Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Eresós

Eresós is a town in Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 1,042 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 12 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sigri Castle (11 km), Άντισσα (19 km) and Moni Leimonos (28 km).

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Eresós, Aegean
Eresós, Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eresós at a glance

Location
Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 1,042
Coordinates
39.1697° N, 25.9344° E
Places within 50 km
78 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Eresós

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Forts & heritage near Eresós

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos (4 km); the best-known is Sigri Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Eresós

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Skala Eressou Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Eresós

42 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Skordonisi (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eresós

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Lepetymnos (43 km); the best-known is Olympos (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Eresós

16 churches within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Moni Leimonos (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eresós

15 museums within 100 km of Eresós. The closest is Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eresós

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eresós
  2. 4 km Καταρράκτης Ερεσού · waterfall, Northern Aegean
  3. 19 km Άντισσα · heritage site, Northern Aegean
  4. 21 km Sigri Castle · heritage site, Northern Aegean
  5. 13 km Skala Eressou Beach · beach, Northern Aegean
  6. 1 km Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos · heritage site, Northern Aegean
  7. 4 km Back to Eresós

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eresós by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2467Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1243Skala Eressou Beach (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves742Skordonisi (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints217Lepetymnos (43 km)
    Churches816Moni Leimonos (28 km)
    Museums515Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (10 km)
    Waterfalls1013Καταρράκτης Ερεσού (4 km)
    Other attractions513Θεόφραστος Μελάντα ο Ερέσιος (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs113Babakale Camii (45 km)
    Caves38Orpheus Cave (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ipsilou Monastery (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Ayvacık Dam (82 km)

    Eresós: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eresós?

    Sigri Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Άντισσα (heritage site, about 19 km), Καταρράκτης Ερεσού (waterfall, about 4 km), Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos (heritage site, about 4 km), Θεόφραστος Μελάντα ο Ερέσιος (attraction, about 5 km), Skala Eressou Beach (beach, about 6 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 12 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eresós?

    Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos, about 4 km by road; Kampos Krousos (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Eresós?

    Skala Eressou Beach, about 6 km by road; Παραλία Νυφίδας (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Eresós?

    Skordonisi, about 10 km by road; Megalonisi (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eresós?

    Start in Eresós, visit Καταρράκτης Ερεσού, then Άντισσα, then Sigri Castle, then Skala Eressou Beach, then Basilika of Afentellis, Eresos, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eresós?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Eresós

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