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Panaitólion

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Panaitólion

Panaitólion sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kainoúryion, 41km from Rio–Antirrio Bridge.

Panaitólion is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 2,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Panaitólion 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 Panaitólion to your route.

About Panaitólion

Thestieis (Greek: Θεστιείς) is a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Agrinio, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 75.058 km2. The seat of the Thestieis municipal unit is Kainourgio. It is

Read more situated at the northwestern shore of Lake Trichonida.

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Panaitólion 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 Panaitólion located?

Panaitólion is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5832 latitude, 21.4473 longitude.

What is the population of Panaitólion?

Panaitólion has a population of approximately 2,935 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,935
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.5832, 21.4473

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 Panaitólion

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

39 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Rio–Antirrio Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Panaitólion

  • 41 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 77 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 79 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.

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 Panaitólion.

Kainoúryion

🇬🇷 Greece

4 km awayPop. 2,790

Agrínio

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 46,899

Dhokímion

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 1,664

Áyios Konstandínos

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 6,534

Mataránga

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 1,344

Paravóla

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 3,105

Gavaloú

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,018

Megáli Khóra

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,408

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