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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Áthyra
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Áthyra
Áthyra sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ágios Pétros, 37km from Rotunda of Galerius.
Áthyra is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ágios Pétros, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Áthyra?
Within an hour or so of Áthyra: Rotunda of Galerius (37 km), White Tower of Thessaloniki (37 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (44 km), Edessa Waterfalls (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Áthyra?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop and Galičica Pass Road.
Where is Áthyra?
Áthyra is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 5 km from Ágios Pétros.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,722
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.8261, 22.5928
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Áthyra
4 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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.
44 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
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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