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Diakoptó

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Diakoptó

Diakoptó is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Témeni, 26km from Galaxidi.

Diakoptó is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 5,603, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Diakoptó 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 Diakoptó to your route.

About Diakoptó

Diakopto railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Διακοπτού, romanized: Sidirodromikós Stathmós Diakoptoú) is located just north of Diakopto, Achaea, Greece. Originally opened on 10 March 1896, it was reopened on 22 June 2020 as part of the Hellenic Railways Organisation's €848-million project extension of the

Read more Athens Airport–Patras railway to Aigio, co-financed by the European Union's Cohesion Fund 2000–2006. The station is currently served by both the unique rack railway to Kalavryta and Hellenic Train local services between Kiato and Aigio.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Diakoptó located?

Diakoptó is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.1952 latitude, 22.1999 longitude.

What is the population of Diakoptó?

Diakoptó has a population of approximately 5,603 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
5,603
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.1952, 22.1999

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 Diakoptó

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Diakofto–Kalavryta Rack Railway

A century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.

0 km · about 5 min drive

coastal drive

Galaxidi

A genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

39 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Rio–Antirrio Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Delphi

The ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus that was considered the center of the world in ancient Greek religion, home to the famous Oracle of Apollo.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Arachova

A chic stone mountain town clinging to Parnassus slopes, a winter-sports and après hub near Delphi.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Diakoptó

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

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🇬🇷 Greece

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Sylivainiótika

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Aíyira

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14 km awayPop. 2,293

Rododáfni

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Kalávryta

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,629

Kamárai

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 1,200

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