Velousi
Velousi is a locality in East Mani, Laconia and has about 22 residents. Velousi is situated nearby to the locality Kalos, as well as near Lefkiás.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Alepotrypa cave and Diros Cave.
Alepotrypa cave
Cave
Photo: George Fournaris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Alepotrypa Cave is a Neolithic-period archaeological site on the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Used for burial and cult purposes, it is one of the largest burial sites ever found in Europe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pyrgos Dirou and Areopolis.
Pyrgos Dirou
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pyrgos Dirou is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Oitylo of the municipality of East Mani. It is located around 26 km from Areopoli.
Areopolis
Village
Photo: PLAKLE, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Areopoli is a town on the Mani Peninsula, Laconia, Greece. The word Areopoli, which means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war, became the official name in 1912. Areopolis is situated 4½ km north of Velousi.
Pyrrichos
Hamlet
Pyrrichos is one of the oldest towns in Mani peninsula, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit East Mani. It was promised to Achilles by the Achaeans if he took part in the Trojan War. Pyrrichos is situated 4½ km northeast of Velousi.
Velousi
- Type: Locality with 22 residents
- Also known as: “Veloúsi” and “Veloúzi”
- Location: East Mani, Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.62793° or 36° 37′ 41″ northLongitude
22.39537° or 22° 23′ 43″ eastPopulation
22Elevation
234 metres (768 feet)Open location code
8G84J9HW+54GeoNames ID
252049
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In Other Languages
“Velousi” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Βελούσι”
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