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Explore Riganokhora in Greece
Riganokhora in the region of Peloponnese is a town in Greece - some 115 mi or ( 184 km ) South-West of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Riganokhora is now 07:34 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Zoufa, Gytheio, Xepapadhianika, Tripoli, and Lacedaemon. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zoufa . We saw 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 Riganokhora ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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camping porto Ageranos
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Belle Helene Hotel Vathy Beach Gythio Peloponnese Greece
www.bellehelene.gr . In the Gulf of Vathy near Gythion Town of Laconia , a heaven on earth called Hôtel Belle Hélène, welcomes you. This beautiful land is a property of 25 acres by the sea. The combin ..
Skoutari Beach
Skoutari beach early June 2010. ..
Skoutari - Agia Varvara Beach
Agia Varvara Beach is one of the three beaches of Skoutari - Agia Varvara Beach has received its name from the 12th century Church which is a very prominent feature of Skoutari - Agia Varvara Beach. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Vromopigada
The Battle of Vromopigada was fought between the Ottoman Turks and the Maniots of Mani in 1770. The location of the battle was in a plain between the two towns of Skoutari and Parasyros. The battle ended in a Greek victory.
Located at 36.67 22.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Parasyros
Parasyros is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. Paraasyros is part of the community of Skoutari within the municipal unit of Gytheio. Parasyros is located SE of Areopoli, N of Gerolimenas and S of Gythio. Parasyros is situated in a dry-grass and a mountainous setting, farmlands are in valley areas and are rarely founded.
Located at 36.67 22.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Drosopigi, Laconia
Drosopigi is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Gytheio. Drosopigi is built on a mountain around 400 metres above sea level. Drosopigi has Maniot pyrgoi (towers). During World War II the Germans who were based at Gytheio bombarded the town with cannon fire. Now Drosopigi has a population of only 50 people. In the summer people who moved from Drosopigi to Athens come for vacation, but off-season Drosopigi is a deserted place.
Located at 36.67 22.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Mani Peninsula
The Mani Peninsula (Μάνη, Mánē in Greek), also long known by its medieval name Maina or Maïna, is a geographical and cultural region in Greece. The capital city of Mani is Areopoli. Mani is the central peninsula of the three which extend southwards from the Peloponnese in southern Greece. To the east is the Laconian Gulf, to the west the Messenian Gulf. The peninsula forms a continuation of the Taygetos mountain range, the western spine of the Peloponnese.
Located at 36.57 22.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 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 10 km away
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