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Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Kallithéa
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Kallithéa
Kallithéa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Aigáleo, 18km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Kallithéa is in Attica, Greece, with about 100,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Aigáleo, about 4 km away.
Kallithea (Greek: Καλλιθέα, meaning "beautiful view") is a suburb in Athens agglomeration and a municipality in south Athens regional unit. It is the eighth largest municipality in Greece (97,616 inhabitants, 2021 census), as well as the fourth biggest in the Athens urban area (following municipalities of Athens,Read more
Piraeus, and Peristeri). Additionally, it is the 2nd most densely populated municipality in Greece and one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with 20,240/km2 (52,400/sq mi). The municipality has an area of 4.749 km2 (1.834 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kallithéa?
Within an hour or so of Kallithéa: Acropolis of Athens (3 km), Acropolis Museum (3 km), Parthenon (3 km), Plaka (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Kallithéa?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Kallithéa?
Kallithéa is in Attica, Greece, about 4 km from Aigáleo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 100,641
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.9500, 23.7000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kallithéa
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Monastiraki Square
A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.
4 km · about 5 min drive
restaurant
Diporto
A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
5 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Vouliagmeni
A thermal mineral lake near Athens fed by underground hot springs, set in a collapsed cave surrounded by lush vegetation.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Kallithéa
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 18 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
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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