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A Historic Maritime Beacon on the East Attica Coast
Vrysaki Lighthouse is one of the oldest and best-preserved lighthouses in Attica, standing on the rocky coast just north of Lavrio. Built in 1892, this elegant stone lighthouse has guided ships through the Makronisos Channel for more than a century and remains an important landmark of Greece's maritime heritage.
The lighthouse first operated with an oil-powered beacon before being extinguished during the Second World War. It returned to service in 1943 and was fully modernized in 1983 with an automated electric light. Today, its white flash is visible for up to 16 nautical miles.
The complex consists of a 7-metre stone tower attached to the original lighthouse keeper's house, preserving much of its historic character. Although the tower is not open to visitors, the surrounding grounds offer beautiful views across the Aegean Sea and the Makronisos Channel, making Faros Vrysaki a rewarding stop for photography, coastal walks and sunset views.
Located 7 km north of Lavrio and about 58 km (1 hour 10 minutes) from central Athens, Vrysaki Lighthouse is an ideal day trip from Athens and one of the most interesting historic lighthouses in Attica. A visit can easily be combined with the Ancient Theatre of Thorikos, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, or a swim at nearby Agia Marina Beach.
An interesting piece of local history is that the lighthouse served as the filming location for the 1950 Greek movie Storm at the Lighthouse (Thyella sto Faro), which offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of lighthouse keepers before automation.
