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Istiaía

Central Greece, Greece · Europe

About Istiaía

Istiaía sits on the route: 10 minutes from Oreoí, 48km from Pelion Peninsula.

Istiaía is a town located in Central Greece, Greece. With a population of 4,339, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Istiaía 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 Istiaía to your route.

About Istiaía

Istiaia (Greek: Ιστιαία, pronounced [istiˈe.a], before 1913: Ξηροχώρι - Xirochori) is a town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. It was named after the ancient town Histiaea, which was mentioned by the ancient Greek poet Homer. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality

Read more Istiaia-Aidipsos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 181.299 km2. The town is located in the northwestern end of the island Euboea, 5 km from the north coast, and north of the mountain Telethrio. It was the capital of Istiaia Province until the province was abolished in 2006. Visitor attractions of Istiaia include the Museum of Natural History and the church of Agios Nikolaos.

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Where is Istiaía located?

Istiaía is located in Central Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9552 latitude, 23.1521 longitude.

What is the population of Istiaía?

Istiaía has a population of approximately 4,339 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
4,339
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.9552, 23.1521

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 Istiaía

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pelion Peninsula

A mythical mountainous peninsula in Thessaly believed to be the home of the centaurs, with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches.

48 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Damouchari

A tiny pebble cove on Pelion's wild east coast, made famous by the Mamma Mia! film shoots.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Thermopylae

The battlefield where 300 Spartans made their stand, marked by the Leonidas monument by the highway.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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 Istiaía.

Oreoí

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 2,827

Aidipsós

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 1,249

Loutrá Aidhipsoú

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 2,560

Tríkeri

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 992

Roviés

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km awayPop. 1,206

Pteleós

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,990

Límni

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 2,072

Pelasgía

🇬🇷 Greece

27 km awayPop. 2,383

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