Back to the Routes

06/11/2024

🏰 is one of a few cities in Greece that has survived for 30 centuries of turbulent history, imprinted forever on its monuments. Built at the foot of the Pindus mountain range, it is embraced reassuringly by its mighty castle, whose walls reach down to the Corinthian Gulf.

Full of warm, welcoming inhabitants, it lies in a historic region whose visitors are treated all year round to spectacular mountain ranges, traditional villages and beaches with refreshingly clear waters.

So, treat your autumn the way it deserves and enjoy a stress-free roadtrip!

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16/10/2024

🤔What is bougatsa? It’s the perfect way to celebrate , with a taste of Thessaloniki!

Perhaps you’ve already heard about the locals’ habit for a bougatsa for breakfast. It comes from and is firm foodie favourites. If you haven’t been introduced, bougatsa is a delicious filo pastry pie made either sweet with semolina-cream filling and dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon or savoury with fillings such as cheese or mince.

The truth is, however, that the locals don’t really need a time of day to enjoy this classic. In fact, they don’t need a time of day for breakfast in any form. Which is why the brunch scene in Thessaloniki has caught on in a big way. You could say they’ve turned it into an art form.

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14/10/2024

📢 DiscoverGreece.com features roadtrips!

🔎 Discover the unmatched beauty of northern Greece in an epic road trip that includes landmark archaeological sites, breathtaking scenery and experiences around the Greek mainland

🏞 The incredible diversity and natural beauty of northern are revealed in a 12-day road trip that combines the best of mountain and sea.

So strap in and let the magic begin!
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11/10/2024

😮 It’s impossible not to be amazed by the giant rocks of Meteora and the centuries-old monasteries at their peaks, hundreds of metres in the air. But as you gaze around the UNESCO-protected site, you’ll also be enthralled by the landscape, one of the most inspiring in for activities ranging from cultural tours and hiking expeditions to river-rafting and truffle-hunting.

Feelings come at you in rush as you approach this spectacle; a cascade of admiration, awe, ecstasy and humility. It’s a beacon for spiritual contemplation, reflection and personal atonement.

You’ll love all the things to do in – around 4hrs from by car but with an aura that belongs to another world.

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📸 x Lamda3, Love n Live Life (via Instagram)👌

07/10/2024

is a journey to all things that matter with the assistance of a travel App. Select the itinerary that you like best from our list of roadtrips, based on the places you want to visit, the theme or the duration of your trip. Just open the link we'll send you and your entire trip will unravel on your smartphone or tablet!

You now have all you need to enjoy the freedom independent travel gives you, without stressing about anything. We have your back in every step of the way!

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06/10/2024

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Attention Fall Guys and Girls! 🍂 Autumn is the best season for road trips in Greece and here’s one view you’ve probably never seen before.

We were completely blown away by lakeside on Day 5 of the itinerary we shaped with the Back to the Routes

We’ve got 11 more incredible places for you on an epic road trip in northern Greece that includes landmark archaeological sites, rivers, mountains, gorges, small towns and even beaches... You name it, our list in the first comment has it!

Who's hitting the road this fall?
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05/10/2024

Valia Calda meaning the Warm Valley, is part of Pindus National Park in mainland Greece, situated in an isolated mountainous area between West Macedonia and .

It is endowed with an impressive nature. With its dense beech forests and characteristic black pine trees, steep cliffs and torrents, this area offers unforgettable experiences to its visitors.

The Valia Calda reserve is a unique ecosystem, and a safe refuge to many birds and animals and one of the last brown bear shelters in . We have the responsibility to preserve this remarkable habitat.

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03/10/2024

Discover the splendour of Palace, near , where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth.

Walking around, you will be struck by the sophistication of a civilisation that reached its peak 4,000 years ago. The drainage system is intricate and some houses were so grand that they rose up to five storeys in height. Public and private spaces were adorned with ornate frescoes, pottery and wall paintings. In fact, some of the artwork is so iconic that it continues to inspire artists today.

And this is only your first day in .

