What are the most spectacular roads in Greece?

Greece, a land where history and nature dance in harmonious splendor, presents a driving experience like no other. As you traverse its landscapes, the roads whisper tales of ancient legends and the footfalls of bygone heroes.

Start with the road from Patiopoulo to Perdikaki, a challenge not meant for the timid, but those who dare are rewarded with views that words might fail to describe. In Crete, the rugged road to Balos Beach reveals raw beauty at every bump, a testament to nature's artistry.

Further along, as you navigate the serpentine road from Kallikratis to Kapsodasos, you're greeted by 27 dramatic hairpin turns, each unveiling a unique perspective of Greece's landscapes. The ascent through Katara Pass is another jewel, offering a blend of exhilaration, wonder, and awe-inspiring views. Combine these with the mythical journeys, such as the route to Delphi, and every journey in Greece feels like a chapter from an epic saga.

Here, every road is an adventure, a tale of beauty, history, and exploration waiting to unfold. So, fasten your seatbelts and embark on an odyssey through the timeless roads of Greece, where every turn is a gateway to another legend.

Embark on a scenic journey through the heart of Paros island with the Moni Agion Theodoron-Lefkes road. This short mountain drive reveals the island's beauty, providing captivating views of Greece's landscapes.

Skinakas Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.752m (5,748ft) above the sea level, located in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, in Greece. It’s said to be the highest paved road of Crete.

Located at the eastern part of the island of Chios in Greece, the road from Epos to Vrontados is a curvy mountainous road which rarely permits speeds over 50km/h.

Paralia Melidoni is a secluded beach with pristine sand, clear water, and terrific views located on the island of Cythera (Kythira) in Greece. If you are afraid of driving next to cliffs and narrow roads, reconsider beforehand.

Mount Helmos is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.340m (7,677ft) above the sea level, located in the Northern Peloponnese, on southern Greece. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Mount Kyllini is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.376m (7,795ft) above the sea level, located in the west of the prefecture of Corinthia in Greece. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

The road from Rhodes to Kamiros Skala is a very scenic coastal drive located on the east coast of Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands.

Mount Voras-Kajmakčalan is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.524m (8,281ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

The Asi Gonia-Kallikratis road is the name of the sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a steep and narrow zig-zag road located in the eastern part of the Chania regional unit, southwest Crete, in Greece. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous dropoffs.

Kotsifou Canyon is a gorge located in the prefecture of Rethymno, on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s one of the most beautiful gorges of the island.

Panachaiko is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.801m (5,908ft) above the sea level, located in Achaea, southern Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Livaniana road is a hairy road located on the south coast of Crete, Greece. The road is 9.3km long and features 16 hairpin turns.

Located on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece, Kolokytha is said to be one of the loveliest beaches of the country with white sand and turquoise waters.

The road linking Samarina and Fourka is a high mountain road located in North West Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country, climbing up to 1.747m (5,731ft) above the sea level.

Mount Giona is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.148m (7,047ft) above the sea level, located in northeastern Phocis, in Central Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in Evrytania, in central Greece, the road linking Prousos and Karpenisi is said to be one of the most dangerous roads in Europe.

Mount Timfristos, also known as Mount Velouchi, is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.862m (6,108ft) above the sea level located in the heart of Central Greece, in the Pindus mountain range.

Aradena bridge is a wooden-planked bridge located on the south coast of Crete, Greece. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Paranimfi-Tris Ekklisies Road is the name of the sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a steep and narrow zig-zag road located in the southern Cretan Heraklion, in Greece. The drive is very steep, with sections up to 10%.

Agios Georgios is a quiet sandy beach with crystalline blue waters, located in the northwestern edge of the island of Folegandros, in the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades, in Greece. It’s not recommended to visit the beach when it is windy.

Mount Koutra is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.929m (6,328ft) above the sea level, located in the Kavala regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace of Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mount Kofinas is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.074m (3,523ft) above the sea level, located in the southern Cretan Heraklion, in Greece. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous drop offs.

Kissavos (Mount Ossa) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.819m (5,967ft) above the sea level, located in the Larissa regional unit, on the east side of Thessaly, Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located on the island of Samos, North Aegean, in Greece, the road from Samos (Vathy) to Karlovasi is one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world, between the island's two major towns.

Mount Oeta is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.914m (6,279ft) above the sea level, located in the regional unit of Phthiotis and of the Central Greece region. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

The Impros-Komitades Road is a very exciting drive located in the Chania regional unit, in southwest Crete, Greece. The drive is very steep, with sections up to 10%.

Located in Pieria region, in the southern part of the Region of Central Macedonia, in Greece, the drive from Leptokarya to Karya is a very challenging paved road with uncountable turns and twists.

Located in the Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, in Greece, the Charakopi-Kedros road is not recommended if your passengers are prone to car sickness.

Therisiano Gorge, also known as Venizelos Gorge, is located at the foothills of the massive Lefka Ori (or White Mountain range) in the Chania regional unit, in the west of Crete, in Greece.

Athamanika is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.142m (7,027ft) above the sea level, located in the Arta regional unit, Epirus, Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mount Ithome is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 800m (2,600ft) above the sea level, located in Messenia, Greece.

Falakro Oros is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.081m (6,827ft) above the sea level, located in the Drama regional unit, eastern Greek Macedonia, northern Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

The Petsaki-Drosato road is a very challenging drive in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit of Achaea, Greece.

Drakolimni Smolika is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.914m (6,279ft) above the sea level, located in the Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, Greece.

Mount Profitis Ilias is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 567m (1,860ft) above the sea level, located between Pyrgos and Kamari, on the east coast of Santorini, a Greek island. If you're afraid of heights, just close your eyes during the drive up (as long as you're not driving). It’s the highest spot of the island.

Mavra Kremna is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.016m (6,614ft) above the sea level, located in Western Crete, in the Chania prefecture, Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

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