Archive for 'Hiking in Greece'

Greece has a magical landscape; a landscape that is dotted by ancient ruins, sparkling white villages, impossibly blue seas, perfect sandy beaches, lush valleys filled with churches perched on top of towering rock formations, and more. It is a place where mystery and adventure is never too far away.

One place to visit to get a taste of many of these views at once and to admire the natural bounty of the country is the Panachaiko Mountains, located in the Achaea region, east of Patras, in the north of Peloponnese. If you find a vacation rental in Patras and want to take in the best views of the city and the surrounding area, to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, it is the ideal place to spend a day hiking and exploring.

Samaria Gorge measures 16km, making it one of Europe's longest canyons and its great and raw natural beauty makes it one of Crete's must-see attractions.

Outdoor lovers who have found a vacation rental in Crete are bound to head there to hike its length and take in the wonderful views and surprises along the way.

The White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park on the island and centres around the gorge, off of which a number of smaller gorges branch.

Starting from Xylóskalo, at an altitude of 1,230m and stretching to the coastal village of Agia Roumeli, the hike takes about 6 to 8 hours and isn't impossibly difficult but anyone planning it should be somewhat fit and equipped with water and sturdy footwear.