi (7.9 NM NW), Avlida (10.7 NM WNW), ALIVERI (11.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ormos Oropou Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ormos Oropou 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 Oropou Lighthouse?+
Ormos Oropou 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 Oropou Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ormos Oropou 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.