Psathoura

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Psathoura
Ψαθούρα
Psathoura is located in Greece
Psathoura
Psathoura
Geography
Coordinates39°29′53″N 24°10′52″E / 39.498°N 24.181°E / 39.498; 24.181
ArchipelagoSporades
Highest elevation28.9 m (94.8 ft)
Administration
Greece
RegionThessaly
Regional unitSporades
MunicipalityAlonnisos
Demographics
Population0 (2011)

Psathoura (Greek: Ψαθούρα) is a Greek island in the Northern Sporades.[1] It is administratively a part of Alonnisos. As of 2011, it had no resident population.[2] The Psathoura lighthouse, built in 1895, stands at 28.9 metres. It is one of the tallest in the Aegean. Its signal is a flash of one second every ten seconds.[3] All of Psathoura is in Zone A2 of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Nearest islands and islets[edit]

Its nearest islands and islets are Pelagos to the southwest, Gioura to the south and Piperi to the southeast.

References[edit]

  1. ^ The most beautiful beaches in Greece, Ethnos newspaper online (Greek language)
  2. ^ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  3. ^ Psathoura's lighthouse Faroi.com (Greek language)