Montains on Greece

In Southeastern Europe lies Greece, birthplace of the first great European civilization, a country of islands and coasts, about 2,000 islands in the Ionian and Aegean Seas. Also inside is very mountainous and is due to tourism in a valuable time to be considered a big draw. Walking and know a huge paradise such as Greece is a unique opportunity for all adventurous tourist, the walking tours with visits to archaeological remains are likely inevitable as is also visiting the great mountainous landscape that the country possesses, even practice mountaineering is added to new experiences with emotions.Greece has in its territory with more than 300 mountains are high or low interest par excellence. The backbone of the mainland's main mountain axis throughout Greece consists of the Pindos Mountains, they still mountains of the Peloponnese and Crete.Mount Olympus, which means 'the light', is the tallest mountain in Greece and so also the second of the Balkans; reaches 2.917 meters and is popular in Greek mythology. Located between Thessaly and Macedonia and is a nature reserve since 1938 and also from 1981, natural heritage of the European Union. One of its highest peaks is Mitikas with 2.917 meters, is followed with the Pico Eskolico 2.912 meters.About 40 sets to mountain across the country Greek exceed 2,000 meters of morphological variety and spectacular views. The unique landscapes in the Greek mountains are among the most coveted by tourists, some of the major sights are within natural forests oldest in Europe. This exceptional richness present in Greece is a must as it provides the right conditions to enjoy nature, the many activities in mountain tourism and winter.