Rouvas Gorge is the green counterweight to the bare, sunbaked ravines of southern Crete. This wooded ravine cuts the southern slopes of Psiloritis above the village of Zaros, in the Heraklion district of central Crete. It shelters one of the largest surviving holm-oak forests on the island. Walkers arrive here for shade, running water and … Read more
Tatoi Palace is the haunting former summer estate of the Greek royal family on the wooded slopes of Mount Parnitha near Athens, with a faded palace, a royal cemetery in the pines and vast forest trails open to walk. Pair this atmospheric escape with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This evocative … Read more
Kaisariani Monastery on Mount Hymettus is a peaceful 11th-century Byzantine monastery wrapped in a beautiful pine forest just minutes from central Athens, with frescoes, a sacred spring and hiking trails. Add a green, historic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This tranquil Byzantine retreat is a … Read more