Attractions in Greece
The finest attractions in Greece at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Polylimnio Waterfalls
A hidden natural paradise in Messenia consisting of 15 successive lakes and numerous waterfalls.
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Rotunda of Thessaloniki
The Rotunda is a massive circular building from the Roman era, originally intended as a mausoleum for Emperor Galerius.
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Bourtzi Castle
A Venetian castle located on the islet of Agioi Theodoroi in the harbor of Nafplio.
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Zappeion Hall
Zappeion Hall is a grand neoclassical building in the National Gardens of Athens.
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Methoni Castle
A medieval fortification located in the Peloponnese region, built by the Venetians in the 13th century.
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Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
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Palace of St. Michael and St. George
A neoclassical palace in Corfu Town, built during the British protectorate of the Ionian Islands.
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Temple of Hephaestus
This Doric peripteral temple is located on the north-west side of the Agora of Athens.
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Spinalonga
This small island off Crete houses a massive Venetian fortress.
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Palace of the Grand Master
The monumental palace in the Old Town of Rhodes was the residence of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller.
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Palamidi Fortress
The massive fortress perches on a hill overlooking Nafplio.
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Tholos of Delphi
The Tholos is a circular temple in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia at Delphi.
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Meteora Monasteries
The monasteries perch on massive sandstone pillars near Kalambaka.
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Fortezza of Rethymno
The Fortezza is a star-shaped Venetian citadel in Rethymno on Crete.
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Old Fortress (Corfu)
The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortification built on a rocky peninsula.
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Castle of Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a medieval fortress town located on a massive rock off the coast of Laconia.
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Knossos
The legendary center of the Minoan civilization and Europe's oldest palace complex, famous for the myth of the Labyrinth.
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Mystras Palace
The Palace of the Despots is the central building of the Byzantine ghost town of Mystras.
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Areopoli
A historic stone town in the heart of Mani, famous for its tower houses and the start of the Greek War of Independence.
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Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge in southwest Crete is one of the longest in Europe, stretching 16 kilometers.
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Mount Olympus National Park
Established in 1938, this was the first national park in Greece.
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Lake Orestiada
A natural lake in West Macedonia located at an elevation of 630 meters.
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Edessa Waterfalls
The Edessa Waterfalls are among Greece's most impressive natural sights.
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Lake Stymphalia
A closed karst lake in Corinthia situated at 600 meters altitude.
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Diomedes Botanical Garden
This is the largest botanical garden in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.
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Schinias National Park
Schinias National Park is located near Marathon and protects a significant wetland and pine forest.
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Vikos-Aoos National Park
Located in Epirus, this park hosts the Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world.
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Enipeas Waterfall
The Enipeas River carves a beautiful gorge within the Olympus National Park, featuring numerous small waterfalls and natural pools known as the 'Bath…
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Lake Vegoritida
Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia is one of the deepest lakes in Greece.
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Oeta National Park
This mountain range in central Greece is famous for its wildflower plateaus and dense fir forests.
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Botanical Garden in Agri
This botanical garden in the Aetolia-Acarnania region preserves local flora.
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Lake Plastira
Lake Plastira is an artificial lake in the Thessaly region, situated at an altitude of 750 meters.
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Lake Prespa
The Prespa Lakes consist of Great and Small Prespa, shared by Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia.
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Lake Volvi
Lake Volvi in Central Macedonia is the second largest lake in Greece.
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Rodopi Mountain Range National Park
This extensive park on the Bulgarian border covers vast forested areas and is one of the last refuges for brown bears and capercaillies in Greece.
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Alonissos Marine Park
This is the largest marine protected area in Europe.
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Parnitha National Park
This is the closest mountain range to Athens.
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Ainos National Park
Located on Kefalonia island, this park protects the endemic Greek fir (Abies cephalonica).
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Lake Kerkini
This artificial reservoir has evolved into one of Greece's most significant wetlands.
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Sounion National Park
This is the smallest national park in Greece.
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Parnassus National Park
The park protects the Parnassus mountain range, renowned for its dense fir forests and alpine flora.
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Zakynthos Marine Park
Encompassing Laganas Bay, this park protects the most important nesting beaches for the Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Mediterranean.
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Lake Trichonida
Lake Trichonida is the largest natural lake in Greece.
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Lake Koroneia
Lake Koroneia is located in Central Macedonia and is part of the Koroneia-Volvi wetland area.
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Lake Pamvotis
The lake of Ioannina is one of Europe's oldest lacustrine ecosystems.
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Amvrakikos Gulf Wetlands
The wetlands of the Amvrakikos Gulf form one of Greece's largest ecosystems.
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Melissani Cave
A subterranean lake on Kefalonia island discovered in 1951.
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Attica Zoological Park
This private zoo near Spata is the largest zoological park in Greece.
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Vravrona Wetland
This small but ecologically valuable wetland in Attica is located right next to the ancient Sanctuary of Artemis.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top attractions in Greece?
Among the most popular are Samaria Gorge, Mount Olympus National Park, Lake Orestiada, Polylimnio Waterfalls, Edessa Waterfalls and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Greece?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.