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Necromanteion of Acheron

Mesopotamos, Greece

History

The ruins of an ancient oracle of the dead on a hill near the Acheron river, with an underground vaulted hall. A small site, quick to visit on the way to Preveza.

Nearest town
Mesopotamos, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.2366, 20.5359

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Necromanteion of Acheron?

Necromanteion of Acheron is in Mesopotamos, Greece, at GPS 39.2366, 20.5359. It is about 36 km from Preveza.

Can you camp near Necromanteion of Acheron?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΩΣΕΙΣ ΤΥΠΕΤ, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Necromanteion of Acheron?

Necromanteion of Acheron is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Epirus coast and Lefkada: Parga, the Acheron and Porto Katsiki.

What is there to see near Necromanteion of Acheron?

Places worth a stop nearby: Acheron Springs (12 km), Parga Castle (13 km), Nikopolis (31 km) and Paxos and Antipaxos (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Necromanteion of Acheron?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)