View· Santorini (Thira)· Greece — Cyclades
Akrotiri Lighthouse
36° 21.5′ N · 25° 21.4′ E
An 1892 stone lighthouse on the southwest tip of Santorini, guarding the southern entrance to the caldera. It is a fine sunset spot with views up the caldera to Oia.
Practical
Light Fl W 5s, range 24 nm (OpenSeaMap), a key mark when entering the caldera from the south or west. The tower stands about 10 m above the keeper's house (Greeka). By land: 5 km beyond the Akrotiri bus terminus, so take a taxi or car. From the sea, dangerous rocks and reefs fringe the headland; give it a wide berth.
Best for
Sunset viewpoint and the caldera's south-entrance light
Nearby
- Black Beach Anchorage (Akrotiri)0.9 NM away
- White Beach (Santorini)1.2 NM away
- White Beach Anchorage (Akrotiri)1.2 NM away
- White Beach Snorkel (Akrotiri)1.3 NM away
- Aspronisi Islet1.6 NM away
- Kambia Beach Anchorage (Santorini)1.6 NM away
- Red Beach Anchorage (Akrotiri)1.8 NM away
- Red Beach (Santorini)1.9 NM away