Meligas

Meligas is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 76 metres. Meligas is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Panaghia Mirtidhiotisa Monastery and Daskalopetra monument.

Monastery
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Archaeological site
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The is a rock-cut shrine to the goddess Cybele at Daskalopetra, near on , in , dating to the late sixth or early fifth century BC. It is probably the earliest known cult site of the Cybele in the Greek world. is situated 3½ km south of Meligas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lagkada and Vrontados.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Meligas.

Town
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is a small coastal town located at the eastern part of the island of in . With a population of about 5,300, the town hosts the seat of the municipal unit of Omiroupoli. is situated 5 km south of Meligas.

Meligas

Latitude
38.45087° or 38° 27′ 3″ north
Longitude
26.14769° or 26° 8′ 52″ east
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
8GC8F42X+83
Geo­Names ID
444813
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Satellite Map

Discover Meligas from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Meligas” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Μελιγκάς”

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