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Ptolemaḯda

West Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaḯda is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Perdíkkas, 44km from Edessa Waterfalls.

Ptolemaḯda is a town located in West Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 30,045, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ptolemaḯda 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 Ptolemaḯda to your route.

About Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaida (Greek: Πτολεμαΐδα, romanized: Ptolemaïda, Katharevousa: Πτολεμαΐς, Ptolemaïs) is a town and a former municipality in the Kozani regional unit of Western Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Eordaia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is

Read more known for its coal (lignite) mines and its power stations.

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Where is Ptolemaḯda located?

Ptolemaḯda is located in West Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5147 latitude, 21.6786 longitude.

What is the population of Ptolemaḯda?

Ptolemaḯda has a population of approximately 30,045 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
30,045
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.5147, 21.6786

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 Ptolemaḯda

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nymfaio

A stone-built mountain village in beech forest, home to a brown-bear sanctuary near Florina.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Kastoria

A Byzantine fur-trading town on a peninsula in Lake Orestiada, with dozens of medieval churches and ottoman-era mansions along misty lakeside promenades. The lake loop road passes the Dragon's Cave and a lakeshore monastery.

35 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Edessa Waterfalls

The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.

44 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Royal Tombs of Vergina

The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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

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Perdíkkas

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,372

Anaráchi

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 753

Empório

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 744

Komniná

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 517

Filótas

🇬🇷 Greece

13 km awayPop. 1,772

Kleítos

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km away

Amýntaio

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 3,671

Akriní

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 1,113

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