Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Places to visit near Schimatári
Schimatári is a town in Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 4,035 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Aulis (12 km), Lefkandi (13 km) and Heroon (13 km).

Schimatári at a glance
- Location
- Central Greece district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
- Population
- about 4,035
- Coordinates
- 38.3500° N, 23.5833° E
- Places within 50 km
- 96 (38 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 and museums
Top places to visit near Schimatári
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schimatári: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- AulisForts · AtticaMust-see
- LefkandiForts · AtticaMust-see
- HeroonForts · Central GreeceMust-see
- Emir Zade MosqueMosques · Central GreeceMust-see
- Castle KarampampasForts · Central GreeceMust-see
- Ypaton OrosHills · AtticaMust-see
- Archaeological Museum of SchimatariMuseums · Central GreeceNotable
- EretriaForts · AtticaMust-see
- Temple of Apollo DaphnephorosForts · AtticaMust-see
- Panakton (Attica)Forts · Central GreeceMust-see
- Osios Meletios Monastery (Attica)Churches · AtticaMust-see
- Ancient TanagraForts · Central GreeceNotable
More places near Schimatári
- Tower of Tanagra · fort · Central Greece · ~6 km
- Άγιος Θωμάς · church · Central Greece · ~7 km
- Archaeological Area of Oinoi · fort · Attica · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cadmea of Thebes · fort · Attica · ~29 km · Must-see
- Spilaio Panos · cave · Attica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Αμφιάρειο · fort · Attica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Άρμα · viewpoint · Attica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Dilesi Greek Bath · fort · Attica · ~10 km
- Agios Thomas Tanagras · attraction · Attica · ~10 km
- Castle of Arma · fort · Central Greece · ~11 km
- Arma Castle · fort · Attica · ~11 km
- Ptoon · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~32 km · Must-see
Things to see near Schimatári, by type
Forts & heritage near Schimatári
102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Ancient Tanagra (6 km); the best-known is Aulis (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Aulis · fort · Attica · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lefkandi · fort · Attica · ~13 km · Must-see
- Heroon · fort · Central Greece · ~13 km · Must-see
- Castle Karampampas · fort · Central Greece · ~16 km · Must-see
- Eretria · fort · Attica · ~23 km · Must-see
- Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros · fort · Attica · ~24 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Schimatári
37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Γαλατσιδέζα (12 km); the best-known is Ypaton Oros (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ypaton Oros · viewpoint · Attica · ~20 km · Must-see
- Άρμα · viewpoint · Attica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ptoon · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~32 km · Must-see
- Γαλατσιδέζα · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~12 km
- Πέτρα Σταυραετού · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Λυκοβούνι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~14 km
Churches near Schimatári
24 churches within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Άγιος Θωμάς (7 km); the best-known is Osios Meletios Monastery (Attica) (26 km). Best time: year-round.
- Osios Meletios Monastery (Attica) · church · Attica · ~26 km · Must-see
- Άγιος Θωμάς · church · Central Greece · ~7 km
- Church of Agia Paraskevi · church · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Μονή Μεταμορφώσεως Σωτήρος Σαγματά · church · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Άρμα · church · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Μονή Δαφνίου · church · Attica · ~47 km · Must-see
Museums near Schimatári
18 museums within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Schimatari (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Archaeological Museum of Schimatari · museum · Central Greece · ~0 km
- Diachronic Museum Arethousa · museum · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Χαλκίδας · museum · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Kokkino Spiti · museum · Central Greece · ~17 km
- Zygomalas Museum · museum · Attica · ~19 km
- Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Σκάλας Ωρωπού · museum · Attica · ~23 km
Beaches & coast near Schimatári
8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Alykes (21 km). Best time: october to march.
- Alykes · beach · Central Greece · ~21 km
- Saint Spyridon · beach · Attica · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hiliadou · beach · Central Greece · ~58 km · Must-see
- Salamis · beach · Attica · ~58 km · Must-see
- Αγία Μαρίνα · beach · Attica · ~85 km · Must-see
- Aegina · beach · Attica · ~88 km · Must-see
Caves near Schimatári
7 caves within 100 km of Schimatári. The closest is Spilaio Panos (30 km). Best time: year-round.
- Spilaio Panos · cave · Attica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Dafni Pan Cave (Attica) · cave · Attica · ~47 km · Must-see
- Σπηλιά Νταβέλη · cave · Attica · ~50 km · Must-see
- Sanctuary of Aglauros · cave · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Evripides' Cave · cave · Attica · ~67 km · Must-see
- Sykias Pothole · cave · Attica · ~72 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Schimatári
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.
