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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Amphipolis
Αμφίπολη
Spend a half‑day at the Amphipolis museum and excavation site, then drive 30 km to the Orfrinio beach for a quick swim.
Amphipolis is a small archaeological town in Macedonia, Greece. The main attractions – the Amphipolis Museum and the acropolis ruins – are within a kilometre of each other and can be seen in a few hours. The surrounding area offers a beach at Orfrinio and hiking in the Pangaion Hills, reachable by car.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Αμφίπολη
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- Avoid
- July–August (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in village café | €2–3 |
| Meal at a local taverna | €8–15 |
| Bottle of wine (local) | €5–9 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–18 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KVA · Kavala Airport
- about 45 min by car
- SKG · Thessaloniki Airport
- about 1 h 15 min by car
Typical fares
- Car rental (full day, compact)
- ≈ €30–45, 1 h from Thessaloniki airport (check)
- Museum entry
- ≈ €5–7 per adult (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A rental car or taxi is needed for the museum, site and coastal beaches; the attractions are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other, walkable if you prefer.A rental car or taxi is needed for the museum, site and coastal beaches; the attractions are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other, walkable if you prefer.
See and do
Known for
- Amphipolis Archaeological Museum
- Acropolis excavation site
- Amphipolis Lion monument
- Kasta tomb
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pangaion Hills | Drive 30 km (19 mi) north via Egnatia highway, about 40 minDrive 19 mi (30 km) north via Egnatia highway, about 40 min | ≈1 h total |
| Kavala | Drive east 35 km (22 mi) on Egnatia, about 45 minDrive east 22 mi (35 km) on Egnatia, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Orfrinio beach hotels
- Coastal options, 5–10 min walk to sea
- Asprovalta guesthouses
- Village stays, near shops and restaurants
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is this? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the bathroom? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;POO EE-neh ee tee-va-LE-ta |
| Can I pay by card? | Μπορώ να πληρώ με κάρτα;bo-RO na plee-RO me KAR-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- The port of Amphipolis is silted; boat access is not possible (check anchorage at Karyani or Stavros).
- Site opening hours vary seasonally; verify museum times before arrival.
Amphipolis is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on rural roads and summer heat; keep water and sun protection.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amphipolis yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Amphipolis Archaeological Museum
- Acropolis excavation site
- Amphipolis Lion monument
- Kasta tomb
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata Amphipolis: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Amphipolis, revision 4868818 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4868818
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amphipolis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.