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Astakós

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Astakós

Astakós sits on the route: 20 minutes from Archontochóri, 51km from Melissani Cave.

Astakós is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 5,719, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Astakós 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 Astakós to your route.

About Astakós

Xiromero (Greek: Ξηρόμερο) is a municipality in the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit, West Greece region, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Astakos. Its borders do not coincide with the historical region of Xiromero, which extends to parts of the territory of the neighbouring municipality of

Read more Aktio-Vonitsa and most notably the area around Katouna. The municipality has an area of 590.113 km2.

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Astakós 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 Astakós located?

Astakós is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5356 latitude, 21.0814 longitude.

What is the population of Astakós?

Astakós has a population of approximately 5,719 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
5,719
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.5356, 21.0814

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 Astakós

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ithaca

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

37 km · about 45 min 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Melissani Cave

A stunning subterranean lake inside a collapsed cave on Kefalonia where midday sunlight illuminates the water in electric blue.

51 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Myrtos Beach

A breathtaking sweep of white pebbles backed by enormous limestone cliffs on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.

54 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Assos

A tiny pastel-colored village on Kefalonia connected to a Venetian castle on a peninsula, surrounded by cypress-covered hills.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Astakós

  • 65 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 Astakós.

Archontochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 1,194

Angelókastro

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 1,661

Fyteíes

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,812

Katochí

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 2,829

Neochórion

🇬🇷 Greece

22 km awayPop. 2,827

Kandíla

🇬🇷 Greece

22 km awayPop. 866

Aitolikó

🇬🇷 Greece

26 km awayPop. 6,215

Lepenoú

🇬🇷 Greece

26 km awayPop. 2,090

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