Lapithas (Greek: Λαπίθας) is a mountain located in southern Elis in the western Peloponnese in Greece. The mountain is named after the mythical people, the Lapiths.[citation needed] In the west the mountain touches the Ionian Sea. It is 15 to 20 km long and 10 km wide and covers and area of 100 to 150 km². A large part of the mountain is covered with pine forests, but has suffered great damage in the forest fires of August 2007.
| Lapithas | |
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| Λαπίθας | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 773 m (2,536 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37°31′59″N 21°38′38″E / 37.533°N 21.644°E |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Greek: [laˈpiθas] |
| Geography | |
The Kaiafas Lake lies between the Lapithas and the Ionian Sea, northwest of the town Zacharo. The Greek National Road 76 (Megalopoli - Andritsaina - Krestena) passes northeast of the Lapithas, and the Greek National Road 9/E55 (Patras - Pyrgos - Kalamata) lies to the west.
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