Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece

Places to visit near Sofádes

Sofádes is a town in Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 5 caves. The must-see places are Pharsalus (20 km), Πρόερνα (23 km) and Archaeological Site of Vlochos (24 km).

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

Sofádes at a glance

Location
Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Coordinates
39.3333° N, 22.1000° E
Places within 50 km
86 (7 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 caves

Top places to visit near Sofádes

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Forts & heritage near Sofádes

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion (6 km); the best-known is Pharsalus (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sofádes

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is Filio (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Sofádes

39 churches within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is Saint Athanasios (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sofádes

16 caves within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is Δαφνοσπηλια (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sofádes

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is Φράγμα Τεχνητής Λίμνης Σμοκόβου (26 km); the best-known is Lake Plastiras (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Sofádes

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sofádes. The closest is Petra Monastery (Karditsa) (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sofádes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sofádes
  2. 23 km Πρόερνα · heritage site, Central Greece
  3. 17 km Pharsalus · heritage site, Thessaly
  4. 29 km Archaeological Site of Vlochos · heritage site, Western Macedonia
  5. 21 km Agii Theodori Tholos · heritage site, Thessaly
  6. 5 km The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion · heritage site, Thessaly
  7. 6 km Back to Sofádes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sofádes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3968The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints855Filio (21 km)
    Churches1539Saint Athanasios (18 km)
    Other attractions619Mother (19 km)
    Caves516Δαφνοσπηλια (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Φράγμα Τεχνητής Λίμνης Σμοκόβου (26 km)
    Buddhist sites19Petra Monastery (Karditsa) (32 km)
    Museums38Karditsa (20 km)
    Waterfalls28Anthoxori Waterfall (48 km)
    Beaches & coast04Νέα Αγχίαλος (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Κουρσούμ Τζαμί (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Pinios (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Νιάγκα (39 km)

    Sofádes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sofádes?

    Pharsalus (heritage site, about 20 km), Πρόερνα (heritage site, about 23 km), Archaeological Site of Vlochos (heritage site, about 24 km), The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion (heritage site, about 6 km), Agii Theodori Tholos (heritage site, about 10 km), Πανθεσσαλικό Ιερό Ιτώνιας Αθηνάς (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 6 other attractions, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sofádes?

    The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion, about 6 km by road; Agii Theodori Tholos (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sofádes?

    Filio, about 21 km by road; Mikro Vouno (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sofádes?

    Saint Athanasios, about 18 km by road; Church of Zoodochou Pigis Kaminadon (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sofádes?

    Start in Sofádes, visit Πρόερνα, then Pharsalus, then Archaeological Site of Vlochos, then Agii Theodori Tholos, then The Acropolis of Ancient Kierion, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sofádes?

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

    Towns near Sofádes

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