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Archontochóri

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Archontochóri

Archontochóri sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kandíla, 32km from Lefkada.

Archontochóri is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 1,194, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Archontochóri 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 Archontochóri to your route.

About Archontochóri

Acarnania (Ancient Greek: Ἀκαρνανία, romanized: Akarnanía) is a region of west-central Greece that lies along the Ionian Sea, west of Aetolia, with the Achelous River for a boundary, and north of the gulf of Calydon, which is the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth. Today it forms the western part of the regional unit of

Read more Aetolia-Acarnania. The capital and principal city in ancient times was Stratos. Acarnania's foundation in Greek mythology was traditionally ascribed to Acarnan, son of Alcmaeon.

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Archontochóri offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Archontochóri located?

Archontochóri is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7005 latitude, 21.0390 longitude.

What is the population of Archontochóri?

Archontochóri has a population of approximately 1,194 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,194
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.7005, 21.0390

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 Archontochóri

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Lefkada

An Ionian island connected to the mainland by bridge, famous for its west coast beaches with towering white cliffs and Caribbean-blue water.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Preveza

A charming coastal town at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf with Venetian architecture, excellent seafood, and proximity to ancient Nikopolis.

37 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Porto Katsiki

A dramatic Lefkada beach at the base of towering white cliffs, accessible via a steep staircase with vivid blue waters below.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ithaca

The legendary homeland of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, a lush green Ionian island of secluded bays and mythical resonance.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Archontochóri

  • 77 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Archontochóri.

Kandíla

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 866

Katoúna

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 1,634

Fyteíes

🇬🇷 Greece

13 km awayPop. 1,812

Pálairos

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 3,799

Stános

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 1,132

Monastiráki

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 1,299

Astakós

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 5,719

Amfilochía

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 4,022

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