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Hiking & Trekking Activities
Here are our hiking activities, trekking and mountaineering excursions in different parts of the world. We love going to the mountains, as much as loving beaches. Mountains transmit freedom and grandeur and we love that. We hike a lot in Greece and have done some in Europe. We aim to hike in as many mountains as possible!
Hiking
Summer Hiking – 10 Major Tips Comprehensive Guide
Summer is finally here! The summer hiking activity is an entirely different experience.Summer is lovely but can also come with grave issues when...
Australia - Oceania
What Are the Best Hikes in New Zealand in 2020
New Zealand is ideal for hiking. We want to show you the best hikes in New Zealand, so you can plan ahead.New Zealand...
Trekking
Best Mount Parnassus Greece Trekking 2020
Mount Parnassus (mt Parnassus) is a multifaceted mountain of Central Greece, relatively close to Athens.Many interesting sites and landmarks reside on this mountain,...
Canyoning
Spectacular Gorge Walking Greece
The action of gorge walking usually involves exploration, discovery, and adventure.It's an adventure over sweeping becks and challenging borders, the discovery of the splendid natural features, and the exploration...
Messinia
Neda Waterfalls Best Hidden Gem of Greece
Neda waterfalls was a long time dream. This gorge is one of the most popular ones in South Peloponnese.We have been many times...
Epirus
Hiking Vikos Gorge World’s Deepest Gorge Guide
It is a great pleasure to discover the beauty of your own country. Vikos Gorge, located in the Northwest part of Greece, in the Zagori region, close...
Karpenisi
Reviewing Decathlon Trekking Gear & Mountaineering Karpenisi Greece
I think most of our readers who are interested in hiking, trekking and mountaineering have heard of Decathlon, right? The company is one of the top sellers for sports...
Rethymnon
Hiking Crete Greece Rethymnon Mountains
We couldn't leave without hiking Crete Greece. This island has so many mountains that they provoke you to hike them "if you dare".The tough combination of really hot and...
Hiking
Best Waterfalls in Greece Hiking Nemouta Erimanthos
This is our experience while hiking a route that went through many beautiful waterfalls in Greece, all located in one place.We've also been...
Naxos
Best Apeiranthos Naxos Hiking Routes 2020
This hiking route ends up in the famous Apeiranthos village of the Cycladic island of Naxos, Greece.The route starts inside the beautiful Moni...
Naxos
Best Hiking Naxos Route from Chalki Village 2020
One of the main reasons we went to the island was hiking Naxos.Hiking Naxos seemed like a promising experience before getting there.Reality exceeded our expectations since both hiking and...
Cyclades
Don’t Miss Santorini Fira to Oia Hike – 20km
Many think that doing the Santorini Fira to Oia Hike is something not real. Santorini is well known for sunsets and beaches, but hiking?
Fokida
Trekking Up to Kirfi Mountain Greece Top
Where is Kirfi, someone may ask, and why to go there for trekking? It is located between Fokida and Voiotia prefectures. It's tallest top is called "Xirovouni", which translates...
Peloponnese
Hiking Luscious Vlachokerasia Forest in Peloponnese, Greece
The forest of Skiritida next to the village of Vlachokerasia is just 2 hours from Athens, so it is perfect for a day trip or a weekend.
Thessaly
Best Meteora Greece Hiking Through Spirituality 2020
Imagine a place where you lift your head to imagine giants, and maybe some angels flying with their blazing winds over your head. Welcome to Meteora Greece. Make...
Hiking
Hiking Greek Mountains: Kithaironas
It was a pleasant winter Sunday. Chilly but with that amazing Greek sunshine. A perfect day to go for hiking at Greek mountains. This time we packed for Kithaironas.We...
Hiking
Hiking Frakto Virgin Forest
A guest post by Eirini Kotsaki, from Let's Trek!The Frakto Virgin Forest is located at the northern borders of Greece, in the area where an imaginary line drawn from Paranesti...
Aitolia-Acarnania
Nafpaktos Greece Best Road Trip to Orini Nafpaktia
We have been in the general area of Orini Nafpaktia and of Nafpaktos Greece city before. However, this is a big area.Many think...
Crete
Gorges of Crete: Pefki Gorge
We really enjoyed the gorges of Crete. As you know, from our other stories, when there is a gorge (or an opportunity for hiking and trekking) we would grab it and...
Hiking
Hiking Agrafa Mountain Greece And Making Chilopites
The day was promising and the sun was shining while raising and glowing. A perfect day for Hiking Agrafa! Another great day was starting at Montanema, where we would...