Metsovo
2,337 residents · 2021 settlement census
Metsovo gives a Pindus mountain trip a life beyond the slopes: time in the village, a stop in the square and a base for exploring the surrounding mountains.
Mountain villages and towns in Greece
Explore Greek mountain villages and towns, official 2021 settlement population and ideas for combining village stays with skiing.
A selected guide to 29 destinations, not a complete register of every Greek mountain settlement. Population figures refer to individual settlements, not municipalities.
Anilio, Metsovo
548 residents · 2021 settlement census
Anilio is a separate village from Metsovo and from the ski centre that shares its name.
Arachova
2,322 residents · 2021 settlement census
Arachova pairs a stay on Parnassos with village time after skiing.
Kalavryta
1,600 residents · 2021 settlement census
Kalavryta is a mountain town and a base for visiting Helmos.
Vytina
552 residents · 2021 settlement census
Vytina suits a trip divided between Mainalo and the villages of Arcadia.
Dimitsana
322 residents · 2021 settlement census
Dimitsana is a base for a mountain break centred on the village and the Lousios area.
Stemnitsa
312 residents · 2021 settlement census
Stemnitsa fits naturally into an Arcadian village itinerary with Dimitsana and Vytina.
Lagkadia, Arcadia
291 residents · 2021 settlement census
Lagkadia works well when the aim is to explore mountain Arcadia beyond a day on the slopes.
Elati, Trikala
359 residents · 2021 settlement census
Elati in Trikala pairs with Pertouli for a mountain break in Thessaly.
Pertouli
102 residents · 2021 settlement census
Pertouli is a village, while the ski centre of the same name occupies a separate site.
Nymfaio
63 residents · 2021 settlement census
Nymfaio deserves time as a mountain destination in its own right, with walks through the village and a stay that does not depend on skiing.
Palaios Agios Athanasios
41 residents · 2021 settlement census
Palaios Agios Athanasios pairs with a visit to Kaimaktsalan, but the village and lifts are separate destinations.
Papigo
184 residents · 2021 settlement census
Papigo is a base for exploring Zagori and a separate settlement from Mikro Papigo.
Monodendri, Zagori
133 residents · 2021 settlement census
Monodendri puts Zagori at the centre of the trip.
Tsepelovo
220 residents · 2021 settlement census
Tsepelovo suits a stay in Zagori with time for the settlement and surrounding villages.
Samarina
253 residents · 2021 settlement census
Samarina places a Grevena-area break in the mountain landscape of the Pindus.
Smixi
247 residents · 2021 settlement census
Smixi is a village in the Vasilitsa area and a useful accommodation option to compare for a mountain trip.
Elatochori, Pieria
447 residents · 2021 settlement census
Elatochori in Pieria combines a village stay with a trip to its namesake ski centre.
Portaria, Pelion
488 residents · 2021 settlement census
Portaria provides a Pelion base with village time before or after an outing towards Chania.
Karpenisi
6,655 residents · 2021 settlement census
Karpenisi is a mountain town and a base for Velouchi and outings in Evrytania.
Agios Germanos, Prespa
161 residents · 2021 settlement census
Agios Germanos combines a mountain village stay with time in the Prespa area.
Pramanta
1,214 residents · 2021 settlement census
Pramanta is a base for Tzoumerka and a stay focused on villages and mountain scenery.
Theodoriana
332 residents · 2021 settlement census
Theodoriana suits a visit to the mountains of Arta and Tzoumerka.
Anogeia, Crete
2,201 residents · 2021 settlement census
Anogeia offers a different view of Crete, with a stay inland and outings towards the Psiloritis mountain area.
Kosmas, Arcadia
249 residents · 2021 settlement census
Kosmas brings the Parnon mountain area into a Peloponnese itinerary.
Seta, Evia
93 residents · 2021 settlement census
Seta is an option for exploring the mountains of Evia.
Ano Trikala, Corinthia
101 residents · 2021 settlement census
Ano Trikala is one of three separate settlements known collectively as Trikala Korinthias.
Mesi Trikala, Corinthia
105 residents · 2021 settlement census
Mesi Trikala is a separate settlement in mountain Corinthia.
Kato Trikala, Corinthia
286 residents · 2021 settlement census
Kato Trikala completes the group of Trikala Korinthias villages and is distinct from Mesi and Ano Trikala.