- Start in Schimatári
- 12 km Aulis · heritage site, Attica
- 5 km Castle Karampampas · heritage site, Central Greece
- 1 km Emir Zade Mosque · mosque, Central Greece
- 11 km Heroon · heritage site, Central Greece
- 1 km Lefkandi · heritage site, Attica
- 13 km Back to Schimatári
Plan a longer trip from Schimatári — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Schimatári
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How to reach Schimatári
All places near Schimatári by distance
Within 15 km of Schimatári
- Γαλατσιδέζα · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~12 km
- Georgios Papanikolaou · fort · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Πέτρα Σταυραετού · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Pasas · river spot · Central Greece · ~13 km
- Λυκοβούνι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~14 km
- Πύργος Βασιλικού · fort · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Diachronic Museum Arethousa · museum · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Χαλκίδας · museum · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Church of Agia Paraskevi · church · Central Greece · ~15 km
- Συνταγματάρχης Μαρδοχαίος Φριζής · fort · Central Greece · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Λειψύδριον · fort · Attica · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lake Yliki · lake · Attica · ~35 km · Must-see
- Psili Korifi · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~35 km · Must-see
- The Ottoman Orphanage of Chalcis · fort · Central Greece · ~16 km
- Sirena of Chalkida · fort · Central Greece · ~16 km
- Ancient Fortress at Phylla, Euboia · fort · Attica · ~16 km
- Kokkino Spiti · museum · Central Greece · ~17 km
- Castle of Fylla · fort · Attica · ~17 km
- Κάστρο του Λικάριο · fort · Central Greece · ~17 km
- Παλιοχώρι · viewpoint · Attica · ~17 km
- Sykaminon Castle · fort · Attica · ~17 km
- Plataea · fort · Central Greece · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ancient Acropolis of Aphidna · fort · Attica · ~39 km · Must-see
- Zygomalas Museum · museum · Attica · ~19 km
- Messapio · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~19 km
- Μονή Μεταμορφώσεως Σωτήρος Σαγματά · church · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Tower of Pyli · fort · Central Greece · ~20 km
- Manika Chalkida · fort · Central Greece · ~21 km
- Alykes · beach · Central Greece · ~21 km
- Πατέρας (Μάνδρας) · viewpoint · Attica · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ktyponisi · river spot · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Ιερά Μονή Ζωοδόχου Πηγής · Buddhist site · Central Greece · ~22 km
- Τελεστήριον · fort · Attica · ~43 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Museum of Eleusis · fort · Attica · ~43 km · Must-see
- Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Σκάλας Ωρωπού · museum · Attica · ~23 km
- Oropus · fort · Attica · ~23 km
- Archaeological Museum of Eretria · museum · Central Greece · ~23 km
- Saint Spyridon · beach · Attica · ~44 km · Must-see
- Ancient Theatre of Eretria · fort · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Δρακόσπηλο · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Eretria · attraction · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Άρμα · church · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Agios Georgios Monastery, Arma · Buddhist site · Attica · ~24 km
- Euboea · river spot · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Πλατίκι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~24 km
- Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park · park · Attica · ~45 km · Must-see
- Panactum · fort · Attica · ~25 km
- Κουμέρκι · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~25 km
- Μεγάλο Βουνό · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~25 km
- Αγελαδίτσα · viewpoint · Attica · ~25 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Elikonas Hill · viewpoint · Attica · ~51 km · Must-see
- Καντήλιο · viewpoint · Central Greece · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tourkovounia · viewpoint · Attica · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rhamnous · fort · Attica · ~52 km · Must-see
- Plato's Academy Archaeological Site · fort · Attica · ~52 km · Must-see
- Παναγία Μαρμαριώτισσα · church · Attica · ~52 km · Must-see
- Pedion Areos · park · Attica · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lofos Strefi · viewpoint · Attica · ~53 km · Must-see
- Μονή Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου Φανερωμένης · church · Attica · ~53 km · Must-see
- Municipal Gallery of Athens · museum · Attica · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dipylon · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Πομπείον · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tomb of the Athenians · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Marathon Archaeological Area · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Apollo · museum · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Chapel of St. George · church · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lykavitos · viewpoint · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Altar of the 12 Gods · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Temple of Apollo Patroos · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Παναγία Παντάνασσα · church · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Russian · church · Central Greece · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tzistarakis Mosque · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Monument of the Eponymous Heroes · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Odeon of Agrippa · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kapnikarea · church · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ancient Agora of Athens · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hadrian's Library · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Λόφος Νυμφών · viewpoint · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Library of Pantainos · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- South Stoa I · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Gate of Athena Archegetis · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- South-east Temple · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mint · fort · Attica · ~54 km · Must-see
- Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments · museum · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- "Eleftherios Venizelos" Museum · museum · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Areopagus · viewpoint · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pnyx · fort · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ιερά Μονή Ασωμάτων - Πετράκη · church · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Transfiguration of the Saviour · church · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
- Greek Parliament · fort · Attica · ~55 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 41 | 102 | Ancient Tanagra (6 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 21 | 37 | Γαλατσιδέζα (12 km) |
| Churches | 7 | 24 | Άγιος Θωμάς (7 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 18 | Archaeological Museum of Schimatari (1 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 2 | 8 | Alykes (21 km) |
| Caves | 3 | 7 | Spilaio Panos (30 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 6 | Agios Thomas Tanagras (10 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 4 | 5 | Pasas (13 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 5 | Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park (45 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 4 | Lake Yliki (35 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | 4 | Ιερά Μονή Ζωοδόχου Πηγής (22 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 3 | Athena Nike Temple (55 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 2 | Σαλιάρης (27 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 2 | Diomedes Botanical Garden (48 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Emir Zade Mosque (16 km) |
Schimatári: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Schimatári?
Aulis (heritage site, about 12 km), Lefkandi (heritage site, about 13 km), Heroon (heritage site, about 13 km), Emir Zade Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Castle Karampampas (heritage site, about 16 km), Ypaton Oros (viewpoint, about 20 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Schimatári?
96 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 7 museums, 2 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest fort to Schimatári?
Ancient Tanagra, about 6 km by road; Tower of Tanagra (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schimatári?
Γαλατσιδέζα, about 12 km by road; Πέτρα Σταυραετού (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Schimatári?
Άγιος Θωμάς, about 7 km by road; Church of Agia Paraskevi (15 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Schimatári?
Start in Schimatári, visit Aulis, then Castle Karampampas, then Emir Zade Mosque, then Heroon, then Lefkandi, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Schimatári?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Schimatári
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- Places near Oinófyta · 8 km
- Places near Dílesi · 10 km
- Places near Áyios Thomás · 10 km
- Places near Árma · 11 km
- Places near Asopía · 11 km
- Places near Áyios Nikólaos · 12 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Schimatári’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Schimatári on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.