Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece

Places to visit near Árta

Árta is a town in Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece, home to about 21,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Temple of Apollo (1 km), Castle of Arta (1 km) and Ancient Citadel Orraon (17 km).

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Árta, Epirus and Western Macedonia
Árta, Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Árta at a glance

Location
Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece
Population
about 21,895
Coordinates
39.1601° N, 20.9856° E
Places within 50 km
207 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Árta

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Forts & heritage near Árta

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Temple of Apollo (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Árta

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Stroma (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Árta

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Fidokastro Bay (19 km); the best-known is Μονολίθι (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Árta

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Pournari Reservoir (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Árta

21 churches within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Árta

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Árta. The closest is Agios Antonios (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Árta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Árta
  2. 1 km Temple of Apollo · heritage site, Epirus
  3. 17 km Όρραον · heritage site, Epirus
  4. 1 km Ancient Citadel Orraon · heritage site, Epirus
  5. 16 km Castle of Arta · heritage site, Epirus
  6. 1 km Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου · church, Epirus
  7. 0 km Back to Árta

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How to reach Árta

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    Within 15 km of Árta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Árta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5263Temple of Apollo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3645Stroma (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2332Fidokastro Bay (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2229Pournari Reservoir (13 km)
    Churches1921Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου (1 km)
    Other attractions1919Εκκλησία της Παρηγορήτισσας (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves812Agios Antonios (23 km)
    Waterfalls88Katarraktis Souda (35 km)
    Museums56Folklore Museum of Skoufas (1 km)
    Buddhist sites66Moni Pantanassas Artas (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Faik Pasha Mosque (Imaret) (2 km)
    Caves33Asprochalikou Rock Shelter (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Lekatsa Forest (40 km)
    Parks11Koukoumitsa (34 km)

    Árta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Árta?

    Temple of Apollo (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle of Arta (heritage site, about 1 km), Ancient Citadel Orraon (heritage site, about 17 km), Όρραον (heritage site, about 17 km), Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου (church, about 1 km), Εκκλησία της Παρηγορήτισσας (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Árta?

    207 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Árta?

    Temple of Apollo, about 1 km by road; Βασιλιάς Πύρρος Α' (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Árta?

    Stroma, about 7 km by road; Mavrovouni (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Árta?

    Fidokastro Bay, about 19 km by road; Kopraina (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Árta?

    Start in Árta, visit Temple of Apollo, then Όρραον, then Ancient Citadel Orraon, then Castle of Arta, then Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Árta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Árta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Árta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Árta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.