Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece

Places to visit near Gázoros

Gázoros is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, home to about 1,315 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 caves. The must-see places are Menoikio (18 km), Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών (23 km) and Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (25 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Gázoros on the map

Gázoros at a glance

Location
Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Population
about 1,315
Coordinates
41.0256° N, 23.7757° E
Places within 50 km
131 (13 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 caves

Top places to visit near Gázoros

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gázoros: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Gázoros

Things to see near Gázoros, by type

Forts & heritage near Gázoros

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Castle of Zichna (4 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Macedonia and Thrace →

Churches near Gázoros

56 churches within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Ναός Αγίου Αθανασίου (6 km); the best-known is Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών (23 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Macedonia and Thrace →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gázoros

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Menoikio (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Macedonia and Thrace →

Caves near Gázoros

13 caves within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Άπατη (22 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Macedonia and Thrace →

Museums near Gázoros

11 museums within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Sarakatsani Folk Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Macedonia and Thrace →

Beaches & coast near Gázoros

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gázoros. The closest is Serraiki (39 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Macedonia and Thrace →

A one-day trip from Gázoros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gázoros
  2. 4 km Castle of Zichna · heritage site, Central Macedonia
  3. 17 km Menoikio · viewpoint, Central Macedonia
  4. 13 km Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών · church, Central Macedonia
  5. 9 km Sarakatsani Folk Museum · museum, Central Macedonia
  6. 1 km Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius · church, Central Macedonia
  7. 25 km Back to Gázoros

Plan a longer trip from Gázoros — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Gázoros

No traveller has reported from around Gázoros yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Gázoros

    All places near Gázoros by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gázoros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3961Castle of Zichna (4 km)
    Churches4256Ναός Αγίου Αθανασίου (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1123Menoikio (18 km)
    Caves1313Άπατη (22 km)
    Museums711Sarakatsani Folk Museum (25 km)
    Other attractions46Πέτρινη Γέφυρα Αγγίτη (17 km)
    Beaches & coast45Serraiki (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mehmet Bey Mosque (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Εκβολές Στρυμώνα Δήμος Ορφανού (35 km)
    Waterfalls24Άρτεμις (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cercinitis Lake (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Strymonas (34 km)
    Treks01eEuropean Walking Route E4, Greece, Crete (52 km)
    Parks11Πάρκο Αγίας Βαρβάρας (42 km)

    Gázoros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gázoros?

    Menoikio (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών (church, about 23 km), Castle of Zichna (heritage site, about 4 km), Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (church, about 25 km), Sarakatsani Folk Museum (museum, about 25 km), Άγιοι Θεόδωροι (church, about 25 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gázoros?

    Castle of Zichna, about 4 km by road; Κάστρο Δαφνουδίου (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gázoros?

    Ναός Αγίου Αθανασίου, about 6 km by road; Ναός Αγίας Αναστασίας (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gázoros?

    Menoikio, about 18 km by road; Κερδύλια όρη (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gázoros?

    Start in Gázoros, visit Castle of Zichna, then Menoikio, then Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών, then Sarakatsani Folk Museum, then Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gázoros?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Gázoros

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