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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Velestíno
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
About Velestíno
Velestíno is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rizómylos, 26km from Pelion Peninsula.
Velestíno is in Thessaly, Greece, with about 3,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rizómylos, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Velestíno?
Within an hour or so of Velestíno: Pelion Peninsula (26 km), Damouchari (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Velestíno?
The nearest famous roads are Galaxidi, Sithonia Coastal Loop and Katara Pass.
Where is Velestíno?
Velestíno is in Thessaly, Greece, about 5 km from Rizómylos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,044
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Thessaly
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.3818, 22.7462
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Velestíno
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.
37 km · about 45 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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