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Topic: Ampelakia (Salamina), Greece


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  Salamina  island Greece
Salamina is an area of 95 square klm, with a population of approximately 23.000 inhabitants, and is only 1 nautical mile away from Piraeus.
At Paloukia next to a children playground an outdoor naval museum was created,with torpedoes and canons It 1978 it was relocated from Poros, to Fneromeni of Salamina and in 1881 to Paloukia naval station.
The capital of Salamina is commonly known as Koulouri consists of a modern rural center with vivid commotion especially during the summer months.
www.pellostravel.gr /islands/salamina.htm   (177 words)

  
 The Ultimate Ampelakia (Salamina), Greece - American History Information Guide and Reference
Ampelakia (Greek: Αμπελάκια, meaning vineyards), also Ambelakia or Abelakia is the capital city of the second municipality of Salamis and is in the southeastern part.
There is the Ampelakia Bay it had been done the famous battleship of Salamina in 480 BC where the Greek ships have defeated the great persian fleet of the Xerxes.
Moreover there are many remnants of the ancient town of Salamina which was financially strong between 350 and 318 BC when there were cutting coins with the shield of the legendary hero Ajax.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Ampelakia_(Salamina),_Greece   (275 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Ampelakia (Salamina), Greece
Ampelakia (Greek: Αμπελάκια, meaning vineyards), also Ambelakia or Abelakia is the capital city of the second municipality of Salamis and is in the southeastern part.
There is the Ampelakia Bay it had been done the famous battleship of Salamina in 480 BC where the Greek ships have defeated the great persian fleet of the Xerxes.
Moreover there are many remnants of the ancient town of Salamina which was financially strong between 350 and 318 BC when there were cutting coins with the shield of the legendary hero Ajax.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Ampelakia_(Salamina),_Greece   (418 words)

  
 Virtual trip to Salamina-Argosaronicos islands-Greece
Tradition mentions that in the middle of the 18th century Megaritis L.Kanellos saw in his sleep the Virgin Mary ordering him to remodel the dilapidated temple Metamorphosis of Sotira at Salamina.
The location west of Phanari of the Peristerion received its name Kolones from the remains of the most ancient city of the island.
Based on Stravona, this city was named Salamis and the island Kihria seems to have been inhabited until the end of the 7th century B.C. Salamina offers intense and a variety of entertainment and nightlife.
www.greek-tourism.gr /salamina/indexuk.htm   (504 words)

  
 Eleusina - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
It is best known for having been the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the major cults of ancient Greece.
It was also the birth place of the great tragic poet of antiquity, Aeschylus.
Elefsina is the town where the majority of crude oil in Greece is imported and refined.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Eleusis   (325 words)

  
 Athens
Aegina (Greek: Αίγινα Egina), one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 31 miles (50 km) from Athens.
Its highest rise is the conical Mount Oros in the south, and the Panhellenian ridge stretches northward with narrow fertile valleys on either side.
Agia Paraskevi (Greek: Αγία Παρασκευή) is a suburb in Athens, Greece.
www.shortopedia.com /A/T/Athens   (2835 words)

  
 Salamina- Argo Saronic Islands, Greece
Ferries from the mainland dock at Paloukia on the east coast; 3km.
To the south of Salamina is the village of Aianteio (Moulki).
Salamina is the largest island in the Argo Saroronic group.
www.hellasblue.com /eng/districts/saronic_gulf/salamina/index.html   (250 words)

  
 Villages
PALOUKIA: A big port densely built extending to the north up to the Naval Port, which is the main ship-repairing centre in Greece, and to the south up to the Kamateros port.
SALAMINA: It is the capital of the island, a sprawling city with an undefined street-plan and great commercial activity.
AEANDIO or MOULKI: A rather sparcely populated area on the west coast, in the south of Salamina, with a hotel and few restaurants.
www.pireas.com /islands/s_villages.htm   (260 words)

  
 Salamis Island Information
The Greek island of Salamis (Greek, Modern: Σαλαμίνα Salamina, Ancient/Katharevousa:) is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile (2 km) off-coast from Piraeus.
Salamis or Salamina is also a municipality on the island.
There is only one municipal boundary in the island and it, Ampelakia Salaminas, is bounded with the Saronic Gulf in the south and west.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Salamis_Island   (215 words)

