Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Places to visit near Chalkída
Chalkída is a town in Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 59,125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Emir Zade Mosque (1 km), Castle Karampampas (2 km) and Aulis (4 km).
Chalkída at a glance
- Location
- Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
- Population
- about 59,125
- Coordinates
- 38.4635° N, 23.6028° E
- Places within 50 km
- 93 (27 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Chalkída
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chalkída: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Emir Zade MosqueMosques · Central GreeceMust-see
- Castle KarampampasForts · Central GreeceMust-see
- AulisForts · AtticaMust-see
- HeroonForts · Central GreeceMust-see
- LefkandiForts · AtticaMust-see
- Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου ΦριζήForts · Central GreeceNotable
- Sirena of ChalkidaForts · Central GreeceNotable
- Παλαιό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο ΧαλκίδαςMuseums · Central GreeceNotable
- Kokkino SpitiMuseums · Central GreeceNotable
- Diachronic Museum ArethousaMuseums · Central GreeceNotable
- Church of Agia ParaskeviChurches · Central GreeceNotable
- The Ottoman Orphanage of ChalcisForts · Central GreeceNotable
More places near Chalkída
- Eretria · fort · Attica · ~22 km · Must-see
- Ypaton Oros · viewpoint · Attica · ~23 km · Must-see
- Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros · fort · Attica · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pasas · river spot · Central Greece · ~3 km
- Georgios Papanikolaou · fort · Central Greece · ~3 km
- Manika Chalkida · fort · Central Greece · ~5 km
- Ptoon · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~28 km · Must-see
- Γαλατσιδέζα · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~8 km
- Psili Korifi · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~29 km · Must-see
- Πύργος Βασιλικού · fort · Central Greece · ~9 km
- Alykes · beach · Central Greece · ~9 km
- Δρακόσπηλο · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~10 km
Things to see near Chalkída, by type
Forts & heritage near Chalkída
95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου Φριζή (1 km); the best-known is Castle Karampampas (2 km). Best time: october to february.
- Castle Karampampas · fort · Central Greece · ~2 km · Must-see
- Aulis · fort · Attica · ~4 km · Must-see
- Heroon · fort · Central Greece · ~10 km · Must-see
- Lefkandi · fort · Attica · ~10 km · Must-see
- Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου Φριζή · fort · Central Greece · ~0 km
- Sirena of Chalkida · fort · Central Greece · ~1 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Chalkída
42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Γαλατσιδέζα (8 km); the best-known is Ypaton Oros (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ypaton Oros · viewpoint · Attica · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ptoon · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~28 km · Must-see
- Γαλατσιδέζα · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~8 km
- Psili Korifi · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~29 km · Must-see
- Δρακόσπηλο · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~10 km
- Messapio · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~13 km
Churches near Chalkída
26 churches within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Church of Agia Paraskevi (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Church of Agia Paraskevi · church · Central Greece · ~1 km
- Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Άρμα · church · Central Greece · ~18 km
- Saint John the Russian · church · Central Greece · ~39 km · Must-see
- Osios Meletios Monastery (Attica) · church · Attica · ~41 km · Must-see
- Άγιος Θωμάς · church · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Μονή Αγίου Νικολάου Γαλατάκη · church · Central Greece · ~43 km · Must-see
Museums near Chalkída
18 museums within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Παλαιό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χαλκίδας (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Παλαιό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χαλκίδας · museum · Central Greece · ~1 km
- Kokkino Spiti · museum · Central Greece · ~1 km
- Diachronic Museum Arethousa · museum · Central Greece · ~1 km
- Archaeological Museum of Schimatari · museum · Central Greece · ~16 km
- Archaeological Museum of Eretria · museum · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Σκάλας Ωρωπού · museum · Attica · ~28 km
Beaches & coast near Chalkída
14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Alykes (9 km). Best time: october to march.
- Alykes · beach · Central Greece · ~9 km
- Hiliadou · beach · Central Greece · ~45 km · Must-see
- Amarynthos Bay · beach · Central Greece · ~32 km
- South Euboean Gulf · beach · Attica · ~33 km
- Saint Spyridon · beach · Attica · ~58 km · Must-see
- Salamis · beach · Attica · ~74 km · Must-see
Caves near Chalkída
7 caves within 100 km of Chalkída. The closest is Spilaio Panos (45 km). Best time: year-round.
