Favorite Destinations in Greece and Greek islands
 
 
ACHAIA: KALAVRYTA
 
  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.
 
CRETE: PLAKIAS
 
  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...
 
 
MESSINIA: STOUPA
 
  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...
 
EVRYTANIA: KARPENISI
 
  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...
 
 
KARDITSA: LIMNI PLASTIRA
 
  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...
 
LACONIA: MONEMVASIA
 
  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...
 
 
CYCLADES: ANDROS ISLAND
 
  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.
 
CYCLADES: SANTORINI ISLAND
 
  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.
 
 
CYCLADES: MYKONOS ISLAND
 
  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...
 
CYCLADES: NAXOS ISLAND
 
  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.
 
 
CYCLADES: PAROS ISLAND
 
  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.
 
CYCLADES: TINOS ISLAND
 
  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.

 
 
SPORADES: SKIATHOS ISLAND
 
  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...
 
DODECANESE: LEROS ISLAND
 
 

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.

 
 
NORTH AEGEAN: SAMOS ISLAND
 
  Samos is in the East part of the Aegean Sea, close to the Asia Minor coastline. Samos (Vathi) is the capital of the island and the population is approximately 34.000.

The town's construction began around the 18 th century...
 
VIOTIA: ARACHOVA
 
 

Arachova is a mountain village, built on the slope of Parnassos Mountain at an altitude of 950m.

It belongs to Viotia prefecture and it is 160km from Athens. When the visitor comes he firstly sees beautiful stone houses, narrow streets and springs.

 
 
MAGNISIA: PILIO
 
  Pilio, seems to be the battle-ground of the Gigantomachy, the summer residence of the Olympian Gods and the Mythical land of Centaurs.

On the mountain's peak Thetis married Pileus, after whom the mountain was named...
 
PELLA: AG. ATHANASIOS, KAIMAKTSALAN
 
 

”Agios Athanasios” village was created at the end of 16 th century, probably by farmers and builders from Epirus district. This area became the eastern border of the control zone, of Ali Pasha big estate at Ioannina.

Its older name was “Tsegani”.

 
 
PIERIA: ELATOCHORI
 
  Elatochori is situated at Pieria Prefecture in a distance of 28km from Katerini city. It is a picturesque, mountain village, built at an altitude of 850m.

The last years it attracts many visitors for winter vacations.
 
IOANNINA: ZAGOROCHORIA
 
 

Zagorochoria are a network of 46 beautiful villages spread all over the mountains on the north east of Ioannina.

The word Zagori first appeared in a document of 1321 and it means “behind the mountains”.

 
 
LACONIA: ELAFONISOS ISLAND
 
Elafonissos   At the southeastern part of the Laconian Gulf, opposite to Neapoli, you will find Elafonissos Island, a picturesque small island which offers calm holidays in a wonderful natural environment, away from mass tourism and crowds of people.
 
IMATHIA: VERGINA
 
Vergina  

Vergina is located in Macedonia, just 12km from Veria city, capital of Imathia prefecture. There, it has been found an ancient city, which is for sure Aegae. Aegae was the first capital of Ancient Macedonia and until about 400 B.C. when the capital...

 
 
MESSINIA: AGIOS NIKOLAOS - MANI
 
Agios Nikolaos - Messiniaki Mani - Peloponnese - Greece  
Agios Nikolaos (Selinitsa) is a picturesque fishing village of Messiniaki Mani and a known destination for vacations. It is located on the Messinian Gulf shore, 30km southeastern to Kalamata, 6km southern to Stoupa and belongs to Lefktro Municipality of Messinia Prefecture.
 
FOKIDA: DELPHI
 
Delphi  

Delphi is situated on a unique spot on Mount Parnassos under the Fedriades Stones at height of 550 m. with an incredible view and excellent climate.

 
 
IPIRUS: TZOUMERKA
 
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Tzoumerka is a area of imposing beauty, a natural setting where the mountains coexist in harmony with the verdant vegetation and all forms of water. Surrender to the embrace of the colours and the fragrant smells of nature, enjoy the sunrise...

 
CYCLADES: MILOS ISLAND
 
Milos-Cyclades  
Milos is situated at the southwestern part of Cyclades. It is the fifth island (in size) of the complex and it is 86 nautical miles far away from Piraeus. It extends in land of 151sq. km, and it offers a total coastal length of 125km and numerous sandy beaches...
 
 
IONIAN ISLANDS: KYTHIRA ISLAND
 
KYTHIRA-IONIAN ISLANDS - GREECE  
Kythira is a popular island with the name “Tsirigo” and it is situated at the southern part of Greece, between Crete Island and southern Peloponnese, southwards to Elafonisos Island and Cavo Mallia...

 
FOKIDA: GALAXIDI
 
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Galaxidi is a beautiful seaside town in Fokida prefecture, of about 1700 habitants, built in the western side of Krisaios gulf.

 
 
PREVEZA: PARGA
 
ÐÁÑÃÁ - ÐÑÅÂÅÆÁ  
Parga is a beautiful town in Preveza prefecture and constitutes an excellent touristic resort, attracting visitors from the whole Greece. It is located southwest of Ipirus....
 
AITOLOAKARNANIA: ANO CHORA NAFPAKTIAS
 
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Ano Chora or Megali Lobotina until 1928, is an excellent mountain destination which on weekends is full of visitors. It is the base of Apodotia Municipality and it is located 58km away from the city of Nafpaktos at an altitude of 1050m.

 
 
PELLA: LOUTRA POZAR
 
LOUTRA POZAR  

Loutraki of Aridea
is a picturesque village of Pella prefecture which is famous for the Hot Springs (Pozar Hot Springs) and it is a special mountain destination for holidays...

 
MESSINIA: KARDAMILI
 
KARDAMILI  
Kardamyli is a wonderful, picturesque, historic, coastal village of Messiniaki Mani which is situated 35km southeastern to the city of Kalamata...
 
 
MESSINIA: METHONI
 
METHONI  
Methoni is one of the most historic small market town of Peloponnese and was very famous for its port because its spot had a great strategic and commercial importance. It is situated 61km southwestern to the city of Kalamata.

 
LACONIA: MAVROVOUNI
 
MAVROVOUNI  
Mavrovouni is located in North Pelloponiso on the prefecture of Laconia. It is 2 clm away from Githio.It is a beautiful seaside area which every year attracts thousands of visitors.
 
 
LACONIA: ITILO
 
ITILO  
80 klm South of Sparti, Itilo is located. It is consider as one of the most beautiful and graphic towns of Mani’s . it is near to Limenioy bay, in 240m. altimeter. Itilo is a really big temptation for the visitor. 
 
GREVENA: VASILITSA
 
VASILITSA  
Lovely Vasilitsa is situated at the western part of Grevena prefecture in an altitude of 1250m. It is a small mountain village which offers woods, endless natural beauty and snow-covered mountain tops.
 
 
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