Makrýgialos, Macedonia and ThraceAncient PydnaAncient MethoneLouloudiesMacedonian Tombs, KateriniOlympic BeachCape Megalo Emvolo
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Makrýgialos

Makrýgialos is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece of about 2,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 51 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Ancient Pydna, Ancient Methone and Louloudies.

40.4155° N, 22.6039° EPop. 2,009

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see65
Notable139
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ancient Pydna

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

Ancient Methone

Heritage site · 8 km

Louloudies, heritage site near Makrýgialos
Must-see

Louloudies

Heritage site · 10 km

Places near Makrýgialos by type

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One day from Makrýgialos

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:12 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 Makrýgialos
  2. Macedonian Tombs, Kateriniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Olympic Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Louloudiesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cape Megalo Emvolobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ancient Methoneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Makrýgialos
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Makrýgialos?

Ancient Pydna (heritage site, about 3 km), Ancient Methone (heritage site, about 8 km), Louloudies (heritage site, about 10 km), Macedonian Tombs, Katerini (heritage site, about 19 km), Makrigialos Archaeological Museum (museum, about 1 km), Castle of Kitros (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

170 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 18 museums, 16 other attractions, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Makrýgialos?

Ancient Pydna, about 3 km by road; Castle of Kitros (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Makrýgialos?

Church of Agios Athanasios, about 13 km by road; Saint Kyriaki Church (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Makrýgialos?

Start in Makrýgialos, visit Macedonian Tombs, Katerini, then Olympic Beach, then Louloudies, then Cape Megalo Emvolo, then Ancient Methone, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.