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Explore Faros in Greece
Faros in the region of Central Greece with its 1,195 inhabitants is a town in Greece - some 30 mi or ( 48 km ) North of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Faros is now 07:03 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Peristeri, Oropos, Oinofyta, Nea Lampsakos, and Nea Artaki. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Peristeri . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Faros ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
My lego City
finally finished and put together all my lego sets(bought and built during this year). back to Lego as an AFOL :) ..
Worlds Away - Summer at Shatter Creek
Worlds Away - Summer at Shatter Creek Birthday ... You used to be so witty and so sharp With lots of energy and tons of heart I think about how you were way back then A lot has changed I know you stil ..
Play bouzouki -Alexis Ordos Band
Sept.2004.Athina,Ellada(Athens,Greece).Our Heritage,visiting the land of our ancestors!After midnight dancing with young people from Athens and Cyprus on live music at Taverna in Placa,Athens right be ..
CHALKIDA GREECE
Chalkida the chief town of the island of Euboea in Greece, is situated on the strait of the Evripos at its narrowest point. The name is preserved from antiquity and is derived from the Greek word chal ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Aulis (ancient Greece)
Ancient Aulis was a Greek port-town, located in Boeotia in central Greece, at the Euripus Strait, opposite of the island of Euboea. It is identified with the modern Avlida. Aulis never developed into fully independent polis, but belonged to Thebes (378 BC) and Tanagra respectively. According to legend the Greek fleet gathered in Aulis to set off for Troy.
Located at 38.40 23.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Lefkandi
Lefkandi is a coastal village on the island of Euboea. Archaeological finds attest to a settlement on the promontory locally known as Xeropolis, while several associated cemeteries have been identified nearby. The settlement site is located on a promontory overlooking the Euripos, with small bays forming natural harbours east and west of the site.
Located at 38.41 23.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Euripus Strait
The Euripus Strait, is a narrow channel of water separating the Greek island of Euboea in the Aegean Sea from Boeotia in mainland Greece. The strait's principal port is Chalcis on Euboea, located at the strait's narrowest point. The strait is subject to strong tidal currents which reverse direction approximately four times a day. Tidal flows are very weak in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the strait is a remarkable exception.
Located at 38.46 23.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Battle of Oenophyta
The Battle of Oenophyta took place between Athens and the Boeotian city-states in 457 BC during the First Peloponnesian War. In this period between the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War, alliances and leagues sprang up and collapsed, although there was very little prolonged warfare.
Located at 38.30 23.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Greek National Road 44
Greek National Road 44 (Greek: Εθνική Οδός 44, abbreviated as EO44) is a single carriageway road in central Greece. It connects Thebes with Karystos on southern Euboea, via Chalcis and Eretria. The total length of the GR-44 is nearly 160 km. The highway lies in the regional units of Boeotia and Euboea.
Located at 38.40 23.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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