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Faros Destination Guide
Explore Faros in Greece
Faros in the region of Peloponnese is a place in Greece - some 99 mi or ( 159 km ) South-West of Athens , the country's capital city .
Time in Faros is now 11:35 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Gytheio, Yerakion, Xirokambion, Vlakhiotis, and Vasilakion. Since you are here already, consider visiting Gytheio . We saw some hobby film on the internet . 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.
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Gytheio
Arrival by boat from Kythira to this small port town of Southern Peloponnese at sunset.. Long known as the seaport of Sparta some 40 km away, Gytheio used to be an important port for many centuries un ..
Book Trailer The Olympic Charioteer 01 12 10 A
Two cities at war, two men with Olympic ambtions, and one slave - the finest charioteer in all Greece. This is the story of a young man's journey from tragedy to triumph - and the founding of the firs ..
GYTHIO - MANI TOWERS IN SOUTH PELOPONISOS Greekcypriot's photos around Gythion, Greece
Preview of Greekcypriot's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these ..
Πανος ΜΠΟΥΣΑΛΗΣ - Όμορφη πόλη
Ο Παναγιώτης Μπούσαλης στην αγαπημένη σύνθεση του Μίκη Θεοδωράκη. Μουσική: Μίκης Θεοδωράκης Στίχοι: Γιάννης Θεοδωράκης Τραγούδι/ κιθάρα: Παναγιώτης Μπούσαλης Πιανο: Νεοκλής Νεοφυτίδης Μπουζούκι: Σταύρ ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tsakonia
Tsakonia or the Tsakonian region (Greek Τσακωνιά or Τσακωνικός χώρος) describes the area of the eastern Peloponnese where the Tsakonian language is presently spoken. It is not a formally defined political entity of the modern Greek state, being more akin to such vague regional constructions as "Dixie" in the United States or "West Country" in England. In his Brief Grammar of the Tsakonian Dialect published in 1951, Prof.
Located at 37.00 22.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Arna, Greece
Arna is a village on the eastern slopes of the Taygetus mountain range, at an altitude of 700m to 850m (2,300 to 2,800 feet). Located in Laconia, in the Peloponnese, it used to form part of the municipal unit of Faris until the 31st of December of 2010. Since 1st of January of 2011 it is one of the local communities of the municipality of Sparta. The nearest major towns are Gytheio, 35 km to the southeast, and Sparta, approximately 40 km to the north. The area has a rich history.
Located at 36.88 22.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Eurotas (river)
The Eurotas or Evrotas is the main river of Laconia and one of the major rivers of the Peloponnese, in Greece. The river's springs are located just northwest of the border between Laconia and Arcadia, at Skortsinos. The river is also fed by underwater springs at Pellana and by tributaries coursing down from Mt. Taygetos and Mt. Parnon, which flank the Eurotas valley to the west and east, respectively.
Located at 36.80 22.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Kastania, Laconia
Kastania is a town in Mesa Mani, in Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Smynos. In 1770, after the Orlov Revolt failed, the Ottomans wanted to punish the Maniots for their support of it. They attacked the two Maniot pyrgoi which belonged to the Venetsanakis clan. With them was the father of the hero of the Greek War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis, Kostantinos Kolokotronis and his wife who was pregnant with his son.
Located at 36.84 22.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Vaphio
Vaphio is an ancient site in Laconia, Greece, on the right bank of the Eurotas, some five miles south of Sparta. It is famous for its tholos or "bee-hive" tomb, excavated in 1889 by Christos Tsountas. This consists of a walled approach, about 97 feet long, leading to a vaulted chamber some 33 feet in diameter, in the floor of which the actual grave was cut. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}
Located at 37.02 22.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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