Discover a selection of the most attractive natural pools and waterfalls in Greece, spread across islands and mainland regions. These sites are known for their basins shaped by rocks or set within dense vegetation, often featuring clear water from streams or torrents. This list includes characterful beaches, natural pools, dramatic falls, and hidden lakes, suitable for a refreshing swim or a nature getaway, ranging from the Peloponnese to Epirus, including the Cyclades and Macedonia.
Milos, Greece
Beach known for its white volcanic rock formations and rock-hewn natural pools created by erosion.
Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece
Two large falls accessible on foot in the Neda canyon, with stone bridges and clear pools.
Rethymno, Crete, Greece
Small cove forming a natural pool between steep cliffs, easily accessible south of Rethymno.
Feodoriana, Tzumerka, Epirus, Greece
Fast-flowing 25-meter fall near the village of Feodoriana in the Tzumerka range.
Ano Koufonissi, Cyclades, Greece
Colorful natural basin carved into a large white rock on the island of Ano Koufonissi.
Mount Olympus, Pieria, Central Macedonia, Greece
Waterfalls and natural lakes on the slopes of Mount Olympus, from the chapel of Saint Constantine to the Red Rock.
Epirus, Ioannina, Greece
Limestone rock holes formed by the Rogovo stream, excellent for summer swimming.
Samothrace, North Aegean, Greece
Tall 35-meter waterfall forming a large natural pool on Samothrace.
Thassos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Saltwater pool surrounded by rock, called the 'Tear of Aphrodite', in the south of Thassos island.
Iliochori, Zagori, Epirus, Greece
Group of three waterfalls and deep pools with clear water near Iliochori village in Zagori.
Edessa, Pella, Central Macedonia, Greece
Natural hot springs with stone pools and warm waterfalls near Edessa.
Samothrace, North Aegean, Greece
Gorges known for many waterfalls and vathres (natural pools) on the island of Samothrace.
Samothrace, North Aegean, Greece
Series of waterfalls and rocky pools hidden in lush vegetation on Samothrace.
Samothrace, North Aegean, Greece
Small natural hot pools surrounded by rivers and falls in the Therma area.
Crete, Greece
Waterfalls in the Kourtaliotiko gorge accessible via both an old and a new staircase.
Crete, Greece
Waterfall flowing into a natural pool near the sea, with a developed rest area.
Samos, Greece
Gorge leading to waterfalls where swimming sometimes requires actual swimming, depending on the season.
Greece
High and narrow waterfall in summer, located off the beaten track but increasingly well known.
Edessa, Pella, Central Macedonia, Greece
Impressive urban waterfalls offering a refreshing walk along the hillside with easy access.
Greece
Series of waterfalls and small lakes along a streambed requiring a technical hike.
Greece
Waterfall located in the Evmorfos gorges region, with swimming possible.
Lefkada, Greece
Falls with clear, cool water near the village of Nydri, offering a refreshingly cool swim.
Mount Olympus, Greece
Waterfall easily accessible from the sacred cave of Mount Olympus, with a 10-minute rocky approach.
Aridaia, Pella, Central Macedonia, Greece
Natural thermal waterfalls providing warm pools in a mountain environment.
Greece
Tall waterfall set in a mountainous region, offering a notable natural spectacle.
Greece
Forest hiking trail leading to natural aquatic formations in a wooded setting.
Greece
Waterfalls in a natural environment reminiscent of nymph legends, with several notable cascades.
Greece
Narrow gorges with waterfalls in a preserved natural landscape, requiring a hike.
