Alternative Tourism Greece:

Trekking in Greece

Διαφημιζόμενοι Sitia Geopark Trekking, Crete Island What is Trekking? Trekking in routes and paths together with professional mountain guides. Where can I do trekking? Trekking, Mount Olympus Eyrytania -Agrafa, Mt.Helidona, Mt.Kalliakouda, Krentis Kastoria - Kataraktes Tzoumerka - Kalarites Peloponnese - Lousios Gorge, Mt Taygetos, Mt. Helmos Crete - Samaria Gorge, Αg. Irini Gorge, Trekking in the south coast, White Mountains, Psiloritis Mt.,Lasithiotika Mts. Cyclades Ithaka Zagorochoria - Vikos Gorge, Voidomatis, Vradeto, Mt.Gamila, Dragon lakes Mt. Olympus Arcadia Trekking, Peloponnese Grevena - Valia Calda National Reserve, Orliakas, Flegga Lakes Corfu - Korissiona Lake Kalavrita - Vouraikos Gorge Mountainous Pella - Kaimaktsalan, Tzena, Pelovo Drama - Mt. Falakro, Paranesti region, the forest of Frakto, the forest of Elatia, Path E 6, Mt Menoikio Xanthi - Leivaditi Waterfalls, Stena Nestou, Koula, Gyftokastro Sporades islands - Skiathos island And in other places in Greece. Zagori, Ioannina, Epirus When can I do trekking? Throughout the year, depending the location. Participation Requirements No previous experience is required in order to participate in an easy, one or many day, trekking trip. For more demanding trips you must be in good physical condition. Ages 10-65 years old. What do I need to carry with me? What you need to have with you is a pair of trekking shoes, comfortable clothes, waterproof jacket, a hat, sun glasses, a back pack and a flask, light food (raisins, chocolate, sandwich). For many day treks you will need a sleeping bag and a torch. Necessary Equipment In more than one-day treks, you need tents; carry mats, and camping equipment. In mountaineering expeditions specialised equipment such as crampons, axes, ropes, sleeping bags and tents are provided. Samaria, Chania, Crete