scenic viewpoint
Lake Plastiras
A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Fársala
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
About Fársala
Fársala sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vamvakoú, 58km from Pelion Peninsula.
Fársala is in Thessaly, Greece, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vamvakoú, about 6 km away.
Farsala (Greek: Φάρσαλα), known in Antiquity as Pharsalos (Ancient Greek: Φάρσαλος, Latin: Pharsālus), is a town in southern Thessaly, in Greece. Farsala is located in the southern part of Larissa regional unit, and is one of its largest settlements. Farsala is an economic and agricultural centre of the region. CottonRead more
and livestock are the main agricultural products, and many inhabitants are employed in the production of textile. The area is mostly famous for being the birthplace of the mythical ancient Greek hero Achilles, and the site of a major battle between Roman generals Gaius Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in 48 BC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Fársala?
Within an hour or so of Fársala: Lake Plastiras (54 km), Thermopylae (57 km), Pelion Peninsula (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Fársala?
The nearest famous roads are Galaxidi, Katara Pass and Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Fársala?
Fársala is in Thessaly, Greece, about 6 km from Vamvakoú.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,380
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Thessaly
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.2947, 22.3847
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Fársala
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Thermopylae
The battlefield where 300 Spartans made their stand, marked by the Leonidas monument by the highway.
57 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Pelion Peninsula
A mythical mountainous peninsula in Thessaly believed to be the home of the centaurs, with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Fársala
- 54 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
- 80 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
- 80 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
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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