Lake Plastira
Neochori, Greece
A mountain reservoir in Thessaly ringed by wooded hills, with a road circling the shore and small villages and viewpoints along the way. Allow time to drive the loop slowly and stop at the lakeside tavernas.
Lake Plastira in the Karditsa region of Thessaly is a reservoir at 792 m above sea level. It is about 12 km long, up to 4 km wide and up to 60 m deep, with an area of around 24 km². Construction of the dam began in December 1955, and it was inaugurated in October 1960. The lake is named after the general and politician Nikolaos Plastiras, who suggested the idea after severe flooding in 1925.
The lake serves irrigation and power generation and is the main drinking-water source for the city of Karditsa. Thanks to its altitude and scenery it is also a popular excursion destination. Allow half a day for the drive around the lake and stops at viewpoints and villages. Because of the altitude it is usually cooler here than on the plain.
- Nearest town
- Neochori, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.2890, 21.7550
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- wild campCampsite6 km from Lake Plastira
- Vutsikaki wild campCampsite7 km from Lake Plastira
- wild campCampsite7 km from Lake Plastira
- wild campCampsite17 km from Lake Plastira
- wild campCampsite19 km from Lake Plastira
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lake Plastira?
Lake Plastira is in Neochori, Greece, at GPS 39.2890, 21.7550. It is about 48 km from Kalambaka.
Can you camp near Lake Plastira?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is wild camp, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lake Plastira?
Lake Plastira is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Greece: Euripus, Thermopylae, Lake Plastira and Metéora.
What is there to see near Lake Plastira?
Places worth a stop nearby: Metéora (49 km), Metsovo (73 km), Nisi Island, Lake Pamvotida (86 km) and Thermopylae (87 km).
When is the best time to visit Lake Plastira?
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)