Salamis (Ancient and Katharevousa: Σαλαμίς, romanized: Salamís) in modern Greek Salamina (/ˈsæləmɪs/ SAL-ə-miss; Greek: Σαλαμίνα, romanized: Salamína), is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about two … See more

Salamis was probably first colonised by Aegina and later occupied by Megara, but became an Athenian possession in the time of Solon or Peisistratos, following the war between Athens … See more

Salamina Island belongs to the Islands regional unit of the Attica region. Since the 2011 local government reform the island is administered as … See more

Kynosoura
Kynosoura (Κυνόσουρα, lit. 'dog's tail'; pop. 69) is a small peninsula located in the east of the island. The name probably comes from the shape of the peninsula, long and thin and pointed at the end. In the south are a few … See more

The traditional etymology of Salamis derives it from the eponymous nymph Salamis, the mother of Cychreus, the legendary first king of the island. A more modern theory considers "Salamis" to come from the root sal 'salt' and -amis 'middle'; thus … See more

Paloukia
Paloukia (Greek: Παλούκια, population 1,695) is located in the northeast of the island. Many … See more

Education
Salamis island has eleven primary schools (ten public and one private), four high schools, and four lycees. The majority of students are proficient in school, and the pupils (above 13 years) usually have acquired diplomas … See more