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Be aware that Greece is not just incredible islands. Greece's mainland is simply equally gorgeous and immensely diverse. The islands are all combined immensely diverse too which makes the country just a collection of parasides. But if I hear the person in the video talking about islands in the way she does, she comes across as pretty unaware of Greece's most overlooked beauty. - Greece is also 80% mountains and 20% of ALL of Europe's Ultra peak mountains lies in Greece. Ultra peak mountains are mountains that rise atleast 1500 meters above its lowest surrounding point. Meaning the real visual height of a mountain. Greece has 19 Ultra peak mountains. For reference. Switzerland has 8, Austria 12, Croatia 0, Spain 4 on its land territory. Meaning Greece is a tremendously mountainous country with truly spectacular scenery that most people dont know. Greece has also 400 wetlands another thing most people are not aware of. with Greeces 80% mountains and 16.000 km of the most crystal clear waters, there are also a lot of rivers and deltas and and so on from the mountains towards the sea. For comparison. A country the size of Turkey has only 110 wetlands. So it comes to give an idea of how wetland rich Greece is. Also Greece has 800 natural hotsprings which is some of the most in the world. Also 15.000 caves. A whole arch of many volcanos. Among which Santorini is the largest sea volcano in the world Another thing. Greece lies on 4 tectonic earthplates which gives Greece its immensely diverse mountains, landscpses, geology, immensely diverse geography and topography. Greece lies on the European, African and Asian plate which comes together inside Greece. And the 4th one is the one that got crushed inbetween the other 3 And this is just a tiny starter of what Greece truly is about. It has also the highest biodiversity in Europe due to how isolated so many areas of nature is because of the 80% mountains and islands that each creates isolation

@georgiamills8769

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you have any recommendations on multi day hikes through villages in the north of Greece???

@Ptolemy336VV

Жыл бұрын

@@georgiamills8769 I do actually. Sorry for the late reply. There are endless opoortunities. You could do the Epirus trail which is in North Greece and multiple days. You can do a longer multi day hike over Mount olympus. And then wonderful mountain areas which many you can combine if you take a good look at the following areas on the map in detail. In short you can have immense hiking route or any section of it from Grammos Mountain to Tymfi and Smolikas mountain in region of Zagori. Then to Tzoumerka mountains (lakmos,etc) pass the Baros Pass, Verliga springs, many waterfalls, and then over the Pindus mountains, Acheloos valley, Evrytania and Agrafa mountains, to Mount Timfristos and the area of Karpenisi and Proussos and then to Mount Chelidona to Mount Varousia to Mount Giona to mount Parnassos. This will be weeks worth of hiking 100% Some names and regions you can check out - Epirus (incredible prefecture full with stunning mountains) - Zagori - Pindus mountains, - Vikos gorge (one of 3 deepest gorges in the world and the deepest regarding width-depth ratio - Tzoumerka mountains, and it's many waterfalls - Aoos gorge - Timfristos mountain, - Aoos river - Acheron river - Mount Olympus, rising 2918m meters straight out of the sea and is one of the 10 most prominent mountains in all of Europe - Tymfi mountain with the incredible dragonlake on top of it - Taygetus mountain a wonderful mountain that rises also 2400+ meters out of the sea close to the coast which gives dramatic views on both sides of the mountain - Kremasta lake among many other mountain lakes with incredible scenery around and incredible water colors in various parts -Rhodope mountains, one of the least degraded forests in all of Europe. there is a very good 1 hour documentary on the Greek part of the Rhodope mountains on KZread - Koronisia an incredible polynesian group in the Ambracian gulf which was many wetlands too rich with birds - Plastira lake another wonderful mountain lake - Smolikas mountain with a dragon lake and outlook on the mount Tymfi - Acheloos valley with an incredible river delta and scenery very unknown to people - Voidomatis river together with the Archeron river and Aoos river one of the cleanest waters in all of Europe and even the world - Prespes lakes, also is incredible and different, it has less than 3 people per km2 and the scenery reminds of Mongolian scenery - Mount Giona, Mount Vardousia, are both mountains opposite from eachother 2500m - Evrytania region is another incredible mountain region with one of the most untouched mountain areas like Agrafa mountains - Meteora, a perfect geological paradise among many other lesser known and plenty geological paradises - Mornos lake - Kerkini lake which is 1 of the 2 most important birding places in all of Europe - Amvraikos gulf - Methana and Methana volcano - Parnassos mountain, - Dirfi mountain on Evia - Aoos lake, - Mesolonghi wetland - Lake Doxa between mountains - Mount Chelidona, - Pelion mountain of the centaurs - Lichadonisia another wonderful polynesian island group - Mount Aroania, - Athos holy mountain, the only monastic state in the world. the mountain rises 2034m straight out of the sea. Incredible views like all the mountains in Greece

@georgiamills8769

Жыл бұрын

@@Ptolemy336VV wow! Thank you so much for the info. If you don’t mind me asking, as we are travelling from Australia we haven’t brought anything in the likes of tents/sleeping equipment or cooking equipment. Is there a trail you can recommend from this list that goes through small towns or has cabins that would be suitable for a 2-4 day hike?

@ElDuardo01

Жыл бұрын

Thanks You very much for your info. What would You suggest for 2-3 days if i'm based i'm Athens?

For a minute I thought you were taking a 4 hour boat to Paris! 😂

@preeti8947

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@briannalennox2778

2 жыл бұрын

Same I just tried looking for it lol

@Kkamp

Жыл бұрын

SAME I’m like imma really have to plan my day lol

@Dsuji245

Жыл бұрын

Greek pronunciation : Parles. Greek pronounce R as L sound.

