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Répi Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red 10s🇬🇷Skiathos Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Répi Lighthouse

Also known as: Répi (Repion)

Built in 1914, the Répi lighthouse is a 15-meter round masonry tower painted white, topped with a lantern and gallery. A one-story masonry keeper's house is attached to the tower. The structure is situated on Répi, a small island located about 4 kilometers east-southeast of Skíathos village. Its light emits two white or red flashes every 10 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 17.4 nautical miles. This lighthouse is attached to a keeper's house.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of Répi island and surrounding waters, providing specific directional guidance with its white and red flashes for safe navigation into the Aegean Sea and towards Skíathos village.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WR 10s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Skiathos(1.7 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-137

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: A 15m round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a green lantern dome. It is attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house.

Location

City
Skiathos Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Thessaly
Sea Region
Located on Répi, a small island off the east coast of Skíathos and about 4 km (2.5 mi) east southeast of Skíathos village.
Latitude
39.1471°
Longitude
23.5291°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Répi Lighthouse at night?+
Répi displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red 10s — 2 white/red flashes every 10 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/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Répi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Répi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skíathos at 2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Glossa (4.2 NM ENE), Klima (5.4 NM E), Agnontas Skopelos (9.3 NM ESE), Skopelos (9.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Répi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Répi 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 Répi Lighthouse?+
Répi 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 Répi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Répi 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.