Vothonas

Vothonas is a small rock in . A tangle of paths lead from the village up to the houses built into the cliffs. Much as the villagers did in Caldera, the residents built their homes in the rocky walls of the ravine.
  • Village with about 830 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 160 metres (520 feet)
  • Description: town in Santorini
  • Postal code: 84700
  • Also known as
    “Vóthon”
    “Βόθων”

Places of Interest

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fira and Kamari.
is the main town and cultural centre of Thira, the largest island in the archipelago.
is a seaside village on the southeast side…
is a quiet traditional village in the heart of , sitting on a hill facing east.
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Latitude
36.3938° or 36° 23′ 38″ north
Longitude
25.4511° or 25° 27′ 4″ east
Open location code
8G879FV2+GC
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Open­Street­Map feature
place = village
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Russian—“Vothonas” goes by many names.
VothonasDutch
VóthonasFinnish
ΒόθωναςGreek
Βόθωνας ΘήραςGreek
VothonasIrish
ВотонасRussian

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