ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Photo by Petro Stelte
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Agkathiá
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Agkathiá
Agkathiá is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Koryfí, 53km from Mount Olympus.
Agkathiá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 1,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Koryfí, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Agkathiá?
Within an hour or so of Agkathiá: Royal Tombs of Vergina (15 km), White Tower of Thessaloniki (41 km), Rotunda of Galerius (42 km), Edessa Waterfalls (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Agkathiá?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop, Katara Pass and Galičica Pass Road.
Where is Agkathiá?
Agkathiá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 6 km from Koryfí.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,459
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.5553, 22.4708
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Agkathiá
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
41 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Rotunda of Galerius
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
42 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
Edessa Waterfalls
The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.
45 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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