NISYROS,A VOLCANIC ATTRACTION

Nisyros is an island in the southern Aegean Sea and belongs to the Dodekanese islands complex.

It was created by the explosion of a volcano, which tourists can visit as it one of the its attractions.

Visitors also can enjoy Nisyros' monasteries, the ancient Acropolis and the Castle of the island It has a good traditional cuisine and beautiful and clean beaches.

KIMOLOS . THE WHITE ISLAND

KIMOLOS 

Kimolos (Κίμωλος) was called "Argentiera" by the Venetians, and takes its name from the Greek word Kimolia, which means chalk. Both names recall the white rocks of the Island. And in effect, a white/silver quality of perlite is still being extracted today, along with cimolite, chalk.

The populations of Kimolos is still dedicated to agriculture and farming. Few fish and many work in the mining activity both in Kimolos and in Milos, and tourism is now developing. In the whole, it is a place where simplicity, hospitable people and beaches, along with the necessary restaurants and cafes allow unique moments of quietness. Milos is close by, and a small ferry can carry you to visit also this island.Psathi, the port, is daily touched by ferries from Piraeus and therefore by ferries going to Milos, Sifnos, Folegandros, Santorini.oriki
 

Kimolos beaches are mostly on the South coast, covered from the Northern winds, and show their sandy reddish or white colors, according to their location. They can easily be reached by car/motorbyke, not distant from Psathi.

The beaches of Aliki,Bonatsa and Kalamitsi are large beaches with golden sand and are the ideal place in any weather, facing South. The beach of Prassa, just under the Perlite's mine, recalles a Carebbean beach. The beaches of Agios Georgios,  also with white sand, and those of Livadaki, Klima, Rema and Psathi, the port area, complete the Southern side of the island.

SIVOTA,WESTERN GREECE

      Sivota or Mourtos, in western Greece, is a seaside village where the green landscape surrounded by the sea with a unique blue that makes an idyllic picture. The place is surrounded by the islands of St. Nicholas and Black Mountain.

 Sivota can also be a springboard for a path to historic and natural monuments of Epirus.
Sivota is located in small distance from Igoumenitsa port that connects Greece and Italy .

FOLEGANDROS. THE ISLAND OF PEACE.

 Folegandros an untouched piece of true Greece with a relaxing atmosphere, hospitality and nice beaches, close to Santorini and Milos.

 Folegandros has three small villages, Karavostasi (the port), the Chora, Ano Meria and Agali Beach that are connected by paved roads.What catches the eye immediately is the endless series of "dry-placed" walls that have been erected over the centuries by the inhabitants to create terraces on the sunny slopes of the territory to be able to raise cereals.
Folegandros Chora, closed to car and motorcycle traffic, has a unique "center" of three squares in a row, with trees under which to enjoy a drink or food in a quiet,romantic atmosphere. In the gentle breeze passing through the small streets you may feel the perfume of lime trees or of the local (exceptional) bread. Bougainvillea and hibiscus color the small wooden balconies around the Kastro (XIII century).

At Folegandros the church of Panaghia , on the top of a hill, offers a nice walk and a magnificent view of the Chora and of the west coast. Also, the area of the Kastro, a small fortress made by the Venetians in 1210, a small village into the Chora village, will take you back to the Middle Ages.The village of Ano Merià is spread over cultivated fields and "dry-placed" walls and has typical "kafeneio" and taverns. It has also a Folkloristic Museum, open from 10 to 18.

ENJOY BOUGATSA !

 Bougatsa is a popular pie that you can have as breakfast or brunch ,or even as an appetizer.There are many recipes of bougatsa with sweet cream,minced meat or cheese filling .

The "homeland"of this delicious dish is northern Greece.

SKOPELOS IN CENTRAL AEGIAN

     Skopelos ,in Central Aegian Sea,has more than 15 beache. Most of them are organized and the access to them is very easy. 

The most famous is Milia, an exotic beach with small pebbles and crystal clear waters, surrounded by pine trees and rocks. 

Just beside the beach is Kastani,  famous by the filming of "Mamma mia!" and is considered by many as the most beautiful beach on the island. Organized beaches with sun beds and beach bars is Panormos, Elios and Limnonari and Glyfoneri   right next to the town of Skopelos.

