12 Amazing Mountains in Greece
Apart from its beautiful turquoise beaches, Greece is well-known for its sprawling mountains filled with nature and history. Mountains in Greece were often considered homes of the gods, especially Mount Olympus – one of the most famous mountains in Greece.
Many are Greece national parks, and they’re worth a visit.
This article describes 12 of the highest amazing Greek mountains, including the tallest mountain in Greece and the major mountains in Greece.
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Is Greece Mountainous?
Yes! Greece is a very mountainous country – about 80% of the land is mountainous! The mountain ranges in Greece are a true spectacle to behold! There are views of these natural wonders even in the cities.
Even from Athens, Greece, mountains dominate the skyline – even by the beaches.
How Many Mountains are there in Greece?
The number of mountains Greece has is almost synonymous with asking how many fish are in the sea! Around 40 mountain ranges in Greece reach over 2,000 metres in height.
Including smaller mountains (the lowest peak in Greece is 469 metres), there are about 151 individually named Greek mountains.
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Highest Mountains in Greece
The following Greek mountains are the highest in Greece.
In Greece, mountain ranges are common – but these are probably the most well-known mountains in Greece! The following list is Greece’s top four highest mountains and how to get there.
Before you travel, I strongly recommend asking at the train stations and your hotels for relevant tours, buses, trains, shuttles, etc., from the major cities to the mountains. This is almost always the cheapest option, so make sure to ask!
Though the article lists the nearest major city in general, if you are in the major cities with international airports, then be sure to ask there, as well, as there are several tours from these cities.
1. Mount Olympus
Height: 2,917 m
Location: Olympus Range, between Thessaly and Macedonia
The home of the Ancient Gods, Mt Olympus, Greece, is probably the most famous mountain Greece has to offer! It comprises many gorges and 52 peaks, the highest of which, Mytikas (“nose”), also known as Pantheon, was where the gods supposedly lived.
Its steepest peak, Stefani (or The Throne of Zeus), is the most difficult for climbers. There are many Ancient Greek sites and old Christian monuments to see on the mountain, and many climbing expeditions run throughout the year.
It’s home to 32 species of mammals and over 100 kinds of birds. It has been a national park since 1938! Hiking Mount Olympus, Greece, is a favourite pastime of climbers everywhere.
For families: There are several family-friendly trips and hikes around and up Mount Olympus! Several tours leave from nearby Katerini, as well as Athens and Thessaloniki, including the following:
Tours of Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus and Dion Mountain from Athens Day Trip
Mount Olympus and Dion Day Trip from Athens by Train
Day Trip from Thessaloniki
How to Get There: Many tour buses go directly to Olympus from hotels or designated pick-up points. If you’re getting there alone, there are a few different options. The nearest city is Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus is about an hour away from its gateway towns of Litochoro and Kokkinopolis.
- Train – There are many regular trains to Litochoro and Kokkinopolis, the two towns on either side of Mount Olympus that give access to the mountain. These trains come from Thessaloniki, Athens, Meteora, Delphi, and more.
- Bus – Several bus services run between Thessaloniki and Litochoro, and regular special bus services leave from major destinations around Greece to both Litochoro and Kokkinopolis.
- Car or taxi – Thessaloniki has an international airport and is the best place to start your Mount Olympus journey. Thessaloniki to Mount Olympus is a 90 km distance, and the drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
2. Smolikas
Height: 2,637 m
Location: Pindus Mountains, Greece, Ioannina
Smolikas is the highest mountain in the Pindus Mountain Range and the second-highest in Greece.
It was once covered in glaciers, but since the glaciers melted over eleven thousand years ago, the upper elevations are filled with grasslands and rocky areas.
Near the summit, there’s a pretty alpine lake known as Drakolimni Smolika, located at 2,200 metres.
The lower part of the mountain is dense with trees and forest, and several villages surround its base—Agia Paraskevi to the north and Palaioselli, Pades, and Armata to the south.
For families: Smolikas is an “off the beaten track” trip, but it’s still a sight for older families looking for adventure. Several particular trips operate to other mountains in the Pindus range.! Many local Ioannina guides may be able to help you find a suitable trip for your family to Smolikas in.
