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Kardítsa

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Kardítsa

Kardítsa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Artesianó, 20km from Lake Plastiras.

Kardítsa is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 32,789, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kardítsa 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 Kardítsa to your route.

About Kardítsa

Karditsa (Greek: Καρδίτσα, romanized: Kardítsa [karˈðitsa]) is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. It is the largest city and the capital of the Karditsa regional unit. According to the 2021 census, the municipality of Karditsa has a population of 55,979, of whom 40,272 live within the city limits of

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Kardítsa is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.3648 latitude, 21.9219 longitude.

What is the population of Kardítsa?

Kardítsa has a population of approximately 32,789 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
32,789
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.3648, 21.9219

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 Kardítsa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

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

20 km · about 25 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

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

47 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kardítsa

  • 20 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 46 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 48 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 77 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

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 Kardítsa.

Karditsomagoúla

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 1,950

Artesianó

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,412

Mitrópoli

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,572

Karpochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,059

Makrychóri

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 1,188

Kallíthiro

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 1,098

Kallifóni

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,991

Agía Triáda

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 1,030

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