Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HIKING, MOUNT OLYMPUS
Highlights
1
Thessaloníki
Balkan in atmosphere, Greece's
second city offers historic monuments and a
vibrant nightlife.
See p.266
2
Mount Olympus
The mythical home of the
gods; a three-day hike to the summit and back
offers pristine scenery and riots of wild flowers.
See p.280
3
Vergina
Beguiling treasures unearthed in the
poignant burial chambers of Macedonia's royal
dynasty.
See p.287
4
Édhessa
Clifftop wooden houses and
impeccably restored water mills make this one
of Greece's most inviting towns.
See p.288
5
The Préspa lakes
Forming the leading
ornithological reserve in the region, the
reed-fringed shores are a haven for nature
lovers.
See p.290
6
Kastoriá
Situated on a wooded headland
jutting into the pewter-coloured Lake
Orestiádha, this unusual resort is the country's
fur capital.
See p.292
7
Mount Athos
Timeless Orthodox monasteries
set among unspoilt landscapes in a semi-
independent republic run by monks.
See p.304
8
Dhadhiá
Oak and pine forests draped over
volcanic ridges, home to black vultures and
other rare raptors.
See p.322
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.266
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