Tours of Smolikas
Aoos National Park and Vikos Gorge Hike
Pindus Mountains and Dragon Lake Day Trip (11km hike)
How to Get There: The nearest city is Ioannina, which is about 1.5 hours by plane from Athens. View flights for your dates here. There are a few options for getting to the mountain from Ioannina.
- Coach – The coach takes approximately three hours from Ioannina, depending on which trailhead you want to start your journey.
- Car or taxi – The drive from Ioannina takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, and you should be careful of the road you take – some of the villages have bad roads. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
There are also options to get there from Athens or Thessaloniki, though both are considerably longer drives or by other means. Athens is a 6-7-hour drive away, while Thessaloniki is 4-5 hours away, and both are longer by other means.
3. Kajmakčalan (Kaimaki or Voras)
Height: 2,521 m
Location: Voras (Nidže) Mountains, border of Greece and North Macedonia
Kajmakčalan (the Turkish name for the mountain, which is the most commonly used name in Greece) is located in North Macedonia and Greece; the border runs right across its summit.
Its name comes from Ottoman Turkish, a remnant of Ottoman occupation in Greece.
During World War I, this was one of the Greek mountains home to a famous battle. The Battle of Kajmakčalan was between Serbian and Bulgarian forces beginning on the 12th of September and was eventually won by the Serbians on the 30th of September, 1916.
Thousands on both sides were killed in the battle.
A huge tourist attraction is the Serbian church St. Peter’s on the peak of Prophet Elijah, which stores the remaining skulls of the 10,000 dead Serbian soldiers.
For families: Trips to nearby Edessa and other areas with beautiful thermal springs and waterfalls are the most popular way for families to enjoy the Voras Mountains.
Kajmakčalan Tours
Edessa Pozar Thermal Springs Private Tour
How to Get There: Thessaloniki is the closest major city in terms of travel and is about 150km away, depending on your chosen route. Along with several direct tours from the city by private coach and shuttle, there are a few options to get to the mountain on the Greek side of the border via Voras Ski Centre.
- Bus – There is a bus twice a week to the thermal springs at Kapsis Hotel, after which the mountain is a 50 min ride away, which takes 2.5 hours. Every three hours, there’s also a bus from Thessaloniki to Edessa (a city known for its waterfalls and thermal springs). You can change buses to travel to Zervi and then get to the mountain by taxi. The whole trip takes about 3.5 hours.
- Ski bus – This is a dedicated bus service that runs between Thessaloniki and the mountain and costs 12 euros; another route costs 15 euros.
- Train—There is also a train to Edessa, which includes a taxi or private hire car; it takes about 2 hours to get to the mountain.
- Car or taxi – The drive from Thessaloniki takes about 2 to 3 hours. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
4. Gramos
Height: 2,520 m
Location: Pindus Mountains, right on the border of Albania and Greece
Gramos is am mountain range on the Greek border with Albania, famous for being home to the brown bear. The Pindus (or Pindos) Greece Mountains are known for having many of the highest mountains in Greece, and Gramos is the second and fourth tallest in Greece.
During the Civil War in Greece, the mountain was a stronghold of the communist government, which had its headquarters in the area. In fact, there are still many active landmines over the mountain, even though many years have been spent trying to get rid of them all!
For families: Obviously, Gramos itself isn’t necessarily the safest place for families to run around, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of tours and trips you can take to view the mountain and its majesty nearby. Look into other trips in and around the Pindus mountains!
Gramos Tours
Vikos Gorge & Beloi Viewpoint + 3 hour Hike
How to Get There: The nearest city is Ioannina, about 1.5 hours by plane from Athens. There are a few options to get to the mountain from Ioannina.
- Bus – The bus from Ioannina to the nearby town of Gramos takes Konitsa takes 1 hr 40 mins, and from there, a car or private transfer will take another 1.5 hrs.
- Car or taxi – The drive from Ioannina takes about 2.5 hours. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
More Mountains in Greece That You Need to Visit
These are some names of mountains in Greece that are runners-up for the highest peaks! Greece is famous for eight mountains beyond the top four, which are on the mainland and on the islands.
The mountains below are the next tallest Greek mountains, and either on or around these mountains, there’s plenty for families that’s not to be missed!
Though we mention driving and public transport options, don’t forget to ask in major cities and nearby towns about tours and other special transport options!
