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Vasilína Lighthouse

Oc White/Green 5s🇬🇷Istiaia-Aidipsos Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Vasilína Lighthouse

This stone lighthouse, built in 1892, stands 10 meters tall on Akra Vasilina, a point of land extending into the Oreon Strait. The structure consists of a square cylindrical stone tower, 9 meters above sea level, topped with a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story keeper's house. Its stone exterior features white trim. Vasilína emits a white and green light that flashes in a sequence of one flash every 5 seconds, indicating the direction of approach. The lighthouse is situated about 5 km north of Ágios Geórgios and marks the western entrance to the Oreon Strait, which separates Euboea from the mainland. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Vasilína Lighthouse is essential for safe navigation at the western entrance to the Oreon Strait, guiding vessels between Euboea and the mainland. Its directional light warns ships approaching Akra Vasilina, a notable headland within the strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc W G 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
stone with white trim
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the seaward side of a square 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Istiaia-Aidipsos Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Central Greece
Sea Region
marks the western entrance to the Oreon strait, which separates the northwestern end of Euboea from the mainland. Located on Akra Vasilina, a point of land projecting into the strait, about 5 km (3 mi) north of Ágios Geórgios.
Latitude
38.8707°
Longitude
22.8507°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Achladi(1.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vasilína Lighthouse at night?+
Vasilína displays the characteristic Oc White/Green 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/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Vasilína Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vasilína Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Achladi at 2.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Agios Georgios (2.6 NM SE), Pelasyía (4.8 NM N), Yaltra (6.3 NM ESE), Agios Konstantínos (6.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vasilína Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vasilína 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 Vasilína Lighthouse?+
Vasilína 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 Vasilína Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vasilína 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.