When you think you’ve had your fill of the fantastic and beautiful sights in Greece, you’ll find there’s plenty more to do. Throughout the country, there are various sights to visit, beaches to swim, shops and museum to go to. A sports bum or a museum enthusiast, Greece and its culture has lots to offer you.
There are a lot of things to do while you’re in Greece. Athens have some of the most famous sights like the Acropolis, the National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Musem. You can also visit the Kallimarmaron stadium where the ancient Panathenaic Games were held.
During summer, the beaches should be on the top of the list. Beaches in Crete, Santorini and Mykonos offer the best beach parties in Greece and are one of the top places to be in Europe.
Aside from swimming and soaking during summer, there’s also the Hellenic Festival. It celebrates the performance arts , theatre, musical and dance. Here, you get to experience the recreation of Greek tradegy in the heart of Athens. Continue reading ‘Visit the fantastic and beautiful sights of Greece’
Sailing from Gouvia marina (Corfu) we’d arrived in Mourtos in the late afternoon just in time for the Sunset. 20 years ago was the last time we were here and the stark difference in fortunes was very apparent. Know there’s a small harbour that extends the capacity for yachts visiting Mourtos. This harbour also gives some protection for the town quay. In the past it was always a bumpy night in Mourtos as the prevailing summer breeze created an undulating motion for yachts moored at the quayside.
The tavernas on Mourtos town quay is the best location to watch the sunset go down over Corfu. It’s here that you share a meal and a bottle of wine whilst watching the sun descend through its colours. This spectacular sunset end with the silhouette shape of Corfu against a deepening red sky. Continue reading ‘Sailing into the Sunset from Mourtos’
Igoumenitsa ‘s New Port facilities looks more like a departure lounge than a ferry terminal. This air-conditioned building with numerous Duty free shops, represents every international ferry company that opporates between Italy and Greece. Yet if you’re looking for the best ferry deals and reasonably priced accommodation not to mention reasonably priced restaurants you need to head 1 km north along the waterfront into Igoumenitsa’s old town. 300M north towards Igoumenitsa is ‘Dolce Cafe Bar its a colourful 60’s retro style taverna that has a ‘Happy Days’ feel. It’s internet access is quite speedy with modern machines and an English opporating system. It’s one of a number of watering holes used by backpackers waiting for there ferry or bus connections. It also a sun trap and ideal for topping up your tan even though its next to the coast road. Continue reading ‘Places to go in Igoumenitsa’
At first glance you’d quickly dismiss Igoumenitsa as a transit town with an international port, this is not exactly true. Although Igoumenitsa is not a tourist destination as such it does attract the inquisitive traveller and Greek holiday maker, as well as being a business hub for commerce between east and western Europe. Igoumenitsa the nearest Greek port that serves Italy and the rest of Europe recently completed a multi million Euro upgrade to its new port facilities and services. However this new investment has a detrimental impact on the charm of Igoumenitsa town. There is know a stark difference between the old and new this includes the cost of goods and services. In the new port area the increased price of accommodation reflects the cost of this new development. Yet by walking less than a mile into the older part of the port you’ll find the best priced Continue reading ‘Budget accommodation in Igoumenitsa’
Neilson Activity Holidays are definitely hands on when managing their flotilla in Parga. Sirocco (Named after the seasonal Mediterranean wind) a Dufour 34 yacht with a British family are way too quick on entering this tiny harbour on the northern end of Valtos Beach in Parga. Too much speed with too much to do in too short a time will cause fast beating hearts all round, their flotilla skipper soon sorts them out. Mooring in this tiny harbour on the northern end of Valtos beach. You need to position the boat in such a way, that the back end is floating over an area of water that is clear of other anchors. You then drop your kedge anchor over the back and gently nudge your yacht towards shore so that its fin only slightly rests against the steep incline of the beach. Continue reading ‘Neilson Activity Holidays makes life much easier in Parga’
Valtos camping is set just behind Valtos beach just north of Parga town, only a couple of hours from Igoumanitsa the main port for ferries that serve Italy. German and Italian auto campers mostly frequent Valtos camping and their trailers contain all manor of watercraft. However there is a considerable portion of the camping grounds amongst the trees that are set-aside for backpackers with their tents. Continue reading ‘Valtos Camping an Idyllic location in Parga’
Athens is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. With its rich history and diverse culture, you’ll surely have fun touring it’s sites and seeing the ancient structures that has defines Athens as the centre of a great ancient civilization. But no matter how beautiful the place is does not mean that you’ll have a fun time without some basic preparation. Your trip will always depend on how well you packed and how well you planned your trip.
Remember that no matter how great Athens is, it’s still not your home town and therefore, you’ll not to be familiar with Athens as you are with other cities. Because of this, it is important that you’re prepared for any eventualities. Continue reading ‘Essential items for a winter weekend break in Athens’
Alcohol in the heat does not mix well, at least for myself. Drinking the stuff during the heat of the day makes my head spin. Returning from my warm swim in a clear Mediterranean Sea. I cool off with one of many freshwater showers that are found behind Valtos beach in Parga. I felt much better after breaking my own self imposed rule on alcohol.
Dressed for the evening we returned to our adopted beach bar ‘Café Milani’ lounging in its white armchairs with our Mythos beers we watch the sun set over Parga. Continue reading ‘Café Milani on Valtos beach — Parga’
In order to take full advantage of a short break in Athens here are some suggestions to get you started. It’s important to have a good idea of the main places to visit in the city. So here are some scenic suggestions that should be considered whilst there.
Visit the Acropolis: No visit to Athens will be complete without going to Acropolis. This prominent hill in Athens is more than just a landmark. It has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Acropolis is the site of the ancient fortified town of Athens, which date back to as early as the Late Bronze Age. The acropolis is also the site of the country’s best buildings from the Greek Classical Age. In this hill tourist can find the Parthenon, the Erectheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. Continue reading ‘Things to do on a short visit to Athens’
The city of Athens is ideal for any type of holiday. It’s also becoming popular as a short city break during the winter. First and foremost, Athens is the historic capital of Greece and hence the centre of its culture. Saying that Athens is also a modern city with a thriving night-life that can cater for all tastes. Getting to know about Greece is getting to know about life and culture at the same time. And with Athens being a major city, it truly needs a special mention for tourists visiting for the first time.
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Athens is a city with about 3.7 million inhabitants. This city is also considered the birthplace of ‘The whole nation’ and therefore, also the birthplace of Western civilization. This metropolitan city is bounded by mountains on three sides namely, Mt. Ymettos, Mt. Parnitha and Mt. Pendeli. Inside Athens, there are twelve hills that can be found of which Acropolis and Lykavittos are the most prominent. Continue reading ‘A short city break in Athens’
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When you think you’ve had your fill of the fantastic and beautiful sights in Greece, you’ll find there’s plenty more to do. Throughout the country, there are various sights to visit, beaches to swim, shops and museum to go to. A sports bum or a museum enthusiast, Greece and its culture has lots to offer you.