5. Mount Giona
Height: 2,510 m
Location: Phocis, in central Greece
Mount Giona was known as Aselinon Oros, the moonless mountain in ancient times! It was called this because it was supposedly the site where the moon goddess Selene would meet with her human shepherd lover, Endymion.
There are bauxite mines on one side, but on the other, many trails and rock-climbing routes are ready to be visited.
The highest peak of the mountain is called Pyramida! The slopes are covered in thick forests and many different kinds of plant life, and the animals found on the mountain include foxes, hares, wild horses, boars, wolves, griffon vultures, and golden eagles.
For families, hiking and rock-climbing tours are available, and for older families, traditional sightseeing tours are available. The nearby Amfissa has iconic locations like Oria Castle or the manmade Mornos Lake. The famous site of Delphi is also nearby.
Mount Giona Tours:
How to Get There: The nearest large town is Amfissa, the capital of the Delphi region. In the southeast, other nearby small villages are Kaloskopi, Stromi, Lefkaditi, and Agia Efthymia.
Giona is also easy to access from Athens on a long journey, and many tours leave from there.
If you don’t get a tour, the only way between Amfissa and Mount Giona is by car or taxi, which takes about 1.5 hours. To get from Athens to Amfissa, your options include:
- Bus – The bus from Athens to Amfissa takes around three and a quarter hours.
- Train – The train from Athens to nearby Lilaia takes around 2.25 hours, followed by a drive or taxi of 41 mins to Amfissa or 2 hours to the mountain.
- Car or taxi – The drive from Athens direct to Giona takes just over 4 hours, and 2.5 hours to Amfissa. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
6. Tymfi
Height: 2,497 m
Location: Pindus Mountains, Zagori – Ioannina
Tymfi is an extremely famous mountain in the Pindus range, popular with locals and tourists alike. It’s known for the Vikos Gorge and its mountain lakes, the most famous of which is the Dragon Lake, Drakolimni.
The mountain and several of its surroundings make up the Vikos–Aoös National Park, which more than a hundred thousand people visit every year.
There are quite a few villages nearby, but the nearest town truly appropriate for tourists is Konitsa (the nearest city is Ioannina). It has easy routes to the village and around the mountains and fantastic views all around. There are several hiking trails as well as climbing routes. The highest peak of Tymphi is Gamila—meaning “camel”!
For families: Like the rest of the Pindus mountain range, there’s plenty to do around Tymfi! On top of that, there are many trips to the thermal lakes and hiking trails readily available for families with older kids. The national park is also a great trip!
Tymfi Tours
Aoos National Park Day Trip
How to Get There: Konitsa’s closest town and the nearest major city is Ioannina. There are a few ways to get from Tymfi and Drakolimni (Dragon Lake).
- Bus – There is a bus to Konitsa that takes 1 hour and 40 mins from Ioannina and runs 5 times a day. From there, it’s an easy 35 min transfer to Drakolimni.
- Car or taxi – The drive from Ioannina to Drakolimni takes between 40 mins and an hour. It’s about an hour between Ioannina and Konitsa. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
7. Vardousia
Height: 2,495 m
Location: Northwestern Phocis and Southwestern Phthiotis
This beautiful mountain is known for its meadows and its access to the stunning manmade lake, Mornos. It’s also known for its wildlife – especially goats! There are plenty of forests, and nearby villages have a number of ethnographic museums.
There are roads for summer travel to Vardousia, but the heavy snowfall makes it a popular winter destination, especially for backcountry skiing!
In ancient times, it was known as Megiston Oros and was said to be the home of ogres and Muses. It’s one of many Greek mountains that is tied inextricably to mythology.
The mountain falls into two regional units, Vardousia and Lidokiri.
For families: Vardousia isn’t the most family-friendly or accessible mountain, but that doesn’t mean sightseeing trips and road travel, as well as visits nearby, are off the table.
Your best bets are the organised trips that run from nearby towns and major cities, generally run by local organisations.
How to Get There: Similarly to Mount Giona, the nearest large town is Amfissa, the capital of the Delphi region. Other nearby small villages in the southeast are Kaloskopi, Stromi, Lefkaditi, and Agia Efthymia. The road to Vardousia tends to be more dangerous in the winter.
