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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
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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 in West Greece, Greece, with about 5,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Archontochóri, about 19 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Astakós?
Within an hour or so of Astakós: Ithaca (37 km), Lefkada (46 km), Porto Katsiki (47 km), Assos (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Astakós?
The nearest famous roads are Galaxidi and Katara Pass.
Where is Astakós?
Astakós is in West Greece, Greece, about 19 km from Archontochóri.
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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
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Astakós
7 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.
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
landmark
Assos
A tiny pastel-colored village on Kefalonia connected to a Venetian castle on a peninsula, surrounded by cypress-covered hills.
50 km · about 60 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.
52 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Astakós
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 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
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