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Zárkos

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Zárkos

Zárkos sits on the route: 10 minutes from Farkadóna, 57km from Mount Olympus.

Zárkos is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 957, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zárkos 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 Zárkos to your route.

About Zárkos

Zarko (Greek: Ζάρκο, also: Zarkos) is a village in the Farkadona municipality, Trikala regional unit, Greece. Zarko had a population of 957 in 2021. Zarko is located on the edge of the Thessalian Plain, 5 km east of Farkadona proper, and 25 km west of Larissa.

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Where is Zárkos located?

Zárkos is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.6086 latitude, 22.1234 longitude.

What is the population of Zárkos?

Zárkos has a population of approximately 957 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
957
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.6086, 22.1234

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 Zárkos

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Viewpoint

A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint

A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Plastiras

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Olympus

Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Palaios Panteleimonas

A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Zárkos

  • 43 kmMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 45 kmMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • 52 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

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 Zárkos.

Farkadóna

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km away

Grizáno

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 1,192

Oichalía

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 3,271

Palamás

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 5,719

Itéa

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 1,301

Terpsithéa

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,992

Taxiárches

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,157

Týrnavos

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 10,796

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