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Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Municipality of Meyisti, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse

Also known as: Strogilí Megísti (Ipsili, Strongili, Megísti, Kastelorizo)

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, built in 1917, stands 7 meters tall with its lantern and gallery atop a 1-story keeper's house. Rising from Strogilí island, it reaches a focal height of 107 meters. The structure displays a green exterior and emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 25.6 nautical miles. It is situated on a small island 6 km southeast of Megísti and 3 km off the southwestern coast of Turkey. The lighthouse was first lit in 1917, the same year it was built, and its operational status continues today. It is located within the Municipality of Meyisti, the easternmost island of the Megísti group.

Why it matters: Marking the easternmost island of the Megísti group, this light serves as a critical navigational reference. Its construction in 1917 also reflects the region's complex geopolitical history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
107m
Geographic Range
25.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1917

Significant events: French occupation of islands 1915, islands transferred to Italy 1921, British occupation of islands 1943, islands transferred to Greece 1947

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kastellorizou(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5848
NGA No.
20584
ARLHS No.
GRE-053

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Municipality of Meyisti
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
South Aegean
Sea Region
A small island 6 km southeast of Megísti, 3 km off the southwestern coast of Turkey, 110 km east of Rhodes, marking the easternmost island of the Megísti group.
Latitude
36.1097°
Longitude
29.6318°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse at night?+
Strogilí Megísti 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 Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Kastellorizou (ex Megísti) at 3.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Kas (5.5 NM N), Finike (27.5 NM ENE), Fethiye (40.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Strogilí Megísti 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 Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse?+
Strogilí Megísti 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 Strogilí Megísti Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Strogilí Megísti 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.