A trip I've done many a time in the past, crossing the Ionian and Adriatic Seas on the boat going from Patras, Greece to Ancona, Italy. Last summer, I did it once again, carrying with me my bicycle across over to Ancona, whence I'd start a cycling trip across the Italian peninsula. … [Read more...]
Photos: Prokopi, Euboea, Greece (2017)
Prokopi village on north Euboea is one of the most visited places on the island. It is mostly famous for the church of Saint John the Russian. He was a Ukrainian guy who was born in the late 17th century. He took part in the Russo-Turkish War of 1710, and after being taken prisoner by the Turks, he lived the rest of his days in captivity. Due to his alleged firm adeherence to … [Read more...]
Photos: Vlachia Beach, Euboea, Greece (2017)
Large, yet one of the most isolated beaches on the island of Euboea, Vlachia Beach guarantees days of calm to the visitor who'll undertake the mission of reaching it. The visitor may literally spend their days in the row without seeing any single soul, effectively enjoying the beach's fine sand, crystal clear waters, and the surrounding wild mountainous scenery in absolute … [Read more...]
Photos: Loutraki, Corinthia, Greece (2017)
On an extremely hot summer's day, I was on a hiking trip in the Geraneia Mountains, found between the Greek prefectures of Attica and Corinthia. The following day, after having overnighted at a paradisal beach on the Corinthian Gulf, we had a short stop in the famous tourist city of Loutraki. Unfortunately, I didn't have plenty of time to take some more pictures. But here I am … [Read more...]
Photos: Athens, Attica, Greece (2017)
You may here view a set of 86 nice pictures I took around various parts of the city of Athens in the period from April to July 2017.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Nea Makri, Attica, Greece (2017)
Nea Makri is a small town located on the east coast of Attica and belonging to the municipality of Marathon. With its long, sandy beach and the numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants found along the beach's length, it makes a great destination for a day trip from Athens. Here come a few pictures I took while on such a great day trip.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Vamvakes Beach, Corinthia, Greece (2017)
Having spent a long, tiresome day hiking the Geraneia Mountains in southern Greece on a blazing hot summer day, it was time to find some heavenly beach or another to spend the night too. By chance alone, we found this gorgeous beach on the Corinthian Gulf, named Vamvakes, which you'll see in the few photos below. The only misfortune was that we had to share the sea with a large … [Read more...]
Photos: Geraneia Mountains, Attica/Corinthia, Greece (2017)
The Geraneia Mountain Range is located between the Greek provinces of Attica and Corinthia, and between the Saronic and the Corinthian Gulfs. Its highest peak, known as Makryplagi, reaches an elevation of 1351 meters and offers some epic views of the surrounding seas and lands. Its slopes are covered by particularly dense forests for a south Greek mountain, nearly all the way … [Read more...]
Photos: Anavyssos, Attica, Greece (2017)
Summertime in Athens. The thermometer indicates over 40 degrees Celcius. It's time to escape the chaotic city and seek refuge at some relieving shore or another. Fortunately, Attica is not short of beautiful beaches. Here you'll see a few shots I took on this one beach located in Anavyssos town, about an hour's drive south of Athens.Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Tymfrestos (Velouchi), Eurytania/Phthiotis, Greece (2017)
Deep into the Greek mainland, right on the borders of Eurytania and Phthiotis provinces, there lies Tymfrestos Mountain, also known as Velouchi. It belongs to the great Pindus Mountain Range and, reaching a maximum elevation of 2315 meters, it is the 17th highest mountain in Greece. You will here see a set of pictures of its unique, wild beauty I took while trekking to its top … [Read more...]
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