Telethrio

Telethrio (Greek: Τελέθριο, Ancient Greek: Τελέθριος, romanized: Telethrios, Latin: Telethrius[2]) is a small mountain range in the northwestern part of the island of Euboea, Greece. Its maximum elevation is 970 m.[1] It stretches along the west coast of the island, on the North Euboean Gulf, from Aidipsos in the west to Rovies in the east. Its length is about 16 km from east to west. The mountain is forested. There are few villages on the steep southern slope, including Ilia. Villages on the northern slope are Taxiarchis, Kastaniotissa, Galatsades, Kamatriades and Simia.

Telethrio
Chapel at the top of Mount Telethrio.
Highest point
Elevation970 m (3,180 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of Greece
Coordinates38.865°N 23.188°E / 38.865; 23.188
Naming
PronunciationGreek: [teˈleθrio]
Geography
Telethrio is located in Greece
Telethrio
Telethrio
Northwest Euboea, Greece

References

  1. infocenterevia.gr
  2. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Euboea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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