Things to Do in Western Greece

There are 35 attractions in Western Greece. Archaeological Museum of Olympia, museum preserving artifacts from ancient olympic games, is the most popular.

1

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Museum preserving artifacts from ancient Olympic Games

Museum

2

Elis (city)

Ancient Greek city near Olympia and regional capital

Religious Site

3

Lake Trichonida

Greece's largest natural lake with diverse aquatic habitats

Lake

4

Temple of Zeus, Olympia

Ruined ancient Greek temple central to original Olympic Games

Archaeological Site

5

Calydon

Ancient Greek city with mythic Homeric-era ruins

Archaeological Site

6

Bassae

Ancient sanctuary with the Temple of Apollo Epicurius

Archaeological Site

7

Mount Erymanthos

Mountain in Peloponnese tied to Greek mythology

Mountain

8

Helike

Ancient Greek city submerged after classical-era earthquake

Archaeological Site

9

Aroania (mountain)

Peloponnesian mountain range with alpine plateaus

Mountains

10

Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Major Greek cathedral in Patras, relics of Saint Andrew

Religious Site

11

Kremasta (lake)

Artificial reservoir in western Greece used for hydroelectricity

Reservoir

12

Lake Lysimachia

Western Greek lake near Agrinio with marshes

Lake

13

Temple of Hera, Olympia

Ancient Greek temple at Olympia, early Doric architecture

Temple

14

Philippeion

Circular ancient monument at Olympia celebrating Macedonian dynasty

Monument

15

Agia Lavra

Historic Peloponnese monastery linked to Greek independence

Religious Site

16

Glarentza

Ruined medieval port town on Greece's western Peloponnese

Cape

17

Stadium at Olympia

Ancient Greek stadium for Olympic games' athletic contests

Archaeological Site

18

Ozeros

Natural freshwater lake in Western Greece

Lake

19

Acarnanian Mountains

Mountain range in Western Greece with rugged terrain

Mountains

20

Chlemoutsi

Medieval Frankish castle overlooking Ionian coast

Castle

21

Anactorium

Ancient Greek city and archaeological ruins in Acarnania

Archaeological Site

22

Lake Amvrakia

Greek coastal lake and important bird habitat

Lake

23

Oeniadae

Ancient fortified city and historic river harbor

Archaeological Site

24

Panachaiko

Mountain massif overlooking Patras with hiking trails

Mountain

25

Varasova

Prominent limestone mountain rising above Gulf of Patras

Mountain

26

Lepreum

Ancient Greek city ruins in western Peloponnese

Religious Site

27

Archaeological Museum of Patras

Museum displaying regional ancient Greek artifacts in Patras

Museum

28

Klokova

Limestone mountain rising above the Gulf of Patras

Mountain

29

Voulkaria

Lake

30

Kaiafas Lake

Lake in Western Greece with thermal springs

Lake

31

Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park

Greek wetlands national park protecting lagoons and birds

National Park

32

Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park

Mountainous national park featuring Vouraikos gorge and biodiversity

National Park

33

Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons

Large coastal lagoons important for birdlife and fisheries

National Park

34

National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons

Coastal wetlands national park protecting lagoons and birdlife

National Park

35

Pantheon cinema, Patras

Historic cinema in Patras screening films and events

Theater