With easy and fast access from Athens by car, train or bus over Chalkida bridge, connecting the Greek mainland with Euboea’s island, along with the combination of fantastic mountainous landscapes with incredible white sand beaches, Euboea is an ideal destination for all kinds of adventure holidays, all year round.
Steni is a mountainous village, situated on the foothills of Dirfis Mountain, stands at 1745 m/5725 ft high. Once you enter the village, you will be overwhelmed by the smell of the fresh mountain air and the sounds of the running water.
One of the best ways to discover the area is to arrange an organized hiking tour, introducing you to the wild side of Euboea. One of the many fantastic routes you can choose from is to hike the Xirovouni mountain trail. Xirovouni’s top elevation is at 1453 m/4767 ft high, being considered as part of Dirfi’s mountain range.
You will hike through dense forest, covered with pine and oak trees as well as water streams with crystal clear water. As soon as you hike up higher and higher, terrain becomes rocky with many holes among the rocks. This alpine setting makes the hike more challenging. However, once you reach the top of the mountain, you will have the opportunity to admire breathtaking views of the surrounding summits and if weather is clear, you can view the Aegean sea and spot the island of Skyros on the background.
The trail is 7.9 mi/11.2 km long, lasting about seven hours hiking and is suitable for hikers of any skill level. The best time to hike Xirovouni Mountain is during spring and autumn, where you can enjoy the blooming nature and the warm Mediterranean climate. Let the experienced guides lead you safely on a mountain adventure and allow yourself to enjoy a unique hike in the beautiful alpine mountains of Euboea.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Volcano National park is located at 30 mi/48 km in the southwest of Hilo Town in Hawaii. The park was established in 1916 and is a combination of unique ecosystems and diverse environments that range from the sea to the summit of the world's biggest volcano, Mauna Loa, as well as Kilauea witch is the world's most active volcano.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
One of the most magnificent places on earth is the Himalayas mountain range. And one of the best treks on the planet is the Annapurna Circuit trail. Located in central Nepal, Annapurna massif hosts six major mountain peaks of over 7200 m/23620 ft altitude while the highest of all stands at 8091 m/26545 ft above sea level.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
Returning to Athens for the second time on September 13th, Legion Run is preparing a whole new experience than the one last year, that is going to be bigger, better and wetter as it is taking place in Alykes Anavyssou with the support of Saronikos Municipality.
Parnassos is one of the most beautiful mountains of Greece. It's located in central Greece and towers above Delphi. It's a mountain of limestone and according to Greek mythology, it was sacred to Apollo, one of the Olympian gods, son of Zeus and Leto. It was the god of the light and the sun.
Mount Parnitha is situated in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds. Varimbombi rests at the foothill of the Parnitha mountain.
The plateau of Folois nestles at the southwest foot of Mount Erymanthus, in Hleia. Its name derived from mythology and the king of the Centaurs, Follo, friend of Hercules. Folois forest, with the unrivaled natural beauty, is one of the largest oak forests in Europe.
Savannah is the county seat of Chatham County and the oldest city in Georgia, USA. The city was established in 1733 and at the same year it became the colonial capital of the Georgia Province and later the first capital of Georgia. Today, Savannah is a strategic port city, industrial center and a very important Atlantic seaport. The Hostess City of the South, as Savannah is known between locals, is the fifth largest city in Georgia and is situated on the Savannah River, from whom it was named after, at about 20 mi / 32 km upriver from the Atlantic Ocean.
Kopaida Airport is located close to Kastro, a small farming village in Viotia Region, just a few miles north from Athens. Surrounded by the large fertile plains of Thiva, Cheronia and Kopais, as well as small rivers and the natural lake of Yliki, the area boasts endless grasslands as far as the eye can see.
Parnassos is an impressive mountain in central Greece and its altitude is 2457 m/8061 ft. Its highest summit's name is Liakoura. According to the Greek mythology, the mountain's name derives from Greek hero Parnasso, who has build a town on the mountain.
The plateau of Folois nestles at the southwest foot of Mount Erymanthus, in Hleia. Its name derived from mythology and the king of the Centaurs, Follo, friend of Hercules. Folois forest, with the unrivaled natural beauty, is one of the largest oak forests in Europe.
