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Vale of Tempe – Ampelakia, Greece - panoramio (10)📷 Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0

Vale of Tempe

Tempi, Greece

Nature

A narrow gorge of the Pineios river between Olympus and Ossa. A suspension footbridge crosses to the cave chapel of Agia Paraskevi and its spring.

Nearest town
Tempi, Greece
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
39.8870, 22.5930

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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Campsites nearby

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Vale of Tempe?

Vale of Tempe is in Tempi, Greece, at GPS 39.8870, 22.5930. It is about 4 km from Ambelakia.

Can you camp near Vale of Tempe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kalamaki, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Vale of Tempe?

Vale of Tempe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mount Olympus and the Vale of Tempe.

What is there to see near Vale of Tempe?

Places worth a stop nearby: Platamonas Castle (13 km), Prionia (27 km), Dion Archaeological Park (33 km) and Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) (71 km).

When is the best time to visit Vale of Tempe?

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)