Nydri
| Nydri Νυδρί |
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 Nydri
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| Coordinates | 38°43′N 20°42′E / 38.717°N 20.7°ECoordinates: 38°43′N 20°42′E / 38.717°N 20.7°E |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit: | Lefkada |
| Municipality: | Lefkada |
| Municipal unit: | Ellomenos |
| Population statistics (as of 2001) | |
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| - Population: | 1,011 |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
Nydri (Greek, Modern: Νυδρί, Katharevousa: Νυδρίον) is a town located in the eastern part of the island of Lefkada, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Ellomenos. It is linked with a road linking with Vasiliki and north to Lefkada and with the GR-42 with the mainland. A bay is situated to the east overlooking its nearby islands including Madouri, Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti and the mainland with the northwestern part of the Aitoloakarnania prefecture, The mountains surround the island with grasslands and trees. Nydri is famous for its hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, taverns and more.
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[edit] Subdivisions
- Rachi (Ράχη) [2001 pop: 148]
[edit] Population
| Year | Village Population | Municipal district population |
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| 1961 | 694 | - |
| 1991 | 692 | - |
| 2001 | 865 | 1,011 |
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The town became famous in 1963 when Aristotelis Onassis bought an island named Skorpios, residents are not allowed on the island. The village was welcomed with tourists from around the world in which also visited the island, Skorpios. The town also has a port.
The town itself is situated on Nidri Fjord. this is one of the largest fjords outside of Norway.
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