When do the leaves change in Greece?

Greece's foliage is easy to overlook beside its coastline, but beech and black pine forests turn gold through the Pindus Mountains, with the Vikos Gorge and Zagori villages of Epirus offering the country's best mountain color in late October.

Vikos Gorge in Greece
📍 Vikos Gorge, Greece· Photo: Joerg from Athens / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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Known for

  • Vikos Gorge and Zagori villages
  • Pindus Mountains
  • Mount Olympus foothills

Things to do in fall in Greece

3 iconic stops — scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.

Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in fall in Greece?
The iconic stops: Vikos Gorge, Papigo (Megalo Papigo), Enipeas Gorge. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.
What are the best things to do in autumn in Greece?
Autumn — autumn (September–November) — is peak season here. Pair the color with Vikos Gorge, Papigo (Megalo Papigo), Enipeas Gorge; each is on the map above with the window to catch it.

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