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Afidnés

Attica, Greece · Europe

About Afidnés

Afidnés works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kapandríti, 44km from Athens Riviera Coastal Road.

Afidnés is a town located in Attica, Greece. With a population of 3,739, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Afidnés sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Afidnés to your route.

About Afidnés

Afidnes (Greek: Αφίδνες, Ancient Greek: Ἄφιδνα or Ἀφίδναι, from the Middle Ages until 1919: Κιούρκα - Kiourka) is a small town in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Oropos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 34.638 km2. It is

Read more situated in the eastern foothills of the Parnitha mountains, 3 km southwest of Polydendri, 5 km southeast of Malakasa and 27 km north of Athens city centre. Afidnes has a station on the railway from Athens to Thessaloniki. The A1 motorway (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes east of the town. It is part of Athens metropolitan area. Ancient Aphidna was one of the twelve ancient towns of Attica. In Greek mythology, Aphidna was the place where Theseus left Helen after he had abducted her. The archaeological site of Aphidnae is small. It was excavated in the 19th century. 13 Middle Helladic tumuli have been found.

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Where is Afidnés located?

Afidnés is located in Attica, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2033 latitude, 23.8398 longitude.

What is the population of Afidnés?

Afidnés has a population of approximately 3,739 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
3,739
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Attica
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.2033, 23.8398

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Afidnés

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Hellenic Motor Museum

Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Plaka

The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Acropolis of Athens

Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.

28 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Parthenon

Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.

28 km · about 30 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Afidnés

  • 44 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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