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Ástros

Peloponnese, Greece · Europe

About Ástros

Ástros is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ágios Andréas, 19km from Palamidi Fortress.

Ástros is a town located in Peloponnese, Greece. With a population of 2,474, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ástros 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 Ástros to your route.

About Ástros

Astros (Greek: Άστρος) is a town near the Argolic Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese in eastern Arcadia. It is the seat of North Kynouria municipality (Greek: Βόρεια Κυνουρία) and is accessible by the road connecting Corinth and Argos to the south. Its port, Paralio Astros lies 4 km to the northeast of the inland town.

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Ástros 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 Ástros located?

Ástros is located in Peloponnese, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 37.4040 latitude, 22.7212 longitude.

What is the population of Ástros?

Ástros has a population of approximately 2,474 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,474
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Peloponnese
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.4040, 22.7212

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 Ástros

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Palamidi Fortress

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

19 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Mystras

A spectacular fortified Byzantine ghost city on a steep hillside near Sparta, with churches containing precious medieval frescoes.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Langada Pass

Legendary mountain road between Sparta and Kalamata, carving through the Langada Gorge over the Taygetus range: hairpins, sheer drops and some of the finest driving scenery in the Peloponnese.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Acrocorinth

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

55 km · about 65 min 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ástros

  • 52 kmLangada PassLegendary mountain road between Sparta and Kalamata, carving through the Langada Gorge over the Taygetus range: hairpins, sheer drops and some of the finest driving scenery in the Peloponnese.

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 Ástros.

Ágios Andréas

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,033

Tolón

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km awayPop. 1,460

Náfplio

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 14,582

Asíni

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 5,077

Néa Kíos

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 2,778

Drépanon

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 1,272

Aria

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 2,080

Karyés

🇬🇷 Greece

23 km away

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