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Kato Koufonision in the region of South Aegean is a town located in Greece - some 126 mi or ( 203 km ) South-East of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Kato Koufonision is now 03:54 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tinos, Fira, Kato Sangrion, Heraklion, and Irakleia. When in this area, you might want to check out Tinos . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Kato Koufonision ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
FLOATING GARDENS (Jardines Flotantes) 3DS Max Animation
POV Animation through a huge botanical complex over the clouds. Done in 3DS Max and rendered with Mental Ray (medium indirect lightning) Rate please!!! ..
Koufonissi
Koufonissi ..
The sound of wind
Κουφονήσια ..
EXPRESS SCOPELITIS
This documentary about the famous little ship "EXPRESS SCOPELITIS" was filmed between 2004 and 2008. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Glaros
Glaros or Glaronisi is an island that belongs to the small east Cyclades. It lies approximately 0.6 nautical miles south of Koufonisi and is only about five hundred metres east of Kato Koufonissi. Glaros is extremely small, flat, uninhabited and nearly barren. This island can be visited from Koufonisi only with a special arrangement with any of the local boatsmen.
Located at 36.92 25.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Moutsouna
Moutsouna is a small seaside village on the eastern coast of the island of Naxos, Greece. It is located approximately 39 km from the capital of the island, and 11 km from the village of Apiranthos. Historically, Moutsouna has been the port from which the industrial mineral of emery used to be loaded in boats and exported. In recent years, Moutsouna has developed mostly as a summer tourist resort.
Located at 37.08 25.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Apeiranthos
Apeiranthos or Aperathos is a mountainous village in the island of Naxos. It is located 28 km north-east of the capital of the island, built on the foothill of mountain Fanari, on an altitude between 550 and 650 m. It is a village with a very rich history and folkloric tradition. The similarities of the local dialect and traditions to the mountainous Crete villages has led some historians to the conclusion that Apeiranthos was built by Cretans during the 10th century.
Located at 37.08 25.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Siege of Naxos (499 BC)
The Siege of Naxos (499 BC) was a failed attempt by the Milesian tyrant Aristagoras, operating with support from, and in the name of the Persian Empire of Darius the Great, to conquer the island of Naxos. It was the opening act of the Greco-Persian Wars, which would ultimately last for 50 years. Aristagoras had been approached by exiled Naxian aristocrats, who were seeking to return to their island.
Located at 37.08 25.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Naxos
Naxos is a Greek island, the largest island (429 km) in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean. It was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture. The island comprises the two municipalities of Naxos and Drymalia. The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos City, with 6,533 inhabitants (2001 census). The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Vivlos, Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glinado. Naxos is a popular tourist destination, with several easily accessible ruins.
Located at 37.08 25.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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