ΧορτιάτηςNational Park of Lakes Koronia-VolviKalindoiaSeich-SouNativity of Vigin Mary ChurchΙερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής
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Gerakaroú

Gerakaroú is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece of about 1,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 61 churches, 48 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Χορτιάτης, National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi and Kalindoia.

40.6267° N, 23.2157° EPop. 1,293

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Within 30 km149 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see57
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Χορτιάτης, viewpoint near Gerakaroú
Must-see

Χορτιάτης

Viewpoint · 12 km

National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi, national park near Gerakaroú
Must-see

National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi

National park · 17 km

Kalindoia, heritage site near Gerakaroú
Must-see

Kalindoia

Heritage site · 20 km

Places near Gerakaroú by type

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One day from Gerakaroú

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:42 pm

108 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 Gerakaroú
  2. Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευήςchurch · 30 min
  3. National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvinational park · 2 hrs
  4. Kalindoiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Χορτιάτηςviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Seich-Sounature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Gerakaroú
Today’s loopGerakaroúStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gerakaroú?

Χορτιάτης (viewpoint, about 12 km), National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi (national park, about 17 km), Kalindoia (heritage site, about 20 km), Seich-Sou (nature spot, about 21 km), Nativity of Vigin Mary Church (church, about 1 km), Saint George Church (church, about 1 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 17 other attractions, 12 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Gerakaroú?

Nativity of Vigin Mary Church, about 1 km by road; Saint George Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gerakaroú?

Kastri, about 11 km by road; Roman Arches (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gerakaroú?

Start in Gerakaroú, visit Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής, then National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi, then Kalindoia, then Χορτιάτης, then Seich-Sou, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.