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.

Located on the northeast side of Kythera, a Greek island, once part of the Ionian Islands, in Greece, Diakofti bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Situated very close to the southernmost point of Crete, in Greece, Vathi Beach is a small beach within a small cove, ideal for tranquility and seclusion. The beach is shaped at the exit of a small gorge, surrounded by long cliffs.

Divarata-Komitata Road is a very scenic road in Greece. It’s located in the region of Pylaros, in the north-west of Kefalonia island, in the Ionian Sea of western Greece.

Asos-Myrtos Road is one of the most beautiful roads in Greece. It’s located in the region of Pylaros, in the north-west of Kefalonia island, in the Ionian Sea of western Greece.

Kalami beach is a beautiful sandy beach located in eastern Crete, Greece.

Lapata is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.964m (6,443ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Trikala in Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Prophet Elias Church is a high mountain chapel at an elevation of 1.743m (5,718ft) above the sea level, located in the western part of the Karditsa regional unit, Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

The Vasiliki-Lentas road is one of the most scenic journeys on the south coast of Crete in Greece.

Sarantena is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.811m (5,941ft) above the sea level, located in the regional unit of Evrytania, in central Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located on the north-west coast of Akarnania, in Aetolia-Acarnania, Central Greece, the Mytikas-Palairos road is one of the most scenic coastal drives of the country.

Karava is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.824m (5,984ft) above the sea level, located in the Karditsa regional unit in Thessaly, Greece. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Xerokambos is a quiet and beautiful beach in the extreme southeast of Crete in Lasithi regional unit, Greece.

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 is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.653m (5,423ft) above the sea level, located in Epirus, in northern 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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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