Nydri

Nydri Νυδρί
Location
Nydri
Coordinates	38°43′N 20°42′E / 38.717°N 20.7°E / 38.717; 20.7Coordinates: 38°43′N 20°42′E / 38.717°N 20.7°E / 38.717; 20.7
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Ionian Islands
Regional unit:	Lefkada
Municipality:	Lefkada
Municipal unit:	Ellomenos
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Village
- Population:	1,011
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)

Nydri (Greek, Modern: Νυδρί, Katharevousa: Νυδρίον) is a town located in the eastern part of the island of Lefkada, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Ellomenos. It is linked with a road linking with Vasiliki and north to Lefkada and with the GR-42 with the mainland. A bay is situated to the east overlooking its nearby islands including Madouri, Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti and the mainland with the northwestern part of the Aitoloakarnania prefecture, The mountains surround the island with grasslands and trees. Nydri is famous for its hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, taverns and more.

Subdivisions

• Rachi (Ράχη) [2001 pop: 148]

Population

Year	Village Population	Municipal district population
1961	694	-
1991	692	-
2001	865	1,011

Information

The town became famous in 1963 when Aristotelis Onassis bought an island named Skorpios, residents are not allowed on the island. The village was welcomed with tourists from around the world in which also visited the island, Skorpios. The town also has a port.

The town itself is situated on Nidri Fjord. this is one of the largest fjords outside of Norway.

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