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Vrisaki Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇷Municipal Unit of Keratea, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Vrisaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Vrisaki (Lavrio)

Built in 1892, the Vrisaki Lighthouse is a 7-meter-tall cylindrical stone tower. It rises from a single-story keeper's house and is topped with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.8 nautical miles. It is situated on Ákra Vrisaki, marking the west side of the Makronisi channel's northern entrance. This location is approximately 5 km north of Lavrio, guiding vessels rounding Ákra Soúnion as they navigate the channel between the mainland and Makronisi island.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for ships transiting the Makronisi channel, providing a critical navigational reference point after they round Cape Soúnion. Its continuous operation safeguards maritime traffic in this historically significant shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Municipal Unit of Keratea
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Attica
Sea Region
Located on Ákra Vrisaki, marking the west side of the northern entrance to the Makronisi channel, about 5 km north of Lavrio. It guides ships rounding Ákra (Cape) Soúnion, the eastern tip of the Attic peninsula, as they sail north through a channel between the mainland and the island of Makronisi.
Latitude
37.7442°
Longitude
24.0809°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lavrion (Laurium)(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
N4210
NGA No.
15620
ARLHS No.
GRE-131
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vrisaki Lighthouse at night?+
Vrisaki 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 Vrisaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vrisaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lavrion (Laurium) at 2.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Palaiá Fókaia (6.4 NM WSW), PORTO RAFTI (9.2 NM NNW), Ayia Trias (9.2 NM NNW), Kéa (Tzia) (12.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vrisaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vrisaki 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 Vrisaki Lighthouse?+
Vrisaki 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 Vrisaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vrisaki 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.