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Sérres

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Sérres

Sérres sits on the route: 10 minutes from Neochóri, 51km from Melnik Earth Pyramids.

Sérres is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 58,287, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sérres 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 Sérres to your route.

About Sérres

Serres (Greek: Σέρρες [ˈseɾes] ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece. It is the capital of the Serres regional unit and the second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki. Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece. The city is situated in a fertile plain at an

Read more elevation of about 70 metres (230 feet), some 24 kilometres (15 miles) northeast of the Strymon river and 69 km (43 mi) north-east of Thessaloniki. Serres' official municipal population was 70,703 in 2021. The city is home to the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greek: Τ.Ε.Φ.Α.Α. Σερρών) and the Serres Campus of the International Hellenic University (former "Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia"), composed of the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Economics and Management, and the Department of Interior Architecture and Design. The head of the Faculty of Engineering of the International Hellenic University is located in Serres.

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Where is Sérres located?

Sérres is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0850 latitude, 23.5476 longitude.

What is the population of Sérres?

Sérres has a population of approximately 58,287 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
58,287
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
41.0850, 23.5476

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 Sérres

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Melnik Earth Pyramids

Sandstone pyramids up to 100 m high loom over Melnik, Bulgaria's smallest town (pop. ~385), famed for centuries-old wine cellars dug into the same soft rock. National Revival mansions and wine tastings line the single street.

51 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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