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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 a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,156, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kouloúra 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 Kouloúra to your route.

About Kouloúra

The Moglenitsas (Greek: Μογλενίτσας) is a river in Almopia, northern Greece. The river has its headwater in the Vermio Mountains of Macedonia, Greece and it flows into the Aliakmonas River near Kouloura, between Veria and Alexandreia, twenty kilometers west of Thessaloniki. Tributaries of the Moglenitsas include the

Read more Xiropotamos, Toplitsas, Koziakas and Golemas rivers. As the only outflow from the region of Almopia it flows between low hills to the south, where it forms a small canyon. In the 1930s the river was redirected by use of a canal and today irrigates the region of Almopia. The river is used for sports such as rafting and kayaking and for irrigation.

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Where is Kouloúra located?

Kouloúra is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5465 latitude, 22.3179 longitude.

What is the population of Kouloúra?

Kouloúra has a population of approximately 1,156 people, making it a town in Greece.

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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

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 Kouloúra

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kouloúra.

Diavatós

🇬🇷 Greece

4 km awayPop. 1,294

Stavrós

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,529

Makrochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 4,870

Vergína

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 2,034

Melíki

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 6,350

Loutrós

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,296

Véroia

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 44,464

Patrída

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 1,330

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