South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Mesariá

Mesariá is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 1,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast and 15 caves. The must-see places are Santorini (3 km), Archaeological Museum of Thera (3 km) and Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (4 km).

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Mesariá at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 1,233
Coordinates
36.3989° N, 25.4481° E
Places within 50 km
88 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Mesariá

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mesariá

62 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Nea Kameni (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nea Kameni · river spot · South Aegean · ~6 km
  • Palea Kameni · river spot · South Aegean · ~8 km
  • Agios Nikolaos · river spot · South Aegean · ~12 km
  • Thirasia · river spot · South Aegean · ~13 km
  • Pachia · river spot · South Aegean · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Christiani · river spot · South Aegean · ~34 km

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Forts & heritage near Mesariá

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Argyros Mansion (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Skaros (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Mesariá

57 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Gialos Karteradou (4 km); the best-known is Perissa Beach (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Mesariá

28 caves within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Arxegono Cave Houses (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mesariá

24 churches within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Orthodox Cathedral Hypapante (3 km); the best-known is Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mesariá

20 museums within 100 km of Mesariá. The closest is Museum of Prehistoric Thera (3 km); the best-known is Santorini (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mesariá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mesariá
  2. 3 km Santorini · museum, South Aegean
  3. 1 km Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras) · nature spot, South Aegean
  4. 3 km Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church · church, South Aegean
  5. 1 km Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist · church, South Aegean
  6. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Thera · museum, South Aegean
  7. 3 km Back to Mesariá

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How to reach Mesariá

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    Within 15 km of Mesariá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mesariá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1362Nea Kameni (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1257Argyros Mansion (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2157Gialos Karteradou (4 km)
    Caves1528Arxegono Cave Houses (2 km)
    Churches1024Orthodox Cathedral Hypapante (3 km)
    Museums920Museum of Prehistoric Thera (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Προφήτης Ηλίας (5 km)
    Other attractions03Shipwreck Olympia / Inland (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras) (4 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chozoviotissa Monastry (79 km)
    Temples01Demeter Temple (88 km)
    Parks01Άλσος Σαγκρίου (90 km)
    Waterfalls01Routsouna Waterfall (100 km)

    Mesariá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mesariá?

    Santorini (museum, about 3 km), Archaeological Museum of Thera (museum, about 3 km), Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (church, about 4 km), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (church, about 4 km), Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras) (nature spot, about 4 km), Προφήτης Ηλίας (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast, 15 caves, 10 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mesariá?

    Nea Kameni, about 6 km by road; Palea Kameni (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mesariá?

    Argyros Mansion, about 1 km by road; Kasteli of Pyrgos (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mesariá?

    Gialos Karteradou, about 4 km by road; Monolithos Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mesariá?

    Start in Mesariá, visit Santorini, then Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras), then Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, then Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist, then Archaeological Museum of Thera, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mesariá?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Mesariá

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