Tourlitis Lighthouse

The Tourlitis Lighthouse stands on a rocky islet at the entrance to the harbor of Chora, the main town on the Greek island of Andros in the Cyclades. It is one of very few lighthouses in Greece built directly on a sea rock rather than on shore.

Yes, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation maintained by the Greek Hellenic Navy Lighthouse Service. The current structure is a reconstruction of the original, which had fallen into disrepair and been damaged by weather over the decades.

Its cylindrical stone tower, perched on a rounded rock base with a spiral staircase carved into the rock, gives it the appearance of a traditional Greek windmill. This distinctive design makes it one of the most photographed and recognizable lighthouses in the Aegean.

The lighthouse itself is not generally open to the public, as it sits on a steep, wave-battered rock that is difficult to access. However, it is easily viewed from the harbor promenade in Chora, Andros, and is a popular subject for photographers visiting the island.