Tallest Mountains in Greece
Greece’s mountain landscape is dominated by the Pindus range and the Olympus massif. Unlike volcanic regions, Greek mountains are primarily composed of limestone and marble, characterized by deep gorges and sharp, jagged ridges. Mount Olympus serves as the legendary centerpiece, featuring several distinct peaks that rise above 9,500 feet and represent the highest elevations in the country. The following table includes the 20 tallest mountains in Greece.
| Rank | Peak Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Mountain Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mytikas (Olympus) | 2,918 m | 9,573′ | Mount Olympus |
| 2 | Skolio (Olympus) | 2,911 m | 9,551′ | Mount Olympus |
| 3 | Stefani (Olympus) | 2,909 m | 9,544′ | Mount Olympus |
| 4 | Smolikas | 2,637 m | 8,652′ | Pindus |
| 5 | Kaimaktsalan (Voras) | 2,524 m | 8,281′ | Voras |
| 6 | Grammos | 2,520 m | 8,268′ | Pindus |
| 7 | Giona | 2,510 m | 8,235′ | Central Greece |
| 8 | Tymfi (Gamila) | 2,497 m | 8,192′ | Pindus |
| 9 | Vardousia | 2,495 m | 8,186′ | Central Greece |
| 10 | Parnassus | 2,457 m | 8,061′ | Central Greece |
| 11 | Psiloritis (Ida) | 2,456 m | 8,058′ | Crete |
| 12 | Lefka Ori (Pachnes) | 2,453 m | 8,048′ | Crete |
| 13 | Athamanika (Tzoumerka) | 2,429 m | 7,969′ | Pindus |
| 14 | Taygetus | 2,407 m | 7,897′ | Peloponnese |
| 15 | Kyllini (Ziria) | 2,376 m | 7,795′ | Peloponnese |
| 16 | Erymanthos | 2,224 m | 7,297′ | Peloponnese |
| 17 | Varnous | 2,117 m | 6,946′ | Macedonia |
| 18 | Dirfys | 1,743 m | 5,719′ | Euboea |
| 19 | Osa (Kissavos) | 1,978 m | 6,490′ | Thessaly |
| 20 | Mainalo | 1,981 m | 6,499′ | Peloponnese |