Hotels suggestions :

SKOPELOS HOLIDAYS HOTEL & SPA

SKOPELOS VILLAGE

BLUE SUITES

SIROS OR SIRA . THE SOVEREIGN OF CYCLADES

 SIROS


This is the island where Greek tradition and western influence come to a harmonious marriage. Ermoúpoli (meaning “the city of Hermes”) is the island’s capital town and has been the first important trade and industrial centre of the country in the 19th century. Evidence of this glorious past can be seen on public buildings (the City Hall, the Customs Office, “Apollo” theatre), on the neoclassical houses and at the beautiful squares. Due to its economic activity, Ermoúpoli has been called “Manchester of Greece” and the history of its years of blossom is exhibited in the Industrial Museum.
The Orthodox community has contributed some outstanding religious monuments to the architecture of Ermoúpoli such as the churches of Metamórphossi tou Sotíros (Transfiguration of Jesus Christ), St Nicolas the Rich (Áyios Nikólaos Ploússios), Dormition of the Mother of God (Koímissis tis Theotókou).

 The medieval quarter of the Roman Catholic community and the fortress-like St George’s cathedral are on St George hill, also named Áno Sýros (meaning upper Sýros). Go up the stairs to the top of the hill and through the narrow streets, by the traditional whitewashed houses, the archways and the open spaces with a breathtaking view of the island.

The great number of beautiful beaches will delight the sea and sand lovers: Vári, Foínikas, Yalissás and Kíni, as well as Possidonia or Dellagrazia, the beach of a village with many neoclassical mansions with colourful orchards.
Sýros is well-known for its gastronomic peculiarities. Halva pie (a pie made of thyme honey and roasted almonds), loukoúmi (a delight made of water, starch and sugar), “loosa” ham, fennel sausages and the San Mihalis spicy cheese (appellation d'origine contrôlée/”protected designation of origin") will no doubt satisfy even the most demanding taste buds.
Internationally acclaimed festivals are held on Sýros, offering a wide range of choices and covering any taste, e.g. The International Cyclades Music Festival, the Classical Music Festival, the Ermoupólia and the Musical May.

SITHONIA - THE ALTERNATIVE CHALKIDIKI

 SITHONIA - CHALKIDIKI


Sithonia is the second peninsula of Halkidiki. The rugged and spectacular landscape of the middle leg thrill nature lovers and tourists seeking refuge from the trappings of civilization.

 The coastline is varied - a succession of fishermen's hamlets, picturesque coves, deserted beaches of every size, surrounded by trees and bushes. Sithonia is a symphony blue and green: no adjectives all shades and tons of vegetation, sea and sky that you can see there.

There are hotels for each grade from which you can choose the one that suits you, including a unique luxury hotel in Halkidiki, with a golf course with 18 holes, amidst all that it offers. Tennis courts and water sports can be found everywhere while riding through the forest trees is an experience you can not find anywhere else in Greece. As for nightlife and other entertainment expected of holiday resorts, Sithonia manages to combine traditional charm and hospitality with modern delights.

VENETIAN RIVER - GREVENA

 VENETIAN  RIVER

River of Western Macedonia, the largest river of Greece, located entirely in Greek territory and has a total length of 297 km crosses the prefectures of Grevena, Kastoria, Kozani, Pieria Imathia. 

 Receives the surplus waters of Lake Kastoria and the waters: Livadopotamou, Stravopotamou, Vela, Ntrampoutiotikou, Pramoritsa, Grevena, Venice, Stavropotamos, Edesseos of the lake drainage ditch Giannitsa. Flows into the Thermaikos Gulf, just south of the mouth of the Axios river creating an extensive delta rich in flora and fauna.

 The tour of the bridges or through rivers (Aliakmonas and Venetian) or by walking in riverside trails combines recreation with exercise, allowing guests to develop activities such as fishing, rafting and kayaking, acquaintance with the natural environment area and local history.

COASTS OF PIERIA

The coasts of Pieria, northern Greece, has a wide sandy beach with lush golden sand and feature blue and clear sea, shallow and safe for all ages.

Visitors have the opportunity to simultaneously enjoy sea sports  and settlements in the cool and shady locations of mountains that lie adjacent to the coast .Enjoy the beaches :
in north Pieria, Methoni Ai Giannis, Makrigialos, Pydna, Aliki Kitrous.
in central Pieria: Korinos, Paralia, Olympiaki Akti.
In south Pieria: Variko Gritsa, Plaka Litochoro Leptokaria Skotina, Panteleimon Beach, Platamonas, Nei Pori.

Hotel suggestion :
Grand Platon.
http://www.grandplaton.gr/

GREECE ALL TIME CLASSIC!

     Despite financial crisis,Greece remains one of the most beautiful place in the world.

Ideal climate, thousands of picturesque islands and islets,wonderful beaches,wide range of destinations options,excellent food and night life make Greece unforgettable.But the most significant success factor is people.Greece are hospitable ,warm and smiling !

GREEK SPECIALTY WITH SHRIMPS AND FETA

The days are already shiny in Greece.

