Gavdos. Gavdos is the southernmost island of Greece. Gavdos is located 22 miles from Crete (Sfakia) and 150 miles from Africa. The surface of Gavdos is approximately 37 square kilometers. The highest point of Gavdos is 345 meters high. Gavdos administratively falls under the prefecture of Chania. Ga.........
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Chrissi is an island situated 14 kilometers south of Ierapetra, in Eastern Crete. The Greeks call it Gaidouronisi (donkey island). The island is only 4.7 square km, it has a length of about six kilometres and a width of about 1.5 kilometres. Chrissi (Χρυση) means gold in Gr.........
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Lendas. Lendas is located on the south coast of central Crete. It is a beautiful village on the Libyan sea. It is not touristy at all, there are only some backpackers and day trippers. However, there are some nice, typical Cretan tavernas. It's a bit of an alternative holiday village where you c.........
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KALI LIMENES. Kali Limenes is located in the central south of the island of Crete. Kali Limenes literally means "Good Havens". This name has to do with the legend that the Apostle Peter sailed with a ship from the Middle East towards Rome. A violent storm raged and he got stranded in.........
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Koudoumas. Koudoumas is the name of a monastery, centrally located on the south coast of the island of Crete. At the same time it is the name of a beach that is popular among harpoon fishermen and snorkelers. The monastery is located near the beach. The route to it is a special experience, as the ro.........
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Odigitria monastery. The monastery of Odigitria is one of the most famous monasteries of southern Crete. It is reached via the village Sivas, located between Mires and Matala. The road is paved and runs through the Asterousia mountains, the area is full of olive trees. It was founded in the 14th cen.........
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Tsoutsouras. Tsoutsouras, also called Tsoutsouros is a quiet little fishing village on the greek island of Crete, that has been built next to the ruins of the ancient city Inatos. The village is located about 65 kilometres from Heraklion, on the southern coast of Crete. The village is known for its .........
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TERTSA. Tertsa is a small village in south-eastern Crete. This picturesque village has a wide sand-pebble beach with small bays. For shopping you can go to Mirtos which is only five kilometres away. Tertsa has such ideal conditions in terms of climate that bananas and tomatoes are grown in the .........
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MATALA. Matala is situated on the southern coast of Crete, at the end of the Messara plain, 65 km. from the airport of Heraklion. Matala became world famous by its unique location between the cliffs, which give numerous holes (ancient burial chambers) this location is a characteristic face. In the s.........
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Rafina. Rafina is a port city on the east coast of Attica. The city is located 36 kilometers from Athens. From this harbor ferries depart for the northern Cyclades, such as Mykonos, Paros, Andros, Tinos and Syros. Also the ferry to Marmari on Evia Island departs from Rafina.
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Psari Forada. Psari Forada on South Crete is a quiet village (about 100 inhabitants) in the southeastern part of the Department of Heraklion. Psari Forada is next to the village of Sidonia (300 inhabitants) and near Mirtos and Tertsa. The most inhabitants of Psari Forada are farmers (tomatoes, banan.........
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MIRTOS (MYRTOS) Far from noisy and crowded mass tourism you will find the friendly village of Mirtos with its typical Cretan hospitality. For over thirty years, the inhabitants of Mirtos have been welcoming guests from all over Europe, Guests who appreciate the beauty and respect for traditions. The.........
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Ierapetra. Ierapetra is the largest city in southern Crete, but also the most southern town of Crete, Greece and Europe. Ierapetra is 36 km south of Agios Nikolaos and has a sandy beach in the extension of the quay. There are quieter beaches in the area as well. Sights include the archaeologica.........
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PITSIDIA. Pitsidia is a village which is located in the south of the Greek island of Crete, on the road Mires-Matala, in the middle of olive and vine groves.In the old village is a square (“platia”) in the centre. There are several tavernas, a bakery, a mini market and there are also som.........
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KOUTSOUNARI. 7 kilometers east of Ierapetra is Koutsounari. Koutsounari is basically an old village that has been completely renovated. Not far from the village is the beach of Koutsounari, which consists of very small pebbles. You are able to do water sports and the place is suitable for families w.........
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SIVAS. Sivas is a village on the south of Crete, not far from Matala, Pitsidia and Kalamaki. Sivas is the name of the ancient eponymous city from the Hellenistic period. By the ministry of culture this place is declared a protected cultural residential area. In Sivas, in the year of 970 the holy Ioa.........
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Pombia. Pombia is a traditional village in the southern part of the Greek island of Crete. It is located ten kilometres south of Mires, on the road to Kali Limenes. Pombia was already inhabited in Minoan times, probably the village was called Vivi. The village is a main village, it had the privilege.........
