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Things to see in Polygyros (Greece): 20 places and when to go
Polygyros is a town in Greece, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (6), Mountains (5). The best known are Mount Cholomon, Calindoia and Archaeological Museum of Polygyros. 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 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 40.381, 23.453
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (2) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 44 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Cholomon, at 1,165 m.
What to see in Polygyros
The places in and around Polygyros, 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.
- Mount CholomonMountain in Central Macedonia, Greece10 km
- CalindoiaAncient city of Chalkidiki19 km
- Archaeological Museum of PolygyrosGreek archaeology museum1.1 km
- Anthropological Museum of PetralonaMuseum in Greece24 km
- Archaeological Museum of OlynthosMuseum in Chalkidiki, Greece13 km
- SingusAncient town of Sithonia, Greece27 km
- Saint Anastasia Farmakolytria MonasteryBuilding in Polygyros Municipality, Greece24 km
- Neposi CastleArchaeological site in Greece17 km
- Saint George Church, MelissourgosChurch building in Volvi Municipality, Greece24 km
- Kamila MountainSummit24 km
- Galatista towerMedieval tower in Macedonia17 km
- Gomati TowerMedieval tower26 km
- Zografou towerMedieval tower in Chalkidiki, Greece20 km
- KatsikaHill in Polygyros municipality, Greece23 km
- MarmarasMountain in Polygyros municipality, Greece20 km
- Tower of BourgasMedieval tower in Volvi Municipality, Greece24 km
- VrachotoHill in Sithonia municipality, Greece19 km
- Arnaia textile museumMuseum in Greece17 km
- Ikos OliviaBeaches13 km
- Portes Beach HotelBeaches22 km
When to go to Polygyros
The best time to visit Polygyros 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.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In June, 20 of the 20 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 Polygyros
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 44 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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Other towns nearby
- Thessaloniki16 places42 km
- Agios Vasileios8 places43 km
- Thessaloniki44 places60 km
- Serres12 places79 km
- Katerini, Greece37 places82 km
- Kavala24 places102 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Polygyros?
The best known: Mount Cholomon, Calindoia, Archaeological Museum of Polygyros, Anthropological Museum of Petralona, Archaeological Museum of Olynthos. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Polygyros?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Polygyros?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 44 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Polygyros as the destination and these 20 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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