Places in the Bible · Promontory

Salmone

Salmone is a promontory mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Cape Sideros.

panorama of Cape Sideros
panorama of Cape Sideros · Photo: C messier (CC-BY-SA-4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Where is Salmone?

Approx. 35.3160, 26.3116 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
Cape SiderospromontoryHigh

Salmone in the Bible dictionary

A promontory on the east of Crete, under which Paul sailed on his voyage to Rome (Acts 27:7); the modern Cape Sidero.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Salmone

  • Acts 27:7

    And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;

Events at Salmone