Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece

Places to visit near Lamía

Lamía is a town in Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 52,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lamia's Castle (1 km), Archaeological Museum of Lamia (1 km) and Thermopylae, Anthele (17 km).

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Lamía, Thessaly and Central Greece
Lamía, Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lamía at a glance

Location
Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Population
about 52,006
Coordinates
38.9000° N, 22.4333° E
Places within 50 km
85 (22 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

Top places to visit near Lamía

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Forts & heritage near Lamía

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Athanasios Diakos (1 km); the best-known is Lamia's Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lamía

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Fortified Hill of Kolonos (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lamía

28 churches within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Μονή Γοργοεπηκόου (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lamía

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Kakolaspi Bay (19 km); the best-known is Malian Gulf (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Lamía

15 caves within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Καταβόθρα Οίτης (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lamía

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lamía. The closest is Θερμές πηγές (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lamía

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamía
  2. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Lamia · museum, Central Greece
  3. 1 km Lamia's Castle · heritage site, Central Greece
  4. 19 km Fortified Hill of Kolonos · hill, Central Greece
  5. 1 km Θερμές πηγές · lake, Central Greece
  6. 2 km Thermopylae, Anthele · heritage site, Central Greece
  7. 17 km Back to Lamía

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How to reach Lamía

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamía by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27100Athanasios Diakos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1338Fortified Hill of Kolonos (18 km)
    Churches1228Μονή Γοργοεπηκόου (11 km)
    Beaches & coast918Kakolaspi Bay (19 km)
    Caves715Καταβόθρα Οίτης (23 km)
    Other attractions412Άρης Βελουχιώτης (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Θερμές πηγές (18 km)
    Museums29Archaeological Museum of Lamia (1 km)
    Waterfalls37Καταρράκτης Κρεμαστός (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Spercheios (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Oiti National Woodland Park (23 km)
    Buddhist sites01Ιερά Μονή Προφήτη Ηλία (55 km)

    Lamía: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamía?

    Lamia's Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Archaeological Museum of Lamia (museum, about 1 km), Thermopylae, Anthele (heritage site, about 17 km), Θερμές πηγές (lake, about 18 km), Battle of Thermopylae (attraction, about 18 km), Fortified Hill of Kolonos (hill, about 18 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lamía?

    Athanasios Diakos, about 1 km by road; Lamia's Castle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lamía?

    Fortified Hill of Kolonos, about 18 km by road; Mount Oeta (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lamía?

    Μονή Γοργοεπηκόου, about 11 km by road; Antinitsa Monastery (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamía?

    Start in Lamía, visit Archaeological Museum of Lamia, then Lamia's Castle, then Fortified Hill of Kolonos, then Θερμές πηγές, then Thermopylae, Anthele, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamía?

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

    Towns near Lamía

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