Its the best time for "ouzomezedes" (snacks that accompany ouzo drinking) by the sea.One of the more popular is shrimps with feta cheese,just fantastic.Here is the recipe:

BEACHES NEAR ATHENS

     Only a few kilometers from Athens airport,"El.Venizelos",tourists can find an oasis in Porto Germeno with its sheltered coves, under the imposing shadow of the castle,the beach of Psatha and Alepochori with its picturesque taverns .

These three places are an ideal choice for visitors who want to combine staying in Athens with swimming . Tourists can enjoy water sport such as fishing, diving, surfing, sailing, clean sea, sandy beaches. The beaches in the area provide options  for all options.

SCUBA DIVING IN ITHAKI

The configuration of the seabed near the coast varies offering spectacular views to the freediver. The magnificent mountain and sea hugging prefigures bottoms that diverge sharply, creating deep.

 The reality is surprising, as the bottom of the Ithaca freediver meets all kinds of underwater Mediterranean ecosystems: rocky bottom supporting beautiful meadows of Posidonia (Posedonia oceanica), underwater sandy areas, caves and reefs that host hundreds of species of marine flora and fauna , deep submarine basins and shallow bays. 

It is no coincidence that the protected seal Monachus monachus has found refuge on the rocky coast.

KASSOS ISLAND

Kasos is the southern tip of the Eastern Aegean Sea, between Crete and Karpathos. It has an area of ​​64 sq km and a population of 1088 inhabitants.

The coastline of  Kassos has all sorts of  beaches. Other with steep rocks, ideal for diving, other sandy, suitable for mainstream games, others with pebbles, small or large, organized or not.Some accomodations suggestion:
SUNSET HOTEL 306972571664, http://www.dodekanisa.net/drakos/
GALINI HOTEL 30-22450-42890

KAVALA ,THE BLUE CITY

Kavala city,in 

north Greece,is 

also called  

"blue 

city"and is 

known 

as small Monte 

Karlo.

It is built 

amphithetrical on a coast.The 

town is full of Ancient Greek, 

Roman and Ottoman monuments. 

The beach is gorgeous and many of 

them provide water sports 

facilities.

ΑΚΤI
+30 2510-441485
 http://www.hotelakti.eu/
 beachhotelakti@yahoo.com

ΑΜΑLΙΑ
+30 2510442292-3
http://www.amaliahotel.eu
hotelamalia@europe.com

ΙΜΑRΕΤ +30 2510 620151 http://www.imaret.gr/ info@imaret.gr LOUCY +30 2510600060 http://www.lucyhotel.gr info@lucyhotel.gr PARALΙΑ +30 251031624 http://www.hotelparalia.gr info@hotelparalia.gr PΟRΤΟ PΑLΙΟ +30 2510441605 http://www.portopaliohotel.gr info@portopaliohotel.gr ΤΟSΚΑ +30 2510244765-8 http://www.tosca.gr toscagr@otenet.gr FILΟXΕΝΙA+30 2510 240070-71 http://www.hotel-philoxenia.gr info@hotel-philoxenia.gr

THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN OF EUROPE

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Crete, with a mild climate, beautiful beaches, unique beauty and high 
quality products.The beaches in the regio are awarded with the international Blue Flag distinction. Visitors get also excited from their journey to Chrysi islet with the  magical golden beaches in  the Libyan Sea, south of Crete.
 In many organized beaches there is also several sports facilities ,such as diving, windsurfing, beach-volley, paint-ball.

DELICIOUS GARLIC DIP.

Every year on March the 25th , Greeks as the other Orthodox Christians of the world ,celebrate the Annunciation of Virgin Mary.On the Greek table is served a delicious,particular traditional dish called "Bakaliaros skordalia".

Fried cod croquette is accompanied with a dip that combines garlic , the delicate flavor of olive oil, the scent of lemon and potato flavor.In Ionian Islands they use for the dip preparation also  walnuts or almonds.

LEFKADA, LEGENDARY BEAUTY

Lefkada is one of the so called "eptanisa" the islands of the Ionian Sea, on the west side of Greece.It is only island of this islands complex which is connected by road to the rest of Greece through floating bridge streaming .

It is considered as the island of legends of mythology, the island of poets and traditions and is a unique travel destination.

The landscapes of incomparable beauty, the  award-winning worldwide beaches, the hospitality of its inhabitants, as well as the organized units of accommodation and catering will make your vacation unforgettable.

Some proposals:
Porto Galini Hotel +3026450 93290 / www.portogalini.gr
Porto Ligia Hotel +3026450 72000 / www.portoligia.gr
Amarandos Villas +306973 392874 / www.amarandos.gr
Iliaktida Villas +3026450 26252 / www.iliaktida.com
Villiagio Camping +3026450 71388 / www.campinglefkada.gr
Poros  Beac Capming +302645095452 / www.porosbeach.com.gr