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Megalochóri

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Megalochóri

Megalochóri is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Taxiárches, 59km from Katara Pass.

Megalochóri is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 1,564, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Megalochóri 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 Megalochóri to your route.

About Megalochóri

Estiaiotida (Greek: Εστιαιώτιδα) is a former municipality in the Trikala regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Trikala, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 39.762 km2. Population 2,452 (2021). The seat of the municipality

Read more was in Megalochori. The municipality was named after Histiaeotis, an ancient district of Thessaly region.

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Megalochóri offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Megalochóri located?

Megalochóri is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.5598 latitude, 21.8420 longitude.

What is the population of Megalochóri?

Megalochóri has a population of approximately 1,564 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,564
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.5598, 21.8420

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 Megalochóri

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

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

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

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

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Katara Pass

The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Megalochóri

  • 25 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 27 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 37 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 59 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
  • 72 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

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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