hiking
Archaeology
What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area
Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.
Environment
Vikos Gorge: The Greek Grand Canyon
The Vikos Gorge is known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" because of its dizzying cliffs and stunning heights.
Greece
Sleeping Under the Stars on the Peak of Greece’s Mountain of the Gods
Konstantinos Vasilakakos can be called a photographer of the stars—not the Hollywood stars but the celestial elements that fill the night sky and truly fascinate all those who gaze at them.
Vasilakakos is a great fan of night photography and...
Greece
Crete’s Ghost Village of Aradena Hangs on the Edge of a Gorge
Aradena is an abandoned village in the region of Sfakia on the island of Crete sitting at the edge of a gorge.
Environment
Samaria Gorge: Hiking on the Island of Crete
Hiking jaw-dropping Samaria gorge is extremely popular, and it is easy to see why as it takes visitors through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Greece
Aradena: Crete's Ghost-Town Hanging on the Edge of a Gorge
Aradena is an abandoned settlement in the region of Sfakia on the island of Crete, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, despite being on the very edge of a steep cliff!
The strange but interesting story of the village...
Greek news
Greek Doctor Finally Reaches Top of the World on Everest
Greek doctor and super-athlete Georgios-Ioannis Tsianos topped the highest peak of the world, the summit of Mount Everest in the Himalayas, in the early hours of Friday.
After two years of painful and difficult effort, Tsianos has finally managed to...
Culture
Hike and Mountainbike Across Greece with Alexander the Great
A series of new hiking and mountainbiking tours were presented by Greek tourist agencies as part of the "Cities of Alexander the Great" initiative at the Ferien International Tourist Fair in Vienna recently. The agencies also promoted cultural and historically-oriented...
Greece
Top Destinations for Fitness Fans and Outdoor Sports in Greece [videos]
Greece is beautiful and has hundreds of well-known beaches where people flock from all over to get some R&R. However, not everyone is into sitting around and relaxing for the entirety of their vacation. Fitness fans and athletes of all...
Greece
Hike Across Crete in 28 days
Luca Gianotti, an Italian who has studied Philosophy, has always been interested in hiking. He has been a guide since 1992 and now attempts to materialize hiking tourism in Crete, crossing the island within almost 28 days!
Luca Gianotti has made...