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Ássos

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Ássos

Ássos works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kokkónion, 6km from Ancient Corinth.

Ássos is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 1,916, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ássos 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 Ássos to your route.

About Ássos

Assos-Lechaio (Greek: Άσσος-Λέχαιο) is a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 25.490 km2. Population 6,721 (2021). The seat of the municipality was in

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Ássos 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 Ássos located?

Ássos is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.9395 latitude, 22.8222 longitude.

What is the population of Ássos?

Ássos has a population of approximately 1,916 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,916
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.9395, 22.8222

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 Ássos

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Ancient Corinth

The ruins of one of ancient Greece's wealthiest cities, dominated by the imposing columns of the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo.

6 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Acrocorinth

A monolithic rock fortress rising 575 meters above ancient Corinth, one of the most impressive medieval fortifications in Greece.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Corinth Canal

A narrow artificial waterway cut through solid rock connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, with vertical walls 90 meters high.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Mycenae

The legendary citadel of King Agamemnon and center of the Mycenaean civilization, famous for its Lion Gate, beehive tombs, and massive Cyclopean walls.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Nafplio

Greece's first capital, an elegant Venetian-era seaside town in the Peloponnese with the clifftop Palamidi fortress and a castle-topped islet.

41 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Palamidi Fortress

A massive Venetian hilltop fortress above Nafplio reached by climbing 999 stone steps, offering sweeping views of the Argolic Gulf.

42 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Epidaurus

An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved theater with extraordinary acoustics that still hosts performances today.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Ássos

  • 61 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
  • 62 kmGalaxidiA genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.

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 Ássos.

Periyiáli

🇬🇷 Greece

2 km awayPop. 1,474

Zevgolateió

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2 km awayPop. 4,363

Lékhaio

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 2,672

Vrakháti

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 3,603

Vokhaïkó

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 1,020

Kokkónion

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,056

Arkhaía Kórinthos

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 1,939

Vélo

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 3,096

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