If you crave for a sunny Mediterranean walking experience, you won't regret if you choose to walk in Greece. Greece offers many potential mainland and island walking tours and many interesting attractions to keep you involved and busy while on the road. Ancient Greek archaeological sites, sandy beaches and turquoise seas, olive orchards, rugged Mediterranean rocks and mountains, old villages painted white, ancient Orthodox churches and monasteries - Greece is an entire world waiting to be explored (on foot, of course). Just make sure you have quality sun protection.
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The vast distances of Camino de Santiago offer plenty of walking
trails, from France though to Span and Portugal. (Image by Freeimages.com) |
The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is a network of ancient pilgrim trails stretching from the heart of Europe to the Iberian Peninsula. There are several major Camino routes, starting in France, Portugal or Spain, all leading to the same point – the Santiago de Compostella Cathedral in Galicia, Spain. It was there that, according to the legend, St. James was buried.
Over the years, the Camino de Santiago has evolved from being a religious endeavour once upon a time, to one of the world's most frequented walking holiday destination.
Among the different trails that you can choose from, the most popular is the Camino Frances – the French Way. As the name suggests, it starts in France and takes you over the Pyrenees into some of Spain's most beautiful landscapes, with calm forests, vineyards and olive groves. The entire French Way is around 800 kilometers long, but you can also arrange a shorter version by using another starting point. Sarria is probably the most popular starting point of the entire Camino, only 100 km away from Santiago. On the Camino Frances, you will find excellent-quality hiking trails and roads, as well as great accommodation options and facilities.
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If anything's going to provide "food" for your body, mind and soul, it's the
majestic scenery of Norway fjords, which will amaze you. (Image by Pexels) |
Northern Europe is a world of its own. The Scandinavian landscape is very varied - depending on your chosen country and trails, you will get to enjoy green grasslands, Norway's well-renowned fjords, northern pine forests, or charming old northern villages.
Volcanic Iceland is like a different planet, with black sand beaches, hot springs, and of course the lively capital Reykjavik. And if you're brave enough to venture into the polar circle, you'll be able to experience days that never end. Since it's always cold in the North, even in the summer, you will have to gear up for this sort of expedition.
Hopefully, you feel inspired to try something different this holiday season. On a walking holiday, you will not only soak in the natural and architectural marvels and rejuvenate yourself, but you may also re-define and re-discover what it means to be an active, walking human being.
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