MAY IN CORFU

The summer season begins in May for  Corfu ,or Kerkyra in Greek.During daytime it is hot and the 
 evenings are fresh. 
The island of Corfu is still empty with few tourists and it’s the perfect period to find lonely and relaxing beaches. The sea is mostly flat as there aren't strong winds and Kerkyra has a gorgeous nature full of flowers. 
Something very special happens in this period of the year: there is the possibility to admire millions of fire-flies in the countryside during the night! 

This is also the right month for those who like to assist to the Greek Easter celebrations. 

LONGEVITY,GREEK COFFEE AND IKARIA ISLAND

The secret of longevity is hidden in a cup of 

Greek coffee served in Ikaria island,in eastern 

Aegian Sea! 

According ABC NEWS :

   "study

published in Vascular 

Medicine  focused on 

elderly residents from the Greek island Ikaria 

between the ages of 66 to 91 and found that 

those who drank boiled Greek coffee at least 

once a day (rather than just the filtered coffee 

popular in America) tended to have improved 

endothelial function, meaning they had the 

better functioning cells that lined their blood 

vessels, which could mean better cardiovascular 

health." http://abcnews.go.com/Health/answers-places-people-live-longest/story?id=18838734#.UVqwpbLiaXs

It's a good opportunity to introduce Greek 

coffee into your life style and schedule a voyage 

to Ikaria ,a really magnificent place with nice 

beaches,good food and nice night life for all kind 

of interests.  

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 .

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

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.

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 

KALAMATA BECOMES INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION

      Kalamata is a picturesque town in the southern Peloponnese (southern Greece) with beautiful villages and spectacular beaches.

It's located nearby many attractions including Sparta and medieval Castle State of Mystras and Gythion, Neapolis from where you can travel to  Elafoniso and Kythira islands  .

Recently In Kalamata is been created a new basis for international flights to nine destinations in five countries is created . Aegean Airlines opened its basis in the local airport,"Captain Claus Constantakopoulos" from which there  will be carried out from and to  Kalamata flights to four destinations in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Rostov), Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden, to Germany (Munich), in Israel (Tel Aviv), and to Ukraine (Kiev).
Aegean will operate 12 weekly flights to these destinations with an Airbus A320/319 with crews based in Kalamata.

TSOUREKI,GREEK EASTER BREAD RECIPE

Christian Orthodox  Easter is the most important Holiday greeks.Greeks love this period because the sky is sunny,and the smells everywhere in the country are tempting.

Nature is full of flowers and kitchens full of traditional dishes.One of them is "Tsoureki" ,the Greek Easter Sweet Bread.try it once and it you never forget its unique flavor.Greek experienced housewives have their own recipe,their own secrets that pass to the next generaation! In many regions of Greece they combine two easter customs the red dyed eggs and the tsoureki ,in the dough og which they braid the eggs as decoration material.

KYTHNOS ISLAND ,BE ITS GUEST!

   

Kythnos is a mountainous Cycladic island with 15 exquisite beaches.Characteristic of the island are the clear sea waters sparkling to the  sunlight ,the small coves and the picturesque villages .

Two of them  Hora and Dryopida, give a special color to the island with 1,600 permanent residents during winter. Loyal friends of Kythnos love the unexpected calm there.

ΤRIBUTE TO LESVOS ISLAND

     Lesvos ,the famous for its antiquities and natural beauty island of north Aegean Sea is one of the best proposals for Easter according to the Italian premier travel magazine  "Bell'Europa".

The tribute to the island reports on the  history of Lesvos, described  as "island for a vacation beyond the conventionals".

AGHIOS IOANNIS,A COSMOPOLITAN RESORT

Cosmopolitan resort of Pelion East, Aghios Ioannis is built on a beautiful beach with pearly white pebbles. Emerald waters and red roofs lost in the deep green of the mountainside complete the charming landscape.

Breathtaking is the sunrise that emerges from the sea in a lush agreement pink shades. It is the first awakening, in a place that summer is full of life until late in the evening, when night spreads her veil.

The two unique natural beauty beaches of Plaka and Papa Nero, attract thousands of visitors.

PREVEZA AND ITS MAGNIFICENT COASTLINE.

Preveza has sixty kilometer coastline bordering the Ionian Sea.Its beaches are readily accessible, as the highway that connects the town of Preveza to Igoumenitsa is littoral.

The organized camping lovers will find ideal conditions for their holidays in Monolithi beaches with deep crystal waters and Riza, a few kilometers before the endless sandy beach of Loutsa.
On most beaches you will find facilities that will make your stay more than enjoyable: free umbrellas and sunbeds, beach bars and water sports.

TRADITIONAL AND GOURMET

It's simple to prepare and nice to serve for your guests! This dish combines two popular flavors: chicken soup and the popular feta cheese.The result would be better using Greek traditional bread and extra virgin olive oil.Enjoy it!

2 GREEK BEACHES IN THE TOP 10

     The list of the best beaches in the world and in Europe in 2013, which were selected through voting and comments of users published tripadvisor.

In the list of the 10 best beaches in Europe we find two beautiful Greek ones: The famous Elafonisi in Crete (southern Greece)in the sixth place and St. Paul's Bay in Lindos, Rhodes(Dodecanese islands complex) in the tenth place.