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Pálairos

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Pálairos

Pálairos is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Monastiráki, 55km from Acheron Springs.

Pálairos is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 3,799, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pálairos 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 Pálairos to your route.

About Pálairos

Palairos (Greek: Πάλαιρος) is an ancient city and a modern town in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece. The modern village is also known locally by the name of Zaverda (Ζαβέρδα), in official use till 1928. Since the 2011 local government reform Palairos is part of the municipality Aktio-Vonitsa, of which it is a municipal unit.

Read more The municipal unit has an area of 205.843 km2. The municipal unit was formed as the independent municipality Kekropia in 1994 from the former communities Palairos and Pogonia, and was expanded with the former communities Vatos, Plagia and Peratia as a part of the 1997 Kapodistrias reform. The name of the municipal unit was changed to Palairos in 2004.

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Pálairos 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 Pálairos located?

Pálairos is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7830 latitude, 20.8818 longitude.

What is the population of Pálairos?

Pálairos has a population of approximately 3,799 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
3,799
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.7830, 20.8818

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 Pálairos

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Lefkada

An Ionian island connected to the mainland by bridge, famous for its west coast beaches with towering white cliffs and Caribbean-blue water.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Preveza

A charming coastal town at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf with Venetian architecture, excellent seafood, and proximity to ancient Nikopolis.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Porto Katsiki

A dramatic Lefkada beach at the base of towering white cliffs, accessible via a steep staircase with vivid blue waters below.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Ithaca

The legendary homeland of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, a lush green Ionian island of secluded bays and mythical resonance.

48 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Acheron Springs

Wade the icy turquoise river of the mythic underworld through a leafy gorge near Glyki.

55 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Myrtos Beach

A breathtaking sweep of white pebbles backed by enormous limestone cliffs on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Pálairos

  • 80 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pálairos.

Monastiráki

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 1,299

Kandíla

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 866

Vónitsa

🇬🇷 Greece

15 km awayPop. 4,703

Lefkáda

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 8,673

Archontochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 1,194

Nidhríon

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 1,402

Katoúna

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,634

Préveza

🇬🇷 Greece

22 km awayPop. 17,283

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