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Thermopylae

Lamia, Greece

History

The narrow coastal pass where Greeks held back the Persians in 480 BC, marked by the bronze Leonidas monument beside the highway. The fighting took place across the road, and the hot springs that gave the pass its name survive near the foot of the hill.

Nearest town
Lamia, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.7958, 22.5369

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

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, 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.

Featured in these trip guides

E75
Villages, wine & culture

Central Greece: Euripus, Thermopylae, Lake Plastira and Metéora

294 km5 stops3 days

Nearby

Delphi, Stoa der Athener 2015-09 (2)© HerrAdams · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Delphi

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Arachova BW 2017-10-07 18-47-13© Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Arachova

Arachova, Greece
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Galaxidi

Galaxidi, Greece
Hosios Loukas Monastery – Acropolis of Steirida 02© Schuppi · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hosios Loukas Monastery

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Campsites nearby

  • InterstationCampsite
    15 km from Thermopylae
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • VenezuelaCampsite
    16 km from Thermopylae
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Κατασκηνώσεις Χριστιανικών Μαθητικών Ομάδων ΠαρνασσόςCampsite
    20 km from Thermopylae
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Κατασκηνωτικό Κέντρο Προσκόπων "Περδικόβρυση" ΠαρνασσόςCampsite
    21 km from Thermopylae
    OSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Thermopylae?

Thermopylae is in Lamia, Greece, at GPS 38.7958, 22.5369. It is about 35 km from Delphi.

Can you camp near Thermopylae?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Interstation, about 15 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Thermopylae?

Thermopylae is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Greece: Euripus, Thermopylae, Lake Plastira and Metéora.

What is there to see near Thermopylae?

Places worth a stop nearby: Delphi (35 km), Arachova (35 km), Galaxidi (48 km) and Hosios Loukas Monastery (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Thermopylae?

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