  
 Qwika - Nea Filadelfeia
There is also a village that has the name New Filadelfeia in the prefecture of Thessaloniki, see Nea Filadelfeia (Thessaloniki), Greece
Nea Filadelfeia or Nea Filadelfia(Greek: Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια, meaning New Philadelphia), older rare New Philadelphia is a suburb in the northern part of Athens, Greece.
The Cephissus and Kifissos Avenue/GR-1/E75 is located to the NW.
wikipedia.qwika.com /wiki/Nea_Filadelfeia   (235 words)

  
 Local Self-Government in Kythera, Municipality, Prefecture, Community.
Rentis, Aegina, Ampelakia, Drapetsona, Keratsini, Korydallos, Kythera, Methana, Nikea, Piraeus, Perama, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Trizinia, Hydra and the Communities Agkistri and Antikythera.
The island is the center of attention for the Greek Ornithological Company, which has changed the old primary School into the first in Greece Ornithological Station, aiming at the study of roughly 250 species of birds that have been recorded in the Antikythera and the around islands.
It is worths the note that the permanent population of Antikythera cannot exceed the 45 individuals at the period of winter, however on summertime and mainly at the feast day of Patron Saint Myron (16and17 August) the population can exceed also the 1000 individuals.
www.kythera.gr /en/organizations/localauthorities.php   (1215 words)

  
 Megara
It lies on the Saronic Gulf opposite the island of Salamis, which belonged to Megara in archaic times, before being taken by Athens.
It is located 42 km WNW of Athens, and is linked by a highway connecting the Peloponnese, Western Greece, and Athens.
Agriculture used to dominate before housing began to expand in Megara in the 1960s and the 1970s.
www.paleorama.com /Disney-M/Megara.php   (349 words)

  
 Zografou - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Zografou (Greek: Ζωγράφου), rarely Zografos, is a suburb in the eastern part of Athens, Greece.
Zografou is located about 5 km from downtown Athens, about 2 km SW of Katechaki Avenue 4 km from the Hymettus Ring (number 65) which is part of the Attiki Odos private superhighway network and 3 km E of Kifissias Avenue.
Zografou, Subdivisions, Sites of Interests, Historical population, External links, See also:, Athens and Cities and towns in Greece.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Zografou   (315 words)

  
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Salamina lies In the small bay opposite Piraeus, Elefsina and Megara.
Making Paloukia Port the second in consistency port in Greece after Piraeus main port.Salamis Island is the birth place of mythical heroes like Aias or Ajax once the king of Salamis Island, Euripides the great poet and play writer.
Heavy industry also exists on our island as we have 5 ship yards for the larger vessels and 3 smaller ones for yachts and cruisers not forgetting our own salaminian shipbuilders that specialize in traditional wooden fishing boats (Trata) as we call them, and are renowned throughout Greece..
www.aboutephesus.com /content/view/217/7   (489 words)

  
 Salamis Island:
Paloukia Port is the main port, in size second only to Piraeus in Greece.
The current mayor in the last municipal elections taken place in 2006 is Konstantinos Sofras.
Aegina • Agios Ioannis Rentis Ampelakia Drapetsona Hydra • Keratsini • Korydallos Kythira Methana Nikaia Perama Piraeus Poros
advantacell.com /wiki/Salamis_Island   (260 words)

  
 Ampelakia
There is the Ampelakia Bay the place of the famous battle of Salamina in 480 BC where the Greek ships defeated the great persian fleet of Xerxes.
However the ancient port is full of shipwrecks of old ships from the last 20 years.
There is an effort from the state to clean the port and continue the excavations.
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/AmpelakiaSalamina.html   (303 words)

  
 Comprehensive information and links about Greece Salamina
Salamina Katharevousa:) is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile (2 km) off-coast from Piraeus.
i is the main port, in size second only to Piraeus in Greece.
The name Salamis is probably derived from i), meaning calm or peace, under which it was mentioned in Homer's writings.
www.quicknation.com /Greece_Salamina.htm   (187 words)

  
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Salamis (Salamina) is the largest island in the Saronic golf and the closest to Attica.
It is situated in the northern part of the Saronic golf and is separated by sea with Pachi (northwest) and with Piraeus (east), this part of the sea is called Elefsina Bay.
It has a 3000 seating capacity and many different events are hosted in the theatre throughout the year.
www.holiday-in-athens.com /greek-islands/cz/about-salamina-islan   (297 words)

