The mountaintops of Grammeni Oxia was one of our recent goals. The specific trekking route started 10km from the village of Gardiki, next to the mountain shelter of “L. Eftaksias”, which seemed rather neglected at that time (October 2020). Some choose to do the “lower” route that gets you through the forrest. In Autumn, trees … Read more
Evia Greece (or Evoia Greece) is the second-largest island in Greece and resembles an extension to the mainland. When planning a vacation to Evia, plan to stay for a least two weeks because of the several areas coastal towns of the island each with their unique offerings for tourists. Outdoor Activities in Evia Greece Explore … Read more
Beaches, nature, architecture and history all come together in one of Greece’s oldest cities. Nafpaktos is the second largest town of Aetolia-Acarnania and is situated on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. The city is picturesque, and it has kept its style, beauty and feel for centuries. The name Nafpaktos roughly … Read more
I have to confess that these holidays (Christmas), the whole universe conspired to make it very difficult for me to leave Athens. There were many signs indeed, but what kind of a traveler I would be if I wouldn’t ignore them? OK, maybe I confused you a bit, but I will explain immediately what I … Read more
Let’s dive into a beautiful part of the Megalithic sites in Greece and the ancient history of Greece! Mega what? Surprisingly the word Megalithic means “Big Stones,” and the name is Greek, like many used in science. They are also known as Cyclopic (origins from the word Cyclop, which refers to a race of Greek … Read more
We have been in the general area of Orini Nafpaktia and of Nafpaktos Greece city before. However, this is a big area. Many think that this mountain over Nafpaktos Greece can be tracked and explored in a day. Yet, that is far from the truth. The main reason is the road network and way too … Read more
Via Ferrata route at Karpenisi has it all. Forests, rivers, canyons, climbing, and terrific scenery. We have never been to the area of Evrytania before. This time we were invited by Sofia Flegka of Lecadin Hotel (the hotel is situated at a hillside overseeing the city of Karpenisi) to enjoy what the area has to provide. Our adventure … Read more
Our activities tour at the Karpenisi area continues. After doing the Via Ferrata canyon, we visited the famous Panta Vrexei canyon (or Panta Vrehei). We have heard lots of things about the beauty of this canyon, but the reality was much better (as always in Greece). This is a canyon where you can cross it … Read more
We wouldn’t wrap up our articles for Karpenisi Greece (seen here and here) without a great referral to some of its magnificent villages. Karpenisi is an ideal destination as a trip from Athens. We took that ride the last day before returning to Athens (to prepare for another adventure at Tinos island, so stay tuned … Read more
Most of our readers interested in hiking, trekking, and mountaineering have heard of Decathlon. The company is one of the top sellers of sports and outdoor gear globally. A few months ago, they approached us to discuss the possibility of a gear review for one of their product series. We agreed, and they soon provided … Read more