waterfall
Edessa Waterfalls
The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.
30 km · about 35 min drive
EuropeGreeceCentral Macedonia
Giannitsá
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Giannitsá
Giannitsá is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Axós, 30km from Edessa Waterfalls.
Giannitsá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Axós, about 4 km away.
Where to Stay in Giannitsá
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Giannitsá.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Giannitsá.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Giannitsá?
Within an hour or so of Giannitsá: Edessa Waterfalls (30 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (35 km), Rotunda of Galerius (49 km), White Tower of Thessaloniki (49 km).
Are there any good drives near Giannitsá?
The nearest famous roads are Galičica Pass Road, Sithonia Coastal Loop and Katara Pass.
Where is Giannitsá?
Giannitsá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Axós.
Road trip
Drive to Giannitsá
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Giannitsá. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 27,817
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.7919, 22.4075
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
Full driving guide for GreeceTags
Worth the detour from Giannitsá
4 notable places within an hour's 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
49 km · about 55 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
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Giannitsá.
Plan a trip around Giannitsá
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Giannitsá.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.