Megalonisi
Island west of Lesbos, Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the uninhabited islet off the south coast of Crete, see Megalonisi (Crete).
Megalonisi (Greek: Μεγαλονήσι), also Nisiopi (Greek: Νησιώπη), is a long island near the west coast of the island Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece.[1] It is situated in front of Sigri's harbour, and stretches across the mouth of the bay and acts as a buffer to the prevailing winds. In the middle stands Megalonisi Lighthouse to help ships navigate in the rough east Aegean Sea.[2][3]
Quick Facts Native name: Μεγαλονήσι, Geography ...
Native name: Μεγαλονήσι | |
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Coordinates | 39.2164°N 25.8366°E / 39.2164; 25.8366 |
Archipelago | Aegean Sea |
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