Where to Stay in Kamena Vourla and Loutra Ipatis: Thermal Spa Towns of Fthiotida

Kamena Vourla and Loutra Ipatis are the two thermal spa towns of Fthiotida, two hours north of Athens. Kamena Vourla lies on the sea, with a long promenade and beaches; Loutra Ipatis sits at the foot of Mount Oiti near Lamia. Here are the partner hotels we book for our guests.

Where to stay: choose your base

• Kamena Vourla – by the sea, with thermal springs, beaches and a promenade – best for a spa break by the water.
• Loutra Ipatis – a small spa village under Mount Oiti, 17 km from Lamia – quiet and good value.

Our partner hotels in Kamena Vourla and Loutra Ipatis

We work directly with these hotels. Tell us your dates and we reply within 24 hours with availability and a personal offer, including your private transfer if you wish.

How to get to Kamena Vourla & Ipati

Kamena Vourla is about 160 km from Athens, roughly 2 hours by car on the motorway. Loutra Ipatis is about 2 h 30 from Athens, 17 km beyond Lamia. Our private transfers take you straight to your hotel – see all our transfer routes or ask us for your route.

What to do

• Bathe in the thermal springs of Kamena Vourla or Loutra Ipatis.
• Stop at Thermopylae, where Leonidas and his Spartans fought in 480 BC.
• Visit Delphi, about an hour and a half away – see where to stay in Delphi & Arachova.
• Walk in the fir forests of Mount Oiti above Ipati.
• Plan the rest of the region with our Central Greece guide.

Frequently asked questions

Kamena Vourla or Loutra Ipatis – which is better?

Kamena Vourla is on the sea, with beaches, a promenade and more choice of hotels. Loutra Ipatis is a quiet village in the mountains near Lamia, good for a short spa stay.

Are the thermal springs open all year?

Yes, both towns are thermal spa resorts that work all year, and the hotels we book are open in winter too.

How far is Kamena Vourla from Athens?

About 160 km, roughly 2 hours by car on the motorway.