Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece

Places to visit near Virós

Virós is a town in Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece, home to about 1,201 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 25 churches and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Corfu (1 km), Temple of Artemis Gorgo (5 km) and Doric Temple at Kardaki (5 km).

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Virós at a glance

Location
Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece
Population
about 1,201
Coordinates
39.5834° N, 19.8827° E
Places within 50 km
200 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Virós

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Forts & heritage near Virós

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Tower of Nerantzicha (5 km); the best-known is Temple of Artemis Gorgo (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Virós

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Corfu (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Virós

32 churches within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Early Christian Basilica of Paleopoli (5 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Virós

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Kaiser's Observatory (7 km); the best-known is Pantokrator (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Virós

15 museums within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Achilleion Palace (4 km); the best-known is Serbian Museum of Corfu (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Virós

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Virós. The closest is Ποντικονήσι (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Virós

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Virós
  2. 5 km Doric Temple at Kardaki · heritage site, Ioanian Islands
  3. 1 km Temple of Artemis Gorgo · heritage site, Ioanian Islands
  4. 1 km Menecrates Tomb · tomb, Ioanian Islands
  5. 6 km Corfu · beach, Ioanian Islands
  6. 7 km Agios Gordios Beach · beach, Ioanian Islands
  7. 6 km Back to Virós

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Virós by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6177Tower of Nerantzicha (5 km)
    Beaches & coast3338Corfu (1 km)
    Churches2532Early Christian Basilica of Paleopoli (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints920Kaiser's Observatory (7 km)
    Other attractions1317Annunziata (7 km)
    Museums1515Achilleion Palace (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1415Ποντικονήσι (4 km)
    Caves1415Gardikion Cave (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Halikiopoulou Lagoon (3 km)
    Buddhist sites44Vlacherena (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Lefkimmi Salt Flat (27 km)
    Treks11Corfu Trail (2 km)
    Parks11Spianada (7 km)
    Waterfalls11Nymfes Waterfall (25 km)

    Virós: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Virós?

    Corfu (beach, about 1 km), Temple of Artemis Gorgo (heritage site, about 5 km), Doric Temple at Kardaki (heritage site, about 5 km), Menecrates Tomb (tomb, about 6 km), Agios Gordios Beach (beach, about 6 km), Serbian Museum of Corfu (museum, about 7 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 25 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Virós?

    Tower of Nerantzicha, about 5 km by road; Temple of Artemis Gorgo (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Virós?

    Corfu, about 1 km by road; Mon Repos (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Virós?

    Early Christian Basilica of Paleopoli, about 5 km by road; Church of the Three Martyrs (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Virós?

    Start in Virós, visit Doric Temple at Kardaki, then Temple of Artemis Gorgo, then Menecrates Tomb, then Corfu, then Agios Gordios Beach, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Virós?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Virós

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