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Deskáti

West Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Deskáti

Deskáti is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kraniá Elassónas, 50km from Mount Olympus.

Deskáti is a town located in West Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 3,856, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Deskáti 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 Deskáti to your route.

About Deskáti

Deskati (Greek: Δεσκάτη) is a mountainous municipality in the Grevena regional unit. The current municipality of Deskati was formed in 2011 by the merge of the former municipality of Deskati and the municipality of Chasia. The main economic activities in Deskati are farming and animal husbandry.

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Where is Deskáti located?

Deskáti is located in West Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.9242 latitude, 21.8103 longitude.

What is the population of Deskáti?

Deskáti has a population of approximately 3,856 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
3,856
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.9242, 21.8103

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 Deskáti

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint

A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Viewpoint

A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Olympus

Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.

50 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Katara Pass

The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Metsovo

An alpine Vlach town of slate roofs, woodcarving and cheese high on the Pindus road to Ioannina.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Deskáti

  • 27 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 27 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 52 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
  • 77 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

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 Deskáti.

Kraniá Elassónas

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 1,346

Livaderó

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Aianí

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27 km awayPop. 2,826

Kastráki

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 1,172

Kalampáka

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 8,138

Rízoma

🇬🇷 Greece

30 km awayPop. 790

Elassóna

🇬🇷 Greece

32 km awayPop. 7,060

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