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Ákra Petinós

Ákra Petinós is a cape in , .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sigri and Bali-Alona Petrified Forest Park.

Village
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is a small fishing village near the western tip of Lesbos Island. Its name derives through Greek σίγουρος from the Venetian word siguro, meaning "safe", based on the fact that it has a safe harbour. is situated 8 km south of Ákra Petinós.

Locality
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The Lesvos Petrified Forest is a petrified wood forest on the island of , . The forest was formed from the fossilized remains of plants and trees, which can be found in many localities on the western part of Lesbos Island. is situated 8 km south of Ákra Petinós.

Ákra Petinós

Latitude
39.27842° or 39° 16′ 42″ north
Longitude
25.88279° or 25° 52′ 58″ east
Elevation
16 metres (52 feet)
Open location code
8GF77VHM+94
Geo­Names ID
255452
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In Other Languages

“Ákra Petinós” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ákra Petinós”
  • Greek: “Άκρα Πετρινός”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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