Travel Slow. Connect. Taste more.
Your journey to Slow Travel in Greece starts here!
Hi, I'm Effie
I’m the person behind Slow Travel Greece, a slow travel ambassador and storyteller dedicated to showing you the real Greece and its accessible side that everyone can enjoy.
I create thoughtful travel experiences and meaningful events for travelers and brands, all designed and rooted in the values of the slow travel movement and the mindful approach of Slow Travel Greece.
Through Slow Travel Greece, you can explore the real Greece, not the crowded tourist hotspots, but the villages, the people, and the landscapes that thrive when tourism is done right.
Everything here comes from personal experience and a deep commitment to regenerative travel.
Let me show you rural Greece as it’s meant to be experienced: slowly, thoughtfully, and with care.
DISCOVER
Discover Greece differently with Slow Travel Greece. Explore slow-paced destinations, eco-friendly stays, scenic hiking and cycling routes, accessible travel options, nature-based activities, and unique ideas for truly meaningful, low-impact travel.
Your antidote to mass tourism and your path to sustainable, enriching, and regenerative experiences all year round.
Nestled in rural areas and remote islands, offering authentic experiences away from the crowds.
Across Greece, offering exceptional service and sustainable stays year-round.
From stargazing and birdwatching to wild food foraging, offering unforgettable outdoor experiences
Hiking & Biking in Greece
Discover scenic hiking routes across Greece, from tranquil rural paths to stunning mountain trails.
Find campsites across Greece, including pet-friendly and accessible options, ensuring an inclusive outdoor experience for all.
Welcome to Slow Travel Greece!
Explore the undiscovered side of Greece, far from tourist trends - the real Greece that thrives in rural areas, offering exceptional experiences year-round.
Travel Slow. Taste More.
Slow Travel Greece is an independent travel company dedicated to Slow Travel and small-group sustainable holidays in Greece.
WHY?
By exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, you gain unique and meaningful experiences while supporting local cultures and economies. Your journey sustains small businesses and creates deeper connections with the places you visit.
With a commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism, the site highlights eco-friendly accommodations, activities, and restaurants that are wheelchair accessible, ensuring travel is enjoyable for everyone.
TASTE SLOW FOOD
IN CRETE
A FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCE
Ntounias is not just a tavern. It is a unique Cretan farm-to-table experience.
It’s a place to taste slow food and feel the real, rural Crete.
At an altitude of 500 meters, surrounded by lush landscapes, this is where you will taste authentic Cretan food made with love and care.
Walk the Aegean Islands! Explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Karpathos, an island in the Dodecanese complex in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
With expert guides, Art and Walk Karpathos offers unforgettable hiking tours, along with art activities, family-friendly adventures, agricultural tours, and much more, all year round!
Accessible beaches across Greece
From the Attica region in Athens to the Aegean and Ionian islands, discover wheelchair-accessible beaches across Greece, including a list of 159 beaches with free SEATRAC facilities. Read the relevant blog post here.
CHOOSE FOR Slow TOURISM in Greece!
Choose Slow Travel Greece to experience authentic, sustainable travel while supporting rural communities in remote locations.
Travel Slow, Live Sustainably & Love your Life!
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