During the weekend from 7 to 8/12/2013, we took part in a highly interesting conference about the development of the paths of Greece. The conference was organized by the Greek-German Forum (www.grde.eu), and was held in Litochoro, in Olympus mountain. The speakers where greek and German. The Greek speakers presented the situation of hiking tourism
Towards the end of November 2013, we have completed the creation of a new path leading to the Trypia Spilia cave, in Mount Ymittos. This small section is part of a longer path that connects the small town of Koropi to Glyfada, on the other side of the mountain. The path starts near Koropi, on
In the summer of 2013, we have undertook the sign-posting of three hiking trails in Serifos island. The island’s hiking trails network has been previously sign-posted, but the signs became old and needed replacement. The new signs were sponsored by the company MEK Constructions, in collaboration with the Municipality of Serifos. We have renewed the
A few months ago, I had an amazing trip in the Peloponnese with Julio, my good Mexican friend. It was Julio’s second time in Greece, and we had decided to visit the Peloponnese and Epirus region. Our aim was to get as tired as possible from walks and scenery. Our Peloponnese trip lasted four days,
During May, we have visited the beautiful island of Santorini to record hiking trails with our GPS. In colaboration with Mr. Kostas Zarokostas, who has undertaken the sign-posting of the paths of Santorini, we have recorder many kilometers of trails in order to produce a map and to enrich the signage with information on distances
This is an excellent trail to escape from Athens on a one-day trip. It offers an amazing view on the gulfs of Corinth and Saronicos, as well as on all the surrounding mountains. This trail starts at Pisia village, climbing the mountain rather steeply at the beginning. Soon though, the “balconies” will start, with breathtaking
At the end of February we explored the area called Douka, in Ymittos Mt. in order to trace the ancient Sfitteia road (path) that linked Athens to the Demos of Kropia (today’s Koropi). The area is locked between the peaks Profitis Ilias and Mavrovouni, both belonging to the Ymittos Mt. The Sfiteia path, according to
A few days ago, we sign-posted the byzantine path leading to the Monastery of Ikosifoinissa in Mt. Paggaio. The path has been cleared, steps and bridges have been installed and now one can walk safely a 5,7 km long path, from Kormista village to the Monastery. For the sign-posting, we used red paint, small aluminium
We visited the beautiful Agistri island, just an hour’s boat trip from Athens, following the invitation of local businessmen in tourism. Our aim, exploring the possibilities of creating a paths network, in order to enrich the touristic product of the island. Agistri is the greenest Greek island, the forest covering over 86% of its surface.
Begining of January 2013, we visited a beautiful place in Kefalonia, called Fiskardo. The trip followed an invitation from ASTERIS, an cultural and environmental local organisation. Our aim, discovering and developing a paths network. The paths that we have walked are infinite, the beauty of the place as well. By summer 2013, the visitors of