5 breathtaking rock formations in Greece

These amazing rock formations, besides extremely photogenic landmarks, are ideal destinations for climbing lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Greek nature boasts of a wide variety of landscapes that, despite their differences, share a number of distinctive elements, such as the strong presence of water and stone.

These amazing rock formations, besides extremely photogenic landmarks, are ideal destinations for climbing lovers and nature enthusiasts. Don’t miss them on your next trip to Greece!

Meteora, Thessaly
A collection of impressive natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. This is also the location of one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in the country.

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Monemvasia, Peloponnese
Founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century, Monemvasia is a breathtaking medieval tower town located nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, on the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese.

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Samaria Gorge, Crete
In the prefecture of Chania, the Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe (total length 16km), and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece.

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Kleftiko bay, Milos
The imposing rock formations overlooking Kleftiko bay on Milos are among the most iconic landscapes of Greece.

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Rock of Kalamos, Anafi
In the east part of the island you will find the rock of Kalamos, the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibraltar. If you love climbing, don’t miss it.

Kalamos, the monolith