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Prasonísi Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 30s🇬🇷Municipality of Rhodes, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Prasonísi Lighthouse

Located on a peninsula projecting from the southern tip of Rhodes, Greece, this lighthouse was built in 1890. The structure consists of a cylindrical masonry tower rising 14 meters from a one-story keeper's house, topped with a lantern and gallery. Its focal height reaches 61 meters above sea level. The light emits four white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 20.2 nautical miles. The nearest port is Diafanion, 27.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southern extremity of Rhodes and is situated where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas converge, creating notable wind and wave conditions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl(4) W 30s
Focal Height
61m
Geographic Range
20.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1890

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Diafanion(27.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N4756
NGA No.
20388

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
masonry

Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Municipality of Rhodes
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
A peninsula (prasonísi) projecting from the southern tip of Ródos (Rhodes).
Latitude
35.8785°
Longitude
27.7509°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Prasonísi Lighthouse at night?+
Prasonísi displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 30s — 4 white flashes every 30 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 Prasonísi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prasonísi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Prasonisi Rhodes at 0.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Lardos Rhodes (16.8 NM NE), Lindos Rodou (20.9 NM NE), Kalathos Rodou (21 NM NE), Halki Dodekanison (21.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prasonísi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Prasonísi 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 Prasonísi Lighthouse?+
Prasonísi 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 Prasonísi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prasonísi 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.