Stegna, Rhodes

Stegna Στεγνά
Settlement
Stegna
Coordinates: 36°12′N 28°08′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	South Aegean
Regional unit	Rhodes
Municipality	Rhodes
Municipal unit	Archangelos
Community	Archangelos
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	275
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Stegna (Greek: Στεγνά) is a small village and part of the former municipality of Archangelos on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Rhodes.[2]

Location and population

Stegna is located about 30 kilometers south of the town of Rhodes on the island's east coast close to the sea. The nearest town of Archangelos, Rhodes town is 3 kilometers away.

Stegna has a picturesque bay and is also a small holiday resort with tavernas, restaurants, bars and apartments close to the beach. Stegna is only half an hour drive from Rhodes International Airport, and 20 minutes drive from Lindos.

The population according to the 2021 census was 275.[1] Most residents of Stegna are inhabitants of the nearby town Archangelos, Rhodes.

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  Stegna - Panoramic view
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  Stegna - View from the street
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  Stegna - View of the beach
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  Stegna - View of the bay
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  Stegna - View of the mountains

History

Stegna was a fishing village and a cultivation place, mostly with orange and olive groves. Archangelos and Stegna have also been well known since ancient Greek times for their potters.[3]

Economy

Major economic resources include tourism, fishing and agriculture (main agricultural products are olive oil and citrus fruits).

Tourist attractions

Nearby:

• castle of Saint George ruins
• cave of Koumellos
• church of Saint Michael Archangel

See also

• Tsampika
• Haraki

References

1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
2. "Στεγνά (Δωδεκανήσου), local government changes". EETAA. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
3. Corinth, the Centenary, 1896-1996 - Volume 20 - Page 461