In fall, the mountains that cover most of Greece get ready for winter by putting on their warmest colors. In the villages the air smells of woodsmoke, and fallen leaves pile up into endless autumn ‘carpets.’

Small scenes full of romance and charm turn up around every corner. The cozy, old-fashioned mood and the first chill are your cue to pack a warm sweatshirt and hiking boots, which aren’t what most people pack for a Greek vacation. In these places, the change of season shows wherever you look, in big and small signs and in meaningful and seemingly trivial moments. This is the most harmonious time of year, when red, orange, gold and brown create scenes that seem to come straight out of a fairy tale. Acorns, apples, chestnuts, pomegranates and walnuts weigh down the branches of wise old trees, while pumpkins, carrots, radishes and beets are pulled fresh from the earth.

If you only know Greece from its summer beaches, the forests are where you’ll feel the true pulse of nature in fall. Some are steeped in myth and others are centuries old. Some are cradled by mountains, while others stretch across vast open land. Each has its own magic and will captivate, enchant and disarm you with its beauty. For every forest, we recommend the easiest way to get there.

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