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National parks · 29 parks

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Greece has 29 national parks covering about 7,087 km² in total. The largest is North Pindos National Park (1,969 km²); the oldest, Mount Olympus, dates from 1938.

North Pindos National Park North Pindos National Park1,969 km² National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace929 km² · since 2008 National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge820 km² Rodopi Mountain Range National Park Rodopi Mountain Range National Park549 km² · since 2009 Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park428 km² · since 2006 Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park338 km² · since 1971 Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park287 km² Prespa National Park Prespa National Park250 km² · since 1974 Skiritida forest Skiritida forest202 km² Mount Olympus Mount Olympus191 km² · since 1938 Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park160 km² · since 2009 National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi and the Macedonian Tempe National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi and the Macedonian Tempe159 km² · since 2004 Evros Delta National Park Evros Delta National Park129 km² · since 1977 Vikos–Aoös National Park Vikos–Aoös National Park126 km² · since 1973 National Marine Park of Zakynthos National Marine Park of Zakynthos104 km² · since 1999 Pindus National Park Pindus National Park69 km² · since 2005 Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park54 km² Samaria National Park Samaria National Park49 km² · since 1962 Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons44 km² Olympos National Park Olympos National Park40 km² · since 1981 Parnitha National Park Parnitha National Park38 km² Oiti National Park Oiti National Park37 km² · since 1971 Parnassos National Park Parnassos National Park35 km² Sounio National Park Sounio National Park35 km² · since 1974 Ainos National Park Ainos National Park28 km² · since 1962 Schinias Marathon National Park Schinias Marathon National Park14 km² · since 2000 Lake Kerkini National Park Lake Kerkini National ParkNational park National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoonsNational park National Park of Nestos Delta and lakes Vistonida-Ismarida National Park of Nestos Delta and lakes Vistonida-IsmaridaNational park

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National parks in Greece at a glance

Greece has 29 national parks covering about 7,087 km² — roughly 5.4% of the country's 131,957 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 52% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. North Pindos National Park — 1,969 km²
  2. National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace — 929 km², since 2008
  3. National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge — 820 km²
  4. Rodopi Mountain Range National Park — 549 km², since 2009
  5. Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park — 428 km², since 2006

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Greece?

Greece has 29 national parks covering about 7,087 km² in total. The largest is North Pindos National Park (1,969 km²); the oldest, Mount Olympus, dates from 1938.

What are the largest national parks in Greece?

North Pindos National Park (1,969 km²), National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (929 km²), National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge (820 km²), Rodopi Mountain Range National Park (549 km²) and Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park (428 km²).

How much of Greece is national park?

About 5.4% of the country — 7,087 km² of national parks out of 131,957 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Greece?

Mount Olympus, established in 1938, followed by Samaria National Park (1962), Ainos National Park (1962) and Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park (1971).