natural wonder
Pelion Peninsula
A mythical mountainous peninsula in Thessaly believed to be the home of the centaurs, with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Néa Ionía
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
About Néa Ionía
Néa Ionía is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Anakasiá, 11km from Pelion Peninsula.
Néa Ionía is in Thessaly, Greece, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Anakasiá, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Néa Ionía?
Within an hour or so of Néa Ionía: Pelion Peninsula (11 km), Damouchari (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Néa Ionía?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop and Galaxidi.
Where is Néa Ionía?
Néa Ionía is in Thessaly, Greece, about 4 km from Anakasiá.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,884
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Thessaly
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.3790, 22.9275
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Néa Ionía
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Damouchari
A tiny pebble cove on Pelion's wild east coast, made famous by the Mamma Mia! film shoots.
22 km · about 25 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
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