Greece is known for the beauty of the islands and the colors of the sea but even in winter its charm never ceases to surprise: it is an ideal destination for a holiday under the bright Mediterranean sun that offers days so bright that the Greeks define them as " the joy of God."
With warm clothes it is time to discover the charming mountain villages of the north or the Peloponnese, one of the most beautiful destinations in continental Greece between incredible panoramas and ancient monuments.
After admiring the traditional architecture and strolling through the picturesque cobblestone streets, you can enjoy the typical dishes of this land by the fire with grandmother's recipes based on meats, local vegetables and hearty soups.
For breakfast, homemade jams and hot tea with mountain herbs: winter in greece It has a completely different flavor.
The perfect places for a winter vacation
If the entire country is charming, there are some places that make winter here even more exciting. follow him, the best ski resort, a truly cosmopolitan and glamorous winter park.
At the foot of Parnassus, 19 ski slopes with a total of 36 kilometers, a chalet, taverns, shops selling local products and a snowboard park await snow lovers.
Furthermore, ivadi, a stupendous plateau above Arahova, the fun never ends: spruce forests to discover on foot, on horseback or by bicycle, muddy roads to explore by ATV or jeep, and countless opportunities to practice various types of sports, from archery to paintball. and fly jumper.
But that is not all. Another ski area that you cannot miss is Agriolefkes – Pelión, between 1170 and 1471 meters high in Thessaly, where you can combine visits to fabulous mountain villages with popular winter sports.
In fact, there are 3 kilometers of slopes with 5 lifts available for skiing and snowboarding.
Again, it is worth mentioning Pigadia, on the eastern face of Mount Vermio, famous for its "Filippos" slope, the best "black slope" in Greece, Karpenisi, one of the largest ski centers with 18 slopes of more than 5500 square meters, Vasilitsa in the heart of the imposing Pindus mountains with 18 slopes and 24 kilometers in length, Kalavryta with 12 tracks suitable for all levels of difficulty, and flood, the birthplace of winter sports in Greece with slopes certified by the International Ski Federation.
Seasonal traditions and holidays.
Winter is the perfect time to go out and discover Greek cities that offer their best with a mild climate, shopping, entertainment, walks and the famous seasonal festivities such as the Patrás Carnival, internationally famous, and the Ragoutsaria de Kastoria, three days of music performed with traditional brass instruments, dance, good food and wine, which has its roots in ancient Dionysian rituals.
The enveloping warmth of the spa
For those who wish to be enveloped by the warmth of thermal well-being, Greece is excellent with more than eight hundred thermal sites, each with its own peculiarities and therapeutic approach.
The city of Aidipsos, In the north of Evia, it offers healing springs appreciated since ancient times and enchants with its beauty designed by neoclassical buildings, tree-lined avenues, typical restaurants and cafes.
then there are the Terme di Pozar, immersed in the greenery between natural waterfalls and hanging rocks, with the warm water of the outdoor pools, the beautiful Kafaias Ecosystem with spa, lake, 4 kilometers from Zacharo beach, Strofylia pine forest and Lapitha mountain and finally, Looters in the Gulf of Corinth, whose waters have always been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.
