Trafos

Trafos (Greek: Τράφος) is an islet off the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete in the Libyan sea. The islet is in a bay between the capes of Lithino and Kefalas, at Kommos, and close to Gortyn which was the ancient capital of Crete. It is administered within Heraklion regional unit.^[1] In 2000, the marine area around Trafos was established as an archaeological zone.^[2]

Trafos

Native name: Τράφος
Trafos islet
Trafos
Geography
Coordinates	34.9366°N 24.8247°E / 34.9366; 24.8247
Archipelago	Cretan Islands
Administration
Greece
Region	Crete
Regional unit	Heraklion
Demographics
Population	0 (2001)

Group of islets

Archaeological site of Kommos

There are a group of four islets in the bay including Papadoplaka (to the west), Megalonisi (with the lighthouse), Mikronisi (also known as Agios Pavlos), and Trafos.

References

1. "Trafos: Tips and Information". Trek Zone. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
2. Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United (2007). Report and Documentation of the Expert Workshop on Marine Protected Areas and Fisheries Management: Review of Issues and Considerations, Rome, 12-14 June 2006. Food & Agriculture Org. p. 277. ISBN 978-92-5-105685-1.