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Ancient Olympia – THE TEMPLE OF ZEUS IN OLYMPIA📷 Aristoboylos, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ancient Olympia

Olympia, Greece

History

The sanctuary of Zeus and the stadium of the first Olympic Games, under pine trees.

Nearest town
Olympia, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.6380, 21.6300
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Peloponnese: Corinth to Olympia – blue and white striped flag on rock formation near body of water during daytimePhoto by J. Zeerak on Unsplash
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Coasts & islands

Peloponnese: Corinth to Olympia

495 km6 stops5 days
Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia – a body of water with land around itPhoto by Vassilis Terzo on Unsplash
Peloponnese
Mountains & lakes

Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia

319 km9 stops5 days

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Nature

Neda Waterfalls

Figaleia, Greece
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Temple of Apollo at Bassae

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Nature

Dimitsana and the Lousios Gorge

Dimitsana, Greece
Ancient Messene – At the Sanctuary of Artemis Phosphoros and Orthia in Messene on October 29, 2020© George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Ancient Messene

Mavrommati, Greece

Campsites nearby

  • Camping DianaCampsite
    1 km from Ancient Olympia
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping AlphiosCampsite
    1 km from Ancient Olympia
    Dogs allowedWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · OlympiaMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Ancient Olympia
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Your spot west PeloponeseCampsite
    19 km from Ancient Olympia
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ancient Olympia?

Ancient Olympia is in Olympia, Greece, at GPS 37.6380, 21.6300. It is about 68 km from Patras.

Can you camp near Ancient Olympia?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Diana, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ancient Olympia?

Ancient Olympia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peloponnese: Corinth to Olympia and Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia.

What is there to see near Ancient Olympia?

Places worth a stop nearby: Neda Waterfalls (29 km), Temple of Apollo at Bassae (33 km), Dimitsana and the Lousios Gorge (37 km) and Ancient Messene (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Ancient Olympia?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)