- Car or taxi: From Amfissa to Vardousia is around a 1hr 40 min drive. From Athens to Amfissa it is a 2.5 to 3 hour drive.
- Bus: From Athens to Amfissa is a 3 and a quarter-hour bus ride. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Train: The train from Athens to Amfissa takes about 3 hours
8. Parnassos
Height: 2,457 m
Location: North of the Gulf of Corinth, Central Greece
Parnassos is one of the most popular and family-friendly mountains to visit in Greece! It’s steeped in history and mythology, with much of the mountain and its surrounding areas mentioned in Homer’s epic poetry.
It was sacred to two Greek gods – Dionysus and Apollo. The Temple of Apollo sits on its slopes and is an important archaeological site!
The National Park of Parnassos was founded in 1938.It rises from Delphi, one of the most visited ancient cities on the mainland. It’s known for its stunning scenery, easy trails, natural resources, and wildlife. The mountain also has several ski resorts with varying heights and challenges – combined, it is the largest ski resort area in Greece.
Around the mountain, there are many olive grounds and several countryside attractions.
For families: The ski resorts of Parnassos are a great visit, as are many of the amazing natural sites. It’s easier to access than most other mountains and family trips are common! There are many guided tours to Parnassos from several different cities.
Tours:
Athens to Dellphi Full Day Private Tour
Athens to Delphi, Charone and Arachova Day Tour
How to Get There: The nearest city to Parnassos (and the ancient city of Delphi) is Athens, making it a very convenient trip and easy to get to both by tour and by yourself! There are many options to get between Athens and Parnassos.
- Car or taxi: From Athens to Parnassos takes about 2hrs 45 mins to 3.5 hours by car. Athens to Delphi is a 2hr 20 min trip. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Train: A train from Athens to nearby Amfikleia takes about 2hrs 10 mins and runs 5 times a week. From there, it’s an hour-long drive or taxi ride.
- Bus: The bus from Athens to nearby Distomo via Livadia (with a change at Livadia) takes around 2hrs 45 mins. The bus from Athens to Livadia runs every 3 hours and from Livadia to Distomo every 30 mins. From Distomo, the mountain is about a 1hr 15 min drive.
9. Ida (Psiloritis)
Height: 2,456 m
Location: Rethymno region, Crete
Mount Ida, Crete, is the highest of the Cretan mountains! Crete mountains’ height ranges are generally relatively high, and Ida is no exception! The Idaean Cave on the mountain is an important part of ancient mythology.
It is sometimes called the Mountain of Zeus because the king of the gods was said to be born or hidden in that cave.
On the east of the mountain, the Ida plateau is home to many shepherds who live in stone houses and make many famous cheeses throughout the region. It’s a natural food source, and several plants and animals make great safari trips.
There is an observatory on Ida, several hiking paths and mountain biking roads, and the beautiful and famous Samaria Gorge.
For families: Ida and its surrounding areas are amazing trips for families! There’s plenty to see and do on various tours, trips, and activities, from the national park to the highest-altitude Minoan villa ever found.
Tours:
Samaria Gorge Full Day Excursion and Treck from Chania
Crete 4×4 Self Drive Adventure
Landrover Tour from Rethymno
How to Get There: Many tours leave from the large city of Chania, but the nearest city to Mount Ida is Rethymno, the capital of the regional unit. If you prefer to make your own way to the mountain, Rethymno has a few options!
- Car or taxi: From Rethymno to Mount Ida is around a 1 hr 15 min drive. From Chania, it is a 2 hr 5 min drive. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Bus: The bus from Rethymno to Kinigiana is a 1 hr 10 min journey and runs every four hours. An hourly bus from Chania that takes 2 hours runs to Siripidiana, which is a 1hr and 40 min drive away from Ida, or to Skaleta, a 1hr 30 min car ride From there, it’s a 1hr 30 min drive to the mountain..
10. Lefka Ori (The White Mountains or Madares)
Height: 2,453 m
Location: Chania region, Crete
The White Mountains, Greece, cover a huge part of the western side of Crete. Lefka Ori, Crete’s most famous mountain range, is named for its limestone-white colour.
The White Mountains have fifty gorges and over thirty summits. The highest summit is Pachnes, which means “morning dew.” Lefka Ori is home to a “high desert” – a moonlike landscape covering the central and southern parts.
