Posts Tagged ‘Tours of Greece’

Drapano Bridge

Friday, December 30th, 2011


Argostoli is the capital of the island of Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, is a Bay on the Koutavos Lagoon. Loggerhead sea turtle can be seen in the Koutavos Lagoon and is an important step for migratory birds.

There is an archaeological museum where are exposed relics of the Mycenaean, Hellenistic, and Roman era, also in this place there are archaeological sites and other important places such as the cave of Agios Gerasimos.

But what characterizes the island is the Obelisk of stone of the Drapano bridge which lies in the Centre of the bridge, the bridge and the lighthouse of San Teodoro.

The Drapano village has different landscapes, a mountain, a Gulf, a small Bay, and slightly to the North there is an abandoned mine. To the South lies the Drapano bridge, which crosses the Koutavos Lake, is 900 m long and a succession of arches. (more…)

Orvilos, between Greece and Bulgaria

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Orvilos

On the border between Bulgaria and Greece stands this beautiful mountain which in Greek is concoe with the name of Orvilos although in Turkish and Bulgarian has other names. It is located north of the country and to the South of the Pirin mountains and the peak high is Gotsev Vrah which reaches more than 2200 meters in height.

It is an imposing massif shaped dome and very sharp slopes. Of land located so it is full of caves, there are at least thirty, so it is a very attractive destination for those who practice seismologist. If you’re in autumn or winter rains enough, that Yes, so although the temperatures in summer are quite hot will save the rain. The mountain has a flora varied and rich story with more than 1700 species of plants, black pine, Bosnian pine and other animals there are deer, wild bears and wolves. (more…)

Dikti, Heights on Crete

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Dikti, heights on Crete

Crete is one of the major destinations of holiday tourists about something Greece. The island is adorned by a mountain range in the side, in the Prefecture of Lassithi, and one of this trail of peaks mountains is Mount Dikti.

Greek mythology on this same mountain in a cave called Dictaeon Andron, the god Zeus was raised. It is a mountain range with many plateaus, peaks side and beautiful valleys. Much of the mountainous area is covered with trees, including the vast majority are pines, Oaks, cypress trees and maples. Overlooking mount Dikti is the same Lassithi plateau, a very nice site, the more beautiful of Crete and also a place with an ancient history by the story of Zeus. (more…)

Kefala Hill

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Kefala Hill

Kefala Hill is between two rivers to the southwest of Gournes, in the peripheral unit of Heraclion (formerly prefecture), on the island of Crete.
The Hill is presumed there was Minoan settlements. Close from there, Soros have found ceramics of the periods of archaic, classical, and Hellenistic.
In the Cretología Congress in Rétino was released on Kefala Hill had been found ruins of an ancient temple.
Niko Panagiotaki archaeologist has found the ruins of a temple which may well be the greatest Greek temple of Crete. (more…)

Argolis

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

It is the province (nomos) of more archaeological Peloponnese (Corinth, Nemea, Mycenae, Argos, Tiryns and Epidaurus). The capital of the province is Nafplio (Nafplion), which was the first capital of Greece between 1828 and 1834.

From 1600 to 1100 a. C. Mycenaean civilization to the Argolid was the heart of Greece. At this time the city was Argos, eternal rival of Sparta.

Nafplio (Nafplion)

In the Gulf of Argolis stands Nafplio, the capital of Argolis, and one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. It was the first capital of Greece between 1829 and 1834.

It has almost 20,000 inhabitants (more…)

Holiday Tips for You to Travel to Greece

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Flights to Crete – Have you not yet visited this amazing island, so it’s time. It is a journey you will never forget as Crete has so much to offer, both culturally and naturally. When you come to the island, do not cheat yourself to spend at least one of your holidays to rent a car or a scooter. There are some super nice beaches on the island and then there are the great mountain range which runs across the island, which you must cross en route. “Omme on the other side” is really cool attractions like. Samaria Gorge and Elafonissi beach, which is so nice, friendly and delicious that you should visit it to understand it.

Flights to Rhodes – the island has for many years been a travel destination and it’s not really surprising. In the center of Rhodes Town itself, lies the Old Town, which is a Medieval City and all it entails (more…)

Travel Guide to Thessaloniki

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Thessaloniki is one of the most historic and cultural cities of Greece. Getting there is easy, thanks to its international airport, so you do not have any problem. Do you want to know more about this city.

Thessaloniki or Salonica is a city full of beautiful Byzantine churches, many of which are World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Some of these churches must not lose you are the Church of St. Demetrios, the Church of Agia Sophia and the Church of St Nicolaos Orfanos.

In its three thousand years of history, Thessaloniki has hosted the Byzantines, Romans and Ottomans. In Roman times we have the Rotunda in the old part, built a temple to the god Zeus. The Ottomans also left their mark with Bezesteni (more…)

Travel to Heraklion

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

The island of Crete is a perfect holiday destination because it combines a magnificent historical past with exotic scenery and spectacular beaches. One of the most amazing places on this island is certainly Heraklion, the capital.

Heraklion is the fourth largest city in Greece. Curiously, there are many tourists who decide to come to her, thinking that simply going to find many ruins. However, nothing is further from the truth.

Heraklion is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. Getting here by boat and is quite a fascinating experience. Even from Heraklion you can take ferries to other places as exotic as the islands of Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also several daily ferries will take you to Piraeus, the port of Athens. (more…)

Samos Island

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Oh, wonderful Samos, Greek Island of the loves of Zeus and Hera, which houses the marriage of Antony and Cleopatra. Divine island where beaches are best in the west, and, unfortunately, has lost some of its charm with the forest fires that have ravaged during the 90′s. However, the island remains one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Aegean Sea.

The ruins of ancient Samos seem to run back and forth across the island. It is curious to see how they mix with plenty of bars and restaurants, especially at night when the evening entertainment, if not for the neon lights and modern music, it could be said to be held in ancient Greece.

The nearest beach is the Potokaki (more…)

Santorini: The Island’s Crescent

Monday, November 1st, 2010

The Greek islands are for many synonymous with beauty: white houses, blue sea and landscapes really impressive. The best way to know is likely to be sailing by ferry, catamaran, on a cruise …

All Greek islands known for their beauty, but if there is a famous among all, that is Santorini. Can not be done under any of the Greek islands, but Santorini has something special.

Its topography has meant that it has called “the island of Half Moon”, a form that has students explanations: is related to the fact that it is the rest of the non-submerged crater of a volcano that exploded in a large kettle eruption. Of course, this event has been many centuries, because it took place in 1650 BC. (more…)