Major city · Greece
LivadeiaΛιβαδειά
Livadeia is a half-day stop for the Krya river gorge and the castle, not a base: pass through on the way to Delphi or skip if you are short on time.
Livadeia is a working Greek town with a strong local identity, combining historical layers with a pleasant natural setting. The town’s defining feature is the Herkyna River, which flows through a small wooded gorge (the Krya area), creating waterfalls, stone bridges, and shady paths—making it one of the most attractive urban river settings in mainland Greece. In antiquity it was known for the oracle of Trophonius, once one of the most famous prophetic sites in Greece.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, but the river gorge provides shade)
- Airport
- ATH
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Livadeia100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Livadeia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyLivadeia is a safe town.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 fire · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportATH Athens International Airport (About 1.5–2 h by car or bus via the highway).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; the castle requires a short uphill walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner in a taverna€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
- BeerBeer (500 ml)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Livadeia to Delphi€30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (check)
- Metro or bus rideKTEL bus Athens–Livadeia, one way€12–18 (≈ US$14–25) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ATH Athens International Airport (About 1.5–2 h by car or bus via the highway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Livadeia: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; the castle requires a short uphill walk. A car or taxi is useful for reaching the outskirts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or KTEL bus, about 45 min
Major ancient sanctuary; combine with Livadeia for a day trip from Athens.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car or bus, about 30 min
Modern town with ancient ruins; less to see than Delphi.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Car or bus, about 1 h
Castle and archaeological museum; a full day if combined with Livadeia.
Loutra Ypatis
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min
Thermal springs; good for a relaxing afternoon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Near the river and main square; most hotels and guesthouses are here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| KTEL bus Athens–Livadeia, one way2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Coffee at a riverside café2 × €3 | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €141 per person per day, bed included | €282≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch (souvlaki or gyros) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Dinner in a taverna | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (500 ml) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| KTEL bus Athens–Livadeia, one way | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) (check) |
| Taxi from Livadeia to Delphi | €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The castle is partly ruined; wear sturdy shoes for the uphill path.
- Krya can be busy on summer weekends.
- Check opening hours for the Oracle of Trophonius site (if accessible).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance
- 166
- European emergency number
- 112
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LivadeiaΛιβαδειά
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire199
- Ambulance166
- European emergency number112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- KTEL Athens–Livadeia: about €12–18 (≈ US$14–25), 1.5–2 h (check)
- Taxi Livadeia–Delphi: €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (YAH sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ree-STOH)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (PO-so KAH-nee)
- Πού είναι…; — Where is…? (POU EE-ne)
- Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (to lo-gha-ree-a-SMO, pa-ra-ka-LO)
English is widely spoken in tourism. These phrases help in rural settings.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Livadeia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, but the river gorge provides shade) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Krya Springs, Livadeia Castle and the Oracle of Trophonius with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Sleep pages with verified prices and cancellation policies.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Athens and Delphi connections.
Sources
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