Parnitha National Park is only 35 km/21.8 mi away from the center of Athens. If you are a nature lover and mountain bike fun, this is the place to be! Blessed with exceptional natural beauty, numerous biking routes and stunning landscape views, it is not difficult to understand why it is so popular among bikers.
There is a wide variety of routes to choose from, including paved paths, forest trails and dirt roads, according to your experience level and desire for adrenaline rush. So, get some fresh air and enjoy the beauty of pine forests, natural springs and the rich fauna including birds, hares, foxes and deer. This amazing activity lasts about 2-3 hours and can be performed at any time of the year. Note that, you should bring a backpack with water, a clean t-shirt and a towel. Finally, there are companies with experienced instructors that organize tours to Parnitha National Park.
Wild Coast is an exquisite, breathtaking coast section of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It stretches from the Mtamvuna River in the north to the Kei River in the south. The coastline stretches into a remarkable 280 km/173 mi with an incredible magnificent coastline, craggy cliff faces and wild beaches. The climate at the Wild Coast is generally mild.
The Free State is situated on the flat boundless plains in the heart of South Africa. Known locally as the "breadbasket" of South Africa, it is the agricultural city and most of its land is at 1000 m/3281 ft above sea level. It is the land of rugby, sunny skies and characterized by a continental climate, with warm to hot summers and cool to cold winters.
A well known summit of Newberry Volcano is Paulina Peak, the host of many extreme sports. This volcanic area is located near the cities of Bend and La Pine.
El Formigal is located in the Aragon's Pyrenees mountains, near the borders of northern Spain with France in the province of Huesca. There are four different high valleys that can be reached by car or bus.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Pelion is a mountain in central Greece, in the southeastern part of Thessaly. It's a tourist destination throughout the year. It's a combination of highland and maritime scenery. Pelion has more than 40 villages and all of them offer a natural beauty. The colorful landscape, the natural beauty, the traditional architecture of the houses, the sound of the water sources and the blue horizon, create an amazing atmosphere.
If you are a board – any board – sports fan and you enjoy good sports related films and documentaries, this is an event you wouldn’t want to miss! The Flow Film Festival, taking place for the fifth consecutive time in December 2015, is anticipated by every extreme sport fan in Greece.
The plateau of Folois nestles at the southwest foot of Mount Erymanthus, in Hleia. Its name derived from mythology and the king of the Centaurs, Follo, friend of Hercules. Folois forest, with the unrivaled natural beauty, is one of the largest oak forests in Europe.
Leonidio lies in east coast of Peloponnese. Capital city of ''Tsakonia'' region, Leonidio maintains and preserves Tsakonian cultural tradition. The highlands and the plateau of Parnon Massif, which surround the area, represent an excellent spot for trekkers and hikers.
Loutsa (aka Artemis) is situated in east Attica, Greece and is a suburban town about 25 km/16 mi east of Athens, north of Lavrio, northeast of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and south of Rafina. Artemis or Artemida is located on a plain with some forested mountains to the northwest and a deforested rocky mountain to the south, in a farm setting full of grasslands, some rocks and groves, pine forests and farmlands.
Mount Parnitha is situated in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds. Varimbombi rests at the foothill of the Parnitha mountain.
Afrati is a small village in the regional unit of Euboea island in Greece, in the commune of Liladia. It's covered by a large forested area of pine trees. The fresh air, the graphic character and the simplicity of life are some of the treasures of this region. Afrati, which means ''fluffy'' in Greek, took its name after the fact that the soil around the village is fertile and soft for agricultural purposes.
Kalavrita is a small picturesque town, located in Achaia. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors both winter and summer months. The well-known ski resort, the amazing Cave of the Lakes and the beautiful pine forests are only some of the challenges in the region.
