Mount Kantili (1,246 meters) in northwestern Euboea is a rugged mountain rising above the North Euboean Gulf. Its steep slopes are covered with plane trees, pines, and fir forests that begin as low as 500 meters. Don’t be fooled by the modest height of Mount Kantili, though—this hike was tough! The trail was only partially […]
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At 1.743 meters, Mount Dirfi is the highest mountain in Euboea and one of the most popular destinations for Athenian hikers and mountaineers. Lying only about one and half hours drive away from Athens it is perfect for a day trip from the Greek capital. That being said, the rugged terrain, steep slopes, and often
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The mountainous Central Euboea is one of my favorite hiking destinations near Athens. Lying only about one and a half hours away from the Greek capital, it is the perfect choice for an easy day trip. However, its alpine landscape, endless forests, and stunning coast make it feel like an exotic paradise thousands of miles
The picturesque Agali Gorge in Central Euboea is an ideal destination for a day trip from Athens filled with relatively easy hiking and beautiful mountain views. The gorge is tucked away on the southwest slopes of Mount Dirfys near a village called Agios Athanasius some 100 kilometers away from Athens. The best time to visit
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Mount Olympus of Euboea may not be as prominent as its taller neighbours, Dyrfi and Xerovouni, or as famous as the eponymous Mount Olympus in Northern Greece. It is worth a visit nevertheless which is an easy thing to do thanks to its proximity to Athens. It is the perfect destination for anyone looking for
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Steni Dirfyos in central Euboea is the perfect destination for any mountain lover or nature enthusiast looking for an easy escape from Athens! This pretty mountain village sits in the middle of a beautiful forest at an altitude of 440 meters overlooked by two mountain giants, Dirfys and Xerovouni. It is a popular stop for
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Agistri is the perfect destination for an easy day trip from Athens. Thanks to its clean sea, beautiful beaches and lush pine forests it is an awesome place for relaxing island break. But Agistri has plenty to offer to the adventurous folk as well, from kayak tours to motorboat or bike rentals and horse riding.
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Thanks to its close proximity to Athens and abundance of stunning beaches South Evia is the perfect destination for easy, laid back summer getaway. But in reality, it is mostly overlooked by foreign visitors choosing the picturesque yet painfully overcrowded Cycladic islands instead. To be completely honest, the southernmost part of Greece’s second-largest island didn’t
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Lying only an hour away from Athens, Agistri is a perfect destination for a quick island getaway. But it’s not just the close proximity to the Greek capital that makes Agistri worth a visit. With a coast filled with beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea, and sweet-scented pine forest covering most of the island, Agistri can
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Ever since I started planning our winter trip to Santorini, I knew I want to hike the Caldera Trail from Fira to Oia. It seemed like the perfect way to explore the most remarkable villages of the island while enjoying the striking scenery of Santorini’s caldera, all in one day. And it was even better
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Santorini is one of the best-known Greek islands and a popular holiday destination. It belongs to the Cyclades archipelago and if it wasn’t for the volcano it would have the classic Cycladic look of barren, oregano-clad hills and picturesque whitewashed villages. But an ancient volcanic eruption transformed it into something completely different. The center of
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Aegina may not be one of the most exciting Greek islands. Its proximity to the Greek capital and the lack of stunning beaches or charming whitewashed villages make it seem ordinary and even boring. However, there is plenty to see across the inland of this pine-clad island and with a bit of effort a trip
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Astypalea is one of the lesser-known Greek islands or at least it was for me. Up until recently, the only image I had in my mind of Astypalea was a photograph of the main village or Chora, cluster of whitewashed houses spreading over a hilltop by the sea and crowned by an impressive castle. I
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A few years ago we were given an opportunity to run a bar on a small Cycladic island called Folegandros for the summer season. We’ve never been to Folegandros before so we went to check it out in the middle of February to see what we are signing up for and we fell in love.
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Hydra is the perfect island for a weekend getaway from Athens. The speedboat ride from Athens to this small Saronic island takes just around 2 hours. What’s more, it is one of the most picturesque islands I got to visit here in Greece. It’s exactly the way you imagine a Greek island! The narrow cobbled
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