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📸 DiscoverGreece.com x Incredible Crete

27/09/2024

💤Slow life with . The best way to celebrate !🎉

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🎥 Mary Retsina x panpapaioannou for Lamda3, Love n Live Life

25/09/2024

⛰Ιf mountains could sing their own melody...

🪈Backed by a fascinating history of eloquent musical innovation, the folk music of is the end result of diverse influences that create a unique, timeless sound.

It’s a story that intertwines musical passion, cultural and religious beliefs and deep rooted tradition from this northern pocket of that sits on the Greek and Albanian border.

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23/09/2024

🏛️Legend has it that Zeus released two eagles, one from the east and one from the west, and where they met – at – was the Navel of the Earth. Indeed, the religious site that subsequently developed here, from the 6th century BC to Roman times, was considered the most important of the ancient world, attracting everyone from leaders to commoners to consult its famous Oracle on matters of war and state to absolution from their sins.

Two-and-a-half millennia later, you can book your personal journey including this UNESCO World Heritage Site, just a breath away from .

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18/09/2024

🥰Pure feelings, away from the crowds. This is what South offers generously.

And this is why we feel grateful for!

Whenever you decide to visit South Pelion, you will be rewarded with stunning scenery and landscapes, beautiful beaches, and traditional villages where you can unwind and escape the everyday stress and noise of city life and go back to nature.

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16/09/2024

Do you believe in fairy tales? A stroll through the magically romantic medieval castle town of will make you believe.

A medieval citadel, hidden from view from both the mainland and sea, it’s a natural fortress that’s been claimed the Byzantines, Franks, Venetians and Ottomans.

The atmosphere is one of cobblestone wonder combined with a fairy tale charm throughout.

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📸 x Lamda3, Love n Live Life

13/09/2024

A personalized trip also needs a carefully curated hotel. With your booking you will enjoy accommodation with a strong element of locality (small & family run), both in aesthetics and in local products and dishes offered at the traditional Greek breakfast.

Breakfast might just be one of Greece’s best-kept secrets. Everything you know and love about Mediterranean cuisine is there… colour, seasonality and never-ending generosity. So a traditional isn’t just a delicious start to the day. It’s healthy and nutritious … and sustainable, too.

Ingredients are sourced straight from local farms and producers that you’ll be supporting in the process. And best of all, no two Greek breakfasts are alike as they’re all based on the culinary traditions and unique products of each destination.

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11/09/2024

is renowned for its pottery tradition, which dates back to the Minoan period. The village’s unique clay soil and the local potters’ skills have made Margarites pottery one of the most famous in .

Travellers can visit the local workshops and witness the potters at work, using traditional techniques to create exquisite pieces of art.

is also a charming village in North Western Crete. It is well known for the tavernas beneath the plane trees at the centre of town as well as its delicious local sheep’s yogurt.

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09/09/2024

When the god Dionysus shared with Oeneus the secret of viniculture and urged him to go forth and multiply the vines of the world, it could well be that the Valley of is where he asked him to pay special attention.

The gently undulating terrain of Nemea, in the northwest Peloponnese, isn’t just beautiful on the eye. It happens to be home to one of Greece’s most celebrated grape varieties and its largest Protected Designation of Origin zone.

Find your own personal journey in the and taste the mythical wine routes your way. The way.

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📸 Mythical Peloponnese x Yabatravellers

06/09/2024

Shhh! Just listen to your next personal journey soundtrack!

In the heart of the , stands as a beacon of unique allure and rugged beauty, inviting travelers to delve into an experience far removed from the ordinary.

Renowned for its rich tapestry of history, breathtaking landscapes, and a culture that pulsates with life, is an unparalleled retreat for those yearning to escape the well-trodden tourist paths.

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27/03/2023

Back to the Routes is a personal journey, or better, a
collection of personal journeys in the land of Greece. It is
the collection of our childhood journeys that we started
with our parents, who taught us to love and appreciate
simple things in life and that we later continued ourselves.
Start exploring Greece with some amazing roadtrips here!

Back to the Routes is a personal journey, or better, a collection of personal journeys in the land of Greece. It is the collection of our childhood journeys that we started with our parents, who taught us to love and appreciate simple things in life and that we later continued ourselves.