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Palaiomonástiro

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Palaiomonástiro

Palaiomonástiro works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mouzáki, 53km from Katara Pass.

Palaiomonástiro is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 1,182, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palaiomonástiro 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 Palaiomonástiro to your route.

About Palaiomonástiro

The siege of Gomphi was a brief military confrontation during Caesar's Civil War. Following defeat at the Battle of Dyrrhachium, the men of Gaius Julius Caesar besieged the Thessalian city of Gomphi. The city fell in a few hours and Caesar's men were allowed to sack Gomphi.

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Where is Palaiomonástiro located?

Palaiomonástiro is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4627 latitude, 21.6579 longitude.

What is the population of Palaiomonástiro?

Palaiomonástiro has a population of approximately 1,182 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,182
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.4627, 21.6579

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 Palaiomonástiro

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

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

27 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.

29 km · about 35 min 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Metsovo

An alpine Vlach town of slate roofs, woodcarving and cheese high on the Pindus road to Ioannina.

53 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Katara Pass

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Plaka Bridge

The largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Palaiomonástiro

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

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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