EuroVelo 8 enters Greece in the Epirus Region, with a view on the Ionian sea, where dolphins and fishers share the clear blue waters. Cycling south you will reach the National Parks of Messolonghi-Etoliko Lagoons, the Acheloos and Evinos rivers delta and the Echinades islands. Cycling by the sea from Xylokastro towards Korinthos you will visit Loutraki, a coastal town internationally known for its thermal springs. Still entering the Attica Region, you will reach the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the medieval Daphni Monastery and the Acropolis of Athens.
“Cities for Cycling” is implementing a series of actions with an aim to promote the use of the bicycle and the development of cycling tourism in Greece. Among its priorities is the creation of a platform for exchanging bicycling knowledge and experiences between Greece and European cities.
[email protected] 0030 210 2016500
The national tourism body provides a good overview of the three EuroVelo routes in Greece. It identifies the touristic highlights on each route and provides links to further information.
[email protected] 0030 210 87 07 000
This is the journey of two friends leaving their desk jobs for some months to discover the beauty of the Balkans and South Europe on two wheels. Corina and Georg set off from Vienna and cycled 7,000 kilometres until Alexandroupoli in Greece and back, crossing 11 countries in 150 days.
ECF Board Member Sidsel Birk Hjuler recently cycled along EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route from Athens to Lisbon. In this very special feature, she shares her feelings and thoughts on bike travelling and the encounters on the way.
EuroVelo cycle tourists wishing to discover Greece's rich cultural and natural heritage by bike have a new tool at hand. Find all the information in one place on eurovelo.gr, a new website launched recently by our Greek National EuroVelo Coordinator "Cities for Cycling".
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
The Service Handbook contains plenty of information on the route's stages, accommodation, attractions, food etc. It was developed as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.
