Seas, mountains, lakes, rivers and villages almost hidden and isolated. These words could ideally describe Greece and its beauties!
A country with such diversity that it is an eye opener all year round. Therefore, any time of the year you want to travel to Greece, you can choose between many options depending on what you prefer. If you are adventurous and alternative, you could visit the destinations in an opposite version. The sea in winter and the mountains in summer. And what is certain is that it will be rewarding. Each place has its own beauties and hidden corners. Which can be so simple and at the same time so idyllic.
Because what do you need to relax and fill with beautiful images that will be unforgettable for the rest of your life? A bench and a beautiful view.
Syrrako, Tzoumerka
The stone villages of Tzoumerka are truly something different all year round. And Syrrako is not by chance one of the most famous not only in Epirus, but in all of Greece. It is not for nothing that it is called one of the most beautiful villages of the Athamanic Mountains. Syrrako is a very traditional and picturesque village, if you want to spend a few days in the sweetest seclusion you can imagine. Stunning nature, special architecture and hospitable inhabitants who will help you explore the whole area. Syrrako stands above the gorge of the Chrousia River, which is a tributary of the Kalarrytiko, and opposite it is Tzoumerka. When you are there, you know that you have reached such a traditional settlement that not even the car is allowed inside. You have to leave it at the entrance. Welcome to paradise!
Korakonisi, Zakynthos
Where to begin with this fairytale place? The steep "paradise" on the west coast of Zakynthos is waiting for you to discover it at the first opportunity. You will find it after the village of Kiliomenos and it is sure to enchant you. It is a well-hidden natural monument that indeed consists of very high carved rocks, fjords and an impressive arch. So you can imagine how magical the bench there will be. From which you will admire the endless Ionian Sea and travel even further. The whole Zakynthos is also an Ionian island that you will not forget once you visit it.
Lake Prespa, Florina
Prespes lakes is what we call the sanctuary of Northern Greece. Where you open your ears to hear only the sound of the hundreds of birds that make their home there. It is an idyllic setting with the main characteristic of absolute peace and serenity. The trip to Prespes is the ultimate destination for nature lovers as it offers just that. Contact with nature and the rare wetland. The area of Prespa is suitable for walks in the surrounding picturesque fishing villages such as Psarades and Agios Anchilios. A large area of Prespa was declared National Park in 1974. The following year it was officially designated the "Landscape of Outstanding Natural Beauty".
Litochoro, Pieria
Sitting on a snowy bench, looking out at the mountain would be just wonderful. One of the benches with the most beautiful view is located in Litochoro, Pieria. You have a warm and delicious chocolate drink in your hand and the beautiful snow-capped mountains surround you. There, at the eastern end of Mount Olympus, time stops and the only thing that matters is the moment. Something we often miss in everyday life. Perhaps, in the end, these moments are the most beautiful in the vacations and trips we choose to take. These small and at the same time big moments on a bench with the beauties of Greece at our feet.
Afissos, Pelion
And of course, the Greek destination of contrasts, Pelion, could not be missing from the list. You can visit it just as well, both winter and summer. You change from mountain to sea in a short time and do not know which you like better. Afissos is the seaside settlement in southern Pelion, where a bench with a unique and endless view is located. A bench where you can enjoy the view of the endless blue of the Aegean Sea while a fishing boat passes in front of you. Close your eyes and imagine how much beauty can be hidden in Greece. Then open them and put it on your list when you start organizing one by one your next trips in beautiful Greece. After all, there are so many benches you'll want to sunbathe on that you should probably be always with a suitcase in hand.
