Ákra Kástro

Ákra Kástro is a cape in , . Ákra Kástro is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lalaria Beach and Holy Monastery of Evangelistria.

Beach

Monastery
The Monastery of the Annunciation, commonly known as the Evangelistria Monastery, is a monastery dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary which sits on a hillside some 4 km north of on the Greek island of . is situated 2½ km southeast of Ákra Kástro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skiathos Castle and Kalyvia.

Hamlet
or simply Kastro is a medieval fortified site on the northern tip of the island of in , which was the main settlement of the island from the mid-14th century to 1829. It is now abandoned and a protected site.

Village
is a village, which is situated 4 km southeast of Ákra Kástro.

is the entry point and main island of the . Although it is neither the biggest nor the most attractive of the Sporades islands, because it is the first port of call for most ferries and possesses the sole airport, most tourists don't venture beyond .

Ákra Kástro

Latitude
39.2095° or 39° 12′ 34″ north
Longitude
23.46053° or 23° 27′ 38″ east
Elevation
28 metres (92 feet)
Open location code
8GF56F56+Q6
Geo­Names ID
260740
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In Other Languages

“Ákra Kástro” goes by many names.
  • Greek: Άκρα Κάστρο

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