Overview of Ancient Olympia (Αρχαία Ολυμπία)
Een bezoek aan Ancient Olympia (Αρχαία Ολυμπία) in Elis (West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos)) brengt u naar UNESCO Ancient Olympic Stadium & Temple of Zeus, met verbinding via Zakynthos Port & Airport (ZTH) (66 km) (45 m above sea level, 11,258 inwoners). Bezoekers komen voor de gezellige plateia, taverna's aan zee en streekgerechten van West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos).
Key Local Landmarks in Ancient Olympia: UNESCO Ancient Olympic Stadium & Temple of Zeus · Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Hermes of Praxiteles) · Philippeion & Palaestra.
Getting to Ancient Olympia: Ferries, Flights & KTEL Transit
Olympia Odos A8 highway from Athens to Patras (2h15m), Rio–Antirrio Cable-Stayed Bridge, and KTEL Ilia buses to Ancient Olympia. Omdat Ancient Olympia (11,258 inwoners) in Elis ligt, reizen bezoekers via Zakynthos Port & Airport (ZTH) (66 km) per veerboot, KTEL-bus of huurauto.
What to See & Do Around Ancient Olympia
- UNESCO Ancient Olympic Stadium & Temple of Zeus: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Ancient Olympia (Elis).
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Hermes of Praxiteles): Key landmark and visitor highlight in Ancient Olympia (Elis).
- Philippeion & Palaestra: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Ancient Olympia (Elis).
- Plateia & Haven van Ancient Olympia: Wandel langs het dorpsplein, witgekalkte steegjes en traditionele taverna's.
- Stranden & Wandelpaden (Elis): Verken baaien en uitzichtpunten rond Ancient Olympia.
- Dagtrips in West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos): Combineer Ancient Olympia met hoogtepunten in West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos): Sanctuary of Zeus & Ancient Olympic Stadium at Olympia, Rio–Antirrio Bridge, Nafpaktos Venetian Harbor, Kalavryta Odontotos Rack Railway, and Messolonghi Lagoon..
What to Eat in Ancient Olympia — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Elis Cuisine
Ancient Olympia shares the culinary traditions of West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos) (Messolonghi PDO Avgotaracho (Wax-Cured Grey Mullet Bottarga Roe)) and Elis. Look for these signature Greek dishes, wines, and taverna customs when visiting Ancient Olympia:
- Messolonghi PDO Avgotaracho (Wax-Cured Grey Mullet Bottarga Roe),Regional specialty enjoyed across Ancient Olympia and Elis (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Patras Bourdeto & Cod with Skordalia Garlic Mash,Regional specialty enjoyed across Ancient Olympia and Elis (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- and Kalavryta Feta PDO,Regional specialty enjoyed across Ancient Olympia and Elis (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Regional Greek Wine, Ouzo & Tsipouro Pairing: Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO Fortified Red Wine, Muscat of Rio Patras & Roditis Crisp White Wine
- Local Taverna & Agora Tip: Patras Upper Town Stairs (Agiou Nikolaou), Nafpaktos Venetian Harbor & Ancient Olympia Olive Groves. Messolonghi lagoon produces Greece's prized 'avgotaracho' (golden mullet roe cured in natural beeswax)—try paper-thin slices drizzled with lemon and olive oil.
Nearby Greek Towns & Islands from Ancient Olympia
Combine a stop in Ancient Olympia with these closest neighboring Greek towns, villages, and islands across Elis and West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos):
Best Time to Visit Ancient Olympia
Apr–Oct. Bekijk alle plaatsen in West-Griekenland (Antiek Olympia, Patras & Nafpaktos) of doorzoek het volledige overzicht van 1,450 Griekse steden en eilanden.