Ákra Kolóna
Ákra Kolóna is a cape in South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands. Ákra Kolóna is situated nearby to the hamlet Apokrisi, as well as near Episkopi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vryokastro and Vyrokastraki.
Vryokastro
Archaeological site
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Vryokastro is an archaeological site in Kythnos, Greece. It is considered as the ancient capital of the island. It was inhabited from the 12th century BC until the Early Middle Ages. Vryokastro is situated 3 km southeast of Ákra Kolóna.
Vyrokastraki
Islet
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Vyrokastraki is an islet, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Ákra Kolóna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Apokrisi and Episkopi.
Apokrisi
Hamlet
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Apokrisi is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km east of Ákra Kolóna.
Episkopi
Hamlet
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Episkopi is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Ákra Kolóna.
Mérichas
Village
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Merichas is a seaside settlement and a port in Kythnos, Greece. It is the main port of the island. According to the 2011 Greek census Merichas population was 369 people. Mérichas is situated 4½ km southeast of Ákra Kolóna.
Ákra Kolóna
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Akra Kolona” and “Cape Colonna”
- Category: landform
- Location: South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.41788° or 37° 25′ 4″ northLongitude
24.36556° or 24° 21′ 56″ eastElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
8G96C998+56GeoNames ID
259474
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In Other Languages
“Ákra Kolóna” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Άκρα Κολώνα”
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