Acropolis of SerresKerkini LakeCastle of Mandraki at KerkiniSamuil's FortressNatura 2000 Λίμνη Κερκίνη - Κρούσια - Κορυφές Όρους Μπέλλες, Άγκιστρο - ΧαροπόΆγιος Γεώργιος
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Chrysochórafa

Chrysochórafa is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece of about 1,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 33 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Acropolis of Serres, Άγιος Νικόλαος and Sarakatsani Folk Museum.

41.1810° N, 23.2355° EPop. 1,023

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see87
Notable153
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Acropolis of Serres, heritage site near Chrysochórafa
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Acropolis of Serres

Heritage site · 35 km

Άγιος Νικόλαος, church near Chrysochórafa
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Άγιος Νικόλαος

Church · 35 km

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Sarakatsani Folk Museum

Museum · 36 km

Places near Chrysochórafa by type

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One day from Chrysochórafa

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:51 pm

144 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chrysochórafa
  2. Acropolis of Serresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Natura 2000 Λίμνη Κερκίνη - Κρούσια - Κορυφές Όρους Μπέλλες, Άγκιστρο - Χαροπόnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Samuil's Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castle of Mandraki at Kerkiniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kerkini Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Chrysochórafa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chrysochórafa?

Kerkini Lake (lake, about 9 km), Acropolis of Serres (heritage site, about 35 km), Άγιος Νικόλαος (church, about 35 km), Castle of Mandraki at Kerkini (heritage site, about 15 km), Sarakatsani Folk Museum (museum, about 36 km), Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (church, about 36 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Chrysochórafa?

Άγιος Γεώργιος, about 17 km by road; Ι. Μ. Αγίου Γεωργίου (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chrysochórafa?

Castle of Mandraki at Kerkini, about 15 km by road; Tower of Andronikos (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chrysochórafa?

Start in Chrysochórafa, visit Acropolis of Serres, then Natura 2000 Λίμνη Κερκίνη - Κρούσια - Κορυφές Όρους Μπέλλες, Άγκιστρο - Χαροπό, then Samuil's Fortress, then Castle of Mandraki at Kerkini, then Kerkini Lake, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.