- Spilaio Panos · cave · Attica · ~45 km · Must-see
- Σπηλιά Νταβέλη · cave · Attica · ~62 km · Must-see
- Dafni Pan Cave (Attica) · cave · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Sanctuary of Aglauros · cave · Attica · ~70 km · Must-see
- Evripides' Cave · cave · Attica · ~82 km · Must-see
- Sykias Pothole · cave · Attica · ~87 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Chalkída
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.
- Start in Chalkída
- 1 km Emir Zade Mosque · mosque, Central Greece
- 1 km Castle Karampampas · heritage site, Central Greece
- 5 km Aulis · heritage site, Attica
- 9 km Lefkandi · heritage site, Attica
- 1 km Heroon · heritage site, Central Greece
- 10 km Back to Chalkída
Plan a longer trip from Chalkída — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Chalkída
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How to reach Chalkída
All places near Chalkída by distance
Within 15 km of Chalkída
- Castle of Fylla · fort · Attica · ~10 km
- Κάστρο του Λικάριο · fort · Central Greece · ~10 km
- Ancient Fortress at Phylla, Euboia · fort · Attica · ~10 km
- Ktyponisi · river spot · Central Greece · ~12 km
- Euboea · river spot · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Messapio · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Ασπρόχωμα · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~13 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Dirfi · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~34 km · Must-see
- Αμφιάρειο · fort · Attica · ~36 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Museum of Schimatari · museum · Central Greece · ~16 km
- Cadmea of Thebes · fort · Attica · ~37 km · Must-see
- Καντήλιο · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~37 km · Must-see
- Λυκοβούνι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~17 km
- Lake Yliki · lake · Attica · ~38 km · Must-see
- Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Άρμα · church · Central Greece · ~18 km
- Agios Georgios Monastery, Arma · Buddhist site · Attica · ~18 km
- Dilesi Greek Bath · fort · Attica · ~18 km
- Saint John the Russian · church · Central Greece · ~39 km · Must-see
- Κρασάς · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~19 km
- Tower of Tanagra · fort · Central Greece · ~19 km
- Panakton (Attica) · fort · Central Greece · ~40 km · Must-see
- Πλατίκι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Arma Castle · fort · Attica · ~20 km
- Castle of Arma · fort · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Καστρί · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Osios Meletios Monastery (Attica) · church · Attica · ~41 km · Must-see
- Ancient Tanagra · fort · Central Greece · ~21 km
- Ancient Theatre of Eretria · fort · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Archaeological Museum of Eretria · museum · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Άγιος Θωμάς · church · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Πύργος Φηγών · fort · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Μονή Αγίου Νικολάου Γαλατάκη · church · Central Greece · ~43 km · Must-see
- Μονή Μεταμορφώσεως Σωτήρος Σαγματά · church · Central Greece · ~23 km
- Eretria · attraction · Central Greece · ~23 km
- Tower of Paralimni · fort · Central Greece · ~23 km
- Archaeological Area of Oinoi · fort · Attica · ~44 km · Must-see
- Αετός · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Πέτρα Σταυραετού · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Κακούσι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Spilaio Panos · cave · Attica · ~45 km · Must-see
- Hiliadou · beach · Central Greece · ~45 km · Must-see
- Άρμα · viewpoint · Attica · ~45 km · Must-see
- Gatza · river spot · Central Greece · ~25 km
- Agia Triada · river spot · Central Greece · ~26 km
- Άγιοι Απόστολοι · church · Central Greece · ~26 km
- Περιβολάκι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~26 km
- Ενετικός Πύργος · fort · Central Greece · ~26 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Onchestos · fort · Central Greece · ~52 km · Must-see
- Πατέρας (Μάνδρας) · viewpoint · Attica · ~57 km · Must-see
- Rhamnous · fort · Attica · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mitrou · fort · Central Greece · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ortari · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~57 km · Must-see
- Saint Spyridon · beach · Attica · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lake Dystos · lake · Attica · ~59 km · Must-see
- Τελεστήριον · fort · Attica · ~59 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Museum of Eleusis · fort · Attica · ~59 km · Must-see
- Potiri Castle · fort · Central Greece · ~59 km · Must-see
- Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park · park · Attica · ~60 km · Must-see
