Why visit Greece in winter: top 10 good reasons!

#Greece: #top 10 #destinations for #winter, 10 #excursions in #beautiful #landscapes with amazing #nature!
VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:01 intro
01:04 Litochoro - Penteleimonas
01:58 Meteora
02:38 Kalavryta
03:28 Serres - Kerkini
04:02 Naoussa - Seli
04:49 Vytina
05:33 Karpenisi - Velouchi
06:16 Metsovo
07:05 Arachova
07:41 Palios Agios Athanasios - Kaimaktsalan
If we chose an image to characterize Greece, then it probably would not be a #snowy #mountain or a #river. We would not show #waterfalls or #lakes, lit #fireplaces and foggy landscape… And yet this is another one of the many faces of Greece!
#Litochoro. We are located in #Pieria, at the foot of Mount #Olympus. Once upon a time here was a sacred place. The place of residence of the Ancient Gods! Litochoro is your beautiful starting point for excursions to the paths of Olympus, the waterfalls and the magical Greek nature! Half an hour south of Litochoro stands Paleos #Panteleimonas, one of the best preserved traditional settlements of Greece!
#Meteora. A rare geological phenomenon, unique in all of Europe. Huge rocks that host monasteries on top of them. Religious grandeur, awe, panoramic views and strong emotional impact, next to the mountain range of Pindos. #Kalampaka and Kastraki villages will make your stay more beautiful.
#Kalavrita. A traditional village is even more beautiful when there is a jagged railway that passes through the impressive green gorge of Vouraikos, when nearby there are caves and monasteries and one of the largest ski resorts in Greece. Unique moments in the northern Peloponnese.
#Serres. Snowy mountain ranges, lakes that reflect the beauty of nature, hot baths and a lively city with a strong pulse and fantastic delicacies! We are in Serres and it is certain that Kerkini and Lailias will seal your winter getaways!
#Naoussa. Macedonian architecture, and a landscape with dense vegetation that turns white in winter! In Naoussa, the whole scene can captivate you in a winter fairy tale. The city, the park of Agios Nikolaos, but mainly the ski resorts of Seli and Tria - Pente Pigadia.
Vitina. In the Heart of the Peloponnese lies Arcadia and in its center Vitina. A beautiful stone-built mountain village next to Mount Mainalo. Virgin forests, hiking trails, famous guesthouses, quality local products and the ski center in close distance from Athens.
#Karpenisi. The capital of Evritania is built at an altitude of almost a thousand meters on Mount Timfristos. Alpine environment, and breathtaking landscapes. The settlements of Mikro and Megalo Chorio, Prousos and its monastery, the ski center Velouchi and the gorge Panta Vrechei will write a separate page in the album of your memories.
#Metsovo. The most elegant part of Mountainous Epirus! Welcome to Pindos. At an altitude of 1160 meters is a town with stone mansions, splendid churches and lots of snow! A blessed place that highlighted great national benefactors and distinguished Greeks in their kind. Epirus hospitality, incomparable local specialties with the smoked Metsovone cheese standing out.
#Arachova. The Snow Queen in Central Greece! The nymph of Parnassos is built on its southern slopes and a breath away from the navel of the world, #Delphi. At the so called "#Mykonos of Winter" you will find everything, but mainly fun, entertainment, and action on the white snow slopes overlooking the sea!
Old Agios Athanasios. And yet this beautiful traditional settlement of Northern Greece was once ruined and abandoned. On the slopes of Mount #Kaimaktsalan and at an altitude of 1200 meters is a place taken from the myths. As if it were the setting of a movie. Here stone and light blend harmoniously and beautify every human activity. The specialties of Pella will drive you crazy while in the nearby ski center you will be able to burn the unnecessary calories.
From north to south and from east to west, Greece does not stop filling our mind and soul with its beauties, pride and grandeur.
And do not forget that by travelling and appreciating, we all become part of Greece!
Spending the summer in Greece is an excellent idea, but don’t be too quick to dismiss it for your winter break. You may be surprised to find out that temperatures can reach as high as 18C (64F) in November and December in the southern parts of the country. If that doesn’t convince you, there’s delicious seasonal food and drink, thermal lakes and even skiing to draw you to Greece during winter.
Forget the classic Greek salad and opt for the winter variants. As Greeks eat seasonally, you will get to discover winter recipes, such as stuffed #lahanodolmades (cabbage rolls), horta (wild greens), or #fasolada (bean soup). For dessert, you’re in luck as #Christmas is the season of baking in this Mediterranean country. #Kourabiedes (biscuits), diples, and #melomakarona (Christmas honey biscuits) are scrumptious sweets that will make you fall in love with winter in Greece.
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