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Agia Fotia (Agia Fotia). Agia Fotia is a small seaside town east of Ierapetra and 53 kilometres away from Agios Nikolaos. There are not many accommodations but there are a few Taverns and a beautiful beach. One-day tourists mainly visit Agia Fotia. Swimming in the sheltered bay is delightful. In Agi.........
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KOMOS. Komos is a beach located in south-central Crete, a few kilometres from Matala and Pitsidia village. Komos is a beautiful sandy beach with a restaurant. The restaurant is located on top of the steep cliffs of the mountain that stand high above the beach. At the restaurant there is ample parkin.........
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Achlia. Achlia is a small seaside resort on the south eastern coast of Crete. It lies next to the Libyan sea in the area east of Ierapetra and between Makrigialos and Agia Fotia. Achlia is located in a small bay with pine forests and olive trees. The bay is surrounded by high cliffs. The sandy beach.........
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Messara Valley - Messara plain. The Messara valley is located in the south of Crete. It is the largest area of ​​Crete and this plain is surrounded by mountains and sea. North of the plain the Ida Mountains are situated and south of this are the Asterousia Mountains. To the west lies the Gulf of.........
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KALAMAKI: Kalamaki is a small village on south of the Greek island of Crete, with a beautiful, wide sandy beach. It is a quiet, friendly place with a lot of small hotels and apartments. Small souvenir shops, a bakery, a newsagent, a dozen restaurants, car and motorbike rentals; one can find all the .........
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Petrokefali. Petrokefali is a typical southern Cretan village. It is located about three kilometres from Phaistos and eight kilometres from the town of Mires. It is located in the Messara plain, a fertile area with many olive groves and grapevines. In the village live about seven hundred inhabitants.........
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Koutsouras. Koutsouras is a coastal village in the Lassithi region. it is located between Ierapetra and Sitia, and not far away from Makrigialos and Agia Fotia. Koutsouras has about nine hundred inhabitants. most of them live from agriculture and tourism. Near the village is a forest called Apigania.........
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Kamilari: Kamilari is a small and friendly village between Timbaki and Matala on the south of the Greek island of Crete. Kamilari is still an authentic Cretan village. There are some tavernas and apartments. Want to experience the quiet, Greek life and you like nature and hiking? This village is pro.........
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MAKRIGIALOS. The quiet village Makrigialos lies on the southeast coast and has a long sand / pebble beach with perfect bathing. With only a small amount of properties in close proximity, the beach is never crowded and there are only a few villagers and tourists. In the evening you can taste the loca.........
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Mythi. Mythi is a traditional cretan village northwest of Mirtos. It is a mountain village and is accessible by road ‘’Mirtos-Tertsa’’ for those who love peace, nature and cretan hospitality.
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Mythi. Mythi is a traditional cretan village northwest of Mirtos. It is a mountain village and is accessible by road ‘’Mirtos-Tertsa’’ for those who love peace, nature and cretan hospitality.
Text: Yorgos and Wendy Nikolidakis - Revised by Maxine van Hoften Gee
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Agia Trias (Ayia Triada or Ayia Trias). Ayia Trias, on the Greek island of Crete, is located nearby Phaistos, beside the sea. It was, according to Italian archaeologists, a kind of royal manor during Minoan times. Here a lot of discoveries were made, including beautiful pots and paintings. The embos.........
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Xerokambos. Xerokambos is located in the southeast of Crete and is fairly remote.
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MIRES. Mires is a small agricultural town in the heart of the Messara plain in the central south of the Greek island of Crete. In this region are large areas of olive groves and grapevines. In Mires are approximately 7000 inhabitants who are mainly engaged in agriculture. In Mires are many shops, re.........
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Phaistos is an ancient site, on the Greek island of Crete. It is, beside Knossos Palace, the most famous palace of antiquity. It is built in 4000 BC on a hill in the heart of the Messara valley. This city of Phaistos was in Minoan times the regional centre of the whole of south Crete. The King of Ph.........
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Kaliviani: Kaliviani on the Greek island of Crete is a village in the plain of Messara and lies on the route between Mires and Timbaki. The small village is known for the convent and orphanage located there. It's a monastery where women stay and it is dedicated to the Blessed Mother Panagia Kali.........
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Viannos. Viannos, on the Greek island of Crete, actually consists of two villages, Ano Viannos (=upper) and Kato (= bottom) Viannos. Ano Viannos is situated on a slope of the Dikti mountain at 560 meters altitude. The villagers fought back very strongly against the Germans in World War II. In 1943, .........
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Gortys (Gortyna). Gortys is an archaeological site on the Greek island of Crete. It is, after Phaistos, the most famous ancient ruin site of South Crete. Gortys is located near the village of Agioi Deka (means “The 10 Saints”) and it was formerly a very important city. This city is also .........
