Planitero is a small mountain village nestled on the southwestern slopes of Mount Chelmos (Aroania) at an altitude of 700 m. It is home to the beautiful Aroanios spring, and the starting point of multiple hiking trails leading towards the many peaks of Mount Chelmos or the nearby villages. It is much quieter than the […]
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The Moggostos forest is a beautiful oak forest that covers 7,185 acres between the villages of Souli, Megalos Valtos, and Throfari in the northern Peloponnese. The drive from Athens to the Moggostos forest only takes about one and a half hours, making it the perfect destination for an easy hiking day trip from the Greek
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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
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Artemisio has been on my hiking wish list for many years, mainly thanks to its 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 we
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 »
At 2.376 meters, Megali Ziria or Kyllini is the second-highest mountain in the Peloponnese and the 14th-highest mountain in Greece. That being said, it is considered one of the easier mountains to climb during winter thanks to its relatively gentle slopes and the conveniently placed Ziria Ski Center. One of the easier doesn’t mean easy,
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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
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Flampouritsa is a deep, wooded valley at Mount Ziria in northern Peloponnese. It is an ideal destination for a day trip from Athens for anyone looking for a quick yet exciting nature escape. That being said, Flampouritsa actually wasn’t the original target of our trip. We planned to climb to the top of Megali Ziria
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Limni Vouliagmenis near Loutraki is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day trip from Athens. But it is not just the calm, turquoise waters of the lagoon that attracts thousands of visitors to this beautiful corner of Corinthia. The nearby archaeological site, Heraion of Perachora, will satisfy any history lovers and the lighthouse of Melagavi
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At 2.407 meters, Mount Taygetos is the highest mountain in the Peloponnese and a personal favorite of mine. Named after the nymph Taygete and devoted to the god of the Sun, Helios, Taygetos is destined to provide a mystical experience. But it is the peace and quiet of the mountain, disturbed only by an occasional
Mount Geraneia is a 30 kilometers long mountain range covering eastern Corinthia and part of Western Attica. With its highest peak, Makryplagi, reaching an altitude of only 1.351 meters, it doesn’t seem particularly impressive from distance. But step on one of its lovely mountain trails, and you’ll be taken to an unexpected paradise of shady
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The Messinia region in southern Peloponnese is an ideal holiday destination for anyone looking for more than just a lovely beach. Don’t get me wrong, the coast of Messinia is stunning and its long sandy beaches are among the best in Greece but there is so much more! From impressive medieval castles and charming towns
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The trail through the Vouraikos Gorge in Northern Peloponnese was without exaggeration, one of the best hikes I have done here in Greece. Not only it passes through some truly stunning landscape, but the only way through the gorge leads on the rails of a functioning rack railway of the Odontotos train. It connects Diakopto
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Mount Kyllini or Ziria is the perfect destination for a day trip from Athens, full of hiking, nature, and stunning mountain views. The drive from Athens takes only a little over two hours but hiking through the tranquil countryside of Mount Kyllini we felt worlds apart from the busy and loud Greek capital. Mount Kyllini
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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
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Even with only a couple of hours to spare in the area of Gialova, the hike to the Old Navarino Castle is a must. This easy 2-hour hike will take you through some truly stunning scenery including two of the most beautiful beaches of the area, Voidokoilia and Chrisi Akti, the lagoon of Gialova bursting
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Corinth is one of the best destinations for a day trip from Athens. Lying only about an hour away from Athens, it is very easy to reach, but that’s definitely not the only reason why you should visit. From the impressive fortress of Acrocorinth to the Ancient Corinth and the world-famous Corinth Canal, there is
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Over the last couple of years, the region of Loutraki Perachora has become one of my favorite day trip destinations from Athens. For its tiny size, it has a lot to offer and it takes just around one hour by car to reach its capital, Loutraki. Loutraki Perachora Peninsula Loutraki Perachora peninsula is an obvious
7 beautiful places to see on your Loutraki Perachora road trip Read More »
Having a house near Pylos and coming every summer for the past 8 years means that up until now we have pretty much exhausted all the main tourist attractions of Messinia. But the best thing about this beautiful region in southern Peloponnese is that there are always new places to discover even after so many
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Messinia is a land of hidden waterfalls. Even though nothing indicates their presence from a distance in this region of olive orchards and melon fields they are there and they are beautiful. The most famous is probably the stunning waterfalls of Neda while my all-time favorite is the lush green Polilimnio. However, there are others, lesser-known,
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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
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Ano Doliana is a small, quiet village lying on the northern foothills of Mount 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
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When driving from Kalamata to the Mani peninsula, the road climbs high up on the western slopes of the Mt.Taygetos before dropping to Kardamili Town. If you ever find yourself in this part of the road and have some time to spare, make a detour and visit the amazing Ridomo Gorge. The Ridomo gorge starts
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One of my favorite things to do when visiting the coast of Messinia is renting a boat from the port of Pylos port and spending a day exploring Navarino Bay. Navarino Bay is a special place, both historically and naturally. It’s sheltered from the Ionian Sea by the long Sfaktiria island and looks like one
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Last year, I finally managed to talk my boyfriend into taking the road trip around the south of the Peloponnese. This was my dream for ages, but it needs time and at least some money, and we never had both at the same time. In the end, we drove around 1400 km, and it took
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