WALKING HOLIDAYS IN GREECE
Greece has always been popular for its beaches, rugged mountains, blissful blue skies, and ancient masterpieces galore. And then, of course, there’s the magnificent seas sprinkled with over 200 inhabited islands – the Mediterranean to the south, the Ionian to the west, and the Aegean to the east.
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Climb the mystic Mount Ochi
A picture-perfect town on the south coast of Evia, Karystos is the perfect base for climbing the 1,398-metre-high Mount Ochi – the rocky stunner towering proudly over the Aegean Sea. Most fascinating here is the drakospita (dragon houses) – over 20 megalithic structures buried deep in the mountains and first discovered by British geologist John Hawkins in 1797 (their origins remain a true archaeological mystery). You’ll also get to visit Dimosari Gorge, one of the most beautiful Greek hiking spots cherished for its waterfalls, rocky ravines, lush green slopes, ancient mountain paths, and peaceful vibe.
Explore Greece’s largest island
Credited as the birthplace of Zeus in Greek mythology, Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands. And while it may get all the love for its hillside villages, cosmopolitan towns, pink-sand beaches, and interesting historical sites, it’s the UNESCO-listed Gorge of Samaria Biosphere Reserve in the White Mountains that undeniably steals the show. Here you’ll find eyebrow-arching views of soaring cliffs, wildflowers, and Cretan wild goats known as Kri Kri. You can also spend time in Chania, the fortified Venetian city best known for its harbour, lighthouse, tavernas, mansions, and numerous sandy beaches.