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VORI. Vori is a friendly Greek village on the south part of the island of Crete, where you still can experience true Greek culture and hospitality of people. There is a wonderful Ethnological museum with antique objects from everyday life of the people who have lived in Vori through the ages. The mu.........
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Timbaki. Timbaki is a small town, located in the south of the Greek island of Crete. In Timbaki are quite a lot of shops and also the large supermarket of “Marinopoulos” is located here. The main street of Timbaki is always crowded and chaotic. The nearest beach is that of Kokkinos Pirgo.........
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Kokkinos Pyrgos. Kokkinos Pyrgos is a small port village on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete that belongs to the municipality of Timbaki. Kokkinos Pirgos is located in the bay of Messara, 60 kilometres south of Heraklion city. Kokkinos Pirgos is the beach where mostly Greeks go for swimm.........
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Agia Galini The best village in southern Crete! Agia Galini is a fantastic holiday location. It was originally a fishing village, but nowadays tourism offers a large source of income, although it has fortunately not become a mass tourist resort. The white houses built against the mountain, arou.........
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Agios Georgios. Agios Georgios is about five kilometres away from Agia Galini in southern Crete. It has a secluded pebble beach with crystal clear water, where Michalis runs a primitive, authentic tavern down by the water. It is very nice here. Order a special omelette, fresh fish, a Greek salad and.........
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ZAKROS. Zakros is a traditional Cretan village between Sitia (40 km) and Palekastro (20 kilometers). The inhabitants (about 1000) are generally farmers and fishermen. Zakros consists of Epano (above) Zakros and Kato (Lower) Zakros. Zakros is located on the seafront and about 7 km from Epano Zakros. .........
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Pelekita cave. The Pelekita cave is located about 5 km from Kato Zakros. In this cave you can admire beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The cave is situated on the Bay of Karoumbi. One has found remains in the Pelekita cave dating back to the Neolithic period (from 25,000 to 5000 v. Chr.)
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Agios Pavlos. Agios Pavlos is located on the south coast of Crete and about 45 minutes drive to the west of Agia Galini. After a beautiful drive through the mountains, the reward is great when you see the sea at Agios Pavlos. People who love peace frequently visit this place. The taverna on top.........
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Pachia Ammos. Pachia Ammos is a village located 22 kilometers southeast of Agios Nikolaos. Pachia Ammos, which literally means "thick sand", is situated on a large bay where there is a large sand and pebble beach and is on the route Agios Nikolaos - Ierapetra. The village which was founded.........
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Kalo Chorio: Kalo Chorio,which literally means "good village" is about twelve kilometres south of Agios Nikolaos, near the seaside resort of Istro. It is a traditional Cretan village located in a very fertile valley. At Mount Vrokastro, you can see the ruins of the ancient Istron. In the v.........
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Triopetra. Triopetra is an unknown paradise, located in the area between Agia Galini and Preveli, on the south coast of Rethymnon department on Crete. It is not far from the Agios Pavlos beach. Deserted sandy beaches, a few tavernas and apartments, and that's it. This site is visited daily by so.........
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Istron (Istro). The population of Kalo Chorio, during the rise of tourism, chose to centre the tourist area in this region, near the sea. As a result, the tourist village of Istro arose and is, located some 75 km from the airport and the capital Heraklion.In Istro you will find several supermarkets,.........
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Melambes. Melambes on the south of the island of Crete, belongs to the municipality of Lambi and has about 1000 inhabitants. Melambes is located between Spili and Agia Galini and at 570 meters above sea level. It is a mountain village located on the northern slopes of Mount Vouvala, 45 kilometres fr.........
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ZAROS. Zaros is a typical Cretan village, located south of the Ida Mountains and 10 kilometres north of the town of Mires. It is a historic village which is fairly large in proportion and it has approximately 2000 inhabitants. Most residents are farmers. Zaros is known throughout Greece due to the e.........
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Agios Thomas. Agios Thomas is a small traditional village on the Greek island of Crete, five kilometres from the large village of Agia Varvara and 35 kilometres from Heraklion city. It lies in a mountainous area between olive groves and vineyards. The Cretan nature and atmosphere here are beautiful..........
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THOLOS. Tholos is a quiet beach, twenty kilometres away from Agios Nikolaos. This beach is located four kilometers north of the village of Kavousi, therefore many call this beach the Kavousi beach. The area is very fertile and the valley where Kavousi is located is full of olive trees. The beac.........
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PREVELI. Preveli is situated on the south coast of the central part of Crete. Preveli is famous for its beautiful palm beach, the river that flows into the sea and the monastery that was founded at the end of the sixteenth century. Preveli is situated in one of the most beautiful regions of southern.........
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Kamares. Kamares is a mountain village on the southern slope of the Ida mountain on Crete. The village is located at about six hundred meters above sea level and it has about six hundred inhabitants. Every year on July 23 in Kamares a public festival is held in honour of St. George. Kamares is best .........
