ancient ruins
Cape Sounion
A dramatic headland south of Athens crowned by the ruins of the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Lávrio
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Lávrio
Lávrio is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Palaiá Fókaia, 26km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Lávrio is in Attica, Greece, with about 7,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palaiá Fókaia, about 10 km away.
Lavrio Indoor Hall, or Kleisto Gymnastirio Lavriou (Greek: Κλειστό Γυμναστήριο Λαυρίου), is an indoor sporting arena that is located in the city of Lavrio, Attica, Greece. The seating capacity of the arena for basketball games is 1,700 people. The arena is owned by the municipality of Lavreotiki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lávrio?
Within an hour or so of Lávrio: Cape Sounion (8 km), Athens Riviera Coastal Road (25 km), Lake Vouliagmeni (26 km), Acropolis Museum (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Lávrio?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road.
Where is Lávrio?
Lávrio is in Attica, Greece, about 10 km from Palaiá Fókaia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,078
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.7144, 24.0565
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Lávrio
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Athens Riviera Coastal Road
Sun-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.
25 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Lávrio
- 25 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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