Ákra Skínos
Ákra Skínos is a cape in Ithaca, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands. Ákra Skínos is situated nearby to the town Vathy, as well as near the hamlet Aetos.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ithaca and Ithaca archaeological museum.
Ithaca
Ithaca, also Ithaki or Ithaka, is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.Ithaca archaeological museum
Museum
Ithaca archaeological museum is situated 3 km south of Ákra Skínos.
Bust of Homer
Work of art
Bust of Homer is a work of art, which is situated 3 km south of Ákra Skínos.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vathy and Aetos.
Vathy
Town
Vathy or Vathi is the largest settlement on the Greek Ionian island of Ithaca and the seat of the Ithaca regional unit. It is located in the southern part of the island, in a deep natural harbour. Vathy is situated 3 km south of Ákra Skínos.
Ákra Skínos
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Ákra Skhoínos”, “Ákra Skíno”, “Akra Skinos”, “Ákra Vardhióla”, “Cape Skíno”, and “Skino Point”
- Category: landform
- Location: Ithaca, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.39147° or 38° 23′ 29″ north
Longitude
20.71453° or 20° 42′ 52″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
8GC29PR7+HR
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
Discover Ákra Skínos from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Ákra Skínos” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Άκρα Σκίνος”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Perahori and Agios Ioannis.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Órmos Skínou and Agios Andreas Lighthouse.
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