Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece

Places to visit near Menídi

Menídi is a town in Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece, home to about 1,110 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Temple of Apollo (22 km), Castle of Arta (22 km) and Αρχαίο Θύρρειο (30 km).

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

Menídi at a glance

Location
Epirus district, Epirus and Western Macedonia, Greece
Population
about 1,110
Coordinates
39.0421° N, 21.1187° E
Places within 50 km
199 (17 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 Menídi

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Forts & heritage near Menídi

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Koulia at Genitsarises (6 km); the best-known is Temple of Apollo (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Menídi

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Ιερά Μονή Ρέθα (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Menídi

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Argilos Lagoon (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Menídi

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Koprainis Bay (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Menídi

20 churches within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Monastery Retha (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Menídi

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Menídi. The closest is Agios Antonios (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Menídi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Menídi
  2. 3 km Koprainis Bay · beach, Epirus
  3. 3 km Kopraina · beach, Epirus
  4. 20 km Temple of Apollo · heritage site, Epirus
  5. 1 km Castle of Arta · heritage site, Epirus
  6. 19 km Argilos Lagoon · lake, Epirus
  7. 4 km Back to Menídi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Menídi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5470Koulia at Genitsarises (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2837Ιερά Μονή Ρέθα (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2935Argilos Lagoon (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2131Koprainis Bay (3 km)
    Churches1820Monastery Retha (8 km)
    Other attractions1616Bell Tower (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves811Agios Antonios (21 km)
    Caves66Kouretas Cave (24 km)
    Waterfalls66Καταρράκτες (29 km)
    Buddhist sites55Retha Monastery (8 km)
    Museums45Folklore Museum of Skoufas (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Faik Pasha Mosque (Imaret) (23 km)
    Parks11Koukoumitsa (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons (95 km)

    Menídi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Menídi?

    Temple of Apollo (heritage site, about 22 km), Castle of Arta (heritage site, about 22 km), Koprainis Bay (beach, about 3 km), Argilos Lagoon (lake, about 4 km), Kopraina (beach, about 5 km), Arapissas Bay (beach, about 6 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 beaches & coast, 18 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Menídi?

    Koulia at Genitsarises, about 6 km by road; Αρχαίο Αμφιλοχικό Άργος (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Menídi?

    Ιερά Μονή Ρέθα, about 8 km by road; Makrynoros (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Menídi?

    Argilos Lagoon, about 4 km by road; Kothra Lagoon (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Menídi?

    Start in Menídi, visit Koprainis Bay, then Kopraina, then Temple of Apollo, then Castle of Arta, then Argilos Lagoon, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Menídi?

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

    Towns near Menídi

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