Megalonisi (Crete)
Islet off the south coast of Crete, Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Megalonisi (Greek: Μεγαλονήσι, "big island") is an uninhabited islet off the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete in the Libyan Sea that hosts a lighthouse.[1][2][3] The islet is in a bay between the capes of Lithino and Kefalas, at Kommos, and close to Gortyn which was the ancient capital of Crete. It is administered within Heraklion regional unit.
Quick Facts Native name: Μεγαλονήσι, Geography ...
Native name: Μεγαλονήσι | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 34.923°N 24.8°E / 34.923; 24.8 |
Archipelago | Cretan Islands |
Administration | |
Greece | |
Region | Crete |
Regional unit | Heraklion |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2001) |
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