This untapped region in Greece is perfect for easy walking holidays
Article in “The Times” by Mike Unwin
Come to Central Macedonia and you can climb Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak, and uncover Byzantine treasures and stunning waterfalls — without breaking a sweat.
I’m standing on top of Skolio, the summit of Mount Olympus. Well, almost the summit: Mytikas, which looms 400m away to our east, is the official highest point and, at 2,918m, it’s also the highest point in Greece. But given that Skolio, at 2,904m, is barely a Doric column lower, and that an ascent of Mytikas requires ropes, this feels good enough for me…
Link: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/greece/mount-olympus-hike-greece
