waterfall
Acheron Springs
Wade the icy turquoise river of the mythic underworld through a leafy gorge near Glyki.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Platariá
Epirus, Greece · Europe
About Platariá
Platariá sits on the route: 10 minutes from Graikochóri, 53km from Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër).
Platariá is in Epirus, Greece, with about 907 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Graikochóri, about 5 km away.
Plataria (Greek: Πλαταριά, pronounced [plataˈrʝa]) is a coastal village and resort in Thesprotia, Epirus region, Greece. It is part of the Syvota municipal unit.
Plataria was part of the former province of Thyamida. It is located south of Igoumenitsa in the homonymous bay. According to the last administrative divisionRead more
(Kallikratis scheme) Plataria is the seat of the municipal unit of Syvota of the municipality of Igoumenitsa. Its population in 1928 was 128 inhabitants and in 2011 it numbered 961 inhabitants. Since 1930 Plataria has a high school.
The Chams of Plataria (Albanian: Pllatare) were designated by Greece for expulsion to Turkey in 1925. Albania protested against the plan in the League of Nations. By 1926, there were 5 Greek families from Turkey in Plataria.
Plataria is a classic example of a highly developed touristic area with many beautiful features. The Plataria bay stretches from very near the start of Egnatia Highway and terminates close to Syvota.
There are two versions regarding the origin of the name “Plataria”: 1) The first version is that Plataria is named as such because of the presence of the plain area. In Greek, «πλατύ» means plain area, hence “Πλαταριά». 2) The second version is that Plataria was named after an old large plane tree («πλάτανος» in Greek), which exists today and a small portion of it is still preserved.
Plataria is known for its cultural heritage and features are many organizations and institutes, amongst which the Folklore Museum of Plataria and the Lending Library of Plataria, which operate under the auspices of the Cultural Union of Plataria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Platariá?
Within an hour or so of Platariá: Acheron Springs (33 km), Corfu Old Town (36 km), Butrint (39 km), Ksamil (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Platariá?
The nearest famous roads are Katara Pass and Albanian Riviera Coastal Road.
Where is Platariá?
Platariá is in Epirus, Greece, about 5 km from Graikochóri.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 907
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Epirus
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 39.4504, 20.2778
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Platariá
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Corfu Old Town
A UNESCO-listed Venetian-era old town on Corfu island with elegant arcaded streets, two massive fortresses, and a Parisian-style esplanade.
36 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Butrint
A UNESCO archaeological site spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods on a peninsula surrounded by lagoons and dense forest.
39 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Ksamil
Albania's most famous beach destination with crystal-clear turquoise waters and tiny islands reachable by swimming, rivaling the Caribbean.
42 km · about 50 min drive
beach
Ksamil Islands
Tiny islets ringed by powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water at the southern tip of Albania.
43 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
Dodona
The oldest oracle in Greece, where priests read the will of Zeus in rustling oak leaves. Its 17,000-seat 3rd-century-BC theatre, among the largest in antiquity, sits in a quiet valley south of Ioannina.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Old Perithia
Corfu's oldest village, a Venetian-era ghost settlement of 130 stone houses high on Mount Pantokrator, abandoned in the mid-20th century and slowly reviving: a handful of tavernas now serve its grassy lanes.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)
A mesmerizing natural spring of impossibly deep blue water bubbling up from an underground cave at a depth of over 50 meters.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Platariá
- 57 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.
- 63 kmKokkorou Bridge, ZagoriA graceful single-arch stone bridge over a clear river epitomises Zagori's old packhorse crossings.
- 65 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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