Name and Location

The Lighthouse at Serifos (4G74+22) is a small coastal lighthouse located on the northeastern shore of Serifos, one of the Cycladic islands in Greece. Its coordinates are 37° 06′ 45.2″ N, 24° 30′ 18.4″ E, and its Plus Code is 4G74+22 Serifos, Greece.

Construction and History

The construction date of the lighthouse is not documented in available public sources. The structure follows a standard "functional" style for small 20th-century Greek coastal lights, with a plain cylindrical tower and gallery. Although it does not have an official name, it may be referred to as “Serifos Light” or “Lighthouse at 4G74+22” in nautical guides.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a likely rendered concrete or stone core with a white marine-grade paint finish. The lantern is a small fixed room, probably made of metal framing and glass panes, topped by a hemispherical ventilator. There are no keeper’s quarters evident, suggesting the light is fully automated.

Light and Navigation

The exact height and focal plane of the lighthouse are unavailable, but it appears to be around 6-8 meters above base and approximately 12 meters above mean sea level. The range and signal characteristics are not published in major international lists, but a typical small Cycladic beacon offers a range of 5-8 nautical miles with a white flashing light.

Accessibility and Visiting

The immediate platform around the tower is accessible on foot, but climbing the lantern gallery is not permitted. Visitors can drive or hike along the coastal road north of the main port (Livadi or Serifos town), then follow unpaved tracks toward the point at 4G74+22. Parking is limited, and there are no facilities or refreshments available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is positioned on a low rocky promontory overlooking a sheltered bay with aquamarine waters. To the south lie terraced dry-stone slopes and occasional chapels; to the north stretch out to open Aegean sea and distant views of Kea and Kythnos on clear days.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Locals report that during World War II, the structure was dimmed in line with blackout regulations. Otherwise, it has served quietly as a daymark and night beacon for generations of islanders.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is believed to be fully automated and unmanned, under the authority of the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service (HSN). It continues to serve local fishing boats and recreational vessels approaching the northeastern shore of Serifos. Vessels rely on the light and GPS for navigation, as there are no known AIS transponders or radar reflectors.

Further Information

The managing authority is the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service (HSN), which publishes light lists and other relevant information. For further reading, consult OpenStreetMap entry "way/195483159" – man_made=lighthouse, Cyclades Sailing Guides, and local municipality of Serifos tourism office: https://www.serifos.gr/.