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Erythrés

Attica, Greece · Europe

About Erythrés

Erythrés sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vília, 43km from Corinth Canal.

Erythrés is a town located in Attica, Greece. With a population of 2,567, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Erythrés 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 Erythrés to your route.

About Erythrés

Erythres (Greek: Ερυθρές, formerly known as Kriekouki, Greek: Κριεκούκι) is a village and a former municipality in the northernmost part of West Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mandra-Eidyllia, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of

Read more 61.145 km2. It is part of Athens metropolitan area. Erythres was named after the ancient city of Erythrae, the ruins of which are located 1.5 km east of the present town. The inhabitants of Erythres are Arvanites. The Greek National Road 3 (Elefsina - Thebes - Florina) passes through Erythres. The area south of Erythres is mountainous, with the Kithaironas to the southwest and the Pastra to the southeast. The area north of Erythres is characterised by the wide, flat valley of the Boeotian river Asopos, that flows to the east along the northern border of the municipal unit. This area is dominated by farmlands. Erythres is located 5 km east of Plataies, 6 km north of Vilia, 12 km south of Thebes and 44 km northwest of Athens.

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Erythrés is located in Attica, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2174 latitude, 23.3223 longitude.

What is the population of Erythrés?

Erythrés has a population of approximately 2,567 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,567
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Attica
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.2174, 23.3223

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 Erythrés

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Corinth Canal

A narrow artificial waterway cut through solid rock connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, with vertical walls 90 meters high.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Monastiraki Square

A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.

44 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Hellenic Motor Museum

Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.

44 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Diporto

A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Acropolis of Athens

Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.

45 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Acropolis Museum

A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Plaka

The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Parthenon

Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Erythrés

  • 62 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.

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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