Archipelago Cretan Islands Pop. density 2 /km (5 /sq mi) Area 200 ha | Population 3 (2001) Vehicle registration ΧΝ | |
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Gavdopoula (Greek: Γαυδοπούλα, [ɣavðoˈpula]) is an islet located north-west of its larger neighbour, Gavdos, in the Libyan Sea. It is located to the south of Crete, of which it is administratively a part, in the regional unit of Chania. It is part of the municipality of Gavdos, and it was part of the former Selino Province.
Contents
- Map of Gavdopoula Gavdos Greece
- Illigas gorge from potistiria chania crete island greece eos mountain club 15 11 09 sfakia region gavdos and gavdopoula lybian sea mediterranean sea view
- Nature
- Proposed Container Shipping Development
- References
Map of Gavdopoula, Gavdos, Greece
Illigas gorge from potistiria chania crete island greece eos mountain club 15 11 09 sfakia region gavdos and gavdopoula lybian sea mediterranean sea view
Nature
Gavdopoula is covered with phrygana (φρύγανα) low-lying shrubs. It is an important stop for migrating birds.
Proposed Container Shipping Development
In 1998 the islet was the proposed site of an enormous container shipping storage facility. Environmentalists campaigned successfully to block the development and Gavdopoula is now a protected nature reserve and notably for migrating birds.
References
Gavdopoula Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA