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Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Melíssia
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Melíssia
Melíssia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gérakas, 26km from Athens Riviera Coastal Road.
Melíssia is in Attica, Greece, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gérakas, about 4 km away.
Melissia (Greek: Μελίσσια) is a town and a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Penteli, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 3.956 km2. Melissia is situated at theRead more
southwestern foot of the Penteli mountains, 12 km northeast of Athens city centre. It is a green residential town.
It was part of the municipality of Marousi until 1946, when it became a separate community. It became a municipality in 1990.
The population of Melissia was more than 22,000 at the 2011 census. It has six primary schools, two high schools (Greek "Gymnasium"), one lyceum and a modern municipal swimming-pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Melíssia?
Within an hour or so of Melíssia: Hellenic Motor Museum (11 km), Plaka (12 km), Monastiraki Square (12 km), Diporto (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Melíssia?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Melíssia?
Melíssia is in Attica, Greece, about 4 km from Gérakas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,741
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 38.0500, 23.8333
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Melíssia
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
13 km · about 25 min 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Melíssia
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 26 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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