Mount Xerovouni is known as the second-highest mountain on the island of Evia: the second largest of the Greek islands. Its highest peak is called Portaris and reaches 1,453 meters of elevation. It is part of the Dirfys Mountain Range which spans the central part of the island and is located right opposite the main Dirfys summit. To the south, it neighbors Mount Olympus of … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Kandyli, Euboea, Greece (2018)
A collection of pictures I took in Mount Kandyli, Euboea, Greece. Browse hundreds more photo albums from my trips around the world using the submenu above or the Photo Albums Map at the bottom of the page. … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Xiron, Euboea, Greece (2018)
In this photo album, you'll see some pictures I took while on a hiking trip to the top of Mount Xiron, highest mountain on the north of Euboea Island in Greece, on a sunny day in January 2018. … [Read more...]
Drymonas Waterfalls and Mount Xiron (Xiron Oros) on North Evia
It was one of the first days of 2018 which found me and my good company at the village of Mantoudi on the north of the island of Evia. The winter had been wild last days, so we'd spent them mostly chilling at home. Finally, on the day of this story, the sky adapted a merry, favorable to our imminent excursion mood. Early in the morning, without even having had … [Read more...]
Climbing Mount Dirfys from the North Side
Early morning in Chalkida city. The streets had just started becoming busier, but they were still quiet. The fierce summer sun had just started heating the place up badly, but it was still cool. Two friends and I had just picked up pastries and coffee from the bakery and were driving up to the mountains. The aim was the roof of Euboea Island, the top of Mount Dirfys, which … [Read more...]
Hiking to the top of Mount Ochi and its mysterious Dragon House
This is a post about hiking Mount Ochi on southern Evia Island in Greece. If you are looking for information and inspiration for planning out your hiking adventures throughout Greece, check out this resources page. Mount Ochi (gr: Όχη, also spelt Oche or Ohi) is the third highest mountain on Euboea Island in Greece. It is located in the southernmost part of the island, north … [Read more...]
Hiking Mount Pyxarias on Evia Island
This is a post about hiking Mount Pyxarias on north Evia Island in Greece. If you are looking for information and inspiration for planning out your hiking adventures throughout Greece, check out this resources page. Pyxarias is the fourth-highest mountain on Euboea, Greece's second-largest island. It is located at the northernmost tip of the great mountain range forming the … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Pyxarias, Euboea, Greece (2017)
Hiking near Athens – Mount Pyxarias on Euboea … [Read more...]
Photos: Mount Helicon, Boeotia, Greece (2015)
Climbing the renowned Mount Helicon in south Greece, one of the country's most sacred mountains for the ancients. Related Story: A trip to Mount Helicon Click on any photo to view the slideshow … [Read more...]