These mountains contain the only two caves in Greece that are deeper than one kilometre. They are Gougouthakas and the Cave of the Lion.
Four refuges, all well over one thousand metres high on its slopes, are available for visitors to Lefka Ori. The Volikas Refuge, Kallergi Refuge, the Tavris Refuge, and the Svourichti Refuge.
All are near mountain villages, of which there are many.
The mountain is also a famous historical site for wartime hiding places. It sheltered Cretan rebels against Ottoman and Venetian occupation and later against German occupation in World War II.
For families: As the most famous site in Western Crete, Lefka Ori attracts tourists of all ages. There’s so much to see, from its refuges to its national park to its gorges.
In the summer months, it’s also a great place for hikers and nature lovers. Several tours and trips are available.
Tours
Explore The White Mountains from Chania
White Mountains, Lefka and Ori Tour
How to Get There: Chania is the nearest city to the White Mountains, and there are many trips, tours, and private options to get there. However, if you prefer to go alone, there are a few options.
- Car or taxi: Depending on the road you take, the trip by car from Chania to Lefka Ori takes between 2 hrs 40 mins to 3 hours 40 mins. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Bus: There is a bus from Chania to nearby Agioi Pantes, which takes around half an hour and runs every hour. From there, it’s about a 20-min journey by car or taxi.
11. Athamanika (Tzoumerka) – Kakarditsa Mountain
Height: 2,429 m
Location: Pindus Mountain range, Epirus and Thessaly
The Athamanika Ori is a smaller mountain range within the Pindus mountains. Its highest peak is Kakarditsa.
It’s very sparsely populated and central to many areas: It’s on the borders of the regional units of Arta, Ioannina, Karditsa, and Trikala, as well as being part of the municipalities North Tzoumerka, Central Tzoumerka, Pyli, and Argithea.
During World War II, the mountains were the headquarters of the National Republican Greek League (Ethnikós Dimokratikós Ellinikós Sýndesmos, known as EDES), a famous resistance group that fought against the Axis forces.
While the western side of the mountains is very steep, the eastern side is much gentler and easier for hiking, even in the winter months.
There are many roads (both paved and dirt roads) through and around the mountains, a few villages, and several archaeological sites. It was a very important area during the Ottoman occupation.
For families: There are several monuments and museums in and around the mountains and their villages. The Red Church (Virgin Mary Vellas) is a 12th-century red and black church that’s a site to see. In Karalis, there’s a Folklore Museum with over 1800 exhibits! Finally, the River Arachthos, which surrounds the mountains, is excellent for kayaking, canoeing, and other river fun.
Tours:
Tzoumerka villages tour (1 day)
Motorbike Riders Tours (Tzoumerka villages)
Arachthos white water river Rafting at Tzoumerka
How to Get There: The nearest major city to the Athamanika range is Ioannina. The only way to get to the mountain range, via the National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge, is by car or taxi. Otherwise, plenty of shuttle buses and tours run between the two places available from local sellers. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Car or taxi: The drive between Ioannina and the National Park takes between 2 and 2 and a half hours.
12. Taygetos (Profitas Ilias, “The Prophet Elijah”)
Height: 2,405 m
Location: Peloponnese Mountains, Southern Greece
Mount Taygetos is the tallest mountain in the mountain range of the same name, which is within the Peloponnesian peninsula. The name dates back to ancient times, appearing in Homer’s Odyssey!
It’s the tallest summit in the Peloponnese mountains and has many creeks, rivers, and trees, making it an undoubtedly beautiful sight. The mountain range lies within the prefectures of Arcadia, Laconia, and Messenia.
The mountains have some fascinating history! The myth of Spartan babies being left to die of exposure supposedly happened at Taygetos (though this myth wasn’t true!), and the mountain was an important defence for the Spartan people. The Spartans threw criminals into a chasm known as Caeadas!
Religion has always been an important part of the mountain, from Helios and Zeus worship site to a medieval religious community named Mystras. Nowadays, heavily Christian Greece associates the mountain with the important prophet Elijah (or Elias).
For families: The Taygetos range is very interesting for anyone interested in history and modern culture alike! The citadel of Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been almost perfectly preserved. A large festival happens on the 20th of July every year to celebrate the prophet Elijah.
