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Ptolemaḯda
West Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Ptolemaḯda
Ptolemaḯda is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Perdíkkas, 45km 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
The Battle of Ptolemaida refers to two distinct engagements, the first around the village of Sotir north of Ptolemaida and the second around the village of Proasteion south of Ptolemaida, both fought on 13 April 1941 during the German invasion of Greece. These battles were delaying actions fought by Allied units underRead more
the overall command of the British 1st Armoured Brigade against the German 9th Panzer Division, to cover the Allied escape from their positions at Mt. Vermion toward the new defensive line of Mt.Olympus – river Aliakmon – Mt. Siniatsikon.
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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
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Ptolemaḯda
4 notable places within an hour's 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.
45 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 65 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
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