Skantzoura (Greek: Σκάντζουρα) is an island in the Sporades archipelago, Greece. The island is located 18 km (11 mi) southeast of the larger island of Alonnisos (to which it belongs administratively) and 31 km (19 mi) northwest of the island Skyros. As of 2011[update], it had no resident population.[1] Skantzoura is in Zone B of the Alonnisos Marine Park.
Native name: Σκάντζουρα | |
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![]() ![]() Skantzoura | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 39.08°N 24.11°E / 39.08; 24.11 |
Archipelago | Sporades |
Highest elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Administration | |
Greece | |
Region | Thessaly |
Regional unit | Sporades |
Municipality | Alonnisos |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2011) |
Anciently, the island was called Scandira or Skandeira (Ancient Greek: Σκανδείρα)[2] and Scandila.[3][4]
Subdivisions of the municipality of Alonnisos | |
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Settlements |
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Islets |
Islands of the Northern Sporades | |
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Main | |
Other |
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Greek islands:
Aegean Islands, Saronic Islands, Crete, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Euboea, North Aegean Islands, Sporades, Ionian Islands, Echinades |
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