A large bonfire is built to symbolise Elijah’s ascent to heaven on a chariot of fire, and the flames can be seen from anywhere near the summit. Nearby Kardamyli is a popular gathering point for this view. The mountain is also a very popular hiking spot and rock climbing area.
Tours
Rock Climbing at Kardamili- West Mani
Greek traditional tastes – The Gastronomic Food Tour in Kalamata
Rock Climbing at Lagada- Taygetos
How to Get There: The nearest city to Mount Taygetos is Kalamata, which, after Patras, is the second-most populated city in the region. Patras is the nearest city with an international airport. If you prefer to travel alone rather than by tour, there are a few options available in both places.
- Car or taxi: The drive between Kalamata and Mount Taygetos takes about 2 hours. From Patras, it takes just under 4 hours. View private transfer prices for your dates here or view car hire prices and availability here.
- Bus: From Kalamata, you can get a bus to the mountain village of Tseria twice a week, which takes 40 mins. From there to Mount Taygetos proper, driving takes 2 hrs 20 mins. The bus from Patras to Kalamata takes 3 hours and runs twice a day, and from Kalamata, you can drive or get a taxi (or the bus route mentioned).
If you want to explore the Peloponnese more, make sure you read this 15 day Peloponnese itinerary.
List of Mountains in Greece
The following list includes all of the named mountains in Greece in order of height and includes their height and regional area(s). There are 115 in total, and be aware—some have very similar names! These include many not mentioned, including Thassos mountains and the famous Mount Pelion, Greece.
| Mountain | Range | Height (m) | Region(s) | |
| 1 | Olympus | Olympus | 2,917 | Larissa, Pieria |
| 2 | Smolikas | Pindus | 2,637 | Ioannina |
| 3 | Kajmakčalan | Voras | 2,524 | Florina, Pella |
| 4 | Gramos | Pindus | 2,520 | Ioannina, Kastoria |
| 5 | Giona | Pindus | 2,510 | Phocis |
| 6 | Tymfi | Pindus | 2,497 | Ioannina |
| 7 | Vardousia (Korakas) | Pindus | 2,495 | Phocis, Phthiotis |
| 8 | Parnassos | Pindus | 2,457 | Boetia, Pthiotis |
| 9 | Ida (Psiloretis) | Ida | 2,456 | Rethymno (Crete) |
| 10 | Lefka Ori | Lefka Ori | 2,452 | Chania |
| 11 | Athamanika (Kakarditsa) | Pindus | 2,429 | Ioannina, Trikala |
| 12 | Taygetos (Prophet Ilias) | Taygetos | 2,404 | Laconia, Messenia |
| 13 | Athamanika (Katafydi) | Pindus | 2,393 | Arta |
| 14 | Kyllini | Kyllini | 2,376 | Corinthia |
| 15 | Aroania (Chelmos) | Aroania | 2,340 | Achaea |
| 16 | Varnous | Varnous | 2,334 | Florina |
| 17 | Tymfristos (Velouchi) | Pindus | 2,315 | Evytania, Phthiotis |
| 18 | Lakmos | Pindus | 2,295 | Ioannina, Trikala |
| 19 | Athamanika (Katarrachias) | Pindus | 2,280 | Ioannina, Trikala |
| 20 | Vasilitsa | Pindus | 2,249 | Grevena, Ioannina |
| 21 | Falakro (Profitis Ilias) | Falakro | 2,232 | Drama |
| 22 | Erymanthos | Erymanthos | 2,227 | Achaea |
| 23 | Orvilos | Orvilos | 2,212 | Drama, Serres |
| 24 | Dousko (Nemërçkë) | Pindus | 2,198 | Ioannina |
| 25 | Pieria (Flampouro) | Pieria | 2,190 | Kozani, Pieria |
| 26 | Agrafa (Karava) | Pindus | 2,184 | Karditsa |
