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Krinídes

East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece · Europe

About Krinídes

Krinídes is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Zygós, 57km from Giola Natural Pool, Thassos.

Krinídes is a town located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. With a population of 2,925, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Krinídes 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 Krinídes to your route.

About Krinídes

Krinides (Greek: Κρηνίδες, before 1926: Ράχτσα - Rachtsa) is a town in the Kavala regional unit in eastern Macedonia, Greece. It was the seat of the former municipality of Filippoi. The ruins of the ancient city Philippi are close to the town. Krinides is situated at the southwestern foot of the Lekanis hills, 13 km

Read more northwest of Kavala and 20 km southeast of Drama. The Greek National Road 12 between Drama and Kavala passes west of Krinides.

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Where is Krinídes located?

Krinídes is located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0140 latitude, 24.2965 longitude.

What is the population of Krinídes?

Krinídes has a population of approximately 2,925 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,925
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
East Macedonia and Thrace
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
41.0140, 24.2965

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 Krinídes

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Philippi Archaeological Site

A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.

1 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Giola Natural Pool, Thassos

Stunning natural rock pool carved into the edge of a cliff on the Greek island of Thassos, filled with warm seawater.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Krinídes

  • 68 kmTrigrad GorgeNarrow Rhodope canyon road squeezing between 250 m marble cliffs to the Devil's Throat Cave, where a river thunders underground: one of Bulgaria's most dramatic drives.

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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