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Explore slow travel destinations across Greece that go beyond the typical tourist spots

off-the-beaten-path destinations

REMOTE DESTINATIONS

From charming mountain settlements and traditional villages to remote islands and car-free destinations, these places offer authentic experiences all year round – not just in peak season.

Whether you seek nature, culture, or sustainable travel, these destinations invite you to immerse yourself in the local way of life at a relaxed pace.

Three inhabitants and an Eco Farm
Slow Travel destination: Milies

A mountain village with three residents and an exceptional Eco Farm, in the rural area of Plomari region, in Lesvos island.

A birdwatchers paradise – Slow Travel destination: Elati.

A forest village on the slopes of Pindus range, with a rich variety of wildlife, from brown bear, wolf and roe deer!

A scenic route to cultural beauty –
Slow Travel destination: Lafkos

A harbour for writers and artists in Pelion region where the oldest ‘’Kafeneio’’ in Greece serves the tastiest Greek coffee!!

A dive in the Southern edge of Europe – Slow Travel destination: Gavdos

Gavdos and its captive exotic beauty offers a back to basics quality of being. Enjoy starry nights, sleep in the wild & connect with nature to the max!

A private paradise. A car-free island with turquoise waters – Slow Travel destination: Pserimos

Pserimos is a little secret island of 15 km2 in Dodecanese and an ideal getaway to escape the crowds & enjoy privacy.

The mystical beauty of Moon bathing at 5,285 feet ASL! – Slow Travel Destination: Therma

Discover countless waterfall hikes, dive in crystal clear waters & explore Saos mountain in Samothraki island!

Discover the real Crete - Slow Travel destination: Atsipopoulo craft village

The Cretan village with the rich cultural history & the Atsipopoulo park where every tree has a name!

The Captain`s Village - Slow Travel destination: Asprogeia

A peaceful picturesque village and a passage of the hiking & cycling trail ”Paths of Peace”!

The village of Caryadis - Slow Travel destination: Karyes

Explore the Karyes village, the temple dedicated to goddess Artemis & Caryatides trails!

An ancient village & the Mud therapy center – Slow Travel destination: Krinides

Discover Krinides and the benefits of the healing clay.

Treat yourself a therapeutic shower, visit The Philippi Archaeological Area and enjoy life at a slow pace.

A tiny lake island in Prespes National Park – Slow Travel destination: Agios Achillios

In Agios Achilios the balanced coexistence of human and nature is a reality that every traveller experiences. Experience sailing in Prespes National park with solar powered boats & birdwatching!

A Spa town in the wild - Slow Travel destination: Pozar Spa town, Loutraki

An ideal Slow Travel destination for Spa and Nature Lovers, for all ages and budgets!

Recharge your body & soul and regenerate in the healing springs of Pozar Spa town!

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Mastorochoria cluster of villages - Slow Travel destination: Plikati

The craftsmen of Plikati, the stunning virgin forests, and the natural springs, at the slopes of mountain Grammos!

A ‘’blossomed’’ village, a river, and a gorge – Slow Travel destination: Anthochori

The fascinating Anthochori Gorge, the waterfalls, the hiking network, and the stone-built Anthochori village.

A hiking & diving paradise – Slow Travel destination: Kea island

Kea is a walker’s island with a rich network of footpaths, where Jacques Cousteau discovered the shipwreck of the Britannic, ideal for water sports and relaxation!

A Stargazing hotspot - Slow Travel Destination: Ktistades

Ktistades is a picturesque mountain settlement in Arta region and a year-round Slow Travel destination for all nature lovers!

The artistic co-capital of Greece - Slow Travel Destination: Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki or Salonica is amphitheatrically built around the Thermaic Gulf & offers a remarkable cultural & artistic experiences!

A Slow Food experience - Slow Travel Destination: Patmos island

Patoinos – Terre de l’Apocalypse is a bio-dynamic agroecological vineyard in Patmos, offering experiential workshops & Slow food experiences.

Natural Building, permaculture, and bioclimatic architecture - Slow Travel Destination: Nessona Farm

The Farm in Nessonas offers seminars & low carbon activities and offers volunteering opportunities, focused on earth house building, bioclimatic architecture, and self-sufficiency.

A trip to immortality and the Icarian secret of longevity - Slow Travel destination: Icaria island

Icaria is worldwide famous for its long-living residents, who have found the ”recipe to immortality” and hold the world record for the largest number of people living over 90 years old!

Slow Travel Destination: Agrafa mountain village & the Agrafa mountain range

Follow the ancient paths across the Agrafa mountain range, experience hiking, forest bathing, mountaineering, and kayaking in a historic region.

A hidden gem in the Aegean - Slow Travel destination: Karpathos mountain island

The gorgeous Mount. Kali Limni & the Lastos plateau invite you to enjoy hiking in Karpathos surrounded by rocky cliffs, small gorges, and natural springs.