Thursday, February 7, 2013

CAMPING IN KYTHIRA ISLAND


     Kythira in southern Greece, is an island famous for its natural richness.At the southern end of Kythera, in a place of rare beauty with towering pines, cool atmosphere, pleasant surroundings and overlooking the magnificent double Kapsali bay with crystal clear waters and is located in the Municipality of Kythera Camping. 
Starting from this place, and just 3 minutes walk to the picturesque village of Kapsali are bars, cafes, restaurants, small grocery stores, bike rentals bike and car.Don't miss to taste the  high quality honey of which the island producers are proud .

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

POROS, A YOUTH DESTINATION


     Poros is an island of the Saronic Gulf, in a short distance from Athens and Peiraeus port.
Many tourists prefer it because of thelow transport costs and the natural beauty of the place,surrounded by pine, olive, orange and lemon trees. The beauty of the island  impressed the famous writed, Nobel laureated  George Seferis.The beaches are easily accessible .From the most beautiful is the Love Port that offers a very romantic scenery.Poros is particularly popular among young people because it offers wide variety of water sports and great nightlife.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

THE "KITE CUSTOM"


Every year ,in  Shrove Monday the sky of Greece is plenty of colorful kites.
In the neighborhoods all over the country there is a joyful competition among youth groups or families for the kite that will fly higher .
 "Sarakosti " begins (a 40 days fastening period that leads to the Easter celebration).All municipalities organize traditional music festivals and offer free dishes  for the day. 

Monday, February 4, 2013

THE BUTTERFLIES VALLEY


   The Valley of the Butterflies, Rhodes (Dodecanese,in south eastern Aegean) is known throughout the world as a unique habitat of rare natural beauty. 
It is qualified as an ecosystem of great natural beauty, a Natura 2000.It is located 16 kilometers southwest of  Rhodes city. It is filled with streams, pine trees, fig trees, colorful flowers and thousands of butterflies!
     In summer, the butterflies flock is an attraction for thousands of visitors. Tourists and even researchers and scientists come to enjoy and explore this rare phenomenon.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

GREECE. THE LAND OF GASTRONOMY PLEASURE

ORGANIC FARMING - Gourmet Recipes
 The truffles, stevia, pomegranate, rose industrial products are the future of the Greek world, products that not only ensure the future of farmers and offer a way out of the impasse that is, but they also have spectacular returns.


 OLIVE. The GREEN GOLD

Greek olive oil is, without doubt, the green gold of the country. In Greece, we love olive oil, we use it every day and know the great benefits. Of the olive oil produced in Greece Excellent product beauty. Soaps and cosmetics. Unique with excellent results.

GREEK FETA SAGANAKI RECIPE

 Truffle: The black diamond
unique plantation in Greece that has gone into the production process truffle and with great success is to Resin Uttaranchal.

 Rose: pink gold

The culture of the industry rose began in Kozani
From roses produced rose oil and rose water, used mainly in the production of cosmetics and perfumes in pastry, in cooking and in pharmacy.

 Pomegranate: The 'good luck' culture
 Stevia: the plant in the new millennium

It is a multi-year, multidisciplinary and herbaceous plant that lives elsewhere and cultivated as an annual elsewhere for 3-7 years, as in Greece.

Friday, February 1, 2013

NAFPLIO THE MAGICAL

 Nafplion, 
divided to the Old and the New Town, which make up the architecture of the city and is characterized by a unique nobility.A large number of monuments covers all seasons of the long history of the city.
The imposing neoclassical buildings, old mansions with trees and small courtyards, elegant balconies and quaint cobbled streets are the characteristics of this unique city. As the visitor passes through the streets of the old town is captivated by the untouched beauty of the time.


 Castle Palamidi and Bourtzi, the harbor entrance, the museum chaplet (unique in Greece), and of course will make countless trips to the Old Town and the beach.



Why to go:
Because  the Old Town of Nafplion is one of the most beautiful in Greece, with its narrow streets and well-preserved old mansions.

SPRING WALKS


      Tinos in spring is equally attractive as in summer . The season is ideal for long walks in the beautiful villages of the island (Cyclades). 
   Must visit ,a village  with tall trees and flowing waters and  unworldly Volakas, with lunar rock formations.Don't miss a walk to the ancient Temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite in Kionia.