Mountains of Greece
People around the world think of Greece as an endless series of islands with Athens as a setting for the Acropolis, but mountains are the one element that figures all around Greece, including the islands, and four mountains (Aegalo, Ymittos, Perilli and Parnitha) encircle Athens itself.
List of the Mountain Municipalities of Greece
Mount Aegaleo [Αιγάλεω] in Athens Greece
Mount Lycabettus in Athens Greece
Mount Dictaion / Ditki on Crete
Mountains of Athens, Greece
- Mount Aegaleo (Αιγάλεω) is located to the west of Athens.
- Mount Parnitha (Πάρνηθα) is located to the north of Athens.
- Mount Pentelicus (Πεντελικόν) AKA Penteli (Πεντέλη) is located to the northeast of Athens. This mountain is well known for its marble quarries.
- Mount Hymettus aka Ymittos (Υμηττός) is located to the southeast of Athens.
These mountains, along with the sea to the south, historically defined the natural borders of "the Athenian plain."
The Top Ten Mountains of Greece
Mount Olympus (Olympos) Elevation: ~9,570 feet (2,917 meters)
Mount Smolikas: Elevation: ~8,652 feet (2,637 meters)
Mount Tymfi (Gamila): Elevation: ~8,504 feet (2,592 meters)
Mount Voutsikaki: Elevation: ~8,343 feet (2,543 meters)
Mount Avgo (Aroania) Elevation: ~8,241 feet (2,512 meters)
Mount Giona: Elevation: ~8,235 feet (2,510 meters)
Mount Smolikas: Elevation: ~8,225 feet (2,507 meters)
Mount Pindus (Pindos): Elevation: ~8,200 feet (2,500 meters)
Mount Kyllini (Ziria): Elevation: ~7,870 feet (2,399 meters)
Mount Parnassus (Parnassos): Elevation: ~7,060 feet (2,151 meters)
Kalambaka Mountai
Olympus
The highest mountain is Greece is Mount Olympus with an elevation of 9,573 feet (2,918 meters)
The Vikos mountain area and Zagori Valley, Ioninna
About Mount Parnassus
- Parnassos: This is the modern Greek name for the mountain.
- Parnassos Massif: It is sometimes referred to as a massif, emphasizing the large, elevated landform.
- Liakoura: Liakoura is the second-highest peak on Mount Parnassus.
- Kallidromo: In ancient times, the southern extension of Mount Parnassus was known as Kallidromo.
- Kirphis: This is an ancient name associated with the mountain.
The Mountain Municipalities of Greece
The Acropolis in Athens Greece
The Acropolis - Parthenon and More
Greece's Golden Visa program
