Welcome to the valley of the Gods and ancient Olympia
Discover one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, is situated in the western Peloponnese peninsula at the meeting point of the sacred rivers of Alfeios and Klados. In ancient times, Olympia was a celebrated sanctuary dedicated to the father of gods, Zeus, and the place where the Olympic Games were held every four years.
Today, Olympia is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece and a Unesco World Heritage site. Here, at the foot of Kronio Hill, amid a green landscape and olive groves, you will immerse yourself in the past. Explore the ruins of the temples of Zeus and Hera, visit the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, and marvel at the celebrated statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and Niki of Paionios.
Walk through the Εcho colonnade and enter the Ancient Stadium of the Olympic Games - which is also the starting point of the Olympic torch relay - drawing inspiration for the cycling experience of L'Étape Greece.
The broader region of Olympia is equally enchanting and full of unspoiled natural beauty. Explore the lush Foloi oak forest, which ancient Greeks believed to be inhabited by Centaurs and nymphs, walk towards the gorge of Erymanthos, and see the waterfalls of Nemouta, visit the nearby villages, or head towards the lovely beaches of western Peloponnese, Kaifas, and Zacharo.
A GLIMPSE OF THE OLYMPIA REGION
The broader region of Olympia is equally enchanting and full of unspoiled natural beauty. Explore the lush Foloi oak forest, which ancient Greeks believed to be inhabited by Centaurs and nymphs, walk towards the gorge of Erymanthos, and see the waterfalls of Nemouta, visit the nearby villages, or head towards the lovely beaches of western Peloponnese, Kaifas, and Zacharo.
