Tallest Mountains in Greece

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. 

RankPeak NameElevation (m)Elevation (ft)Mountain Range
1Mytikas (Olympus)2,918 m9,573′Mount Olympus
2Skolio (Olympus)2,911 m9,551′Mount Olympus
3Stefani (Olympus)2,909 m9,544′Mount Olympus
4Smolikas2,637 m8,652′Pindus
5Kaimaktsalan (Voras)2,524 m8,281′Voras
6Grammos2,520 m8,268′Pindus
7Giona2,510 m8,235′Central Greece
8Tymfi (Gamila)2,497 m8,192′Pindus
9Vardousia2,495 m8,186′Central Greece
10Parnassus2,457 m8,061′Central Greece
11Psiloritis (Ida)2,456 m8,058′Crete
12Lefka Ori (Pachnes)2,453 m8,048′Crete
13Athamanika (Tzoumerka)2,429 m7,969′Pindus
14Taygetus2,407 m7,897′Peloponnese
15Kyllini (Ziria)2,376 m7,795′Peloponnese
16Erymanthos2,224 m7,297′Peloponnese
17Varnous2,117 m6,946′Macedonia
18Dirfys1,743 m5,719′Euboea
19Osa (Kissavos)1,978 m6,490′Thessaly
20Mainalo1,981 m6,499′Peloponnese