Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece

Places to visit near Mólos

Mólos is a town in Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 1,974 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Malian Gulf (8 km), Fortified Hill of Kolonos (12 km) and Battle of Thermopylae (12 km).

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

Mólos at a glance

Location
Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Population
about 1,974
Coordinates
38.8100° N, 22.6454° E
Places within 50 km
163 (36 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 Mólos

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Forts & heritage near Mólos

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Castle of Mendenitsa (9 km); the best-known is Thermopylae, Anthele (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mólos

29 churches within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Μονή Γενεσίου Θεοτόκου Δαμάστας (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mólos

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Fortified Hill of Kolonos (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mólos

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Kakolaspi Bay (7 km); the best-known is Malian Gulf (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Mólos

13 caves within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Αγία Ιερουσαλήμ (27 km); the best-known is Κωρύκειον Άντρο (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mólos

9 museums within 100 km of Mólos. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Lamia (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mólos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mólos
  2. 8 km Malian Gulf · beach, Central Greece
  3. 14 km Fortified Hill of Kolonos · hill, Central Greece
  4. 1 km Θερμές πηγές · lake, Central Greece
  5. 2 km Thermopylae, Anthele · heritage site, Central Greece
  6. 9 km Gioza (Kallidromo) · viewpoint, Central Greece
  7. 15 km Back to Mólos

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How to reach Mólos

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    Within 15 km of Mólos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mólos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage71100Castle of Mendenitsa (9 km)
    Churches1929Μονή Γενεσίου Θεοτόκου Δαμάστας (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1828Fortified Hill of Kolonos (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1421Kakolaspi Bay (7 km)
    Caves1213Αγία Ιερουσαλήμ (27 km)
    Other attractions712Battle of Thermopylae (12 km)
    Museums89Archaeological Museum of Lamia (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Spercheios (18 km)
    Waterfalls58Waterfall (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Θερμές πηγές (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Parnassos National Park (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ιερά Μονή Προφήτη Ηλία (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Gazi Omer Bey Mosque (58 km)

    Mólos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mólos?

    Malian Gulf (beach, about 8 km), Fortified Hill of Kolonos (hill, about 12 km), Battle of Thermopylae (attraction, about 12 km), Θερμές πηγές (lake, about 13 km), Thermopylae, Anthele (heritage site, about 15 km), Gioza (Kallidromo) (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mólos?

    Castle of Mendenitsa, about 9 km by road; Επιτάφιος του Σιμωνίδη (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mólos?

    Μονή Γενεσίου Θεοτόκου Δαμάστας, about 19 km by road; Καθολικό Μονής Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mólos?

    Fortified Hill of Kolonos, about 12 km by road; Gioza (Kallidromo) (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mólos?

    Start in Mólos, visit Malian Gulf, then Fortified Hill of Kolonos, then Θερμές πηγές, then Thermopylae, Anthele, then Gioza (Kallidromo), and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mólos?

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

    Towns near Mólos

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