Gioura (Greek: Γιούρα), sometimes romanized as Youra, is a Greek island and abandoned settlement in the eastern part of the Northern Sporades. It is administratively part of the municipality of Alonnisos. The island name comes from the ancient Greek Gerontia (Γεροντία). The 1991 census counted one inhabitant making it the smallest municipal district in Greece in population. As of 2011^[update], it had no resident population.[1] Gioura is in Zone A of the Alonnisos Marine Park.

Gioura

Native name: Γιούρα
Gioura
Geography
Coordinates	39.39°N 24.17°E / 39.39; 24.17
Archipelago	Sporades
Total islands	3
Highest elevation	177 m (581 ft)
Highest point	Mt. Vouni
Administration
Greece
Region	Thessaly
Regional unit	Sporades
Municipality	Alonnisos
Demographics
Population	0 (2011)
Additional information
Postal code	370 05
Area code(s)	24240
Vehicle registration	BO

The Cyclops Cave is the largest cave in the Sporades, and an archaeological site dating from the Mesolithic through the Late Neolithic periods.

Nearest islands and islets

Its nearest islands and islets are Pelagos/ Kyra Panagia to the west, Psathoura to the north and Piperi to the east.

References

External links

• Gioura on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)

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[fr] Gioúra

[ru] Юра (остров)