Parnassos Ski Resort
Mount Parnassos Ski resort Mountain Parnassos is Greece's most popular ski center since it is only about two hours from Athens and very close to Delphi one of the most popular ancient archaeological sites where visitors go year round. The mountain itself has two peaks, Kellaria which is 1750m, and Fterolakas at 1950m. There are 13 lifts to 19 ski runs, 7 ski routes, 10 trails and three mini beginner runs. There are two cafe-chalets and a restaurant in the center, ski and snowboard schools, special stores for ski and snowboard equipment rental and a playground for children. Parnassos Ski Center operates from December until the beginning of May, and is considered the best organised ski center in Greece. It is located about 24 kilometers from Arachova where many of the hotels and restaurants are.
Kalavrita Ski Center
Kalavrita Ski Center, GreeceThe next closest ski resort to Athens is on 2340m Mount Helmos at the Kalavrita Ski Center in the Peloponessos, about two and a half hours drive from the city. This is the second largest ski resort in Greece and has 12 slopes: 2 difficult, 2 intermediate, 6 easy and 2 very easy, with 7 ski lifts and special areas for snowboarding and extreme sports. The resort has snack bars, cafes, restaurants, shops for renting or buying ski equipment and a ski school. Kalavrita, where most people stay, is a beautiful town, especially in the winter and is famous for the small train that climbs the mountain from the seaside town of Diakofto through the Vouraikós Gorge to the railway station in Kalavrita. Early and late in the season it is easy to ski in the snow and go for a swim the same day. Nearby is the Agia Lavra Monastery and the Cave of the Lakes. Kalavrita is full of cozy restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels and guest houses.
Mount Mainalos Ski Center
The Ski Center of Menalon is located on the plateau of Ostrakina on 1600m Mount Menalon in Arkadia, Peloponessos. The center has 4 lifts taking you to 8 slopes and includes a ski school, ski and snowboard equipment renting shops, and a chalet with a guesthouse, cafes and restaurant . The ski season normally lasts for about 3 months, from January to March. The area is also popular with hikers and kayaking and rafting on the Lousios River. For beginners this may be the best resort and you can easily come for the day from Athens.
Mount Pelion Ski Center
Mount Pelion Ski CenterThe Mount Pelion Ski Center at Agriolefkes on 1500m Mount Pelion is in one of the most beautiful areas of Greece and should you come and find there is no snow don't be too disappointed. The area is famous for its beaches, forests, quaint mountain villages, and for their tsipuro, a spirit like ouzo without the anise, and the mezedes-snacks that go with it. There are 5 ski slopes and 4 lifts, a chalet with restaurants and cafes and accommodation, a ski and snowboard school, and paths to explore this beautiful area. The city of Volos, famous for its tsipuro and mezedes restaurants, is about 27 kilometers away but there are quaint hotels and chalets scattered around the various towns and villages of Mount Pelion.
Velouxi Ski Resort in Karpenissi
Velouxi Ski Resort, KarpenissiLocated just 10 km from the town of Karpenissi, about 4 hours from Athens in the region of Evrytania, the Velouxi Ski Resort has 6 ski lifts taking skiiers to 18 different slopes of varying difficulty. There is also a chalet, snowboard park, ski-mobile rentals, ski equipment for sale or rent and a ski school and cafeteria and is open from December until April. It is located on 2200m Mount Tymfristos. Evrytania is known as 'Little Switzerland' though many have compared it to the mountains of North Carolina. Accommodation can be found in Karpenissi as well as the lovely villages in the surrounding area which is also known for its grilled meat and fresh trout.
Mount Olympus Elatochori Ski Center
Mount Olympus SkiOf course if you had to choose one mountain to ski in Greece it would probably be 2917m Mount Olympus. The Elatochori Ski Center is located on the northern slopes of Greece's most famous mountain and has 6 slopes and 2 lifts as well as a snowboarding and sled run. There are 2 ski schools, a shop for buying or renting equipment, as well as a chalet and there is accommodation in the various towns and villages nearby. Mount Olympus is about 4 hours drive from Athens and the nearest village is Elatohori which has restaurants, cafes and hotels.
