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Delve into Maragas in Greece
Maragas in the region of South Aegean is a city in Greece - some 110 mi or ( 177 km ) South-East of Athens , the country's capital .
Current time in Maragas is now 05:55 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tsikkalarion, Tinos, Fira, Naousa, and Marpissa. While being here, make sure to check out Tsikkalarion . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Maragas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Mo Horizons - Foto Viva
Year of released: 1999 Images: Naxos, Hellas ..
Naxos Island - a natural beauty
Trip to Naxos - part of a four islands "hopping" tour... Enjoy the historic Castro quarter, the giant Portara facing Chora (town of Naxos), beautiful Plaka beach and much more. According to Greek myth ..
Agios Prokopios beach, Naxos Island, Greece
Agios Prokopios beach on Naxos island, Greece brought to you by www.abeachholiday.com See more beach videos, beach photos and information for Agios Prokopios beach on Naxos in the cyclades, Greece on ..
Plaka beach at Naxos island, Greece
One of the most beautiful beaches in Naxos, view more at www.naxos-island.tv ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Naxos Island National Airport
Naxos Island National Airport is an airport in Naxos, Greece.
Located at 37.08 25.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Glynado
Glynado (Γλυνάδο) is a community on the island of Naxos, in the Cyclades, Greece. Its population averages at 509 (2001 census) but increases in the summer months. Glynado's inhabitants mainly subside of farming in the fertile plain below the village, known as Leivadia, but have also ventured into hospitality services given its picturesque location sprawled out on a hill top 8 kilometres from the Island's capital Chora. It belongs to the municipality of Naxos.
Located at 37.07 25.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Duchy of the Archipelago
The Duchy of the Archipelago or also Duchy of Naxos or Duchy of the Aegean was a maritime state created by Venetian interests in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea, in the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade, centered on the islands of Naxos and Paros.
Located at 37.10 25.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Battle of Naxos
At the Battle of Naxos (376 BC) the new Athenian fleet of Chabrias decisively defeated the Spartans. This was the beginning of Athens's recovery of its Aegean hegemony following its loss in the Peloponnesian War. The victory was decided by Phocion's courageous and skillful action on the left wing. In western waters another great Athenian commander, Timotheus, won the battle of Alyzia against Sparta in 374 BC.
Located at 37.11 25.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 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 10 km away
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