scenic viewpoint
Lake Plastiras
A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Kardítsa
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
About Kardítsa
Kardítsa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Artesianó, 20km from Lake Plastiras.
Kardítsa is in Thessaly, Greece, with about 33,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Artesianó, about 5 km away.
Karditsa (Greek: Καρδίτσα, romanized: Kardítsa [karˈðitsa]) is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. It is the largest city and the capital of the Karditsa regional unit. According to the 2021 census, the municipality of Karditsa has a population of 55,979, of whom 40,272 live within the city limits ofRead more
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kardítsa?
Within an hour or so of Kardítsa: Lake Plastiras (20 km), Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint (46 km), Meteora Viewpoint (46 km), Meteora Monasteries (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Kardítsa?
The nearest famous roads are Katara Pass and Galaxidi.
Where is Kardítsa?
Kardítsa is in Thessaly, Greece, about 5 km from Artesianó.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,789
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Thessaly
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.3648, 21.9219
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kardítsa
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint
A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Meteora Viewpoint
A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Meteora Monasteries
Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Kardítsa
- 20 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
- 46 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
- 46 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
- 76 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
- 77 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.
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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