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KRITSA. Kritsa is located 11 kilometres west of Agios Nikolaos and is situated at an altitude of 375 metres. There are several churches with beautiful frescoes, which date from the 12th,14th and 15th centuries. The inhabitants of Kritsa are descendants of the inhabitants of ancient Lato Epera, whose.........
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The Lassithi Plateau: The Lassithi (Lassithi) plateau is located between the Dhikti and Selena Mountain, the road towards it because of the fantastic scenery is quite spectacular. The plains (about 5 by 5 km) are 850 meters high and are well accessible from Hersonissos (30 km), Stalis (24 km) and Ag.........
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Damnoni. Damnoni is located on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete and was only developed touristically in recent years. After the arrival of a major foreign holiday resort things changed very quickly in Damnoni. There used to be only one taverna and nothing else. For crowds one had to move.........
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Drimiskos. Drimiskos is a small and traditional Cretan village, located seven kilometres from the beach of Preveli, 15 kilometres from the mountain village of Spili and 40 kilometres from Rethymnon city. It is located about four hundred meters above sea-level in the middle of olive groves. Most of t.........
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FRANGOKASTELLO. Frangokastello is a small village (150 inhabitants), not far from Sfakia (15 km) and 85 kilometers from Chania town, on the south coast of Crete. It is known for its famous castle located here. The castle was originally called the castle of Agios Nikitas, the local villagers later ch.........
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Mochlos. Mochlos is a small fishing village that is located between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It is opposite the small island, which is called Mochlos. It has a promenade with a number of tavernas and there are two small supermarkets in the town square. Mochlos is great for lovely walks through the .........
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Agios Nikolaos Crete. Agios Nikolaos is located in the northeast of Crete, east of the capital Heraklion and west of the town of Sitia. It is the capital of Lassithi. Agios Nikolaos is so beautiful because of the inland lake Voulismeni, surrounded by high cliffs. The lake was connected to the port v.........
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PLAKIAS. Plakias is a nice seaside resort on the south coast of Crete, which is ideal for a beach holiday. Plakias is located 35 kilometres south of Rethymnon. Plakias, which was formerly a fishing village, has a nice boulevard with shops, cafes and restaurants. The tavernas on the beach serve delic.........
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Souda. Souda is a small beach, four kilometers west of the seaside resort of Plakias in the southern part of Crete. It is located in the department of Rethymnon. The route from Plakias to Souda is full of twists and turns, but very beautiful. You'll see beautiful wooded hillsides and small idyll.........
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Palekastro. Palekastro is a small traditional village (1200 inhabitants) in the east of Crete near Vai in Lassithi. Palekastro is actually a mountain village just a short distance away from beautiful sandy beaches. There are shops, cafes and restaurants as well as apartments to stay. Palekastro has .........
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Loutro. Loutro is a small fishing village on the southwest coast of Crete, which is only accessible by boat or walking. in this village There are no cars! It is a lovely village that is typical of any town in the Cyclades, white houses with blue doors and window frames. Loutro is located in the pref.........
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Mariou. The mountain village Mariou is located on the island of Crete,about three kilometres from Plakias in the region of Rethymnon. It is about 27 kilometres south of the city of Rethymnon. Mariou is an ideal destination for people who love peace and nature and hiking in the wilderness. A trip to .........
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Rodakino. Rodakino, which literally means peach, is a small village on the island of Crete, about 50 kilometres south of Rethymno town, near Plakias. It is located at the end of the pass between Frangokastello and Plakias. The village consists of two parts, the upper town and lower town. Near Rodaki.........
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Sfakia (Hora Sfakion). The region is a mountainous area located in the southwest of Crete in the Chania prefecture. Sfakia includes for instance the south side of the Lefka Ori (the White Mountains). It is a virtually untouched area with high mountains, gorges, plateaus and rugged coastline. The nam.........
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge. The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also called the pass of Kourtaliotis, is located in the department of Rethymnon in southern Crete. The gorge is 22 kilometres south of Rethymnon city. You can make a very nice walk here. In some places the hike (which takes more than four hours) goes thr.........
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Sitia (Siteia). Sitia is a nice town on the northeast coast of Crete, it is located 70 km east of Heraklion. It’s a wonderful place to go on vacation because there is plenty to do, it's very nice and it's not so commercial. We have visited this beautiful town several times and eac.........
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Spili is a small village on the Greek island of Crete, located in the heart of the Rethymno department. This beautiful green village is situated on the route of Rethymnon to Agia Galini. The most striking feature of Spili is abundant flowing water. From the rock flows all year round cool spring wate.........
