Delphi
Delphi, Greece
The sanctuary of Apollo on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, above an olive-filled valley.
Delphi is an ancient sanctuary site in Greece, set on a mountainside above the modern town of the same name. At its heart is the Sanctuary of Apollo, which Lonely Planet describes as home to the ancient world’s most renowned oracle. Unlike many other archaeological sites, Delphi was never a city, only a sacred place. Lonely Planet credits it with the most potent spirit of place of any Greek site.
The ruins lie a short walk east of the modern town. From here the view sweeps over an unbroken expanse of olive trees sloping down to the Gulf of Corinth. The Delphi Archaeological Museum is covered by the same ticket as the sanctuary, and you can visit it on a different day. The nearby Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia can be visited free of charge. Check opening hours and ticket conditions in advance.
- Nearest town
- Delphi, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.4824, 22.5010
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and November. (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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Campsites nearby
- ApollonCampsite2 km from DelphiTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
- Delphi CampingCampsite2 km from DelphiTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping ChrissaCampsite4 km from Delphi
- AyannisCampsite8 km from DelphiTentsElectricity
- Κατασκηνωτικό Κέντρο Προσκόπων "Περδικόβρυση" ΠαρνασσόςCampsite16 km from Delphi
- Κατασκηνώσεις Χριστιανικών Μαθητικών Ομάδων ΠαρνασσόςCampsite17 km from Delphi
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Delphi?
Delphi is in Delphi, Greece, at GPS 38.4824, 22.5010. It is about 9 km from Itea.
Can you camp near Delphi?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Apollon, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Delphi?
Delphi is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delphi and the Gulf of Corinth: mosaics, oracle and Venetian harbours.
What is there to see near Delphi?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arachova (7 km), Galaxidi (16 km), Hosios Loukas Monastery (24 km) and Thermopylae (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Delphi?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)