Ákra Chontropoú

Ákra Chontropoú is a cape in South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands. Ákra Chontropoú is situated nearby to the village Kamares, as well as near the locality Agia Marina Sifnou.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sifnos.

Sifnos

Photo: Margaritaprounia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sifnos is a small island within the Western Cyclades, of about 35 sq mi with a permanent population of about 2,200, but which increases greatly during summer.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kamares and Vathy.

Kamares

Village

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Kamares is a village and the main port for the island of Sifnos, Greece. Kamares is situated in the western side of the island on a natural harbor. The village has a large beach with many restaurants and hotels. Kamares is situated 3 km north of Ákra Chontropoú.

Vathy

Village

Photo: Yiannis4f, Public domain.

Vathy is a small seaside village in Sifnos, Greece. According to the 2021 Greek census it had a population of 75 permanent residents. It is located on the southwest coast of the island facing the neighboring island of Kimolos. Vathy is situated 4 km southeast of Ákra Chontropoú.

Apollonia

Village

Photo: Horology, Public domain.

Apollonia is a village in Sifnos, Cyclades, Greece. It is the capital and largest village of the island with 869 inhabitants as of the 2011 Greek Census. Apollonia is situated 5 km east of Ákra Chontropoú.

Ákra Chontropoú

Type: Cape
Also known as: “Akra Chontropou” and “Ákra Khondropó”
Category: landform
Location: South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

36.96323° or 36° 57′ 48″ north

Longitude

24.66639° or 24° 39′ 59″ east

Elevation

10 metres (33 feet)

Open location code

8G86XM78+7H

GeoNames ID

259933

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Satellite Map

Discover Ákra Chontropoú from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Ákra Chontropoú” goes by many names.

Greek: “Ákra Chontropoú”
Greek: “Άκρα Χοντρωπού”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Agia Marina Sifnou and Ano Petali.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ákra Kokkinomítis and Sifnos Ferry Port.

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