Olive Grove of Amfissa (Delphi Landscape)
Ελαιώνας Άμφισσας
An ancient olive grove stretching from the foot of Delphi to the Gulf of Itea, said to be the largest in Greece, forming the 'olive sea' behind the ruins.
Between the Pleistos River valley and the Gulf of Corinth, more than a million olive trees grow, some of them several centuries old. They are considered part of the ancient sacred landscape, and the Amfissa black olive variety has protected designation of origin. From the Delphi site and the viewpoints in town, you can look over the whole silvery-green 'olive sea'. The ancient pilgrimage path from Delphi through Krisa to Kirra (about 2–3 hours downhill one way) passes through the grove, and you can also visit family workshops nearby to taste the olive oil.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of Delphic Festivals (Sikelianos House)
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Archaeological Site of Delphi (Sanctuary of Apollo)
- Castalian Spring
- Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia (Tholos)
- Itea
- Corycian Cave
- Arachova