3-5 Pigadia Ski Center and Seli Ski Center on Mount Vermio
3-5 Pigadia Ski Center, GreeceLocated on the west side of Mount Vermio at an altitude of 2005m the 3-5 Pigadia (springs) Ski Center is 17 km from the town of Naoussa and has a hotel and guest house open year round. The ski center has the capability to generate artificial snow during mild winters and the 4 lifts take skiers to 5 slopes. The ski resort, offers a variety of non-winter activities like hiking, trekking, mountain biking, hang gliding, paragliding.
The Seli National Ski Center is on the southwest side of Mount Vermio and features 19 slopes of various levels and almost as many lifts to get you to them starting at 1900m. The first ski lift in Greece was built here in 1955. The center has a chalet with restaurants, ski school, and 2 shelters with gym-sauna, restaurants and cafe-bars. There are hotels and restaurants in the villages of Seli and Kato Vermio as well as Naoussa.
Ski Resort Voras Mount Kaimaktsalan
Kaimaktsalan ski center, GreeceSki Resort Voras – Kaimaktsalan opened during the winter 1995 and gradually upgraded to become one of the best ski centers in Greece. Located on the northern slope of 2480m Mount Voras, the skiing begins at 2050m with with 6 ski lifts and 13 ski runs, 15 km in total length and 4 ski trails and a snowboard park as well as a snow tubing park. One of the most popular winter destinations in Greece, Kaimaktsalan is known as the Winter Mykonos (They call Arachova the same and both have their share of expensive cars in the parking lots). The ski center is located northwest of Thessaloniki and close to the towns of Edessa and Florina.
Mount Falakro Ski Center
Falakro Ski Center, GreeceThe Falakro Ski Center, near the town of Drama close to the Bulgarian border, has 9 ski lifts to 21 different slopes, a skiing school and a 5,000-meter slope for endurance races. Open from December, every day from Thursday to Sunday and on holidays, it has the longest ski season of any of the Greek ski resorts. With shelters and a chalet that can accommodate over 300 people there are shops and cafes, ski rentals and a ski school. Along with skiing the region is rich in outdoor activities with hiking trails, mountain climbing, 4x4 routes, mountain biking and a large number of caves, rivers and lakes and forests including the Angitis Cave, the only river cave in Greece.
Vasilitsa Ski Centre
Vasilitsa Ski Resort, GreeceLocated about 45 kilometers from the town of Grevena about 100 miles west of Thessaloniki at an altitude of 2113m in the Pindos Mountains, the Vasilitsa Ski Centre is considered one of the best snowboard destinations in southeastern Europe and attracts young adventurers from all over the world. The ski center has 16 ski runs of varying levels of difficulty and different types of terrain with 2 lifts that take you close to the summit. With spectacular views, including of Mount Olympus over 200 kilometers away, there are two chalets which offer accommodation and meals, a cafe bar, equipment rental shop and a snowboard shop.
Metsovo Ski Center
Metsovo Ski CenterLocated in the Pindos mountains the Metsovo Ski Center is located at 1650m Profiti Ilias about 4 kilometers from the town of Metsovo and is actually made up of three resorts with 3 lifts, five slopes and 10 kilometers of cross country trails. The easy ski runs are relatively short and the center is one of the best ski areas for beginners. There are also more difficult runs for more experienced skiers. The center is open from November to March and has an artificial snow system available when necessary.
Pisoderi Ski Centre
Pisoderi Ski Center, GreeceThe Pisoderi Ski Center is located in Vigli on 1939m Mount Verno close to the borders of Albania and FYROM and about 15 kilometers from the town of Florina. The resort has 5 lifts and 12 runs for skiers and snow-boarders (9 downhill ski slopes, 2 cross country ski runs and one slope for snowmobiles) including the longest and the best in Greece at 2100 meters made for Olympic standards. The chalet is located right at the ski center and has restaurants, cafes, shops and accommodation. There is also a guesthouse located in a refurbished old school. The ski center is one of the biggest and most modern in Greece and provides ski lessons for beginners, ski and equipment rentals and has a medical center. Florina is a very nice town with restaurants, cafes and shops.
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