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Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇭🇷Grad Vis, HROperational

Location & Light Range

About Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse

Also known as: Host

The Viska Luka lighthouse is an 11-meter octagonal stone tower with white and red banding, standing 21 meters above sea level. It is attached to a single-story stone keeper's house. This active light emits a white flash every 4 seconds, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure is built of stone and is located near Grad Vis in Split-Dalmatia County. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors. The nearest port is Vis, 1.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation into Viska Luka, a port used by local fishing fleets and recreational vessels. Its design, an octagonal stone tower integrated with a keeper's house, reflects a common architectural style for smaller lights along the Adriatic coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Grad Vis
Country
🇭🇷Croatia
Region
Split-Dalmatia County
Sea Region
Viska Luka, Croatia
Latitude
43.0760°
Longitude
16.2040°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vis(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
E3436
NGA No.
13680

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse at night?+
Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vis at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Komiza (5.4 NM WSW), Hvar (11.7 NM ENE), Stari Grad (17.9 NM ENE), Milna (18.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} 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 Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse?+
Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} 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 Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Viska Luka {Porto San Giorgio} 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.