Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece

Places to visit near Kompóti

Kompóti is a town in Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece, home to about 2,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast and 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Temple of Apollo (14 km), Castle of Arta (14 km) and Ancient Citadel Orraon (29 km).

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Kompóti, Epirus and Western Macedonia
Kompóti, Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kompóti at a glance

Location
Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece
Population
about 2,150
Coordinates
39.1026° N, 21.0839° E
Places within 50 km
204 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Kompóti

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Forts & heritage near Kompóti

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Koulia at Genitsarises (3 km); the best-known is Temple of Apollo (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kompóti

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Makrynoros (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Kompóti

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Kopraina (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kompóti

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Argilos Lagoon (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kompóti

21 churches within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Μονή Συγγενών (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kompóti

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kompóti. The closest is Agios Antonios (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Kompóti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kompóti
  2. 8 km Argilos Lagoon · lake, Epirus
  3. 5 km Koulia at Genitsarises · heritage site, Epirus
  4. 6 km Μονή Συγγενών · church, Western Greece
  5. 18 km Castle of Arta · heritage site, Epirus
  6. 1 km Temple of Apollo · heritage site, Epirus
  7. 14 km Back to Kompóti

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    All places near Kompóti by distance

    Within 15 km of Kompóti

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kompóti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5367Koulia at Genitsarises (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3545Makrynoros (13 km)
    Beaches & coast2231Kopraina (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2430Argilos Lagoon (8 km)
    Churches1921Μονή Συγγενών (6 km)
    Other attractions1616Bell Tower (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves812Agios Antonios (22 km)
    Waterfalls99Katarraktis Souda (33 km)
    Museums45Folklore Museum of Skoufas (13 km)
    Buddhist sites55Retha Monastery (15 km)
    Caves55Kouretas Cave (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Faik Pasha Mosque (Imaret) (15 km)
    Parks11Koukoumitsa (32 km)

    Kompóti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kompóti?

    Temple of Apollo (heritage site, about 14 km), Castle of Arta (heritage site, about 14 km), Koulia at Genitsarises (heritage site, about 3 km), Μονή Συγγενών (church, about 6 km), Argilos Lagoon (lake, about 8 km), Μονή Δρυμοναρίου (church, about 8 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kompóti?

    Koulia at Genitsarises, about 3 km by road; Memorial to the Fallen, Battle of Peta (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kompóti?

    Makrynoros, about 13 km by road; Ιερά Μονή Ρέθα (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kompóti?

    Kopraina, about 9 km by road; Arapissas Bay (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kompóti?

    Start in Kompóti, visit Argilos Lagoon, then Koulia at Genitsarises, then Μονή Συγγενών, then Castle of Arta, then Temple of Apollo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kompóti?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Kompóti

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