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Toplou. The Monastery of Toplou is one of the largest and most important monasteries of Crete. It is located 15 kilometres east of Sitia. This monastery is also called "Panagia Akrotiriani" and is like a fortress with 10 meter high walls. In the monastery is an interesting museum housed wh.........
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Aradena. Aradena is the name of a river, a gorge and a village in the south of Crete.
The village of Aradena is located at about 600 meters altitude, 15 kilometers (9.5 miles) west of Sfakia and 87 kilometers (54 miles) south of Chania town. The village is only accessible via the route Sfakia - A.........
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Kera. Kera (pronounced Kerá) is a mountain village in the east of the prefecture of Heraklion. Actually, it consists of two villages, Ano (Upper - 680 m above sea level) and Kato (Lower) Kera. These villages you pass when you drive from Hersonissos towards the Lassithi plateau, but then throu.........
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Katalagari: Katalagari is a small traditional village on the island of Crete. It is located two kilometres from the village of Archanes and 18 kilometres from Heraklion city. It lies in a mountainous area between olive groves and vineyards where you can taste the real Cretan atmosphere. Heavenly loc.........
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PALEOCHORA. Paleochora is a large village on the south coast of Crete. According to historical sources, it would be the place where the Doric city Kalamidi was located. However it is only 72 kilometers from Chania city, there is a whopping one and a half hours to reach here by car. Although the road.........
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IDA MOUNTAIN CRETE. Ida, also called Psiloritis, is the mountain located centrally on Crete. The major part is located in the department of Rethymnon. According to mythology, the Ida Mountains (Cave Idaion Antron) were the birthplace of Zeus. The Ida Mountain is extensive and impressive and can be s.........
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Amari. Amari is a typical Cretan village in the heart of the Rethymnon Region, 40 kilometres south of Rethymnon city. Amari is inhabited since Byzantine times and used to be a resort for the aristocracy. Amari is a green mountainous area, full of orange trees and olive groves. In Amari there is.........
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AGIA ROUMELI. Agia Roumeli the village at the end of the Samaria Gorge on Crete, south of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) in the prefecture of Chania. It lies in the middle of the rugged Cretan nature, with steep cliffs and mountains to the Libyan sea. Agia Roumeli is a cosy village south of the Sam.........
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Krousonas. Krousonas is located approximately 23 kilometres southwest of Heraklion on the road Iraklion - Gazi - Krousonas. It's an old but lively village. Krousonas is built in a semi-circle on the eastern slopes of the Ida Mountains, between the hills of Livadiotis and Koupos. There are four B.........
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Krasi. Krasi is a small mountain village, situated twenty kilometers southeast of Hersonissos on the island of Crete. It is more or less on the route Hersonissos - Lassithi plateau, approximately at 600 meters altitude. Krasi is a traditional village with some nice tavernas and bars. It is surrounde.........
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ARCHANES. Archanes is located on the Greek island of Crete, 16 kilometres southeast of Heraklion and north of the mountain Giouchtas, at 400 meters altitude. The village is divided into two parts, Epano Archanes (Upper) and Kato Archanes (Downstairs). The mountain Giouchtas is 811 meters high, accor.........
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Sougia. Sougia is one of the most popular resorts in southern Crete. It is a picturesque village with a great beach. Sougia (150 inhabitants) is located 60 kilometers south of Chania town and is about half an hour by car from there. It is built on top of the ruins of the ancient Syia which.........
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Smari. Smari is a traditional Cretan village 25 kilometres southeast of Heraklion. In Smari are beautiful old stone houses, quaint alleys and a pottery workshop. The village is located in a mountainous area (at 320 meters) in the midst of many olive groves and vineyards. In the village there are sev.........
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Imbros. Imbros is the name of a mountain village, and it is also the name of a gap in the prefecture of Chania in Crete. The village of Imbros lies at 780 meters above sea level, 56 kilometers southeast of Chania and can be reached within an hour by car. In the village are several traditional tavern.........
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Vai First in Greece for a unique palm grove and a beautiful blue sea makes Vai look like paradise. The name comes from "vaia" meaning palm in the Greek language. The forest is very old, it shows off artistic expressions of Minoan Crete. (Palm Theofrastos). The palm grove with Cretan date p.........
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Samaria (Samaria Gorge) The walk through the Samaria Gorge on the greek island of Crete is an amazing, intense experience. It was the Narrowest canyon in the world. the beautiful walk through the Gorge is 16 kilometers. In some places the pass is only four meters wide, with cliffs of 500 meters.........
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EPISKOPI. Episkopi is a small village on the Greek island of Crete. It is located about 18 kilometres from Heraklion and just 12 kilometres from the airport and 10 kilometres from the beach of Amnissos. The village is located in the hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The village isn&rs.........
