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Layion Destination Guide
Discover Layion in Greece
Layion in the region of Peloponnese is a town located in Greece - some 101 mi or ( 162 km ) South-West of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Layion is now 04:09 AM (Friday) . 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: Xirokambion, Vrisai, Vlakhiotis, Lacedaemon, and Skala. When in this area, you might want to check out Xirokambion . 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 Layion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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GYTHIO - MANI TOWERS IN SOUTH PELOPONISOS Greekcypriot's photos around Gythion, Greece
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aktaion resort hotel gythio greece peloponnisos mani.wmv
In an area of 30.000 sq. meters, in the nature, strictly among the trees, there is our hotel, a four-star resort with high specifications in order to satisfy even the more demanding visitors. It is ab ..
Diros Cavos Bogna's photos around Pyrgos Dirou, Greece (pyrgos dirou greece)
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Diros Caves and the Mani Canadianmom's photos around Váthia, Greece (diros caves greece)
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Interesting facts about this location
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 11 km away
Passavas
Passavas or Las is situated on the Mani Peninsula. In ancient times Las was a Spartan possession and in 218 BC the citizens of the city fought and routed and group of Philip V of Macedon's army. Las became part of the Union of Free Laconians in 195 BC when it separated from Sparta. The Spartans however recaptured the city in 189 BC. Sparta was then taken over by the Achaean League and Las gained its independence again.
Located at 36.73 22.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Myrsini, Laconia
Myrsini is a village and a community in the municipality East Mani, Laconia, southern Greece. The community consists of the villages Myrsini and Profitis Ilias . The villages lie on the southern slopes of the Taygetos mountain range, in the Mani Peninsula at an altitude of 400m to 500m near the town of Gytheio.
Located at 36.75 22.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 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 16 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
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