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
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
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.
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 municipalityRead more
was in Megalochori. The municipality was named after Histiaeotis, an ancient district of Thessaly region.
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Megalochóri is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.5598 latitude, 21.8420 longitude.
Megalochóri has a population of approximately 1,564 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Full driving guide for Greece5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic 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
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
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
A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
37 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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