What are the most spectacular roads in Greece?

With more than 125 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world, including coastal drives and mountain roads, Greece must be your choice if you want to enjoy driving on two or four wheels. 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 includes mountainous regions, making it home to many mountain roads. When traveling to Greece, don’t miss driving the road through Katara Pass, an epic road trip. It’s a mountain pass at 1,705m (5,594ft) above sea level, on the boundary between Epirus and Thessaly, and one of the highest roads in Greece.

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 want to enjoy scenic 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.

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.

Agios Minas is a nice and idyllic quiet beach located in Karpathos island, in the southeastern Aegean Sea of Greece.

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,

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Located in the Chania Region, on the Greek island of Crete, the road from Lakki to Omalos is truly breathtaking.

Omanite Peak is a mountain peak with an elevation of 1,157m (3,795ft) above sea level, situated on the Greek island of Crete.

Greece is an enchanted, sun-drenched land of culture and breathtaking vistas. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip there, the experiences will always astound you. Even digital nomads can find more than enough opportunities to explore this beautiful country while working remotely. If you plan it right, Greece can provide creative inspiration like nowhere else—but only if you know how to make the most of your time there.

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.

Navagio Beach is located in the northwest corner of Zakynthos Island, in Greece. Visitors come from all over the world to photograph a famous shipwreck, called Panagiotis.

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.

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