Poros
Poros is a locality in Andritsaina-Krestena, Elis, West Greece. Poros is situated nearby to the town Krestena, as well as near the locality Moskhoula.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Scillus.
Scillus
Archaeological site
Scillus or Skillous was a town of Triphylia, a district of ancient Elis, situated 20 stadia south of Olympia. In 572 BCE the Scilluntians assisted Pyrrhus, king of Pisa, in making war upon the Eleians; but they were completely conquered by the latter, and both Pisa and Scillus were razed to the ground.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Krestena and Makrisia.
Krestena
Town
Krestena is a town and a community in Elis, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Andritsaina-Krestena, of which it is the seat of administration.
Makrisia
Village
Makrisia is a village in the municipal unit of Skillounta, Elis, Greece. It is situated near the left bank of the river Alfeios, 2 km northwest of Krestena, 3 km northeast of Kallikomo, 4 km southwest of Olympia and 16 km southeast of Pyrgos. Makrisia is situated 2½ km northwest of Poros.
Vrina
Village
Vrina is a village in the municipal unit of Skillounta, Elis, Greece. Vrina is situated on a low hill, 3 km southeast of Krestena, 3 km southwest of Gryllos and 5 km east of Kato Samiko. Vrina is situated 3 km south of Poros.
Poros
- Type: Locality
- Location: Andritsaina-Krestena, Elis, West Greece, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.59373° or 37° 35′ 37″ northLongitude
21.62858° or 21° 37′ 43″ eastElevation
65 metres (213 feet)Open location code
8G93HJVH+FCGeoNames ID
11746430
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