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
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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 in Attica, Greece, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vília, about 6 km away.
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 ofRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Erythrés?
Within an hour or so of Erythrés: Corinth Canal (43 km), Monastiraki Square (44 km), Hellenic Motor Museum (44 km), Diporto (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Erythrés?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Erythrés?
Erythrés is in Attica, Greece, about 6 km from Vília.
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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
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Erythrés
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
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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
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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
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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
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 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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