Greece is well established as the land of thousand islands, uncountable beaches and never-ending sunshine. But did you know it is a paradise for waterfall chasers as well!? The mountainous Greek mainland is riddled by hundreds of gorges with bubbling streams running through its bottom creating a myriad of pools, cascades, and waterfalls. Some of …
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 …
Best of Messinia: Beaches, castles, waterfalls and the best olive oil in the world Read More »
Climbing Mount Olympus is a must for any self-respected mountain lover visiting Greece. Being the mythological seat of the Olympian Gods makes it one of the most iconic mountains in the world but that’s not all. With its 2.918 meters, it is the highest mountain in Greece and the second-highest on the Balkans. It become …
Climbing Mount Olympus: Enipeas Gorge, Spilios Agapitos Refuge and the summits Read More »
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 …
Tzoumerka was love at a first sight for me! Even though our first two encounters were brief, driving through the mountains on our way elsewhere, I always knew I have 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 then …
Tzoumerka: Stroggoula (2.112 m) ascent, canyoning at Syrrako and more Read More »
Mount Pelion is not the tallest of the Greek mountains nor the most remote but it’s definitely one of the prettiest. Lying on a small hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea it offers both amazing sea views and a cost full of beautiful beaches and coves. But it is the mountain …
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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 …
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, …
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 »
Last May, my friend Lucka was taking her friend to her summer-house in the North Evia. She didn’t want to drive back alone so she asked me to come with her to keep her company. I’m always happy to go on a road trip so I took a couple of days off and we left. …
