Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece

Places to visit near Sérres

Sérres is a town in Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, home to about 58,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 43 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Sarakatsani Folk Museum (1 km), Άγιοι Θεόδωροι (1 km) and Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (2 km).

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Sérres, Macedonia and Thrace
Sérres, Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sérres at a glance

Location
Central Macedonia district, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Population
about 58,287
Coordinates
41.0850° N, 23.5476° E
Places within 50 km
113 (10 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 Sérres

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Churches near Sérres

76 churches within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Chapel of Agios Minas & Agia Kyriaki (1 km); the best-known is Άγιοι Θεόδωροι (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sérres

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Serres Bedesten (1 km); the best-known is Acropolis of Serres (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sérres

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Menoikio (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sérres

15 museums within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Serres (1 km); the best-known is Sarakatsani Folk Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sérres

13 caves within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Cave of Eftamili (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sérres

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sérres. The closest is Natura 2000 Όρη Βροντούς - Λαϊλιάς (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sérres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sérres
  2. 2 km Acropolis of Serres · heritage site, Central Macedonia
  3. 9 km Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών · church, Central Macedonia
  4. 9 km Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius · church, Central Macedonia
  5. 1 km Sarakatsani Folk Museum · museum, Central Macedonia
  6. 1 km Άγιοι Θεόδωροι · church, Central Macedonia
  7. 1 km Back to Sérres

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sérres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4376Chapel of Agios Minas & Agia Kyriaki (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3264Serres Bedesten (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints929Menoikio (23 km)
    Museums615Archaeological Museum of Serres (1 km)
    Caves913Cave of Eftamili (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Natura 2000 Όρη Βροντούς - Λαϊλιάς (24 km)
    Waterfalls310Άρτεμις (26 km)
    Other attractions37Ιερός Ναός Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Cercinitis Lake (21 km)
    Beaches & coast04Serraiki (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Zincirli Mosque (1 km)
    Parks02Πάρκο Αγίας Βαρβάρας (63 km)
    Treks11eEuropean Walking Route E4, Greece, Crete (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Strymonas (52 km)

    Sérres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sérres?

    Sarakatsani Folk Museum (museum, about 1 km), Άγιοι Θεόδωροι (church, about 1 km), Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius (church, about 2 km), Acropolis of Serres (heritage site, about 2 km), Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών (church, about 10 km), Zincirli Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Sérres?

    Chapel of Agios Minas & Agia Kyriaki, about 1 km by road; Saint Panteleimon (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sérres?

    Serres Bedesten, about 1 km by road; Simandov Mansion (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sérres?

    Menoikio, about 23 km by road; Vrontous (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sérres?

    Start in Sérres, visit Acropolis of Serres, then Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου Σερρών, then Saint Marina and Saint Anthonius, then Sarakatsani Folk Museum, then Άγιοι Θεόδωροι, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sérres?

    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 Sérres

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