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Things to see in Pyrgos, Elis (Greece): 23 places and when to go
Pyrgos, Elis is a town in Greece, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Olympia, Greece, Elis and Temple of Zeus, Olympia. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 37.6837, 21.45
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (5) · Museums and art (3) · Beaches (2) · Hiking (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ATH Spata-Artemida, 221 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pyrgos, Elis
The places in and around Pyrgos, Elis, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Olympia, GreeceNature · History17 km
- ElisAncient city-state, capital city of the district of Elis24 km
- Temple of Zeus, OlympiaAncient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the Greek god Zeus, built in the second quarter of the 5th century BC in the Doric order17 km
- Archaeological Museum of OlympiaArchaeological museum in Archaia Olympia, Greece16 km
- PhilippeionCircular monument at Ancient Olympia, Greece17 km
- Temple of Hera, OlympiaTemple in Greece17 km
- Stadium at OlympiaAncient Olympic venue in Olympia, Greece17 km
- Gulf of KyparissiaGulf along the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece21 km
- Kronion HillHill above the Olympian Zeus sanctuary, Ancient Olympia, Greece17 km
- PontikokastroA Byzantine castle in Agios Andreas, Katakolo, Greece12 km
- Museum of Ancient Greek TechnologyTechnology museum in Katakolo, Elis, Greece12 km
- Archaeological museum of PyrgosMuseum in Greece1.6 km
- Theater of ElisHistory24 km
- Aghios Andreas BeachBeach in Elis, Peloponnese, Greece13 km
- Doxapatri CastleCastle of Achaia, Greece29 km
- Typaion Mt.Mountain of Peloponnese, Greece19 km
- Greek Mythology Theme ParkWith kids3.8 km
- Τhe route of TruceHiking10 km
- Τhe route of Truce - Alternative RouteHiking21 km
- Kaiafas Hot Springs BathHot spring23 km
- Kato Samiko-Xirochori-Smerna-Graikas-VrinaProtected area23 km
- Mercouri Estate WineryWinery12 km
- PHEIA, Vriniotis ResortsBeaches12 km
When to go to Pyrgos, Elis
The best time to visit Pyrgos, Elis is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:35
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In June, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pyrgos, Elis
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH, Spata-Artemida), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pyrgos, Elis?
The best known: Olympia, Greece, Elis, Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Philippeion. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pyrgos, Elis?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Pyrgos, Elis?
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 221 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pyrgos, Elis as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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