Hidden Greece: Monasteries in the Clouds & The Mythic Pelion Coast

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of central Greece in this cinematic visual journey. Journey through the legendary rock formations of Meteora to visit centuries-old monasteries perched high above the Thessalian plains. Then, travel to the lush slopes of Mount Pelion, where traditional coastal villages meet the clear waters of the Gulf of Volos. 00:00 Greece and its 13,000 km of coastline 03:12 Extreme canoeing in the Euripus Strait 07:10 The mystery of the reversing currents of Chalcis 11:19 Varlaam: The monastery suspended in the sky 14:11 The monks' incredible rope winch 17:31 The vertical challenge: The ascent of Saint George 21:39 The ancient tradition of blessed scarves 28:33 Epic horse race in Nea Ephesos 35:40 The art of Tsipouro and mezes in Volos 46:48 The spectacular U-turn of the Pelion train Greece! From the Mountains to the Shoreline - EP3 Director: Johannes Backes Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ynAwoyg_cABM8iqfGUdaWrQURbNgcmA