With easy and fast access from Athens by car, train or bus over Chalkida bridge, connecting the Greek mainland with Euboea’s island, along with the combination of fantastic mountainous landscapes with incredible white sand beaches, Euboea is an ideal destination for all kinds of adventure holidays, all year round.
Steni is a mountainous village, situated on the foothills of Dirfis Mountain, stands at 1745 m/5725 ft high. Once you enter the village, you will be overwhelmed by the smell of the fresh mountain air and the sounds of the running water. One of the best ways to discover the area is to arrange an organized mountain bike tour that will introduce you to the wild side of Euboea.
The trail starts from within the village and takes you at the foot of the mountain. It starts off with a steep decline and finishes with a fun and exciting alpine decent, through rivers and dense forest. As you bike along the trail, you can admire breathtaking views of the cone shaped mountain and the great Dirfis forest, dominated by pine trees, oak and chestnuts.
The length of the trail is 27 km/16.7 mi long and it takes about seven hours to cover its length. It is suitable for bikers of all skill levels, however, a good physical condition is important. The beast season for this ride extends from early spring to late fall, when you can enjoy the blooming nature and the warm Mediterranean climate. Let your experienced guides lead you safely on a mountain bike adventure and allow yourself to enjoy a unique ride around Euboea’s tallest mountain.
Pitfichie Forest is 45 minutes away from Aberdeen city. It is considered as one of the best biking routes in the Scottish peninsula.
Nested high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and surrounded by amazing glacier lakes and alpine forests, a historic mountain town called Leadville awaits for the nature enthusiasts for a pure adventure.
Chalkida is located in Euboea, in Greece. It's the main town of this beautiful island. It's located on the strait of Euripus at its narrowest point. The origin of the name of Chalkida has been taken by the mines of copper, which was thrived in the near area.
Since the early 1990s, Thredbo, located at 500 km/310 mi in the south of Sydney, has been a popular destination in summer for recreational and competitive mountain biking, attracting prominent racers from all over Australia and overseas.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Cincinnati is situated in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA. The city is nestled on the north bank of the Ohio river right at the border of Ohio-Kentucky, near Indiana.
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.
Euboea is the second largest island in Greece, located on the eastern coast of Central Greece and is worldwide known for the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the tide's changes, taking place on the Euripus strait.
Chelmos is a mountain range in Achaea, in the Peloponnese region, in southern Greece. It's also known as Aroania and it's the highest mountain of Achaea (2355 m/7726 ft). The largest town near this beautiful mountain, is Kalavryta. The fresh air and the wild beauty of the pine forests give this place a mystery that makes you not to wanna leave the place. The grasslands and the barren rock protect this treasure. Let the butterflies lead you to the Cave of the Lakes, where you can find strange rock formations and beautiful lakes.
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.
It's a beautiful day, the sunshine is lighting your face. Suddenly, you hear a noise and a big black cloud is coming close to you. Don't be afraid, it's just a motocross show. It's a dirty game full of adrenaline. The wild instincts are in the air. The passion for this fast angel can clear your mind.
Returning to Athens for the second time on September 13th, Legion Run is preparing a whole new experience than the one last year, that is going to be bigger, better and wetter as it is taking place in Alykes Anavyssou with the support of Saronikos Municipality.
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.
It's winter and you are relishing a warm cup of coffee, while your cheeks are burned by the warmth of your fireplace. Suddenly, you drop your cup, you stand up and you feel your body moving keenly. You run quickly to the refrigeration and you put your head inside. Relax, it's not a heart attack but your desire for snowboard in an icy landscape, where there will be only you and the snow.
