Hiking Greece

Vangelis Stavrolakis is an experienced mountain guide. Based in Hania, he is available all year round for a mountain hike on the E4 road, a mountain bike tour on the heights of the White Mountains, or to accompany a group starting to discover the Agia Irini gorges. It provides the necessary equipment for these activities. The more experienced will be able to go on hikes of up to 2,452 m at the Pachnes Peak or admire the most beautiful view of Crete from the Timios Stavros Peak at 2,456 m over Psiloritis or the Ida Mountain.

EOS is the association of mountain people of the region, made up of enthusiasts, who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves ... The association also plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities, sometimes unknown by tourists and Greeks themselves. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges, publish magazines... Get in touch with the volunteers and members of the association to organize your mountain outings and other outdoor activities.

EOS is the official Greek association of mountain people. The branch in Rethymnon is very active, very well organized and reliable. Since 1961, it is composed of enthusiasts who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves... The association plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities which are sometimes little known. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges...

EOS is the association of mountain enthusiasts of the region, who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves ... The association also plays a very active role in the promotion of these kinds of activities, sometimes unknown by tourists and Greeks themselves. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges, publish magazines... Do not hesitate to ask the volunteers and members of the association for advice for all your outdoor excursions in the mountains of the region.

Discover Lefkada through off-season hikes, here is the idea of Walking Lefkada. Accommodation and meals are also available on request. Among the hikes, you can follow the one starting from the picturesque village of Karia where the traditional embroideries of the island are made. The walk from Eglouvi is also magnificent: you cross vineyards and discover the church of Saint-Donatos to end on the fertile plateau of Englouvi where the lentils that have made the reputation of this small village are grown.

A very professional riding school that has been operating on the island since 1994. For beginners, you will be initiated with instructors who speak English. For the others, you can ride more freely on the beaches or hills of the island. The center works with several resorts and can pick you up directly at the hotel to take you on a tour. They are always accompanied by an experienced English, Dutch and/or Greek speaking guide.

If you follow the coastal path southwards, you will find the beach of Papa Mina (2 hours round trip), and northwards, the beach of Vananda (1 hour round trip). From there, you can continue to the northern tip of the island, to Tristomo, in front of the islet of Saria (plan for the day): an option may be to plan a return trip on a caique. For a longer loop (allow 5 hours), go up to the pastoral village of Avlona then go down to the bay of Vroukounda where natural pools and ancient ruins await you.