- Aigosthena · fort · Attica · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lake Copais · lake · Central Greece · ~60 km · Must-see
- Πυργάρι · viewpoint · Attica · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mediterranean Sky · attraction · Attica · ~62 km · Must-see
- Σπηλιά Νταβέλη · cave · Attica · ~62 km · Must-see
- Sanctuary of Aphrodite · fort · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Μονή Δαφνίου · church · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Dafni Pan Cave (Attica) · cave · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Theater of the Muses · fort · Central Greece · ~63 km · Must-see
- Άλσος Βεΐκου · park · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Diomedes Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Tomb of the Athenians · fort · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Marathon Archaeological Area · fort · Attica · ~63 km · Must-see
- Μονή Οσίου Δαυίδ Γέροντος · church · Central Greece · ~64 km · Must-see
- Αγία Ζώνη · church · Attica · ~64 km · Must-see
- Elikonas Hill · viewpoint · Attica · ~65 km · Must-see
- Tourkovounia · viewpoint · Attica · ~66 km · Must-see
- Παναγία Μαρμαριώτισσα · church · Attica · ~66 km · Must-see
- Drymona Waterfalls · waterfall · Central Greece · ~66 km · Must-see
- Plato's Academy Archaeological Site · fort · Attica · ~67 km · Must-see
- Pedion Areos · park · Attica · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lofos Strefi · viewpoint · Attica · ~68 km · Must-see
- Chlomo · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~68 km · Must-see
- Korombili · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~68 km · Must-see
- Παναγία η Σκριπού · church · Central Greece · ~68 km · Must-see
- Municipal Gallery of Athens · museum · Attica · ~68 km · Must-see
- Dipylon · fort · Attica · ~69 km · Must-see
- Πομπείον · fort · Attica · ~69 km · Must-see
- Chapel of St. George · church · Attica · ~69 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 34 | 95 | Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου Φριζή (1 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 25 | 42 | Γαλατσιδέζα (8 km) |
| Churches | 9 | 26 | Church of Agia Paraskevi (1 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 18 | Παλαιό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χαλκίδας (1 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 4 | 14 | Alykes (9 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 7 | Spilaio Panos (45 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 6 | Eretria (23 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 5 | 5 | Pasas (3 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 2 | 5 | Paralimni Lake (28 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 5 | Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park (60 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 3 | Στενής Δίρφυος (Χαλκίδας) (33 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 3 | Athena Nike Temple (70 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 2 | Agios Georgios Monastery, Arma (18 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 2 | Καταρράκτης (31 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Emir Zade Mosque (1 km) |
Chalkída: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Chalkída?
Emir Zade Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Castle Karampampas (heritage site, about 2 km), Aulis (heritage site, about 4 km), Heroon (heritage site, about 10 km), Lefkandi (heritage site, about 10 km), Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου Φριζή (heritage site, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chalkída?
93 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 7 museums, 4 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest fort to Chalkída?
Προτομή Συνταγματάρχη Μαρδοχαίου Φριζή, about 1 km by road; Sirena of Chalkida (1 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chalkída?
Γαλατσιδέζα, about 8 km by road; Δρακόσπηλο (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Chalkída?
Church of Agia Paraskevi, about 1 km by road; Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Άρμα (18 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Chalkída?
Start in Chalkída, visit Emir Zade Mosque, then Castle Karampampas, then Aulis, then Lefkandi, then Heroon, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Chalkída?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Chalkída
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- Places near Áyios Nikólaos · 8 km
- Places near Vathí · 8 km
- Places near Néa Artáki · 9 km
- Places near Fáros · 9 km
- Places near Vasilikón · 9 km
- Places near Fílla · 9 km
- Places near Paralía Avlídhos · 12 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chalkída’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.