Towards the middle of May, we visited Syros island, following an invitation of the Tourism Counsil. The purpose of our visit was to investigate the current state of the paths in Syros, and to produce some advice regarding the enhancement of the hiking network, in order to develop hiking tourism on the island. Our visit
During Easter 2014, and a few days later, we were on Kythera. At first, we were accompanying about 110 people from two greek hiking clubs. Together, we walked a few paths, we learned the story of the island as well as its myths, ancient and new ones. When the hiking clubs left the island, we
Yesterday, April 6th, we have participated as Paths of Greece, to the great Pic Nic organised by the Friends of Merimna Association. In our activity, we worked together with the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature.
A few decades ago, one day, as the workers at the quarries were braking the marbles of the surface, instead of hitting a marble vein, they hit an underwater creek! Soon after, the water filled the quarry, and a new natural lake was born! In proximity to the Taxiarches village, at the foots of the
Once more, we were convinced that Peloponnisos is a top destination, all year round, and for every kind of activity! Within 5 days, with good friends, we enjoyed Olympia, Ancient Messini, Ancient Thouria (the ancient city of Kalamata), Mani, Gytheion, Mt. Parnon, Nafplion, and Mycenae. Paths, visit of archaeological sites, dirt roads that lead to
A few days ago, along with our partner Stefanos Kounis, we have visited Evia island. More specificaly, the region between Dirfy and Xirovouni Mts. We walked on hiking and bicycle trails, and we also created some new ones. Our visit took place after the initiative of the local businesses to implement a hiking and bicycle
We have just finalised our first video about our work. You will see pictures and scenes from the research, the mapping, the sign-posting, the guided tours and the educational programmes that we have organised.
In January 2014, we have participated in the 4th World Trails Conference, held in Jeju island in South Korea. The Conference was organised from the World Trail Association, under the auspices of Jeju Olle foundation. Paths of Greece has been invited by the American Trails Association. In the Conference, more than 50 trail organisations from
The BBC Travel article “The island of Aphrodite’s ancestors”, presents Kythera through an authentic point of view. Through the view of a visitor who lived there a unique experience. The author, Katherine LaGrave, pays special attention to the hiking trails of Kythera. These trails have been organised by Paths of Greece, in collaboration with the
We wish you a joyful New Year 2014! However, since joy is not entirely a matter of wishes and luck, but it also depends on our personal efforts, we dedicate to you this poem by the Spanish poet Antonio Machado (1875 – 1939): .. .. “Traveler, there is no path” .. Traveler, there is no