Things to do in Olympia Peloponnese
Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, a once in a lifetime destination!
In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river lays the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece:
Ancient Olympia. It is dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods and the birthplace of the Olympic Games (776 BC), which were held to his honor.
What are the things to do in Olympia Peloponnese, except visit the famous archaeological site?
Put on your walking shoes or get on our new high quality mountain bicycles and join these tours!
Except your visit to the archeological site of Olympia, with its botanical garden and on site museum, you will have the chance to be active yourself!
Learn about the history, mythology and nature , while hiking and cycling in Olympia. Enjoy the impressive view of the surrounding nature, with our local tour escorts.
Here are the must do things to do in Olympia :
You have a choice of two hiking and cycling trails, with an easy (suitable for children) and an advanced medium difficulty level.
The nature in Olympia has a lush green uniqueness and the sounds of the stream Kladeos will accompany you while hiking and cycling in Olympia. Either following a path beside the river with plane trees, remains of Roman wall, a natural Delta of the river Alpheios, or going uphill through mountainous area, that will gives you a panoramic view of Olympia.
You will cross through the new planted forest of 14.000 trees, a project that has been initiated by the Nature Friendly Culture Society of Ancient Olympia.
Moreover,
descending the hill it will go through olive farms and vineyards. Returning back to Olympia from your hiking or cycling tour, you will pass by the Olympian Academy, the Ancient Stadium and the statue of Pierre de Coubertin. The last 2km will be on flat roads (dirt and asphalt) through the countryside with its water channels and rich vegetation. Last bur not least you will enjoy a picnic with fruits and local products! With this way you will have the chance to run faster at the ancient Stadium! 🙂
Furthermore,
there is an extra suggestion for those they love nature and they would like to go deeper.
It can be organized as one day tour or half day tour depends on your mood or time. Imagine a green forest with more than 20 waterfalls! In these places the mythical Hero Hercules was passed to kill the Erymanthos Boar according his labors. Oak trees, gorges, butterflies, waterfalls, river are some of the hidden gems that you will experience..
