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
Central Greece, Greece · Europe
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.
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 municipalityRead 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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Istiaía is located in Central Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9552 latitude, 23.1521 longitude.
Istiaía has a population of approximately 4,339 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Full driving guide for Greece3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
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
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
The battlefield where 300 Spartans made their stand, marked by the Leonidas monument by the highway.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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