Every year, thousands of nature enthusiasts from all over the world visit the mountain to admire its unique beauty and conquer its peaks, as this place is one of the best destinations in the country for a wide variety of outdoor activities, all year round. The climate in the lower regions is Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and wet, cold winters. As you go higher on the mountain, the weather conditions are rougher with lot’s of snow in winter and temperatures that range between -10°C/14°F to 20°C/ 68°F, while during summer the temperature ranges from 0°C/32°F to 20°C/ 68°F with high winds, rain and even snowfalls.
Olympus Marathon Trail is one of the most important institutions of the Mountaineering Sport and combines mountain climbing and running on the slopes of Mount Olympus, with big elevation changes. It is the very same trail the ancient Greeks used to follow, in order to honor the king of gods, Zeus. The trail starts from the archaeological site of Dion and takes you through the canyon of Orlias, with many twists and dense vegetation. Further on, the trail enters amazing pine forests and as you go higher the scenery changes into alpine, with rocky sections and steep uphills.
You then reach one of the most impressive places of Olympus, called the Mousses Plateau, where you can see the peak and admire the amazing summit formation, called the Throne of Zeus. After that point, an endless downhill begins that combines rough terrain, rocks, tree roots and everything else you may think of. After you pass the Valley of Enipeas River and after a few twists and turns on smoother grounds, you reach Litichoro village.
The sacred name of Olympus, along with thousands of years of history, the unique natural beauty and the ideal terrain conditions, attract the best mountaineering enthusiasts of the world. You can either participate on the race or run the trail anytime during the summer months and discover its beauty on your own. You can also spend the night in Apostolidis mountain hut, near the summit. Very good physical condition, good mountain running shoes and strong will are essential. This is a one in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to run with the Gods of Olympus!
Let's make some noise! Take your snowmobile and explore the beautiful paths of Kaimaktsalan. It's a mountain, situated on the borders between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It's the third highest mountain in Greece with an altitude of 2524 m/8278.7 ft. It's also known as Voras and it's located in the regional unit of Pella.
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.
Kaimaktsalan is a mountain on the border between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It is also known as Voras and it's the third highest mountain in Greece with an altitude of 2524 m/8280 ft.
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.
If you need a winter ride, full of adventure, power, passion and snow, take your snow-machine and be the knight rider. Be careful, you should find a perfect place, where the snow could stand your wild instincts. If you need help, Seli is a good choice. It's located in the regional unit of Imathia, on the border of Kato Vermio or Kato Seli, which is one of the highest villages in Greece with an altitude of 1900 m/6233 ft.
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.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through beautiful landscapes, hear the voice of the birds, feel the playful disposition of wild abele and chestnut tree, breath the fresh air and let the magic of the blue horizon to seduce your senses. Your fantasy can turned into a reality. The only think you should do is to visit Pelion.
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.
