Ákra Pléora
Ákra Pléora is a point in Crete, Greece. Ákra Pléora is situated nearby to the hamlet Ellinika, as well as near the locality Atzimpragá.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Olous and St. Nikolaos.
Olous
Archaeological site
Photo: Mietek Ł, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Olous or Olus was a city of ancient Crete; now sunken, it was situated at the site of present day town of Elounda, Crete, Greece. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 260 stadia from Chersonasus and 15 stadia from Camara. Olous is situated 3 km north of Ákra Pléora.
St. Nikolaos
Church
Photo: Jerzystrzelecki, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St. Nikolaos is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Ákra Pléora.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elounda and Agios Nikolaos.
Elounda
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Elounda is a city on Crete. It is a seaside and popular tourist destination known for its luxury seaside resorts.
Agios Nikolaos
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Agios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal city on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the city of Ierapetra and west of the city of Sitia.
Plaka
Hamlet
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Plaka is a village in Lasithi, Crete. It is part of the community Vrouchas, in the municipality of Agios Nikolaos. It neighbours the town of Elounda and is close to the historical island of Spinalonga. Plaka is situated 8 km north of Ákra Pléora.
Ákra Pléora
Latitude
35.2321° or 35° 13′ 56″ northLongitude
25.73975° or 25° 44′ 23″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8G776PJQ+RWGeoNames ID
254960
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In Other Languages
“Ákra Pléora” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ákra Pléora”
- Greek: “Άκρα Πλέορα”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ellinika and Atzimpragá.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Poro Bay and Ákra Vángi.
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