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From the mythical heights of Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, to the rugged peaks of the Pindus range, each mountain holds its own tale of natural beauty and cultural significance.
Maps of mountains in Greece by Geopsis.
But let's see the 12 highest mountains of the Greek territory, which are a point of attraction for nature lovers and ideal destinations for those who want to enjoy mountain tourism activities. 1. Olympus 2918 m.
Greece’s geography consists of 80% mountains with around 413 of them being over 1000 meters high, making it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. All of the eight highest mountains in Greece in this post are found on the beautiful and versatile mainland.
Even though the country is famous for its islands and seas, some 80 percent of its landmass is mountainous. At one end of the backbone of Greece are the peaks of Varnountas and Grammos and at the other the Pindos range and legendary Olympus, just north of verdant Pelion.
Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, and the second-highest mountain in the Balkans rising to 9,573 feet above sea level. In Greek mythology, Olympus was the home of the gods on the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is a World Biosphere Reserve and has a very rich flora.
Join us as we explore the 11 highest mountain in Greece, from the Mount Olympus to Tzoumerka. Discover the rich history and natural beauty that each peak offers, and plan your perfect itinerary with our tailored suggestions.
Discover the beautiful Greece mountains, in the mailand and the Greek islands, and the highest peaks: Mount Olympus, Pindus, White Mountains, Psiloritis, Taygetos and more.
Greece is primarily a mountainous country with more than 300 larger or smaller mountains. The most significant mountain range is Pindus, which forms the “backbone” of Mainland Greece. This mountain chain extends down the Peloponnese and Crete.
Mount Parnassus (/ pɑːrˈnæsəs /; Greek: Παρνασσός, Parnassós) is a mountain range of central Greece that is, and historically has been, especially valuable to the Greek nation and the earlier Greek city-states for many reasons.