Merihas Kythnos
Merihas Kythnos is an island in South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands. Merihas Kythnos is situated nearby to the village Mérichas, as well as near the hamlet Episkopi.Places of Interest
Highlights include Vryokastro and Vyrokastraki.
Vryokastro
Archaeological site
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Vryokastro is an archaeological site in Kythnos, Greece. It is considered as the ancient capital of the island. It was inhabited from the 12th century BC until the Early Middle Ages.
Katafyki cave
Cave
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Katafyki is a cave located in Dryopida on the island of Kythnos in the Cyclades. It has been named "Katafiki" as it has served as a shelter in various time periods. It also bears the name "Giorgos Martinos Cave" in honor of the geologist who studied it.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kythnos and Kythnos.
Kythnos
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Kythnos is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. The island is of volcanic origin, very dry, and thinly populated.
Kythnos
Village
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Chora is the capital of Kythnos and the seat of the Municipality of Kythnos. According to the 2021 Greek census it has 621 inhabitants.
Mérichas
Village
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Merichas is a seaside settlement and a port in Kythnos, Greece. It is the main port of the island. According to the 2011 Greek census Merichas population was 369 people.
Merihas Kythnos
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Merithas Kythnos”
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.3941° or 37° 23′ 39″ northLongitude
24.3877° or 24° 23′ 16″ eastOpen location code
8G9699VQ+J3OpenStreetMap ID
way 40042821OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=island
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In Other Languages
“Merihas Kythnos” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Μέριχας Κύθνου”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Episkopi and Apokrisi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kythnos Ferry Port and Μέριχας.
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