Mount Parnitha

The pastures and meadows of Mount Parnitha: Mola, Limiko, Saloniki

The view from the tower of Limiko, Mount Parnitha

If you are looking to spend a quiet day at Mount Parnitha far away from the crowds this is the perfect hike for you. It passes through the unspoiled fir and pine forests of Northern Parnitha, its tranquil meadows, and the impressive stone-built tower of Limiko. We’ve already done this hike twice, during spring and […]

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Western Parnitha Hike: Fyli Spring, Bikeza, Goura Spring & Agia Paraskevi Church

Western Partnitha

For many years, Western Parnitha has been one of my favorite hiking destinations close to Athens for its beautiful nature and lack of crowds. Unfortunately, all changed in the summer of 2023 when Parntiha suffered from yet another monstrous wildfire. For 3 days the fire raged uncontrollably through 60.500 acres of pristine forest leaving nothing

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Limiko Tower Hike: Paliochori, Diaselo Panos, Lakka Zireli, Limiko, Mavrorema, Drasiza

Limiko Tower, Parnitha, Greece

The area of Limiko at Western Parnitha is a popular destination to multiple hiking trails, combining beautiful scenery with interesting historical sights. This time, we decided to hike to the tower of Limiko from Paliochori while exploring the wooded valleys around Lakka Zireli and Mavrorema and the old shepherds’ settlement at Drasiza. The trails we

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Rainy hiking to the Stream of Goura at Western Parnitha

The stream of Goura, Parnitha

Update 8/2023: Another summer, another natural disaster. Another series of wildfires burning uncontrollably through the Greek countryside, destroying homes, forests and agricultural lands. Western Parnitha is only one of the many victims of this year’s devastating wildfires but the loss of this green paradise on the outskirts of Athens hits harder. It is still impossible

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Agios Georgios Keramidiou Hike at Mount Parnitha

Agios Georgios Church at Mount Parnitha

Update 8/2023: Another summer, another natural disaster. Another series of wildfires burning uncontrollably through the Greek countryside, destroying homes, forests, and agricultural lands. Western Parnitha is only one of the many victims of this year’s devastating wildfires but the loss of this green paradise on the outskirts of Athens hits harder. It is still impossible

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Fyli Fortress hike at Western Parnitha

Theodora Valley, Parnitha

Update 8/2023: Another summer, another natural disaster. Another series of wildfires burning uncontrollably through the Greek countryside, destroying homes, forests and agricultural lands. Western Parnitha is only one of the many victims of this year’s devastating wildfires but the loss of this green paradise on the outskirts of Athens hits harder. It is still impossible

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Pan’s Cave Hike at Mount Parnitha

Pans Cave Hike, Mount Parnitha, Greece

Update 8/2023: Another summer, another natural disaster. Another series of wildfires burning uncontrollably through the Greek countryside, destroying homes, forests and agricultural lands. Western Parnitha is only one of the many victims of this year’s devastating wildfires but the loss of this green paradise on the outskirts of Athens hits harder. It is still impossible

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