Kokkinópetra

Kokkinópetra is a volcano in , and has an elevation of 67 metres. Kokkinópetra is situated nearby to the area , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Akrotiri and Red Beach.

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is a town on the southwestern end of Thira, the largest island of the archipelago. Though it offers great view of the caldera and volcano, it is not as overrun by tourists like and .

Beach
is a volcanic sand beach on the of . The beach is famed for its titular red-hued sand, and is a noted for being a popular tourist attraction.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Akrotiri and Megalochori.

Village
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is a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement site on the volcanic island of . The name comes from the nearby village of . The settlement was destroyed during the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC, and was buried in volcanic ash, which helped preserve its fine frescoes.

is a quiet traditional village in the heart of , sitting on a hill facing east. The roads narrow as you get closer to the village, a mixture of cream and white Cycladic houses with contrasting colourful wooden doors.

Village
, also known as Nimborios, is a village on the island of , . It is located 12 km from , near the Profitis Ilias Mountains. According to the 2021 census, the community of Emporio has 3,704 permanent inhabitants. is situated 7 km east of Kokkinópetra.

Kokkinópetra

Latitude
36.36418° or 36° 21′ 51″ north
Longitude
25.37388° or 25° 22′ 26″ east
Elevation
67 metres (220 feet)
Open location code
8G87997F+MH
Geo­Names ID
8134409
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