Top 7 Outdoor Adventures in Mainland Greece

Quick Summary

• Mainland Greece offers a variety of outdoor adventures,ranging from water activities to mountain sports.
• Kayak on Lake Kremasta: Greece’s largest artificial lake, created in the 1960s, offers calm kayaking opportunities amidst stunning natural beauty and wildlife like golden eagles and otters. Guided tours are available year-round through Finix Adventures.
• Climb Mount Olympus: the country’s highest peak is a two-day hiking challenge with rocky terrain and steep slopes requiring helmets and ropes for guided climbs. Stunning views of the Aegean Sea await at the summit along with stays at mountain refuges such as the Muses Plateau.
• Hiking the Menalon Trail: A 47-mile path through central Peloponnese features burbling streams, silent pine woods, mule paths connecting stone-built villages, and also landmarks like Lousios Gorge and fresco-adorned Prodromos Monastery. Best time: April to November.
• Snorkel in Pavlopetri: Explore a submerged ancient Minoan city off southern Laconia’s coast, equipped with underwater signs guiding three swimming routes among streets and mansions preserved for over 5 millennia.
• Ski in Kalavryta: Situated near Mount Parnassos’ quieter slopes in northern Peloponnese offering backcountry skiing routes (December-April) high above scenic peaks surrounding Gulf Corinth’s pristine landscapes led similarly guides serving niche explorations.

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