Lagonissi
Λαγονήσι | |
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Settlement | |
Coordinates: 37°47.1′N 23°53.9′E / 37.7850°N 23.8983°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | East Attica |
Municipality | Saronikos |
Municipal unit | Kalyvia Thorikou |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Municipal unit | 7,000 (estimate) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 190 10 |
Area code(s) | 22910 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Lagonissi (Greek: Λαγονήσι, meaning "island of the lakes") (from latin "lago" and Greek: "νήσος") is a seaside residential area in the southern part of Kalyvia Thorikou in East Attica. It is situated close to the shore and on a peninsula by the Saronic Gulf. Lagonisi is located approximately 30 km southeast of Athens and 35 km northwest of Cape Sounio.[1] Restaurant facilities, cafeterias and bars are located mainly at the heart of Lagonissi, close to Kalyvion Avenue (the road connecting Lagonissi with Kalyvia Thorikou). It is part of Athens metropolitan area.[2][3]