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Elounda (Elounda). At 10 kilometres north of Agios Nikolaos lies the village Elounda. This village is named after the ancient Olounta, a village that was one kilometre west of. Elounda currently has 2200 inhabitants of which the majority is involved with tourism. Well known is the resort Elounda Bea.........
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ITANOS. Itanos which is also called Ermoupolis, is located in the northwest of Sitia (24 km) and north of Vai (3 km). Here, next to the beaches, you can see the archaeological ruins of ancient Itanos. A part of the ancient city lies on the seabed. Itanos was in ancient times a prosperous area becaus.........
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Mochos. Mochos is a mountain village on the greek island of Crete at four hundred meters near the resort of Stalis. It belongs to the province Pediada of the Malia town. From Stalis there is a road to Mochos and the Lassithi plain. Mochos is a nice traditional mountain village with a very nice centr.........
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ELAFONISI - ELAFONISSI. When you travel by car, bus or scooter coming from Chania you will follow a winding narrow road in the mountains leading towards the south west coast,and you will arrive in Elafonisi (73 km from Chania city). Elafonisi is a small island about 150 meters from the coast. On Bot.........
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Roustika. Roustika is a small traditional Cretan village south of Rethymnon town. Venetian influences are clearly visible. Roustika is located about 20 km from Rethymnon on the route-Atsipopoulo Rethymnon-Gonia. In Roustika live approximately 300 people. The village is built amphitheatrically on the.........
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LEFKA ORI. Lefja Ori, which literally means the White Mountains are also called the Madares. The mountain has more than 50 peaks over 2,000 meters high, the highest peak Pachnes (2454 m). The White Mountains is the backbone of the Chania district. In terms of area it is the largest mountain in Crete.........
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Anogia. The village of Anogia, on the Greek island of Crete is located 20 km from Rethymnon town. Anogia is situated on the edge of the Ida plateau. In the Second World War, all men were carried away by the German overlords, in retaliation. The men never returned. From that moment the women were tot.........
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Askifou. Askifou is a small plateau and it is also the name of a village. Askifou, is a historical area, located north of Sfakia (20 km - 13 miles, about half an hour by car) west of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori). From the north it is accessible via the village Vryses, Chania town is 50 kilometers.........
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MALIA. Malia is a busy seaside resort on the north coast of the island of Crete. It is located about 34 kilometres east of Heraklion. Malia is comparable to Hersonissos. It is slightly smaller in size, but the nightlife is equally lively. The sandy beach of Malia is very beautiful, but very busy in .........
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STALIS. Stalis (or Stalida) lies on the north coast of Crete, it is the small seaside resort between Malia and Hersonissos. A few years ago it was still very quiet, now it has become a busier tourist town. In Stalis live approximately 1000 permanent residents. Stalis has a very nice, long and wide s.........
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Zoniana. One of the most interesting caves in Crete, lies the village of Zoniana, which is located at a distance of 43 kilometres from Heraklion and 52 kilometres from Rethymnon. It is the cave of Sfentoni. Zoniana is situated at an altitude of 630 meters on Mount Psiloritis (Idi) in the province of.........
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KNOSSOS. The famous ancient capital of Minoan Crete, is located five kilometres south of Heraklion. For ten centuries Knossos was the first and largest city in Greece and throughout Europe. Now there are the magnificent remains of the great palace of King Minos, the villas, the theatre, large jars a.........
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SPINALONGA. The peninsula Spinalonga can be reached with excursions from Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. From Plaka, you can reach it by yourself. When the Turkish threat in the 16th century, grew larger, the Venetians built a mighty fortress here. Only in 1715 the Turks took over the fortress and .........
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Plaka. Plaka is a small fishing village on the north coast of Crete, near the resort of Elounda. The village is in the Lassithi Prefecture, and is located directly opposite the island of Spinalonga, five kilometers north of Elounda and fifteen kilometers from Agios Nikolaos. Plaka is famous for scen.........
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Aposelemis. Aposelemis is the name of a river, gorge and dam on the island of Crete. The river rises in the area near the village Kastamonitsa (21 kilometers south of Hersonissos). Rainwater from the mountains (the Lassithi mountains) flows into the river, so that the river widens and flows eventual.........
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Armeni. Armeni, a village in Crete, it is located ten kilometers (6 miles) south of Rethymno town. It lies in the Armenokampos Valley at the foot of the mountain Vrysina. In the year 961, Armenian soldiers came here with the Byzantine Emperor Nikiforos Fokas to liberate Crete. Hence the name &q.........
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KOUTOULOUFARI. Koutouloufari is a small, nice traditional and touristic village with about 500 permanent residents, and is located about two kilometres from Hersonissos on the island of Crete. It lies north of Hersonissos on the slopes of the mountain “Charakas” and nearby the national r.........
