Xerovouni
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| Xerovouni | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,614 m |
| Location | southcentral Epirus |
| Pronunciation | [Xe•ro•'vou•ni] |
Xerovouni (Greek: Ξεροβούνι) is a mountain in the southern part of the Epirus region covering the northeastern Preveza, the southern Ioannina and the northwestern Arta prefecture. Its maximum elevation is 1,614 m. The GR-5/E55 (Antirrio - Agrinio - Arta - Ioannina) runs to the west passes to the south and since the early-2000s, the Tymfristos Tunnel which is 1.4 km long runs to the south as well as the mountain curves. Its length is approximately 20 to 25 km and its width is approximately 15 to 20 km. The Arachtos river flows to the east and the Louros river to the west
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[edit] Nearest places
- Platanoussa, east
- Nifista, south
- Panagia, southwest
- Sklavani, west
- Kalentzi, north-northwest
[edit] Information
Forests dominate the low lying areas of the mountain, grasslands, bushes and unvegetated portions dominate the higher elevations. The area around the mountain contains villages and mountainous and forest roads.
[edit] Panorama
Its panorama includes the nearby mountains including Athamanika to the east and Tomaros to the northwest, it also offers views of the northern halves of the Preveza and the Arta prefectures as well as the southern Ioannina prefecture.
