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Favorite Destinations in Greece and Greek islands |
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ACHAIA: KALAVRYTA |
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A historic town of Achaia country built at the height of 756 meters on the exact spot of the ancient Kynetha.
Kalavryta is located 77 kms southeastern of Patras and in order to get there you can follow the road to Chalandritsa or the marvellous route Diakopto – Kalavryta by rack – railway. |
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CRETE: PLAKIAS |
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In the centre of the area of Gialia, and near to the ruins of the Minoan town of Lamon, few fishermen built a small settlement, Plakias.
The flanks of the mountains offer breathtaking views of the sea and the highlands... |
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MESSINIA: STOUPA |
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Stoupa is a coastal village of Mani with very ancient history which can charm the visitor all the seasons of the year.
To the east of the village, rises the castle which used to be the citadel of the ancient town of Lefktron... |
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EVRYTANIA: KARPENISI |
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Karpenissi is Evritania's capital which is built on the south slopes of Velouchi at an altitude of 1000m. and a bright green area with fir trees, pine trees and chestnut trees.
Karpenissi is an appropriate destination not only for action... |
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KARDITSA: LIMNI PLASTIRA |
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When someone hears about human intervention in nature, he usually pictures traumatic alterations and concrete monsters.
However there are exceptions to the rule. Inarguably, one of these exceptions is the sluice... |
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LACONIA: MONEMVASIA |
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Monemvasia, is located in the eastern arm of southern Peloponenese.
Its name means "One-Entry" because there's only one way to reach the town from Peloponnese that in medieval times turned the town into a natural stronghold... |
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CYCLADES: ANDROS ISLAND |
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Andros is the most northern island of the Cyclades complex and the second biggest after Naxos (374sq. km), with 40km length and 17km width.
The total length of its coastal line is estimated to be approximately 177km. |
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CYCLADES: SANTORINI ISLAND |
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Santorini is one of the most southerly islands in the Cyclades. It lies between Ios and Anafi, has an area of 96 sq. km and a permanent population of 11.381.
It is situated 130 nautical miles from Crete and has a coastline 69 km long. |
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CYCLADES: MYKONOS ISLAND |
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Mykonos Island is 94 naval miles southeast of Piraeus; it is 83sq. km and has 80km of coastal line.
É t is the cosmopolitan center of the Cyclades Complex. Its reputation has spread during the last years... |
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CYCLADES: NAXOS ISLAND |
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Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades Complex. Its expanse is 440 sq.m. and the length of its coasts is 148km.
Around the island there are many small and large islands. To the west is the island of Paros, to the southeast are Iraklia, Shinousa and Koufonisia. |
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CYCLADES: PAROS ISLAND |
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Paros, is located 6 nautical miles from Naxos and 23 nautical miles from Syros. Its surface measures 195 m2.
The name “ Paros ” comes from Paros, the son of Parassios of Arcadia who was settled in the island with some other colonists. |
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CYCLADES: TINOS ISLAND |
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Tinos, the island of Panagia Evagelistria ( Virgin Mary ), belongs to Cyclades Complex. It is the third Cycladic Island in size after Andros and Naxos and it is 195 square kilometers.
Its coastline is 114 kilometers and it is located south-eastern.
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SPORADES: SKIATHOS ISLAND |
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Skiathos Island is situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea, opposite Pilio and belongs to the North Sporades Islands.
A cosmopolitan island, maintained picturesque and tranquil.
Tiled roofed, white washed houses, amphitheatrically built, rugged coasts... |
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DODECANESE: LEROS ISLAND |
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Leros Island is approximately 53 square kilometers. The island consists of one municipality which has its administrative headquarters in Platanos.
The most important villages of Leros are Lakki, Gourna, Xirokambos, Alinta, Panteli, Blefoutis and Partheni. |
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