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White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Kalamariá
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Kalamariá
Kalamariá is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pylaía, 6km from Rotunda of Galerius.
Kalamariá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 92,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pylaía, about 4 km away.
Kalamaria (Greek: Καλαμαριά, Port Side) is among the most densely populated suburbs of Thessaloniki, Greece, located about 7 kilometres (4 miles) southeast of the downtown area, with a population of 92,248.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kalamariá?
Within an hour or so of Kalamariá: White Tower of Thessaloniki (5 km), Rotunda of Galerius (6 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Kalamariá?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Kalamariá?
Kalamariá is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Pylaía.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 91,518
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.5825, 22.9503
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kalamariá
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Rotunda of Galerius
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
6 km · about 10 min drive
ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
54 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
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