Skiritida Forest is the perfect destination for an amazing autumn hiking trip from Athens! It lies right in the heart of the Peloponnese between the mountain ranges of Mainalo, Parnonas, and Taygetos only about a two-hour drive from the Greek capital. It is a magical place full of bubbling streams and hidden waterfalls, deep ravines …
Artemisio has been on my hiking wish list for many years mainly thanks to its close proximity to the Athens – Kalamata highway. We drove past the mountain on our way to central and southern Peloponnese many times and I often wondered what it would be like to climb Artemisio’s rocky cone. Not long ago …
Artemisio Hike: Malevos Summit (1.771 meters) & Chtenia Read More »
The Mainalo mountain range in central Peloponnese is the perfect destination for any hiking lover looking for an easy escape from the city. Lying only about two and a half hours from Athens, Mainalo can be easily visited over the weekend or even as a day trip from the Greek capital. It offers a wide …
Hiking weekend in Mainalo: Arkoudorema Hike,Tzelati Summit (1.868 meters) & Vytina Read More »
Vytina is a picturesque village lying deep in the mountainous countryside of Mainalo about 40 kilometers from Tripoli. Located at an altitude of 1033 meters and surrounded by pines, firs, and plane trees it is the perfect destination for a day trip from Athens. Its traditional architecture, beautiful mountain views, and tasty cuisine make Vytina …
The waterfalls of Nemouta are a fairy-tale beautiful place. Our visit was cut short by a massive thunderstorm soaking the forest and enraging the rivers and streams. But I was so impressed with the little I’ve seen that I decided to write this post anyway. The waterfalls of Nemouta are not very well known and …
Easter is undoubtedly one of the most important celebrations for almost every Greek. It is no surprise in a country where around 95 % of people avow to Greek Orthodoxy. But Easter is not just a major Christian holiday for the locals. It’s a welcome opportunity to return to the hometown for a couple of …
Ano Doliana is a small, quiet village lying on the northern foothills of Mt.Parnonas in Arcadia. It lies in a region full of rounded hills, bubbling streams, orchards, and fields. It’s not the kind of place which I would usually make the final destination of my trip. Nor would I give it a second glance …
