Having just come to the city of Volos purporting to hike on Mount Pelion, a local friend revealed to us the existence of a free-to-use, well-equipped stone hut located near the village of Agios Georgios. As we didn't yet have a concrete plan as to where exactly we were going to hike, and also because the time of the year wasn't quite ideal to sleep in the tent, we decided to … [Read more...]
Photos: Zagora, Mount Pelion, Magnesia, Greece (2017)
This album contains some photos I took while on a day trip from Volos city to Zagora village, located on the east side of Mount Pelion. Evidence has been found that the area was inhabited since ancient times already, but the current village was founded in the 16th century AD and prospered during the subsequent centuries thanks to its renown silk manufacturies. Nowadays it is a … [Read more...]
Photos: Volos, Magnesia, Greece (2017)
Volos is the capital city of Magnesia prefecture and the 6th largest city of Greece. It is located about half the way between the country's two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki, on the coast of the Pagasetic Gulf and by the foot of Mount Pelion. You'll see here some photos I took while visiting the city during the 2017 Christmas period.Click on any photo to view the … [Read more...]
Photos: Agali Gorge, Euboea, Greece (2017)
In this photo album, you'll see some pictures I took while on a short afternoon hike inside the Agali Gorge. This is one of the most beautiful gorges and natural wonders altogether one may find on the island of Euboea. It is located on the west foot of Dirfys: the island's highest mountain. And it is reached via the village of Agios Athanasios. … [Read more...]
Photos: Fylla, Euboea, Greece (2017)
Fylla is a village located a few km to the west from the capital city of Euboea, Chalkida. It's mostly known for the castle of the Genovese knight Licario, the ruins of which stand atop the tall rock adjoining the village. You'll see in this album some photos I took while on a short cycling trip to the village and its castle. … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Hymettus, Attica, Greece (2017)
Mount Hymettus is one of the three big mountains encircling the metropolitan area of Athens. It is the closest one to the city and defines its eastern fringe. It arguably offers the best view of Athens that is to be seen. You'll see in this album the photos I took while on a trip along the northern part of its ridge.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Karya, Argolis, Greece (2017)
Karya is a small village located deep inside the mountainous scape of north Peloponnese in Greece, on the foot of Mount Artemision. It was while on a trip to this mountain we had a brief stop at this village to enjoy a meal at one of its taverns. You'll see in this album a few pictures I took while there.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Artemision, Argolis, Greece (2017)
You'll see in this album a set of pictures I took while on a hiking trip to the top of Mount Artemision in Argolis prefecture in Peloponnese, southern Greece. You may in this article read information about the mountain in the Greek language.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Berlin, Germany (2017)
This is an album containing some photos I took while on a visit to the German capital city, Berlin on a rainy day in Autumn 2017. … [Read more...]
Photos: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany (2017)
During Fall 2017, I happened to reside for some period in the city of Leipzig, eastern Germany. I could easily say that it has been my favorite German city I've been so far. I am placing in this album a set of pictures I took in various areas of the city. … [Read more...]
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