The hike from Amfikleia to the church of Agia Ierousalim, tucked into a cave at the northern foot of Mount Parnassus, had been on my wishlist for years. Ever since we’ve first visited the neighboring Tithorea and the impressive Velitsa Gorge, I’ve been in love with this quieter yet eqally beautiful part of this popular […]
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Grammeni Oxia has been on my wish list for quite some time, and when we finally visited this November, I immediately fell in love. The combination of grassy mountain ridges, colorful beech forests, sleepy villages, and dramatic views toward the neighboring Vardousia was magical, and one weekend was far from enough to experience all that
Grammeni Oxia: Portokali Summit (1.714 meters) & Sarantaina (1.923 meters) Read More »
I stumbled across the trail through the Olmeios River Gorge at Mount Elikonas recently when searching for a short and easy hike not too far from Athens. And after the success of our previous excursion to Mount Elikonas when we climbed to its highest summit, Paliovouna, we decided to give this lesser-known trail a try. This
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Elikonas or Mount Helicon is a mountain in Boeotia in Central Greece. It sits roughly halfway between Mount Kitharonas and Mount Parnassus and towards the south, it overlooks the Gulf of Corinth. It played an important role in Greek mythology as the home to the Muses and was considered a source of poetic inspiration in
Mount Elikonas: Hiking from Agia Anna to the summit of Paliovouna (1.748 meters) Read More »
Yes, you CAN ski in Greece and it’s awesome! Even though Greece is better known as a summer destination it is actually mostly mountainous country and gets a lot of snow during the winter. There are more than 20 ski resorts scattered across the country and literary endless opportunities for those who don’t need lifts
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I heard a lot about the Karpenisi area and had high hopes for this mountainous region but it still managed to surpass all my expectations. The beautiful mountains, lucid rivers and streams and charming villages clinging to the hillsides stole my heart from the first moment. Even just one short weekend is enough to get
Exploring Karpenisi: Proussos Monastery, Mavri Spilia and Mount Kaliakouda Read More »
Mount Parnassos is one of the few Greek mountains that doesn’t need much introduction. It is a well-known winter destination thanks to its modern ski-resort and the close-by trendy town of Arachova. But there are other corners of Mount Parnassos where nature still has the upper hand. The Velitsa Gorge (or Kachala) just outside of
The ancient city of Delphi is without a doubt one of the most famous archeologic sites in Greece. Everyone I know living in Greece has visited Delphi at one point or another. Equally, anyone planning holidays in Greece has stumbled upon at least one photo of the characteristic columns of the Tholos of Delphi. But
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