Elia (Nikiti)

Elia
Ελιά
Settlement
Elia is located in Greece
Elia
Elia
Coordinates: 40°08′42″N 23°44′13″E / 40.14500°N 23.73694°E / 40.14500; 23.73694
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Macedonia
Regional unitChalkidiki
MunicipalitySithonia
Municipal unitSithonia
CommunityNikiti
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
77
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)23750
Vehicle registrationXK

Elia is a Greek village in Sithonia, on the Chalkidiki peninsula in Central Macedonia. The village is located 12 kilometers from the ancient settlement of Nikiti[2] and the resort town of Neos Marmaras. Elia dates back to the Byzantine period.

This region, with its many beachside hotels, is a popular summer tourist destination.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Greece Ranks 3rd Worldwide in 'Blue Flag' Beaches". GreekReporter.com. 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  3. ^ "Elia beach". Sithonia Greece. Retrieved 20 June 2021.


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