Grevena

There is not as much to do in this town as there is around it. Excursion for skiing and hiking in mountainous villages would be your best option.

The rural road leading to Grevena among mountains of great altitude.
photo: maxos_dim

Grevena Attractions

The stone bridge of Portitsa with the canyon in the background.
hidden gem
distant ≈ 21.8km
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Portitsa Bridge

Spilaio Grevena

At the entrance of Portitsa canyon, about 4 km from Spilaio village, you will find an arched stone bridge from the 18th century.

#2

Assumption of the Virgin Monastery

Spilaio

The church belonged to an old monastery founded in 1633. It is not open but, if you find yourself at Spilaio village, it's opportunity for excursion.

#3

Ziakas Stone Bridge

A stone-built two-arched bridge of Grevena, like the nearby village, got its name from a hero of the Greek War of Independence.

A big cross and a Greek flag at the memorial at the hill of Annítsa.
distant ≈ 40.1km
#4

Annitsa Monument to the Fallen 1940

The monument commemorates a WW2 Greek victory. It's where the war's tide started turning, reversing the Italian invasion into a retreat.

#5

Aimilianou Square

Central square of Grevena named after a bishop who defended the Greek population. Nice cafes, fast food, and space for kids to play.

The clock tower of Grevena having in the background blocks of apartments and a blue sky.
photo: Dinos / CC BY 2.0
#6

Liberty Square (Clock Tower of Grevena)

Dating to 1776, it is the only preserved monument from the Ottoman era. The clock is still functional and it became the city's landmark.

Grevena Why visit?

  • Famous for the stone-built bridges of nearby Valia Kalda, part of Pindus National Park.
  • Located in a mountainous area with great natural landscape.
  • It went by the name Gerebena during the Ottoman times.

Grevena Things to Do

A picture of the natural landscape of Valia Kalda, including mountains, trees, and the valley itself.
distant ≈ 46km
#1

Pindus National Park (Eastern Part)

Covered with snow even in spring, this is one of Greece's most magical places with wildlife, pristine nature, and soul-lifting views. Tons of adventure sports.

An overview of one of the Flega Lakes in Pindos National Park (Valia Kalda).
distant ≈ 48.8km
#2

Flegga Lakes

Stunning mountainous lakes on the subalpine highlands of Valia Kalda, that can be reached through 3 different hiking trails.

People in winter clothes sit on chairs by their ski equipment having the slope of Vasilitsa in the background.
distant ≈ 41.1km
#3

Vasilitsa Ski Center

Located on Pindus mount range, it is a well-managed ski resort with great facilities and, most usually, good levels of snow.

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