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Old Hersonissos. Old Hersonissos is a small friendly village on the greek island of Crete, located two kilometres north of the "new" Hersonissos. It is located on the slope of Mount Charakas and 1.5 kilometres east of the village of Piskopiano. Old Hersonissos, also called Ano (above) Hers.........
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Sissi is a small fishing village east of Malia at the foot of a high mountain. Sissi is about 40 kilometres from the airport of Heraklion and in recent years tourism has developed enormously. In principle everything a tourist wants and needs can be found here. The centre of Sissi is the place where .........
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Axos. Axos is a small village with about 700 inhabitants. It is located on the Greek island of Crete, north of the Ida Mountains and 45 kilometres from Rethymnon city. Axos would have gotten the name of the hero Oaxos, the grandson of King Minos and Pasifae. In Axos various excavations have been don.........
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MILATOS. Milatos is a well-maintained traditional village located between Malia and Agios Nikolaos. It is about the same place where originally the ancient Greek town of Milatos was. The village is divided into two parts; one part is in the hinterland, the other part is at the coast.This village is .........
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Piskopiano. Piskopiano is a small and friendly village on the Greek island of Crete, located two kilometres north of Hersonissos. It is located on the slope of Mount Charakas and between the villages of Koutouloufari and old Hersonissos. Piskopiano lies a few hundred meters from Koutouloufari, and r.........
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Arkadi Monastery. South of Rethymnon, strategically located in the mountains, lies the Monastery of Arkadi. Here hundreds of resistance fighters, women and children were killed, during the struggle for independence. The Arkadi Monastery has played a major role in the independence struggle of the Cre.........
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Hersonissos. Hersonissos is a tremendously popular, busy tourist resort situated in the north of the island of Crete. It is located about 26 kilometre east of the capital of Crete, Heraklion, where also the airport is located. The transfer by bus or taxi from the airport to Hersonissos takes about t.........
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Kandanos. Kandanos is a special mountain village, in the heart of Chania on the island of Crete. It lies on the route Chania Town - Paleochora, on the slopes of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and is surrounded by very green nature. The village has a large square with typical Cretan tavernas which a.........
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Kournas. Kournas is a traditional village on Crete, north of the coastal town of Georgioupolis about 45 kilometers from Chania city. It is known for its lake which is about five kilometers from here. Lake Kournas is in fact the only natural lake of Crete, the maximum length is approximately 1 km and.........
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Karteros. Karteros is the name of a resort village which is located close to the airport of Heraklion in Crete. Although Karteros is just outside the city of Heraklion, the governance of the municipality is part of Hersonissos. The beach of Karteros is very nice and well organised, it is accessible .........
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Eleftherna. Eleftherna is a village on the greek island of Crete, located at 37 kilometres southeast of Rethymno city. Eleftherna is built on top of a hill and is special because of its traditional architecture. This village is built on the site where once was located the city of Apollonia, a city t.........
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Episkopi. Episkopi is located on the island of Crete, in the prefecture of Rethymnon. (Not to be confused with Epsikopi in the prefecture of Heraklion.) Episkopi is located 22 kilometres from the city of Rethymnon and close to the motorway Chania-Rethymnon. The literal meaning of Episkopi is Diocese.........
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GOUVES. Gouves is a seaside resort on the island of Crete. It is located about 20 kilometres from Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Gouves lies actually between Heraklion and Hersonissos and has a very good sandy beach. By establishing many hotels in Gouves, it has turned into a nice holi.........
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Gournes. Gournes is the name of a village located on the north coast of Crete. It is located between Kokkini Chani and Gouves, fourteen kilometers east of Heraklion town. It is a tourist village where large and small hotels have settled. On the main road there are many tavernas, cafes and souvenir s.........
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KOKKINI HANI. Kokkini Hani on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete, is part of Gouves municipality and lies 14 kilometres east of Heraklion and 14 kilometres west of Hersonissos. Kokkini Hani has approximately 1000 inhabitants who are mostly engaged in tourism but also in agriculture. It is .........
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Analipsis. Analipsis, on the Greek island of Crete, is located approximately 5 kilometres from Hersonissos in the prefecture of Heraklion. It is a friendly and quiet village, with, lots of tourists in summer. There is a small old village, surrounded by some modern development apartments, shops, hote.........
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ANISSARAS. Anissaras is a very quiet town on the Greek island of Crete, It lies between Analipsis and Hersonissos. Anissaras is located 3 kilometres from Hersonissos and 20 kilometres from Heraklion Airport. For crowds you have to drive down to Hersonissos or Agios Nikolaos. Anissaras is a quiet bas.........
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AMOUDARA. (or Ammoudara) Amoudara on the Greek island of Crete owes its name to the natural sandy beach. (ammos means sand). This seaside resort is located west of Heraklion. The town of Heraklion has taken off the sand in the past, from Amoudara Beach, because it was needed for the construction of .........
