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.
Mauna Loa is one of the five active volcanoes in the island of Hawaii, the largest one on earth in volume and in kilometers covered. Its peak stands at 13679 ft/4169 m above the sea level.
Batalegala or Bible Roch is a well-known mountain near Aranayake in Kellage District in the central province of Sri Lanka.
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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.
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.
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The city of Corinth has a history of more than 4000 years. Located just a few miles southwest from Athens, in Peloponnese, Corinth used to be a crossroad of land and sea with important financial and commercial significance. Rich in history and surrounded by picturesque coastal towns and impressive mountains, Corinth is a great destination for holidays, especially during the summer months.
Euboea is the second largest island in Greece, located on the eastern coast of Central Greece and is worldwide known for the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the tide's changes, taking place on the Euripus strait.
Chelmos is a mountain range in Achaea, in the Peloponnese region, in southern Greece. It's also known as Aroania and it's the highest mountain of Achaea (2355 m/7726 ft). The largest town near this beautiful mountain, is Kalavryta. The fresh air and the wild beauty of the pine forests give this place a mystery that makes you not to wanna leave the place. The grasslands and the barren rock protect this treasure. Let the butterflies lead you to the Cave of the Lakes, where you can find strange rock formations and beautiful lakes.
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Mount Geraneia is an impressive mountain range, situated in Corinthia and West Attica, Greece. It is consisted of the Saronian Gulf, the Gulf of Alkyonides and the Corinthian Gulf.
In central Greece, you can find Parnassos, the great mountain where you can escape from everything. It's one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece. Towering above Delphi, where Greek mythology is still alive.
Southern of Greece, in Achaea, you can find Chelmos, a beautiful mountain range in the Peloponnese region. Its name means a mountain with snow. It is also known as Aroania and it has the highest top (2355 m/7726 ft). It's a place where the ancient myths travel all over the region.
Afrati is a small village in the regional unit of Euboea island in Greece, in the commune of Liladia. It's covered by a large forested area of pine trees. The fresh air, the graphic character and the simplicity of life are some of the treasures of this region. Afrati, which means ''fluffy'' in Greek, took its name after the fact that the soil around the village is fertile and soft for agricultural purposes.
