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Makrýgialos

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Makrýgialos

Makrýgialos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kítros, 42km from Mount Olympus.

Makrýgialos is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,495, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Makrýgialos 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 Makrýgialos to your route.

About Makrýgialos

Makrygialos (Greek: Μακρύγιαλος, 'Long Beach') is a coastal village and a former municipal district in Pieria regional unit, Greece. It lies 21 km away from the town of Katerini Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality Pydna-Kolindros, of which it is a municipal community. The 2021

Read more census recorded 1,495 people in Makrygialos. The village is a tourist resort and many of the inhabitants are Pontians.

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Where is Makrýgialos located?

Makrýgialos is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4155 latitude, 22.6039 longitude.

What is the population of Makrýgialos?

Makrýgialos has a population of approximately 1,495 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,495
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.4155, 22.6039

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 Makrýgialos

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.

26 km · about 30 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Palaios Panteleimonas

A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.

47 km · about 55 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 Makrýgialos.

Kítros

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,061

Aigínio

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11 km awayPop. 4,275

Korinós

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 4,488

Kolindrós

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 2,914

Kallithéa

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 2,933

Paralía

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 6,228

Perístasi

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 2,367

Kleidí

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 1,412

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