A tourist fell from the church at the top of Mount Lycabettus in Athens while posing for a selfie after being swept away by high winds, local media reports.

Police arrived at the scene on Tuesday morning, and the man was taken to Gennimatas Hospital, where he is in stable condition.

According to the Greek City Times, initial reporting indicates that the man is between 25 and 30.

He is said to have plummeted from the edge of the church courtyard onto rocks below before falling on stone-paved steps.

Cops temporarily blocked access to Agios Georgios. The road from the theatre was also sealed off.