  
 THEO BEKRIS & CO. LTD. - SHIPYARD - BOATYARD IN GREECE
Our boatyard started its activities on 1985 at the historic Salamis Island in the gulf of Ampelakia across Piraeus port.
The founder, Theofanis Bekris, set as a goal to transform his knowledge and experience he had aquired by the years in the ship construction industry into a modern boatyard for repairs and wintering of all types of cruising yachts in a hospitable environment.
The Wintering area of 12000 m² is leveled and fenced with 24hr security guarded.
www.bekris.gr /english/index.html   (101 words)

  
 Britain.tv Wikipedia - List of postal codes in Greece
To use our search tool, type in your search term with an underscore between the words!
Here are list of postal codes in Greece.
105: Athens, near the National Bank of Greece and Kotzia Square, central part
www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=List_of_postal_codes_in_Greece   (695 words)

  
 Antelope Travel Agency
Piraeus, Aghios Ioannis, Rendis, Drapetsona, Nikea, Perama, Kertsini, Korydalos and the insular municipalities of Poros, Salamina, Ampelakia,
Piraeus flourished in antiquity and became one of the safest ports with flourishing commercial activity and a city throbbing with life, thus justifiably called “Emporion of Greece”.
The Peloponnesian War, the Roman invasion, the destruction by Syllas as well as the final invasion by the Goths (395 A.D.) led Piraeus to a prolonged period of decline, which was to last for about 15 centuries.
www.antelopetravel.gr /index.php?country=1&aboutgreece   (1245 words)

  
 KCL-GROUP
KCL Group is proud to announce the start of a collaborative relationship between KCL Group of Companies and Spanopoulos Bros. Shipyard (www.spanopoulos-group.com).
Specifically, the Group’s repairing unit fully equipped with floating cranes, excavators, drills, split barges, flattop barges, tugboats, supporting and diving-search vessels, is located in Ampelakia, Salamina, across an area of 20,000m2, which is used for the construction, repair and upgrading of its fleet.
One of the most important fields of action of Spanopoulos Group is constructions of harbours using modern methods and techniques.
www.kclgroup.gr /en/kclnews.htm   (613 words)

  
 Vyronas Did You Mean vyronas?
Vyrona or Virona or rarely Vyronas or Vironas (Greek, Modern: ???????, Ancient/Katharevousa: ?????), older forms: Viron and Vyron is a suburb in the northeastern part of Athens, Greece.
The city is named after George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron who was a national hero of Greece.
It is located S of Attiki Odos (number 65) which is also known as the Hymettus Ring which opened in 2004 with the Katechaki interchange.
www.did-you-mean.com /Vyronas.html   (343 words)

  
 Greek Shipyards, Ship Yard Repairs, Ship and Engine Repairs, Boat Building, Surveys, Piraeus (Salamina) Greece
Our repairing unit in Ampelakia, Salamina, Greece spans across an area of 35,000m ² and is used for the construction, repair and upgrading of our fleet.
At our shipyard near Piraeus Greece, we also have a boat lift and ship hoist for all types of vessels, including marine heavy lift of mega yachts.
Our highly-experienced technicians deal in ship repairs, marine repairs and boat maintenance for boats of all types and sizes, as well as sand blasting and antifouling painting.
www.spanopoulos-group.com /shipyard-repairs.html   (191 words)

  
 List of postal codes in Greece at AllExperts
Here are list of postal codes in Greece.
*105: Athens, near the National Bank of Greece and Kotzia Square, central part
Greece - Athens, Greek islands, Crete, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos
en.allexperts.com /e/l/li/list_of_postal_codes_in_greece.htm   (790 words)

  
 The Ultimate Category:Cities and towns in Greece - American History Information Guide and Reference
The Ultimate Category:Cities and towns in Greece - American History Information Guide and Reference
Articles about the towns and cities of Greece.
Articles in category "Cities and towns in Greece"
historymania.com /american_history/Category:Cities_and_towns_in_Greece   (41 words)

  
 Sights
The Euripides Theater was inaugurated in September of 1993, has a 3000 seating capacity and plays, concerts and many more cultural events are hosted in the theatre throughout the year.
The earliest archaeological site on the island is at Ambelakia, 4 km SE of Salamina.
The naval battle of Salamis was fought here.
www.pireas.com /islands/s_sights_pl.htm   (300 words)

  
 Nomós Attikís ( Attica ) in Greece - Viovio!
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Pop's Greece Car Rental located in Athens Greece
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