Native name: Πιπέρι | |
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.jpg) View of Piperi | |
  Piperi | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 39°20′53″N24°19′26″E / 39.348°N 24.324°E /39.348; 24.324 |
| Archipelago | Sporades |
| Highest elevation | 324 m (1063 ft) |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | Thessaly |
| Regional unit | Sporades |
| Municipality | Alonnisos |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 6 (2011) |
Piperi (Greek:Πιπέριpronounced[piˈperi], meaningpepper) is aGreek island in theNorthern Sporades archipelago along the east coast ofGreece, in theAegean Sea. It is administratively part of the municipality ofAlonnisos and, afterSkyros, is the Sporades' easternmost island. Piperi is the core of the marine park and the approach within 3 nautical miles is forbidden. As of 2011[update], the resident population of the island was 6.[1]
Its nearest islands and islets areGioura to the west andPsathoura to the northwest. The island of Piperi is in Zone A of theAlonnisos Marine Park, the core of the Park, and is strictly protected. Its approach by any vessel without special permission is forbidden. The restrictions protect important habitats of themonk seal and of the birds of prey which live and reproduce on the inaccessible rocks of the island, which are also home to some rare plant species. Piperi has precipitous, rocky shores and its vegetation is dominated by pine forests, although there are also some holly, frygana, and chasmophytes to be found on the cliffs. There are 33 species of birds and it is estimated that the island is home to about 350–400 pairs ofEleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae).[2]
