Tourlitis Lighthouse, Lighthouse at port entrance in Chora, Andros, Greece

Tourlitis Lighthouse stands on the rocky islet of Tourlitis in the harbor bay of Andros, about 200 meters northeast of the Venetian castle. Rebuilt in 1994 from light-colored natural stone, it has a white gallery and lantern, rises 7 meters, and its focal plane is 19 meters above sea level. It shows two white flashes every 15 seconds with a nominal range of six nautical miles.

Built in 1897 on the Tourlitis rock about 200 metres northeast of the Venetian castle, the lighthouse was destroyed in 1943 by a German air raid. From 1950 a simple scaffolding tower stood in its place. In 1994 Alexandros and Marietta Goulandris funded a faithful reconstruction in memory of their daughter Violanto.

The structure appears on Greek postage stamps and embodies the seafaring legacy of Andros, which served as a major shipping hub in the Aegean region. For locals and visitors alike, it symbolizes the island's enduring connection to maritime life.

Visit on a calm day with clear weather to best appreciate the lighthouse on its rock formation from the water or shoreline. Bring a camera and wear appropriate footwear if you plan to walk along the rocks for closer views.

The lighthouse stands on Tourlitis, a small rocky islet about 200 metres northeast of the Venetian castle of Chora. Reaching it means climbing a staircase cut into the rock. The Greek Post issued a 0.57 euro stamp showing the tower on 21 August 2009, as part of a five-value series on Greek lighthouses.