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Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Schimatári
Central Greece, Greece · Europe
About Schimatári
Schimatári sits on the route: 10 minutes from Paralía Avlídhos, 42km from Hellenic Motor Museum.
Schimatári is in Central Greece, Greece, with about 4,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Paralía Avlídhos, about 5 km away.
Schimatari (Greek: Σχηματάρι) is a town and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2. It is situated in the wide valley of the river Asopos, at 6 kmRead more
from the South Euboean Gulf coast. The A1 motorway (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes north of Schimatari. Schimatari is located 13 km south of Chalcis, 23 km east of Thebes and 43 km north-northwest of Athens. The Tanagra Airport lies to the south.
An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Schimatári?
Within an hour or so of Schimatári: Hellenic Motor Museum (42 km), Monastiraki Square (43 km), Diporto (43 km), Acropolis of Athens (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Schimatári?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Schimatári?
Schimatári is in Central Greece, Greece, about 5 km from Paralía Avlídhos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,035
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Greece
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 38.3500, 23.5833
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Schimatári
7 notable places within an hour's 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.
43 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Schimatári
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 63 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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