What are the most spectacular roads in Greece?
If you want to experience more than 125 spectacular roads, with coastal drives and mountain roads as well, Greece must be your choice.
Located in the southeastern part of Europe, Greece covers an area of 131,957 square kilometers. Despite being famous for its beaches, the country also comprises mountainous regions, so it’s home to many mountain roads. When travelling to Greece, don’t miss to drive the road through Katara Pass, an epic road trip in Greece. It’s a mountain pass at 1,705m (5,594ft) above sea level, on the boundary between Epirus and Thessaly. It's one of the highest roads in the country. If you’re in love with curvy roads, the country hosts some of the most hairpinned roads in the world, including the road from Patiopoulo to Perdikaki or the challenging road from Kallikratis to Kapsodasos, with 27 hairpin turns. And if you’re in love with coastal roads, don’t miss the tricky Scenic Road to Balos Beach, where it’s highly recommended to drive at a very low speed. It's one of the best coastal drives in the world.
Mount Skloka: an awe-inspiring paved road in Crete
Sklóka is a mountain peak at an elevation of 443m (1,453ft) above the sea level, located on the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula, on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete.
Skafida Pass
Skafida Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.653m (5,423ft) above the sea level, located in Epirus, in northern Greece,
A wild gravel road to Lagada Beach in Greece
Kakia Lagada is a secluded beach with pristine sand, clear water and terrific views located on the eastern side of Kythera, a Greek island, once part of the Ionian Islands, in Greece. If you are afraid of driving next to cliffs and narrow roads reconsider beforehand.
A 4x4 road to Agios Minas, a beach with crystal clear water
Agios Minas is a nice and idyllic quiet beach located in Karpathos island, in the southeastern Aegean Sea of Greece.
Kalavryta ski resort
Kalavryta is a ski resort located in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit of Achaea, Greece, at an elevation of 1.710m (5,610ft) above the sea level. It’s the second largest ski resort in the country.
Pyrgari
Pyrgari is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.109m (3,638ft) above the sea level, located in the North Athens regional unit, Attica, Greece.
Mount Kryoneritis
Mount Kryoneritis is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.125m (3,690ft) above the sea level, located on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete. The climb is simply brutal: the average gradient is 8.57%. Be prepared, this road is not for the faint of heart or ill prepared.
Kleino-Amaranto Road
Located in the Trikala regional unit, Thessaly, Greece, the Kleino-Amaranto Road is an insane journey. Make no mistake this terrifying road does not allow for forgiveness.
Dirfy Road
Dirfy Road is the name of the sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a steep and narrow zig-zag road in Euboea, in Central Greece region.
Skaloti Road
Skaloti is a small seaside village located on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete, in the plain of Frangkastello, at the foot of the White Mountains.
A memorable road trip to Lazena Pass
Lazena Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.144m (3,753ft) above the sea level, located in the peripheral unit of Ioannina, in Epirus, Greece. It’s a beautiful motorcycle pass that few motorbikers know.
A steep paved road to Agriolefkes-Pelion ski resort
Agriolefkes-Pelion ski resort is located at the southeastern part of Thessaly in northern Greece, at an elevation of 1.604m (5,262ft) above the sea level.
How to have the ultimate road trip to Costas Migkotzidis hut
Costas Migkotzidis is an emergency shelter at an elevation of 2.365m (7,759ft) above the sea level, located in the Larissa regional unit, on the border of Thessaly and Macedonia, in Greece. It's one of the highest roads of the country.
It’s raining rocks on the road from Kato Alepochori to Psatha
Located on the Attic Peninsula of Greece, the scenic coastal road from Kato Alepochori to Psatha is said to be one of the most dangerous roads of the country. It’s raining rocks!
Taking on the Twists and Turns on the Road from Lakki to Omalos
Located in the Chania Region, on the Greek island of Crete, the road from Lakki to Omalos is truly breathtaking.
A winding unpaved road to Omanite Peak on Crete
Omanite Peak is a mountain peak with an elevation of 1,157m (3,795ft) above sea level, situated on the Greek island of Crete.
Driving the Rough and Rocky Road to Verliga Dragon Lake
Verliga Dragon Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2,125m (6,971ft) above sea level, located in Greece. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Driving the gravel road to Anilio Ski Center
Anilio Ski Center is a ski resort located in the Ioannina regional unit, in Epirus, Greece. The road to the resort is one of the highest roads in the country.