A trip to Greece’s most beautiful waterfalls

Together with Austria, Greece is the most mountainous country in Europe. This complex terrain with the ravines of so many hundreds of mountains, has created a large number of waterfalls, both in mainland Greece and in the Greek islands. Here's a list of the most beautiful waterfalls not to be missed whilst in Greece.

By Paulina Karavasili

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Usually associated with beautiful beaches and islands, Greece is also together with Austria, the most mountainous country in Europe with mountain ranges and hills exceeding 70% of its total area.

In this complex terrain with the ravines of so many hundreds of mountains, the collision of large rocks and the erosion of surfaces over time have created a large number of waterfalls, both on mainland Greece and in the Greek islands.

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Geologists have found that there are more than 100 waterfalls in Greece, which compose a landscape that stands out from the ordinary and creates exciting experiences in the natural environment of the country.

Here are some of the most famous and most beautiful waterfalls in Greece that nature lovers should visit in person:

Fonias Waterfalls, Samothrace (Καταρράκτες του Φονιά, Σαμοθράκη)

Fonias Waterfalls, Samothrace (Καταρράκτες του Φονιά, Σαμοθράκη) Lively nature, small streams, rivers, waterfalls and springs are just some of the natural features of Samothrace, an island full of positive energy that attracts all kinds of nature lovers.