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Genisséa

East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece · Europe

About Genisséa

Genisséa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Peteinós, 54km from Giola Natural Pool, Thassos.

Genisséa is a town located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. With a population of 1,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Genisséa 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 Genisséa to your route.

About Genisséa

Genisea (Greek: Γενισέα) is a town in the Vistonida municipal unit, within the municipality of Abdera in the Xanthi regional unit of Greece. It is the seat of the municipality Abdera. According to the 2021 census, the population of Genisea was 2,049 inhabitants.

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Where is Genisséa located?

Genisséa is located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0617 latitude, 24.9625 longitude.

What is the population of Genisséa?

Genisséa has a population of approximately 1,935 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,935
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
East Macedonia and Thrace
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
41.0617, 24.9625

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 Genisséa

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Giola Natural Pool, Thassos

Stunning natural rock pool carved into the edge of a cliff on the Greek island of Thassos, filled with warm seawater.

54 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Philippi Archaeological Site

A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Genisséa

  • 64 kmDevil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most)Elegant 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge spanning the Arda River in a wild Rhodope gorge near Ardino, reached by a short mountain road: a legendary photo stop steeped in folklore.
  • 79 kmTrigrad GorgeNarrow Rhodope canyon road squeezing between 250 m marble cliffs to the Devil's Throat Cave, where a river thunders underground: one of Bulgaria's most dramatic drives.

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 Genisséa.

Peteinós

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 1,014

Sélero

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 2,059

Kimméria

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 3,424

Xánthi

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 48,221

Petrochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 2,709

Évlalo

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km away

Ávato

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 956

Iliokentima

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 1,405

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