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.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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Kouloúra
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Kouloúra
Kouloúra is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Diavatós, 51km from Mount Olympus.
Kouloúra is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Diavatós, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kouloúra?
Within an hour or so of Kouloúra: Royal Tombs of Vergina (7 km), Edessa Waterfalls (36 km), Mount Olympus (51 km), Rotunda of Galerius (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Kouloúra?
The nearest famous roads are Katara Pass, Galičica Pass Road and Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Kouloúra?
Kouloúra is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Diavatós.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,156
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.5465, 22.3179
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Kouloúra
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Edessa Waterfalls
The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
51 km · about 60 min 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.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
54 km · about 60 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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