Cronious HillΑρχαίο ΣαμικόAgiou Ioanni Pelopiou MonasteryΜονή Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου ΝοτενώνAlfeios ReservoirTypaion
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Plátanos

Plátanos is a town in Western Greece district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece of about 1,764 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 77 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cronious Hill, Palaestra and Philippeion.

37.6673° N, 21.6111° EPop. 1,764

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see95
Notable133
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cronious Hill, hill near Plátanos
Must-see

Cronious Hill

Hill · 4 km

Palaestra, heritage site near Plátanos
Must-see

Palaestra

Heritage site · 4 km

Philippeion, heritage site near Plátanos
Must-see

Philippeion

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Plátanos by type

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One day from Plátanos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

109 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 Plátanos
  2. Alfeios Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  3. Αρχαίο Σαμικόheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Zacharo Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cronious Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Μονή Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου Νοτενώνchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Plátanos
Today’s loopPlátanosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Plátanos?

Cronious Hill (hill, about 4 km), Palaestra (heritage site, about 4 km), Philippeion (heritage site, about 4 km), Greek Baths (heritage site, about 4 km), Temple of Hera (heritage site, about 4 km), Olympia (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

143 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Plátanos?

Sanctuary of Eileithyia, about 4 km by road; Gymnasium (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Plátanos?

Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου, about 3 km by road; Monastery of Panagia Kremasti (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Plátanos?

Start in Plátanos, visit Alfeios Reservoir, then Αρχαίο Σαμικό, then Zacharo Beach, then Cronious Hill, then Μονή Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου Νοτενών, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.