The Greek islands are currently code orange until conditions improve. Have you booked a trip to one of the Greek islands in the near future and are you disappointed that this trip cannot take place? No worries! Book your trip and enjoy the Greek good life for a while. Here are some ideas for mainland and Peloponnese destinations that are code yellow.
THE PELOPONNESOS PENINSULA
You fly from Schiphol directly to the olive paradise Kalamata in 3 hours. The perfect start to your holiday on the largest peninsula of Greece. What can you experience in the Peloponnese?
From crazy bike rides around Kalamata, a walk through the fairytale fortress city of Monemvasia to a trip back in time in the city of Olympia, where the Olympic Games started. And from relaxing on one of the wonderful beaches in Mani, to rafting on the Lousios River in Arcadia and the multi-day hiking route:the Menalon Trail.
THE PENINSULA CHALKIDIKI
Fly directly to Thessaloniki and travel in 40 minutes to paradise:the Chalkidiki peninsula. This is the perfect combination between pristine landscapes, beaches with an impressive color sea and adventure spread over three headlands:Kassandra, Sithonia and Pro-Athos.
ADD THE BEAUTY IN EPIRUS
In the far north of Greece you will find the Epirus region. A destination with impressive nature, authentic Greek villages and where you can enjoy a diverse holiday. Fly directly to Aktion airport, from where you will reach the colorful town with a lovely beach:Parga in no time.
Or go sailing in Sivota, hike from town to town in the Pindos Mountains or sail a boat across the lake of the bustling city of Ioannina.
CITY &NATURE:THESSALONIKI, VOLOS, METEORA
Fly straight to bustling and multicultural Thessaloniki. The city that is known for its great cuisine and where you can enjoy cycling along the boulevard. Then travel on to the port city of Volos, where you can enjoy mezes (small dishes) and Tsipouro (local liqueur) in cozy tsipouradikas. Travel on to Meteora. These gigantic rocks topped by monasteries look like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie. Here you can go on amazing hikes! And end your trip back in Thessaloniki.
