Saronic Islands
islands, Greece
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The Saronic Islands are a group of islands in Greece, located in the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. These islands are situated between the Attica peninsula and the Peloponnese peninsula. Three of the main Saronic Islands are Salamis, Aegina, and Poros.1
- Salamis is an island in Greece known for the decisive naval victory of the Greeks over the Persians in 480 BCE.2
- Aegina is also a significant island within the Saronic Gulf.1
- Poros is actually two islands, the larger being Kalavria, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. This island was historically known for a temple of Poseidon and was a meeting place for maritime states.3
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