Place to visit
Ancient Mende, Greece: what it is and when to go
Ancient Mende is an archaeological site (Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Μένδης) in Greece. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site · History
- Local name
- Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Μένδης
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 73 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 39.96378, 23.42228
What it is and where
Ancient Mende is an archaeological site (Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Μένδης) in Greece. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 39.96378, 23.42228; the nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ancient Mende is April to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:49
- JulPossible14:34
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Folklore Museum of AfytosMuseum15 km
- Casa MersedesBeaches19 km
- Chrousou BeachBeach22 km
- Toroneos KolposBay23 km
- Portes Beach HotelBeaches29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: History
- Partenón
- Sparta: Archaeological site
- Acrópolis
- Coloso de Rodas: Ruins
- The Citadel of Mycenae
- Battle of Thermopylae
Every Greece place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ancient Mende?
It is an archaeological site (Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Μένδης in the local language) in Greece. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ancient Mende?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to Ancient Mende?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 73 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Folklore Museum of Afytos, Casa Mersedes, Chrousou Beach. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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