@selitoskuldakis2209

Жыл бұрын

@@Dsuji245 lmao 🤣

Exellent job, please more video from beautiful Greece.

Thank you Kaja for taking us on this journey from Santorini to Paros. It was a pleasant surprise to know that Kaja follows Drew Binksy's vlogs :)

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

hahah yes he is one of my favourite youtubers! ;D

This was so funny 😅 thank you.

Lovely video. Thank you 🎉🎉

When i was your age i did some travel reportages for Elle Magazine. I was also there in the Ciclades twice. But you know i regret that i didn’t enjoy that part of my life like a normal turist. To do a reportage its take time, no including the writing. Now my dear Im 58 and I have youngkids. I still do photography bud weddings in the summer. I beliebe the best its to have a normal job and do some freelancing beside. All the best from Oslo.

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

all the best to you too! :)

Thanks for the video, lots of great insights. Question, when you left the hotel in Paros, did you have to pay for the full 3 nights even though you were only staying 1?

I like you simply because you said you are everything sick. I can relate soooo much!! 😂😂😂 I'm not even safe on the plane

“Taxi drivers are just like people” Well… Yes… 😂 😂 Lmao. That was funny.

Thanks for the video. I will be in Sanotrini and Paros in the second week of September. I wonder whether it will be crowded or not. Thanks!

I love to learn some Greek mythology and historic sites, that are significant to the country.

I love your vlogs... thanks a Million!

@KajaKubicka

Ай бұрын

So glad!

Beautiful Place 👍👍

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

Just a quick tip with boats the faster they are the smoother they go through the water. Not always but most likely they will be smoother the faster they are

Wow.lovely

Which month did you visit? September? This seems like a good time to visit with less people and still decent weather.

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

yes, this was very end of September :)

I get seasick too and it’s actually best to eat something healthy that you know will feel good in your stomach before going on a boat rather than going hungry (and maybe being stuck eating something not to healthy later on) It sounds counterintuitive but it helps to have food in your stomach. I’ve made that mistake before too

🇬🇷 Greece girl are really beautiful...I'm watching from eastern samar philipines...

Incrível o lugar

There should be a TV show regarding why the hell taxi is the most complained trade in almost all countries.

@shreyamahendru_

Жыл бұрын

I had a taxi driver make me pay 60 eur from Riga airport to the city. And it was barely10-12 km. :(

Always eat before you go in the ferry or bring food with you because it's more expensive to buy from teh ferry

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

not eating was definitely not a very solid game plan :pp

It would have been nice if you listed prices but thanks for the info ;)

hi, i’m planning on going to greece and visiting santorini and paros. which island is cheaper for hotel/air b&b?

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

Paros!

Hello there, Great video

@lucas8385

Жыл бұрын

slow ferries typically cost 30 to 50 euros i think and the name of the ship is not visible on the video so i sadly cant tell you but when i learn it i will come back to you and tell you.

@lucas8385

Жыл бұрын

oh its agios nikolaos (Άγιος Νικόλαος)

@Myloh_YT

11 ай бұрын

In the next video she said end of September/ the end of the season (July- august)

What are some non standard islands to visit? Like not the famous ones like these but the hidden ones only locals know about

iPhone, KZread, what is waiting with such entertainment? The ferries in Greece are smooth. No rocking, no seasickness

Can you get around easily if you only speak English?

what sites do you reccomend for ferry’s and what hotel did u stay at paros?

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

I check ferries at ferryscanner.com and I stayed at Villa Irini :)

Most ferries in Greece are big, safe and comfortable.

How did you find/book your hotels? And did you book them way in advance?

@Fegga1955

3 күн бұрын

Same question I thought of.

good vlog

@KajaKubicka

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Taxi drivers in Greece are great.

@Fegga1955

3 күн бұрын

Hahha.rip people off on islands,starting to double speed meters in Athens too,last thing I heard,someone was charged 120€.from airport to city Athens😢😢

Are you aware if there are any island hopping unlimited passes for the ferry’s in Greece ?

@passionatesingle

Жыл бұрын

There aren't any.

Which month is best if you have select one ! May or mid September ? Any difference ? Please do reply! Humble request

@passionatesingle

Жыл бұрын

If I wanted to go swimming I would choose September as the water will be warmer.

I get sea sick too. I’ll be going to Greece next month, I’ll make sure to pack dome Dramamine. Thanks for your helpful video and info.

Boat to Paris …wow!!!

@tamaramegan2942

2 жыл бұрын

i think she meant Paros lol

@Fegga1955

3 күн бұрын

Hahha,Paros she means.towards end she pronounced correctly,giving gal a break,she did so much❤

How much euros should I bring if staying in Santorini/Mkonos 6 days ?

@passionatesingle

Жыл бұрын

Lots!!!!!

@socallawrence

Жыл бұрын

@@passionatesingle copy that !

@passionatesingle

Жыл бұрын

They are the two most expensive islands in Greece and even though everyone accepts credit cards in some instances you will require cash as well. Everyone knows some have a habit of the system is down and you can't pay by credit card. In some cases true in some they want to avoid paying taxes. Always ask for a receipt. I should know,I'm greek and it still happens to me lol!

@Fegga1955

3 күн бұрын

Tons

@Fegga1955

3 күн бұрын

Roughly with hotel 2.500€

What is the name of the hotel?

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

you mean the one that I left on Paros?

@SC-vd4kp

2 жыл бұрын

The hotel you shifted to.... The nice one....

Just smile more and worry less darling

I love you blondie

too much of you not enough of greece.

complaining does not help

Most taxi drivers around the world are #%#.

Ugh you complain a lot. You’re in Greece, stop the whining

@KajaKubicka

2 жыл бұрын

uuugh