When most people think of Greece they imagine islands with small white houses and a background of blue sea and sky. But Greece is a land of mountains, some of them quite high and just like in the Alps, the Rockies, the Poconos and the Catskills, when the winter months come along, the high elevations see snow, sometimes quite a lot of it.
Perhaps one of the biggest secrets is the skiing in Greece. The fact that few people realize that a land comprised almost entirely of mountains is a great skiing destination is kind of surprising, but the fact is that the popularity of summer tourism has made winter tourism and skiing an afterthought. Places like Kalavrita, Pelion, Parnassos by Delphi, the Peloponessos, Macedonia, and Epirus have ski centers and mountain refuges that look like Swiss Chalets wth ski lifts and a variety of downhill and cross-country runs.
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Though the ski slopes of Greece are no secret to Greeks and many Europeans, they are unknown to Americans and most other people around the world. It's a shame too because imagine that you can combine a Greek Island cruise or meals of grilled octopus and fried kalamari with a weekend of skiing and even throw in a visit to the Acropolis, the famous nightlife of Athens or a journey to Delphi and the beautiful village Arachova.
If you enjoy touring the countryside far from the noise and pollution of modern cities, then the nature of Parnassos is bound to positively surprise and ultimately enchant you.
Featuring a landscape and climate which combines the very best of Europe it sports tens of beautiful villages and settlements awaiting to welcome you. With Bed & Breakfast SKAMNOS as your base, you may get to know better that mountainous region of Greece which stores many pleasant surprises for willing travellers. |