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•Walking in Greece in Easter and Christmas
Interested in walking in Greece away from the summer crowds? Christmas and Easter can be great times to explore the country on foot.
If you are interested in walking in Greece, summer would seem to be the obvious time to go. Of course, this is also the time when Greece and the Greek Islands are at their most crowded, with thousands of visitors flocking to the hotels, beaches and mountains. The weather may be at its very best but, for some, the number of tourists is just too much to fully...
•Walking Through Myth and History in Greece
No country has such famous myths and Greece. Discover the sights behind the stories whilst walking in Greece.
The cradle of Western civilisation, Greece is a destination that mixes the myth with the modern, spectacular landscapes with ancient ruins. It is home to some of the most important ancient sights in the entire world, and walking in Greece is the best way to experience these remarkable places up close.
There are countless remarkable places to visit whilst walking in Greece, but these...
•Walking in Greece Treading a Wonderland
Why go on a walking in Greece holiday? Quite simply, it’s a chance to escape to a world that many of us thought only existed in our dreams – until we visited Greece!
Greece and the Greeks
Even people that proclaim they know nothing of even their own history probably have heard some of the echoes of Greek history ringing down through the ages. The 300 Spartans, Mount Olympus and the Gods, The Trojan War, great architecture, art, literature and science – all these often come to mind when the...
•Walking Picturesque Pelion
Walking in Greece is the perfect way to discover parts of the country that you wouldn’t see on ordinary package holidays. When the locals want to holiday in their homeland, they don’t head to the typical holiday resorts of Crete and Kavos, but rather the quiet and calm atmosphere of the Pelion Peninsula.
The Pelion is known for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters, but the resort has more to offer visitors than just sea and sand. The scenic villages of Tsagarada, Portaria and...
•Magnificent Mountains and Gorgeous Gorges in Greece
From the heady heights of the mountains to the glorious depths of the gorges, walking in Greece affords the chance to see some spectacular scenery. Whether you are gazing out over the ocean from the top of an ancient volcano, or traipsing through the rocky terrain of a gorge, the views are breathtaking. The Cyclades Archipelago features some of the most dramatic landscapes in Greece. Here are the highlights:
Climb a Crater
The island of Santorini, part of the Cyclades Archipelago, is in fact...
•The 6 Must Haves For a Walking Holiday in Greece
1. Sunglasses
As Louis de Berničres pointed out in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the brightness of the light in Greece can be quite overwhelming for the first time visitor. Whether it’s the white-washed walls of the tavernas and villages, the hazy greens and browns of the fields or the striking blue of the sea that causes it, you’ll need something between the sun’s rays and your adjusting eyes! That’s not to say that walking in Greece is an uncomfortable experience, but there’s a reason why such...
•Walking in Greece How to Really See the Country
Greece is a magnificent country and a great holiday destination. Home to Europe’s first true civilization on Crete, today Greece offers a vast range of things to see and do. If you’d like to see a little more of the real country and a lot less of the crowds, then walking in Greece may be the holiday for you.
Greece – a Magic Charm
Greece has been a popular holiday destination for a long time and it’s not hard to see why. It is a country of great hospitality, magnificent beaches, stunningly...
•Walking Through History in the Pelion Peninsula
Visit the Pelion Peninsula, and you’ll be able to enjoy some of the very best walking in Greece. Learn more about the regional highlights.
The Greek Islands and the classical sights of Greece are massively popular holiday choices, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over Europe every year. But if you'd like a taste of the authentic Greek life away from the tourist crowds, head to the Pelion Peninsula. Located north east of Athens, this is one of the most unspoilt parts of the...
•A Spot of Culture in Sparta
Off the beaten tourist track and away from the ‘sun, sea and sand’ holidaymakers, Sparta is the perfect place to get a spot of culture while you’re walking in Greece. The town, reconstructed following the Greek War of Independence, lies on the site of the original Sparta and has a typically Grecian laidback feel, thanks to its wide avenues and large squares. So why not stop off for a couple of days in Sparta and make the most of the culture in the Laconia Capital.
The Ancient Acropolis
To the...
•Legends of Santorini and Atlantis
Santorini offers visitors with one of the most distinctive images of Greece, that of the white-washed buildings and their blue-domed roofs. The island is known for its spectacular sunsets, which feature on many tourist postcards of the island. If its beauty encourages those to book holidays walking in Greece’s most serene isle, it is perhaps this beauty that lent to it the legend that Santorini was the original Atlantis.
The mythical island of Atlantis has been thought to be in many different...
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