| 27 | Lygkos (Avgo) | Pindus | 2,177 | Grevena |
| 28 | Agrafa (Delimidi) | Pindus | 2,163 | Evrytania, Karditsa |
| 29 | Agrafa (Voutsikaki) | Pindus | 2,154 | Karditsa |
| 30 | Oeta | Pindus | 2,152 | Phthiotis |
| 31 | Avgo (Southern Pindus) | Pindus | 2,148 | Trikala |
| 32 | Dikti (Spathi) | Dikti | 2,148 | Lasithi (Crete) |
| 33 | Verno | Verno | 2,128 | Florina, Kastoria |
| 34 | Askio | Askio | 2,111 | Kozani |
| 35 | Kaliakouda | Pindus | 2,101 | Evrytania |
| 36 | Vermio | Vermio | 2,065 | Imathia |
| 37 | Athos | Mount Athos | 2,033 | Mount Athos |
| 38 | Kalampaka (Radomir) | Kerkini (Belasica) | 2,031 | Serres |
| 39 | Mainalo | Menalon Highlands | 1,981 | Arcadia |
| 40 | Ossa (Kissavos) | Pilio | 1,978 | Larissa |
| 41 | Tomaros | Pindus | 1,974 | Ioannina |
| 42 | Menoikio | Meniokio (Bozdakas) | 1,963 | Drama, Serres |
| 43 | Pangaion (Koutra) | Pangaion | 1,956 | Kavala,Serres |
| 44 | Rhodope (Delimposka) | Rhodopes | 1,953 | Kavala, Serres |
| 45 | Oligyrtos | Oligyrtos | 1,935 | Arcadia, Argolis, Corinthia |
| 46 | Parnon | Parnon (Malevos) | 1,935 | Argolis, Laconia |
| 47 | Panachaiko | Panachaiko (Vodias) | 1,926 | Achaea |
| 48 | Panaitoliko | Panaitoliko | 1,924 | Aetolia-Acarnania |
| 49 | Vourinos | Pindus | 1,866 | Grevena, Kozani |
| 50 | Vrontous | Vrontous | 1,849 | Serres |
| 51 | Agrafa (Verousia) | Pindus | 1,835 | Karditsa |
| 52 | Zygos | Pindus | 1,820 | Ioannina |
| 53 | Mitsikeli | Pindus | 1,810 | Ioannina |
| 54 | Mourgana | Pindus | 1,806 | Ioannina, Thesprotia |
| 55 | Voio | Pindus | 1,805 | Kastoria, Kozani |
| 56 | Kedros | Kedros | 1,777 | Rethymno (Crete) |
| 57 | Artemisio | Artemisio | 1,772 | Arcadia, Argolis |
| 58 | Lyrkeio | Lyrkeio | 1,755 | Arcadia, Argolis |
| 59 | Helicon | Helicon | 1,748 | Boetia |
| 60 | Dirfi | Dirfi | 1,743 | Islands of Evia |
| 61 | Othrys (Gerakovouni) | Othrys | 1,726 | Magnesia, Phthiotis |
| 62 | Paiko | Central Macedonia | 1,650 | Kilkis, Pella |
| 63 | Ainos | Ainos | 1,628 | Kefalonia (Ionian Island) |
| 64 | Xerovouni | Xerovouni | 1,614 | Ioannina |
| 65 | Fengari (Saos) | Fengari | 1,611 | Samothrace (Aegean Island) |
| 66 | Pelion | Pelion | 1,610 | Magnesia |
| 67 | Akarnanika | Akarnanian Mountains | 1,589 | Aetolia-Acarnania |
| 68 | Chasia | Pindus | 1,564 | Trikala |
| 69 | Thrypti (Afentis) | Thrypti (Sitia) | 1,476 | Lasithi (Crete) |
| 70 | Kerkis | Kerkis | 1,434 | Samos (Aegean Island) |
| 71 | Antichasia | Pindus | 1,424 | Larissa, Trikala |
| 72 | Lykaion | Lykaion | 1,419 | Arcadia, Messenia |
| 73 | Parnitha | Attica Peninsula | 1,413 | East Attica |
| 74 | Kithairon | Kithairon | 1,409 | Boetia, West Attica |
| 75 | Kallidromo | Kallidromo | 1,399 | Phthiotis |
| 76 | Ochi | Ochi | 1,398 | Islands of Evia |
| 77 | Geraneia | Gerania (Yerania Ori) | 1,351 | Corinthia, West Attica |
| 78 | Minthi | Minthi | 1,345 | Elis |
| 79 | Lekanis | Rhodopes | 1,298 | Drama, Kavala |
| 80 | Pelinaio | Pelinaio | 1,297 | Chios (Aegean Islands) |
| 81 | Thesprotika | Thesprotika Ori | 1,274 | Preveza |
| 82 | Tsemperou | Tsemperou | 1,254 | Arcadia |
