Apart from a famous archaeological site, the region of Olympia also hosts a lush green environment, with mountainous traditional villages and beautiful forests.
Located in western Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Elia, the region is run by river Alfeios, one of the most important rivers in Greece. |
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As the region is rich in water, the main vegetation of the area is the |
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The mountains around Ancient Olympia are dense in greenery and pretty secluded. Right above the site, there is Mount Kronion, from where the spectators would watch the Olympic Games.
As the roads around Olympia are narrow and winding, the region has not developed in tourism.
Therefore, this countryside with the traditional villages and the nice sceneries gives lovely view |