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Vamvakoú

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Vamvakoú

Vamvakoú sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fársala, 54km from Pelion Peninsula.

Vamvakoú is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 1,104, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vamvakoú 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 Vamvakoú to your route.

About Vamvakoú

Polydamantas (Greek: Πολυδάμαντας) is a former municipality in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Farsala, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,214 (2021). The municipal unit has an area of 292.951 km2. The seat of the

Read more municipality was in Vamvakou. The name of the municipality comes from Polydamas of Skotoussa (Ancient Greek: Πολυδάμας, gen. Πολυδάμαντος, Polydámas, Polydámantos (ὁ Σκοτουσσαῖος), son of Nicias), a Thessalian pankratiast, and victor in the 93rd Olympiad (408 BC), who was born in the village of Scotussa or the nearby Polydàmio.

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Where is Vamvakoú located?

Vamvakoú is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.3371 latitude, 22.4198 longitude.

What is the population of Vamvakoú?

Vamvakoú has a population of approximately 1,104 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,104
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.3371, 22.4198

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 Vamvakoú

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pelion Peninsula

A mythical mountainous peninsula in Thessaly believed to be the home of the centaurs, with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches.

54 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Vamvakoú

  • 57 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 79 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.

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 Vamvakoú.

Fársala

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 10,380

Néon Monastírion

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 904

Domokós

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26 km awayPop. 1,531

Itéa

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26 km awayPop. 1,301

Níkaia

🇬🇷 Greece

26 km awayPop. 3,274

Sofádes

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km away

Chálki

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 1,837

Velestíno

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 3,044

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