Why go
- Town in the Peloponnese, Greece.
- Served by Epitalion Airfield.
History
Amaliada is a town and a former municipality in northwestern Elis, in the West Greece Region of Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Ilida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 251.945 km2. It is near the archaeological site of Elis, the city-state whose territory was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. It is situated in the plains of Elis, 6 km from the Ionian Sea. It is 10 km southeast of Gastouni, 16 km northwest of Pyrgos and 60 km southwest of Patras.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 2 routes: Duesseldorf, Frankfurt
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Paphos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Epitalion Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Katakolon, 17 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Amaliada, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.