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ATTICA
& SARONIC GULF ISLANDS
ATHENS
CITY - GREECE
ATHENS is the ideal stop over before visiting the Cyclades
Islands of Mykonos, Santorini,
Paros, Naxos,
Ios, Syros, Tinos, Milos
or any other Greek Island. Athens is a city with a great night life, romantic
walks, and many museums. The Acropolis of Athens, Plaka the old Turkish
quarter of Athens with its narrow labyrinthine streets nestle into the
north –eastern slope of the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus,
the largest temple in Greece and it took over 700 years to build, Lycabettus
Hill , which is 277 m above Athens city and it can be walked by taking
various foots paths or taking the easier route by cable car ...
AEGINA
ISLAND - SARONIC GULF
AEGINA ISLAND, is a rugged island with lots of sandy coves perfect for
swimming, while shelter is provided by oaks, cypresses and wild olive
trees rather than the usual pines.
The capital of Aegina, is Aegina town Aegina is well worth a visit - its
splendid neo-classical buildings around the waterfront are reminders of
the town's former status. Agia Marina is the island's main tourist resort approximately
15 km east of Aegina town. The focal point in Agia Marina is the sandy
beach, about half a kilometer long and gently shelving - snorkeling enthusiasts
may prefer the rocky area to the left of the port ...
HYDRA
ISLAND - SARONIC GULF HYDRA, the small island of Saronic Gulf possesses
a particularly honorary place between the tourist islands of Greece, if
in deed someone thinks how small it is.
Hardly 55 square klm extent and from population… thousands each summertime
(permanent roughly 2.000) What makes Hydra
unique in Greece is the fact that it has escaped modern development. Hydra
does not have high rise apartment buildings, condominium developments,
large hotels. Everywhere from France to Turkey along the Mediterranean
coast you will find ugly concrete architecture, but NOT in Hydra where
strict architectural conservation laws are enforced to preserve the beauty
of the island ...
POROS
ISLAND - SARONIC GULF
".. It has something of Venice: The canal, communication between
the houses being by boats, luxury, idleness, sensual temptation, something
lustful, a place for international lovers, providing much magic.
There is something of the closed space here, with the moon high up in
the sky, and all day long the
copper echo of the music from the naval school. Last night, going to bed,
I stood for a moment on the balcony of my room, staring at the mountain
lines opposite.." Henry Miller, a famous American writer, traveled
through Greece and visited Poros around 1938...
MYKONOS is one of the most beautiful islands of Cyclades.
Mykonos, despite the big tourist growth, has not lost the cycladic physiognomy,
neither falls short of clean seas and sandy beaches. All knows that in
Mykonos everyone will like the blue waters, the improbable sandy beaches
and many beautiful sunsets… The coasts of Mykonos have length 81
kilometers and are amazing!
Mykonos Town, is stretched out in the light of helium, with the graphic
windmills, and is one of the most enchanting Cycladic cities. Mykonos
town has very good tourist infrastructure and variety in the way of life.
A lot of famous foreigner actors, make their interruptions in the island,
while enough they have houses, in various villages of Mykonos....
SANTORINI is the ideal island for everyone.
For most honeymoners that want to spend their time in a unique place,
for lovers of nature that want to see magnificent beaches and of course
to socialities.
The impressive Santorini is a volcano’s creation and Santorini’s
geological abnormalities have left it’s traces everywhere. The capital
of Santorini Fira town, stands on the lip of a crater and is among the
most popular resorts on the island. The town of Fira is relatively recent,
first being inhabited towards the end of 18th century. The imposing landscape,
the world famous caldera with its impressionistic contrast of colors,
the majestic sunsets, promising an unforgettable and unique wedding ....
PAROS - Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted
with small churches and monasteries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling
blue waters, famous monuments from the lands rich ancient and medieval
past, picturesque white villages bathed in the unique, dazzling Aegean
light.
All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent tourist facilities, rich
cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of seclusion,
have combined to make Paros island one of the most favorite spots in the
Cyclades Islands. It is now your turn to discover and explore it.
Paros Island, apart from its own beauty, gives good reasons to anyone
who might want to have an all-around holiday with a good selection of
things to see and do, fine sandy beaches and lively nightlife ....
NAXOS, the largest and most fertile of the Cycladic islands, lies almost
at the center of the Aegean Sea.
Rugged mountains and green valleys make Naxos one of the most scenic of
the Cyclades islands.
Naxos is popular, although not as heavily visited as other islands in
Cyclades.
Naxos landscape is reach with citrus and olive groves.
The most beautiful coasts of the island are in the west side sandy beaches.
Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Alyko, Pyrgaki.
As these beaches are located in the south west part of the island they
are protected from the north wind which plague the Aegean islands during
summer months, the known 'meltemi' ....
IOS Island has a strong traditional Cycladic colour.
Its houses, descending the hill, have their sparkling whiteness interrupted
only by belfries and blue domes. Ios is decorated with small scenic bays,
countless chapels, vineyards, and olive trees, all set under the clear
bright Cycladic sky.
The Main Square of Ios lies peacefully in the center of Chora - the main
village. The village is a labyrinth of winding alleys and whitewashed
buildings. The Main Square is calm during the day and you just find it
as beautiful as it is mentioned in various travel books.....
Milos island located in Cyclades islands
86 nautical miles south of Piraeus (Athens port).
