Pefkón
District of Karyés
in Chios Prefecture of North Aegean, Greece

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.391 and 26.096 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 23' 28" and E 26° 5' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:47 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 7:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Discover Pefkón

The district Pefkón of Karyés in Chios Prefecture (North Aegean) is a subburb in Greece about 133 mi east of Athens, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chios, Oinousses, Cesme, Alacati and Denizgiren. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Broken clouds, strong breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Argentikon Luxury Suites

Address
5,0 mi
Argenti Giazou 1
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grecian Castle

Address
3,3 mi
6 Enosseos Avenue
82100 Khios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Chios Chandris

Address
3,3 mi
2 Eugenias Chandris Street
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alkyoni Beach Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Ag Georgios
843 00 Naxos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Erytha Hotel & Resort

Address
5,6 mi
Karfas
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sea View Resorts & Spa

Address
5,9 mi
Karfas bay
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Seafront Studios & Apartments

Address
2,2 mi
31, Mitropoliti Panteleimonos Fostini
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Morning Star

Address
2,6 mi
Kontari 16
82100 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Emporios Bay Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Emporios Bay
82102 Khios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Agia Markella

Address
3,3 mi
Vrontados
82200 Chios
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Easter Holidays In Chios

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 26:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: George Pirgaris


Chios video by Anemos Χίος παρουσίαση, προβολή, πληροφορίες

Published: January 07, 2010
Length: 36:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ggala1962

Χίος, το νησί της μαστίχας των αρωμάτων και των εκπλήξεων. Η μυροβόλος Χίος. Το πέμπτο σε μέγεθος νησί της...


CHIOS MOTO

Published: January 29, 2009
Length: 15:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sideris Zervoudis

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Airsoft Chios VS Lesvos Rangers

Published: April 11, 2011
Length: 11:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Pantelis Proios

This is the video footage from Operation "North Wind" which took place at Chios island. Enjoy...!


Chios 3d antiracism festival Oι Αδέσποτοι

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 07:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lathra chios

3ο Αντιρατσιστικό Φεστιβάλ Χίου ΛΑΘΡΑ; 2η μέρα Οι Αδέσποτοι.


Traditional windmills Chios island.mpg

Published: June 16, 2010
Length: 22:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Yannopapas

These are 4 traditional windmills few chilometers north of Chios Town which is one of the photographic landmarks of the island. Stone made and quite different from the most famous and more...


Rocketwar Rouketopolemos marks Easter in Greece

Published: April 20, 2014
Length: 07:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Epoca Libera

Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/EpocaLiberaSubscribe Vrontados, Chios Island, Greece 20 April, 2014. The annual Rocketwar event known as Rouketopolemos, took place in the village of Vrontados,...


Greece: See ROCKET WAR between two churches celebrating Easter

Published: April 12, 2015
Length: 19:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: RuptlyTV

Members of two neighbouring churches in Vrontados on the island of Chios fired thousands of homemade rockets at each other on Saturday, as part of 'Rouketopolemos' - an Easter tradition that...


Rocket war - Roketopolemos 2013

Published: March 23, 2014
Length: 52:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MAXNGN

Rouketopolemos is the name of a local traditional event held annually at Easter in the town of Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios. Two rival church congregations in the town perform a "Rocket...


MOTODIADROMES 2

Published: January 29, 2009
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sideris Zervoudis

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fener Ada

Fener Ada (literally "Lighthouse island") is part of the Foça Islands group. It holds one of the beaches in the Aegean Sea.

Located at 38.2925, 26.195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Turkey

Agios Isidoros, Lesbos

Agios Isidoros is a village in the municipality of Plomari, Lesbos Island, Greece. It is located just one kilometer outside the town of Plomari, South Lesvos. It has a unique pebbled beach which is one of the longest in Lesvos and voted as The 7th best beach in Greece due to the safety provided, the clean water and care for the environment. Travel Guide About Agios Isidoros

Located at 38.4667, 26.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lesbos

Neochori, Chios

Neochori is a village on the island of Chios, Greece. It is part of the municipality Agios Minas, and located approximately 9 kilometers from the capital of the island, Chios (town), also known locally as Chora. There are medieval manuscripts that refer to the village but no sign of the Middle Ages was preserved. The inhabitants are mainly farmers. The main church is devoted to Virgin Mary and it is an example of the local architecture of the 19th century.

Located at 38.308, 26.114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chios

Chios Island National Airport

Chios Island National Airport (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χίου) is an airport on the island of Chios in Greece. It is also known as Chios National Airport, "Omiros" or Chios Airport located at the region of Kampos, south of the city of Chios.

Located at 38.3431, 26.1406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Greece, Chios, Buildings and structures in the North Aegean

Nea Moni of Chios

Nea Moni (Greek: Νέα Μονή, lit. "New Monastery") is an 11th century monastery on the island of Chios that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt. in the island's interior, about 15 km from Chios town. It is well known for its mosaics, which, together with those at Daphni and Hosios Loukas, are among the finest examples of "Macedonian Renaissance" art in Greece.

Located at 38.3739, 26.0557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chios, Byzantine sacred architecture, Byzantine art, Greek Orthodox monasteries, World Heritage Sites in Greece, Christian monasteries in Greece, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, Buildings and structures in the North Aegean, Museums in the North Aegean, Religious museums in Greece

Elata

Elata is a Greek village on the island of Chios. The village is situated on hilly terrain and has a population of several hundred.

Located at 38.2833, 25.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chios

Archaeological Museum of Chios

The Archaeological Museum of Chios is a museum located on Michalon Street in Chios town, Chios, Greece. It was constructed in 1966-1971 and covers a total area of 2500 square metres. 1200 square metres of floor space is occupied by the exhibitions. The museum underwent renovation in 1998 and reopened in November 1999 and features a collection of antiquities from the Neolithic Era up to the Roman times excavated at the ancient sites of Emporio, Fana, Dotia, Aghio Galas and at Chios town.

Located at 38.3652, 26.1393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological museums in Greece, Chios, Museums in the North Aegean

1881 Chios earthquake

The 1881 Chios earthquake occurred at 11:30 UTC on 3 April. It caused severe damage on the island of Chios and also affected Çeşme and Alaçatı on the coast of Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 7.3 and there were an estimated 7,866 casualties. The devastation from the earthquake was the last of the three 'catastrophes' that affected the island of Chios in the 19th century.

Located at 38.25, 26.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Greece, Earthquakes in Turkey, 1881 in Greece, 1881 in Turkey, Chios, 1881 earthquakes

Castle of Chios

The castle of Chios consists of an inhabited area surrounded by a large stonewall structure with various fortifications purposed to defend the enclosed population and properties against naval attack and siege. The castle of Chios is situated adjacent to the main port of Chios and it's east side borders with the sea. The castle of Chios was constructed in the medieval period with its first construction phase having started in the 10th century by the Byzantines.

Located at 38.374, 26.137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Chios, Buildings and structures in the North Aegean, Castles in Greece

Nenita

Nenita is a town in Ionia, Chios, Greece. Nenita is associated with the icon of Archangel Michael

Located at 38.2333, 26.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chios

Karfas

Karfas, is a small town on the island of Chios, Greece. Located 7 kilometers south of Chios (town), Karfas is among the most popular destinations on the Island, attracting high amounts of tourism due to its cosmopolitan beaches, Studios, apartments, clubs, restaurants, and Night Life. Karfas is approximately 3 kilometers from Chios Island National Airport.

Located at 38.3167, 26.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chios

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Karyés.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Πευκών