Central Greece (Στερεά Ελλάδα) is the heartland of Western civilization, encompassing the mythic landscapes of Delphi, the heroic pass of Thermopylae, the sacred slopes of Mount Parnassus, and the verdant island of Euboea. The region spans five regional units — Boeotia, Euboea, Evrytania, Phocis, and Phthiotis — ranging from alpine ski resorts above 2,400 m to Aegean shores and the dense forests of Evrytania. Visitors explore UNESCO-listed Byzantine monasteries, walk ancient oracle roads, and eat lamb slow-roasted over beechwood in mountain tavernas largely untouched by mass tourism.