BEST HIDDEN GREEK DESTINATIONS

09 Sep BEST HIDDEN GREEK DESTINATIONS

Posted at 14:12h in Europe, Greece by Wander-lust 0 Comments

Greek islands are still immensely popular amongst travelers, but can be busy in the holiday seasons. But with more than 250 islands and mainland available, there are plenty less visited Greek destinations available.

Book your trip and enjoy the Greek good life. Here are some ideas for mainland and Peloponnese destinations that are a little less traveled.

THE PENINSULA OF THE PELOPONNESOS

You fly from Schiphol in 3 hours directly to the olive paradise Kalamata. The perfect start to your holiday on the largest peninsula in Greece. What can you experience in the Peloponnese?

From crazy cycling tours around Kalamata, a walk through the fairytale fortified town of Monemvasia to a trip back in time in the city of Olympia, where the Olympic Games started. And from relaxing on one of the wonderful beaches in Mani, to rafting on the Lousios river in Arcadia and the multi-day walking route: the Menalon Trail.

THE CHALKIDIKI PENINSULA

Fly directly to Thessaloniki and travel to paradise in 40 minutes: the Chalkidiki peninsula. This is the perfect combination between unspoiled landscapes, beaches with an impressive sea color and adventure spread over three headlands: Kassandra, Sithonia and Pro-Athos.

ADMIRE THE NATURAL CLEAN IN EPIRUS

In the far north of Greece you will find the region of Epirus. A destination with impressive nature, authentic Greek villages and where you can enjoy a diverse holiday. Fly directly to Aktion airport, from where you can reach the colourful town with a lovely beach: Parga in no time. This town is small but offers many surrounding beaches, plenty of hotels and nearby villages. uring the evening, Perdika comes to live with many restaurants and cafés. Or go sailing in Sivota, hike from city to city in the Pindos Mountains or take a boat across the lake of the bustling city of Ioannina.

CITY & NATURE: THESSALONIKI, VOLOS, METEORA

Fly straight to vibrant and multicultural Thessaloniki. The city known for its great cuisine and where you can cycle along the boulevard. Then travel on to the port city of Volos, where you can enjoy mezes (small dishes) and Tsipouro (local liqueur) in cozy tsipouradikas. Secondly, ravel on to Meteora. These gigantic rocks topped with monasteries seem to be straight out of a sci-fi movie. Here you can go on amazing hikes! And end your trip again in Thessaloniki.