It’s a popular destination for the lovers of extreme sports. The reason is the ski center, at 8 km/4 mi from Elatochori village.
In an altitude of 1450 m/4756 ft and in a privileged location, the ski center of Elatochori is the newest one in Greece. There are 10 pistes with a varying difference of altitude and for all kind of difficulty. It has 1 aerial double seat lift, 2 sliding, and 2 baby lifts. There are ski schools in the ski center, with experts at your disposal.
You can also find ski’s equipment sale and rental shops. Have a break in the beautiful chalet and explore the three levels, with restaurant, snack bar and coffee bar. Don’t loose the opportunity to visit the monastery of St. George of Ritinis, at 5.6 km/3 mi far from the ski center. It’s an important Byzantine monument with treasures since 14th and 16th century. In the south side of Elatochori, there is a gorge. Find the chapel, where Saint Antony became a hermit.
Walk through the beautiful streets of Katerini, smell the sea perfume and leave everything behind you. Near the ski center, you can find restaurants and bars, and for your relaxing time, lovely accommodations.
The old fashion Scandinavian mean of transport, the ski joring re-appears in nowadays winter ski resorts but currently as a funny and exciting sport activity.
Val Saint-Come is a parish municipality in Lanauriede region of Quebec, Canada and part of Matawinie Region Country Municipality. It is an ideal place for those who want to visit a place and immerse themselves in its natural beauty. This spot can offer to its visitors the best conditions for their top holidays.
Sierra Nevada's ski resort lies on Veleta peak, in the Granada part of the mountain. Your starting point is Pradollano. From there, the first lifts take you to the main hub, Borreguiles, at about 457 m/1500 ft above the main village.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Willamette Pass Resort is a year round ski resort, situated in Klamath County, Oregon. The spot offers to its visitors the opportunity to enjoy themselves in all fields and feel at home. In order to combine adventure with pleasure, explore this place and you will never regret it.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
Some people go ''back to black'' and their thoughts are like dark shadows. Some others go ''back to white'' and their shadows make the snow look black. It's not a pun, it's you when you are sliding down a snow covered hill. If you are addicted to ski, don't think about it, run to Vigla ski center, on Verno mountain.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
Let's travel through forests with dark green coniferous trees, where you can admire the immortal beauty of the oak and be charmed by the acid. Where fresh air makes you younger and ready for new explorations. The snow road of the mammoth task is waiting for you. It's not the new movie of Stephen King, but the ski center of Vasilitsa. It is one of the best ski resorts in Greece, in the middle of Pindos Mountains.
Where is your snow-machine? it's about time for action! Turn off your mobile phone, because when your snowmobile calls you, it's only you and the snow. If you try to find the perfect paths, close your eyes and think yourself in Vigla ski center.
Thessaloniki is located in northern Greece. It is the second largest city and a major economic, industrial, political and commercial center. The city is well known for its endless entertainment including abundant cultural festivals. Thessaloniki has been ranked as one of the best tourist destinations worldwide.
The spot is located in the geographical and historical region of Macedonia in Greece. It's the capital city of the regional unit of Serres. The Rhodope mountains rise to the north and east of the city. It's a beautiful city, where the beauty of the natural landscapes, the forests and the charms of the culture make this city a perfect destination.
Situated in northern Greece and bordered by the Thermaic Gulf, Thessaloniki or else " the Nymph of the North" as the Greeks call it, is the second largest city in the country and a major economic, commercial and touristic center. Renowned for its long history that spans some 2300 years, as well as the never ending cultural festivals and vibrant night life, the city is widely voted by travelers as one of the best party cities worldwide and a top touristic destination.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
