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Prasoúda Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Kymi - Aliveri Anna Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Prasoúda Lighthouse

Also known as: Prasoúda (Prasuda)

Constructed in 1897, this stone lighthouse is situated on a small island about 12 kilometers northeast of Kymi. The cylindrical tower, made of stone, measures 18 meters high, with its light at a focal plane of 42 meters. It displays a white flash every five seconds, with a recorded range of 17.4 nautical miles. The facility comprises a round stone tower topped with a lantern and gallery, adjoined by a one-story stone keeper's dwelling.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a major cape on Euboea's northeastern shore, serving as a navigation aid for vessels in the Aegean Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1897

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kymi(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
N4453
NGA No.
16432
ARLHS No.
GRE-112

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
stone
Material
stone

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

Location

City
Kymi - Aliveri Anna Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Central Greece
Sea Region
Guides ships around a prominent cape on the northeastern coast of Euboea, located on a small island about 12 km northeast of Kimi.
Latitude
38.6644°
Longitude
24.2504°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Prasoúda Lighthouse at night?+
Prasoúda 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 Prasoúda Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prasoúda Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kými (Kimi) at 6.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Petries Evvoias (15.5 NM S), Skíros (17 NM NE), Linaria (17.3 NM NE), Aliverio (18.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prasoúda Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Prasoúda 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 Prasoúda Lighthouse?+
Prasoúda 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 Prasoúda Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prasoúda 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.