"CELEBRITY REFLECTION" IN RODOS ISLAND

     A floating palace has arrived yesterday in the blue waters of Aegian Sea."Celebrity Reflection" , one of the most impressive cruise ships of Mediterranean, made ​​its maiden voyage to Greece with the first port of arrival in Rodοs .

     On board there were about 3.000  tourists and 2.700 personel members .After Rodos and Myconos, the new cruise ship of "Celebrity Cruises" will continue its journey to Mediterranean locations for the next two months.

"Celebrity Reflection" has luxury suites, aqua spa, outdoors with natural grass, great restaurants ,cafes and bars .Ιt also offers spectacular theatrical and musical performances.

VYTINA . THE JEWEL OF MAINALOS

VYTINA.
 Call it "jewel Mainalou" and keep the "scepter" in Arcadia tourists for four decades. The picturesque and stately green Vytina stretches lazily in Mainalo, bordered ... from the trees and creates a sense of serenity through the picturesque streets of the Square, with the old church, the streets and the endless paths that they "promise".

 Beautiful, cool, serene, green and scenic, civilized and hospitable, Vytina remains the grand dame of tourism development in Arcadia. Stretches lazily in Mainalo, firs bounding and flavor it with that particular scent and freshness that is difficult to forget, and endowed with rare climate, which for years was considered healing of soul and body. 

Stately and beautiful Vitina, with old petrospita, picturesque narrow, the vibrant square with the old church, dentroskepasta streets for walking, the woods and the countryside, rewards the visitor with an unforgettable vacation. Around short distances, there are villages of extraordinary beauty, rivers, springs, historical monuments, monasteries, places of magic worthy to explore. The most important thing advantage of holidays in Vitina is here that the visitor honored particularly high level of tourist accommodation.

NATURAL HORSE RIDING IN LEFKADA

                                                                     

Horseback riding is a sport that is worth trying in Lefkada.
In Vassiliki Bay and in  the olive grove of Lefkada city, there are riding schools  for unforgettable excursions.

Also, just outside the city, in the Apolpena village , in an area of ​​100 acres, there is a very well organized farm ,where  Natural Horse Riding  lovers can take courses and simultaneously enjoy the mountains and the sea along with the horse .

Lefkada city remains "alive" during winter and  many modern hotels and hostels are open as the island is considered as an ideal destination all year long. 

HIKING IN KYTHIRA

   

     Hiking in Kythira is an alternative touristic 

proposal.The target of the 

project covers also ecotourism and excursions 

programms.

Natural beauty 

of the island which is located in northern 

Greece,has become an attraction 

or hikers from Europe .

During Fall and Spring 

organized touristic 

groups  

arrive in the island and  browse sites in the 

mountains ,rivers and the city 

of Kithira.The sport is open to all ages, since 

each participant moves at its 

own pace while enjoying nature.

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PORTO LAGOS PICTURESQUE VILLAGE

  Porto Lagos is a picturesque fishing 

village26 km from Xanthi city in 

north eastern Greece .

 The grove and 

Vistonida lake is 

characterized 

wetland of particular 

ecological importance, giving a  

distinct color and attract the 

interest of the visitors.It has a port 

that hosts many fishing boats . 

Adjacent to 

Porto Lagos, visitors can experience  

calmness at the St. Nicholas 

monastery, a unique historic and 

religious "jewel" in the place .

NATURA ATTRACTIONS IN ARTA

Arta region in Northern 

Greece has NATURA 

attractions with  

incredible beauty.

Amvrakikos Gulf, an 

exciting "inland sea" 

with 

20 small lagoons which 

are a natural   fish and 

crustaceans breeding .

Amvrakikos Bay is the 

only place in Greece where systematically are 

used satellite transmitters to sea turtles and a 

special mark (tag), by scientist in order to 

understand the animals movements  in the 

marine environment away from nesting 

beaches.

 Achelous Valley  in his path developed unique 

ecosystems that include rare in Europe -plant 

and animal- species. Bears, deer, vultures, 

wolves and eagles live in inaccessible areas, the 

presumption that the ecosystem is in excellent 

condition.

RECIPES. RAKOMELO. Induce euphoria. Raises libido and cures sore throats and coughs.

RAKOMELO .

Rakomelo from Amorgos is the mixing of Cretan raki with honey and other spices. Since ancient times, the inhabitants of Amorgos and small Cyclades were producing a traditional drink to treat their guests and guests at the weddings of their children. The drink is named "Raki Cooked" or "honey." This beverage also is the official treat of visiting the monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissas Amorgos. Consist of grape spirit, honey and herbs without any preservative. Rakomelo is the ideal drink after causing euphoria and mood, boosts libido and is suitable after dinner as a digestive function as a result of honey and herbs available. Served warm, at room temperature and cold.

 RECIPE FOR RAKOMELO

1. coffee pot
2. cinnamon
3. 4 to 5 cloves
4. Cretan raki (raki not / raki aniseed or other aromatics)
5. honey
Raki warmed over low heat and careful not to boil because danger of catching on fire! From the beginning we have put so much raki glasses you want to make little cinnamon.
Add the cloves. Put as many as the people who will drink to have one of each of the glass below. No more though because this bitter .....

Once the warm up we put honey a teaspoon per cup.

Shuffling and just started making a lot of noise to remove and serve.
Be careful because there is a risk of fire.
Someone told me that it is the drink of cold. Eventually they built the village in winter fir forest and changed his mind. If not for circulation in summer.

POLYLIMNIO WATERFALLS AND LAKES COMPLEX

In southern Greece,near Kalamata city

(Peloponnese) ,is located the Polilymnion Gorge 

with its waterfalls and an unknown to the wide

public  complex of small lakes.

15 lakes  with strange names like Mavrolimni,

Kadi, Kadoula of Lucky, the

Italian, the Virgin Mary, Stathoulis well hidden

for many years, only

recently became known to  travelers and

naturalists .

Small gorges, lush

vegetation and beautiful

waterfalls will turn a 3

kilometers-medium difficulty walking  in a

unique and unforgettable

experience. 

The waters of the gorge poured into the arms of

the Gulf. 

Following  the canyon down ,travelers will  

reach a cave with beautiful 

butterflies.

GREVENA.THE MUSHROOMS CITY

Grevena in north western Greece, is called "The Mushroom City" as in the area there are recorded  2000 species of wild mushrooms .

During this period at the mountainous villages many inhabitants have still the daily habit to collect this gourmet material and prepare local delicious dishes (starters , pies, main course, dessert  even ice cream with mushrooms).

 Experienced collectors organize in the wood courses  for persons  who want to distinguish edible mushrooms and to help them obtain and maintain them.

Famous chefs organize also in Grevena gastronomy seminars and events on  based on mushrooms.

KEFALONIA DURING WINTER

     

Kefalonia in western Greece, is Located west 


of  Peloponnese, north 


and south of the island of Lefkada and is 



the largest island of the Ionian Sea, and the 



fifth biggest in Greece.

 

The island is an ideal 



touristic destination all 


year-round.The national Park


of Ainos is world famous 



thanks to rare kind of 



blue spruce .The various 




groups of hikers on the island discove the 




hidden beauties of the island 




during the winter.The various groups of hikers 




on the island discovering 



ponds for swimming, wildlife.

Until early December large cruise ships, visit 


the island  and many tourists enjoy



the exquisite weather