7 must-try outdoors adventures on mainland Greece

This article is from National Geographic Traveler (U.K).

One of the best ways to explore the Greek mainland is through the myriad activities offered here. Have the opportunity to wear masks, limbs and snorkeling in an old flooded city. Climb up Mount Olympus, the home of Zeus, the king of the gods; jump on a boat and rise along the 7.5-mile canyon; and ski through the quiet remote areas of its Pelopon Mountains.

1. Kayaking on Lake Krimasta

Greece’s largest man-made lake was the Hydleelectric Project of the 1960s, a dam of the mountains and rivers, and a fjord-like island speckle beauty that twisted and twisted 50 square miles. While you can admire the lovely mountains of the Agrafa Mountains, in summer, in summer glasses, on the blue waters of Serulia, there is nothing like kayaking like a line, often pausing once to reduce the taste. Choose a quiet time of the day, such as early morning or evening, and let your eyes fall off into wildlife, including golden eagles, otters, and wolf. Finix Adventures conducts a three-hour guided kayak tour on the lake throughout the year.

2. Climb Mount Olympus

The highest mountain in Greece is ruled by Zeus, a living legend. this The highest peak is the cloud ring, which is the 9,573-foot mytikas, the holy grail of hikers. Scaling its rough height is a two-day challenge: You hike up to seven hours a day on exposed terrain, rock scrambles and steep slopes in negotiations. It is best to take a guided walk, such as a walk arranged by the hiking Hylas. A helmet, seat belt and rope are provided for the final climb where you can get views of the top and valley. One night at the mountain shelter of the Muse Plateau is also special because you will wake up to the blazing sunrise for the gods.

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3. Hiking Menalon Trail

Imagine the poet Virgil eloquently captured the poet Virgil 2,000 years ago, when evoking Arcadia’s idyllic poem in Eclogue 10 and then bringing your boots to a five-day hike. The Menalon Trail carved a fascinating road through the real-life Arcadia trail, a glimpse of a pre-dawn tour of Greece. From Stemnitsa to Lagkadia, this has a good 47 miles of eight-stage trail that passes through wild and remote landscapes, from villages built by Stone to villages built by stone, occupying silent pine, wooden bridges and old sub-trails. You will be fascinated by the deep, transparent Lousios canyon, where nymphs bathe a baby Zeus in a fast-flowing river, and the fresco Prodromos monastery, which clings to the cliff. It is best to hike from April to November and spend the night in a family-run hotel.

4. Snorkeling in Pavlopetri

Often, it usually pops up on snorkeling, and you might want to see fish – or maybe weird wreckage – but Pavlopetri, located on the southern coast of Laconia in southern Peloponnese, is unique. These clear waters twelve feet downwards, hiding a real Atlantis- A 5,000-year-old sunny gray city, but still completely intact. Flip Foot past Bronze Age streets, mansions, courtyards and rock carved graves. No experience required – just follow the underwater sign to detail the three swimming routes and provide a background of the ruins. EPOS Travel organizes trips to the area, or grab snorkeling and go alone.

5. Skiing in Kalafrita

Pictures Greece, you might think that the sunny island is not a snowy ski slope. But this country also has the latter. The Parnasos near Athens is a fabulous home, its downhill fuss, but on quiet days and plenty of fresh, light powder makes the mountain resort of the Northern Peloponnese a mountain resort on the hillside with slopes spread between 5,575 feet and 7,675 feet. From December to April, the real joy here is skiing to the remote areas without crowds, with a spectacular view of the Corinthian Gulf. Connecting with guides such as Orias’ experts, it is wise to explore undiscovered slopes in the Hermos Mountains.

6. White water rafting in Vicos Canyon

Who needs the Grand Canyon to play? Mother Nature did everything to cover the mountains of Greece. The Vikos-Aoös National Park created the Vikos Canyon. One of the deepest canyons in the world, 7.5 miles long, 2,953 feet deep From the deep hiking trails, the ravine is spectacular enough, especially in the rose gold light of sunrise or sunset. But this is especially true when you follow the river’s glassy green waters and gentle rapids along the white water raft, and you’ll be shaded by hundreds of years of aircraft trees. Hiking Hellas organizes a three-hour tour for beginners. Bring swimming and towels.

7. Zagori’s Mountain Bike

During the cool months, lush canyons, the canyon-like pindus mountains hang huge, rugged above the Epirus wilderness in northwestern Greece. It’s a wonderful area to jump into the saddle of a bike for a two-wheeled slow adventure. Perhaps the most beautiful one is Zagori, where you can tick 46 traditional, grey slate-roofed villages like rosary beads. Here, the route with largely no cars makes you rattle on the old stone roads and the hutou bridges to historic churches and monasteries, mountainside and riverside villages, and wineries. Zagori outdoor activities suggest routes and rents.