Mount Olympus

There are very few mountains with such an air of mythicism as Mount Olympus. The bulk of this impressive mountain massif towers high above the lower hills of northern Greece and it’s easy to see why the people in ancient Greece thought this was the realm from where the Greek Gods ruled their world. Nowadays Mount Olympus is paradise for hikers and mountaineers. A vast network of hiking trails lead to the highest summits in the country, including Mytikas with 2918 metres the highest point in Greece. And the great thing is that you don’t have to carry camping equipment to do a multi-day trek. Each night you can stay in one of the cosy mountain huts, located in old-grown pine forests and on high-alpine mountain ridges. Opa! Instead of going straight for the summit of Mount Olympus, you can hike a beautiful circular route from hut to hut. It’s the perfect way to take in the variety of landscapes and meet like-minded trekkers along the route. The trail itself is not very technical, unless you plan to climb Mytikas, which is an exposed scramble to the summit. In this blogpost we’ll tell you all about trekking on this legendary mountain. Are you keen to climb Mount Olympus? Check our guided and self-guided options here!

The Menalon Trail in Arcadia, in the Peloponnese. It doesn't get much more Greek. Sure, islands like Crete and Corfu are stunning for their perfect combination of mountain and sea, but the 'real' Greece can be found on foot deep in Greece's interior. Churches and monasteries, thousand-year-old donkey trails and watering holes, quiet villages and a small glass of ouzo to end the day. Forget the mileage and the athletic challenge: on the Menalon Trail, you take it easy in the Greek way.Take it easy, that was always the idea behind the development of the Menalon Trail. Here you step in the footsteps of Ioannis Lagos and all the other Greeks who call the ancient paths of the Menalon Trail home. Ioannis had the excellent idea to give the trails, which were there anyway, a name in order to introduce people like you to the nature and, above all, the culture of his region. The result is 75 kilometres of 4- or 6-stage hiking pleasure: the Menalon Trail, one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Europe.

Hiking the Corfu Trail? Explore the island from head to toe that takes you from south to north. The island is known for its welcoming people and diverse sightseeing. Hike the entire island in just 9 days and enjoy the green nature, long golden sandy beaches and local Greek food. Curious? Bookatrekking.com tells you all about the Corfu Trail!Corfu is often associated with sun, sea and beach holidays, but the island has much more to offer than! Walk along golden sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, green olive groves and enjoy the eventful history of this beautiful island! Ideal for day hikes or for the adventurous people who would like to complete the full Corfu Trail. Below you will find all the information you need to know about this wonderful hike!