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Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse

Fl White 16s🇬🇷Gavdos Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse

Tripiti Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower with a gallery, standing 6 meters tall and painted white. It was built in 1990 and its light is 37 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every 16 seconds. The lighthouse is located at Akra Tripiti on Gavdos island, marking Europe's southernmost point in the Libyan Sea. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its geographic range is 16.6 nautical miles, guiding vessels near the nearest port of Khora Sfakion, which is 23.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the Libyan Sea, particularly those around the southernmost point of Europe, and helps define the southern boundary of the Greek archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1990

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

Location

City
Gavdos Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Region of Crete
Sea Region
Akra Tripiti, Gavdos island, Greece, marking the southernmost point of Europe in the Libyan Sea.
Latitude
34.8010°
Longitude
24.1223°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Khora Sfakion(23.9 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse at night?+
Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) displays the characteristic Fl White 16s. 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 Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gavdos Chanea at 2.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Khóra Sfakíon (23.9 NM N), Loutro Chanion (24 NM N), Paleohora Sfakion (24 NM N), Plakias (26.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) 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 Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse?+
Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) 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 Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tripiti (Gávdhos, Ákra Tripití) 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.