Acropolis of SerresΆγιος ΓεώργιοςKerkini LakeTower of AndronikosΙερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου ΣερρώνХераклея Синтика
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Irákleia

Irákleia is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece of about 3,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 35 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Acropolis of Serres, Άγιος Νικόλαος and Sarakatsani Folk Museum.

41.1822° N, 23.2824° EPop. 3,786

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see89
Notable152
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Acropolis of Serres, heritage site near Irákleia
Must-see

Acropolis of Serres

Heritage site · 30 km

Άγιος Νικόλαος, church near Irákleia
Must-see

Άγιος Νικόλαος

Church · 31 km

Must-see

Sarakatsani Folk Museum

Museum · 31 km

Places near Irákleia by type

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One day from Irákleia

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

109 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 Irákleia
  2. Άγιος Γεώργιοςchurch · 30 min
  3. Acropolis of Serresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρώνchurch · 30 min
  5. Tower of Andronikosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kerkini Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Irákleia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Irákleia?

Acropolis of Serres (heritage site, about 30 km), Άγιος Νικόλαος (church, about 31 km), Sarakatsani Folk Museum (museum, about 31 km), Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (church, about 31 km), Άγιος Γεώργιος (church, about 12 km), Kerkini Lake (lake, about 14 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 12 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Irákleia?

Άγιος Γεώργιος, about 12 km by road; Ι. Μ. Αγίου Γεωργίου (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Irákleia?

Tower of Andronikos, about 14 km by road; Sidirokastro Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Irákleia?

Start in Irákleia, visit Άγιος Γεώργιος, then Acropolis of Serres, then Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών, then Tower of Andronikos, then Kerkini Lake, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.