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Kalampáka

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Kalampáka

Kalampáka is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Vasilikí, 36km from Katara Pass.

Kalampáka is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 8,138, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kalampáka 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 Kalampáka to your route.

About Kalampáka

The Velestino–Kalambaka railway (Greek: Σιδηροδρομική γραμμή Βελεστίνου - Καλαμπάκας, romanized: Sidirodromikí grammí Velestino - Kalambákas) was an unelectrified Metre-gauge single-track railway regional railway line that connected Velestino in Central Greece, with Kalampaka. The Line has been converted to standard

Read more gauge (1435 mm), however, several stations have since closed, and while the line is still (mostly) operational, trains no longer connect Velestino with Kalampaka, via Palaiofarsalos.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Kalampáka located?

Kalampáka is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.7044 latitude, 21.6269 longitude.

What is the population of Kalampáka?

Kalampáka has a population of approximately 8,138 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
8,138
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.7044, 21.6269

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 Kalampáka

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Viewpoint

A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint

A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.

3 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Katara Pass

The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Metsovo

An alpine Vlach town of slate roofs, woodcarving and cheese high on the Pindus road to Ioannina.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

54 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Plaka Bridge

The largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kalampáka

  • Right hereMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • Right hereMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 36 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
  • 54 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 58 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.
  • 66 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.

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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