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Elassóna

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Elassóna

Elassóna is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tsarítsani, 26km from Mount Olympus.

Elassóna is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 7,060, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Elassóna 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 Elassóna to your route.

About Elassóna

The Elassona Mosque (Greek: Τζαμί Ελασσόνας), also known as the Muharrem Pasha Mosque, is a former mosque located in Elassona, in the Thessaly region of Greece. The former mosque was completed in the 17th or 18th century during the Ottoman era.

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Where is Elassóna located?

Elassóna is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.8947 latitude, 22.1886 longitude.

What is the population of Elassóna?

Elassóna has a population of approximately 7,060 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
7,060
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.8947, 22.1886

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 Elassóna

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Palaios Panteleimonas

A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

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

51 km · about 60 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.

51 km · about 60 min 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Elassóna

  • 51 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 52 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.

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

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