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Elafonisos

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Elafonisos is by far the largest inhabited island in the Peloponnese archipelago, and the only one that is a separate municipality. There are also some archaeological discoveries to explore on the island and in the surrounding waters. The main church of the community is
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visitors reach over 3,000 per day (bringing with them some 1,600 cars). Many people visit the island for its light coloured, sandy beaches. Among the most well known of its beaches are
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The population is between 300 and 350 during the winter but increases dramatically in the summer months. During July and August the number of
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In antiquity, Elafonisos did not constitute an island but a peninsula with the name
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On the nearby mainland, approximately 6.5 km (4.0 mi) east is
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Elafonissos
Elafonisi
Municipality

Elafonisos is located in Greece

36°29′15″N 22°57′45″E / 36.48750°N 22.96250°E / 36.48750; 22.96250
Greece
Administrative region
Peloponnese
Regional unit
Laconia
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
Postal code
Area code(s)
Vehicle registration
Greek
Greek island
Peloponnese
Kythira
Cape Malea
Vatika

tourist
Agios Spyridon

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