The mountainous Epirus is one of my favorite parts of Greece! Alas, due to its distance from Athens, I don’t get to visit it as often as I’d like. However, whenever we do manage to plan a trip to this remote part of Greece, I’m always left in awe of its dramatic mountainous landscapes, pristine […]
Mount Smolikas & Zagorochoria Hiking Road Trip (Winter Edition) Read More »
With the temperatures in Athens rising to unbearable heights throughout July, we decided to seek relief in the stunning mountains of Epirus, Tzoumerka, and Peristeri. I’ve had the privilege to visit Tzoumerka before on multiple occasions, be it a thrilling hiking adventure on Strogoula and Skala Stamati, canyoning near Sirrako, or an unforgettable road trip
Tzoumerka was love at first sight for me! Even though our first two encounters were brief, driving through the mountains on our way elsewhere, I always knew I had to come back one day to climb one of its majestic peaks. Thanks to its remoteness and almost non-existing infrastructure it took me longer than I
Tzoumerka: Stroggoula (2.112 m), Skala Stamati & canyoning at Syrrako Read More »
Every year as the temperatures start rising and the heat in Athens slowly becomes unbearable I start dreaming about the shady forested valleys of Northern Greece. This year the lot fell on the Zagori region north of Ioannina best known for its traditional stone villages (Zagorochoria) and the stunning Vikos Gorge. With 46 villages, 45
Mount Tymfi & Zagorochoria: 5-day hiking trip from Athens Read More »