| 83 | Kantili | Kantili | 1,246 | Islands of Evia |
| 84 | Asterousia (Kofinas) | Asterousia Mountains | 1,231 | Heraklion (Crete) |
| 85 | Attavyros | Attavyros | 1,216 | Rhodes (Aegean Islands) |
| 86 | Parthenion | Parthenion | 1,215 | Arcadia, Argolis |
| 87 | Ypsario | Ypsario | 1,203 | Thassos (Aegean Island) |
| 88 | Chortiatis | Rhodopes | 1,201 | Thessaloniki |
| 89 | Arachnaio | Arachnaio | 1,199 | Argolis |
| 90 | Olympus (Evia) | Olympus (Evia) | 1,172 | Islands of Evia |
| 91 | Cholomon (Ypsison) | Cholomon | 1,165 | Chalkidiki |
| 92 | Elati | Elati | 1,158 | Lefkada (Ionian Island) |
| 93 | Karvouni | Oros Karvouni | 1,153 | Samos (Aegean Island) |
| 94 | Agia Dynati | Agia Dynati – Ainos Range | 1,131 | Kefalonia (Ionian Island) |
| 95 | Pateras | Mount Parnitha | 1,131 | West Attica |
| 96 | Koulochera | Parnonas | 1,125 | Laconia |
| 97 | Penteli | Mount Parnitha | 1,109 | East Attica, North Athens |
| 98 | Vertiskos | Vertiskos | 1,103 | Thessaloniki |
| 99 | Kerdylio | Kerdylion | 1,092 | Thessaloniki |
| 100 | Kokkini Rachi | Kokkini Rachi | 1,078 | Kefalonia (Ionian Island) |
| 101 | Hymettus | Hymettus (Trelos) | 1,026 | East Attica |
| 102 | Messapio (Ktypas) | Messapio | 1,021 | Islands of Evia |
| 103 | Pastra | Kithaeron | 1,016 | West Attica |
| 104 | Zas (Zeus) | Zas | 1,004 | Naxos (Aegean Islands) |
| 105 | Zavitsa | Zavitsa (Timenion Oros) | 974 | Arcadia |
| 106 | Telethrio | Telethrio | 970 | Islands of Evia |
| 107 | Varasova | Varasova | 917 | Aetolia-Acarnania |
| 108 | Pantokrator | Pantokrator | 906 | Corfu (Ionian Islands) |
| 109 | Kalon Oros | Kalon Oros | 901 | Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) |
| 110 | Foloi | Foloi | 780 | Elis |
| 111 | Lapithas | Lapithas | 773 | Elis |
| 112 | Profitis Ilias | Profitis Ilias | 748 | Milos (Aegean Island) |
| 113 | Zarkos | Zarkos | 734 | Larissa, Trikala |
| 114 | Exomvourgo | Exomvourgo | 641 | Tinos (Aegean Island) |
| 115 | Aigaleo | Aigaleo | 469 | West Athens |
Does Greece Have Volcanoes?
Yes! There are a number of active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes in Greece. Kos and Santorini mountains (officially the island of Thera) are or were generally volcanic, and most of the volcanoes are now islands.
The 10 major known volcanoes and their height, sorted roughly by the last eruption, are:
| Erupted | Volcano | Height |
| Pliocene era (A period between just over 5 million and roughly 2.5 million years ago) | Poros (Island) | 80 m |
| Quarternary Period (some time within the last 2.5 million years) | Sousaki (mainland – northeast Corinthia) | 180 m |
| Pleistocene Era (A period between roughly 2.5 million and 11,700 years ago) | Aegina (Island) | 530 m |
| Pleistocene Era | Kos (Island) | 430 m |
| Holocene Era (some time within the last 11 thousand years) | Gyali (Island) | 180 m |
| 258 BCE | Methana (mainland – west of Athens) | 760 m |
| 140 (CE) | Milos (Island) | 751 m |
| 1650 | Kolumbo (An underwater volcano near Santorini) | -18 m |
| 1888 | Nisyros (Island) | 698 m |
| 1950 | Nea Kameni (a small island near Santorini) | 130 m |
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