The coastal connection Piraeus Port to Milos island is daily. The journey
on the ordinary Ferry from Piraeus lasts 5 hours roughly, while when the
boat approaches also the harbors of remainder islands of western Cyclades
(Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos), the travel lasts roughly 7 hours.
The journey time with highspeed ferries is approximately 4hours and 30
minutes. Also, are carried out daily itineraries with new type catamaran
during summer period. Roughly three-four times the week, exists itineraries
that connect Milos island with the islands of Ios,
Folegandros, Santorini, Crete .....
Peloponnese, is the southernmost geographic region of the Greek mainland.
Originally it was an island, but intense geological upheavals in the region
united and separated it from the mainland twice. Peloponnese is a rugged
land that combines the scent of the sea, the mountains, olive trees, and
vineyards. The Mycenaean Civilization,
Vasses, Olympia,
and Epidavros are among the most important monuments of Ancient Greece.
Mistras in Sparti and Aghia
Sophia at Monemvasia are
jewels of the Byzantine era. The castles of Peloponnese are famous, most
eminent among them are those of Acrocorinth, Karitena, Kalamata,
Koroni, and most picturesque of all, the castle of Methoni. Nafplion,
one of Greece's loveliest and most delightful towns, was the first capital
of the modern state ....
ARGOLIS
- PELOPONNESE (Nafplion, Ancient Epidavros, Ancient
Mycenae, Tolon, Porto Heli)
Argolis, being an important pole of attraction for the tourist is considered
to be a highly developed prefecture, with natural beauty and gifted with
extremely interesting archaeological sights.
The scenic coastal Nafplion (First Capital of the Free Greece after 1821
revolution) with the Bourtzi, an islet topped by a miniature fort and
Palamidi the skirmished castle, embellish even more that already appealing
town. Epidavros (Epidaurus) famous for the summer festival of Epidavros
where performances are still staged at the world famous for its acousticts
ancient theatre. Mycenae, the ancient town
with the impressive findings and the important remains of the ancient
Tiryntha, a mycenaean Acropolis reflect the unique historical profile
of Argolis ....
ILIA located between Achaia and Messinia region.
Pyrgos, the capital of Ilia, located 315 KM western of Athens, approximately
3 hours and 45 minutes, driving either via the national highway Athens
- Korinthos - Patras - Pyrgos, or via Korinthos - Tripolis - Pyrgos or
via Korinthos, Tripolis, Megalopolis, Kalamata, Pyrgos
From Pyrgos, the Capital of Ilia, the road forks to the east, passing
across the fertile vale of Olympia.
At the far end of this valley, where the rivers Alpheios and Kladeos flow,
at the foot of pine-covered Kronios hill, lies one of the most notable
sanctuaries in the ancient world, Olympia.
It was at Olympia more than anywhere else that bodily strength and the
intellect were worshipped
" A healthy mind in a healthy body" .....
Messinia located at the southwestern part of Peloponnese region.
It borders with Laconia in the east, Arcadia and Elia in the north as
well as the Ionian Sea and the
Messiniakos gulf. Capital and chief port of Messinia is the much sung
Kalamata, one of the nicests towns in Greece, the land of the Kalamatianos
dance and the silk kerchief. Every summer cultural events like concerts
and plays put on by the Kalamata theater are held in the amphitheatre
of the castle.
Pilos is a pretty little town built up a hill on the south coast of the
bay of Navarino.
Kiparissia town sits as if wedged into the base of its fortress, its lower
districts reaching as far as the sandy shore lapped by the Ionian sea
.....
KALAVRITA
- PELOPONNESE (Mountain Helmos, Kalavrita Ski
Center, Agia Lavra Monastery, Mega Spileo Monastery)
Messinia located at the southwestern part of Peloponnese region.
It borders with Laconia in the east, Arcadia and Elia in the north as
well as the Ionian Sea and the
Messiniakos gulf. Capital and chief port of Messinia is the much sung
Kalamata, one of the nicests towns in Greece, the land of the Kalamatianos
dance and the silk kerchief. Every summer cultural events like concerts
and plays put on by the Kalamata theater are held in the amphitheatre
of the castle.
Pilos is a pretty little town built up a hill on the south coast of the
bay of Navarino.
Kiparissia town sits as if wedged into the base of its fortress, its lower
districts reaching as far as the sandy shore lapped by the Ionian sea
.....
The astrophysical Aristarhos and the mathematic Pythagoras made Samos
island famous up to the ends
of then known world. The pinewoods and the olive groves, the immense sandy
beaches, the traditional settlements and the monasteries, dower Samos
with pictures of beauty and offer in the visitor of Samos unforgettable
vacations.
With an impressive variety of landscape Samos is ideal for lovers of natural
life and beauty, the paths and
the wonderful graphic localities is offered for walk and mountaineering....
Zakynthos (Zante) is an idyllic island, whose magic will remain in your
memory forever.
An island with emerald beaches, mountains full of pine trees, wonderful
flowers, dreamy caves, traditional architecture, picturesque little streets
with alleys and arches and inhabitants with a particularly kind and hospitable
spirit. It is part of the Ionian Islands and geographically located towards
western Greece.....
While reaching in the island of Rhodes anyone may understand that the
charm of the island is not owed exclusively in the brilliant sun and in
the crystal seas. The visitor impresses the continuous alternation of
landscapes, the unique variety that characterizes the natural environment,
but also the possibility to know the rich history of the island, by visiting
the many monuments of all historical periods......
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