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Mili. The abandoned village of Mili is located on the Greek island of Crete, south of the city of Rethymnon. Only a taverna remains open, you can reach it by taking a walk of about 10 minutes from the road, the food is delicious. Mili is also a beautiful green gorge, one can hike here. The flowing s.........
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Margarites. The village of Margarites is centrally located in the department of Rethymnon on the Greek island of Crete and about 10 km from Arkadi. It is a traditional Cretan mountain village where tourists like to stop at the Kafeneion to drink a Greek coffee or a glass of raki. Margarites is also .........
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HERAKLION. Heraklion is the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It is centrally located on the north coast of the island. Heraklion is one of the largest cities of Greece and the airport has the largest charter capacity in the whole country. It is a vibrant city. With its central location, good tr.........
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Prines. The friendly traditional mountain village of Prines on the island of Crete is located about 8 kilometres from beautiful, long sandy beaches. The old Venetian town of Rethymnon with its many attractions is around 6 kilometres away. In Prines there are several tavernas, mini-markets and other .........
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Gianoudi. (Giannoudi) Gianoudi is an old Cretan traditional village located about 5 kilometres from Rethymnon city and 70 kilometres from Heraklion, the capital of Crete. The airport is located at Heraklion. In Gianoudi live only about 20 residents,so peace is guaranteed!
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Gerani. Gerani is a lovely, traditional village on the Greek island of Crete, about 10 kilometres from the beautiful city of Rethymnon. The sandy beaches are approximately 2 kilometres away. In this traditional village you will find a taverna, mini-markets and kafeneions.
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Atsipopoulo. Atsipopoulo is situated 5 kilometres southeast of Rethymnon on the greek island of Crete and has a long history. The village is known for its beautiful architecture. This is due to the Venetians who inhabited the area from the 14th to the 17th century. The strategic location of Atsipopo.........
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Loutra. Loutra is a small, traditional village in the prefecture of Rethymnon on the island of Crete. It is located about four kilometres from the bay of Rethymnon and near the beach of Pigianos Kampos. The town of Rethymnon is located about eight kilometres from Loutra. Loutra is a medieval village.........
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ADELE. Adele is located 8 kilometres east of Rethymnon town and belongs to the municipality of Arkadi. It is very touristy because of all the major hotels. The location of Adele is very favourable because the city of Rethymnon is very close to it. Adele has a long and wide beach, which is an ideal p.........
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Pigi. Pigi is a small village, on the island of Crete, eight kilometres southeast of Rethymno city. The village is just above the village of Adele on the road to Arkadi monastery. It lies in a fertile area with many olive groves. The distance to the beach is about three kilometres (Pigianos Kampos)..........
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Georgioupolis (Georgioupolis in Apokoronas) is located between Chania city (40 km) and Rethymnon city (21 kilometers) to the bay of Almyros in Crete. It is a small fishing village (500 inhabitants) that has evolved over the decades into a full tourist village. It was given the name of the Prin.........
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Elos. Elos is a traditional Cretan mountain village in the Prefecture of Chania on Crete. It lies on the route between Chania town and- Elafonisi and it is one of the last villages that you encounter before arriving at Elafonisi. The village is very nice, there are nice tavernas and there are stalls.........
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TSITSIFES (Tzitzifes). Tsitsífes is a typical quiet village, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Crete. Tsisifes or rather Tzitzifes, as the Greeks call it, is a village built on two adjacent hills, which gradually slopes down to the plain and where there is a ravine between th.........
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Perama is a small village on the Greek island of Crete. It is located 24 kilometres east of the city of Rethymnon. It lies in the valley of the Perama river at 75 meters above sea-level. Near the village of Perama is the historic cave of Melidoni.
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Rethymnon Town. Rethymnon Town is located on the north coast of the island of Crete. The old town of Rethymnon consists of a maze of streets and lanes, nice restaurants and Greek shops. Rethymnon has a lovely sandy beach where one can have a wonderful swim and sunbath.
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Vrises (Vryses). Vrises is a lovely village on the Greek island of Crete with about 800 inhabitants. It is located 30 km southeast of Chania city. When driving from Chania to the south of the island, for example to go to Chora Sfakion (Sfakia) you will pass through this village. It is located in the.........
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Cave of Melidoni. (Gerontospilios) About 2 kilometres from the village of Melidoni is one of the most famous caves of Crete. The high rooms with gigantic stalagmites are impressive. The cave is of great speleological,archaeological and historical interest. Excavations have shown that the cave was in.........
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Fodele. Fodele, a village on the Greek island of Crete, is best known for being the birthplace of the famous painter "El Greco". During his stay in Spain, the painter Theotokopoulos "The Greek" was called El Greco. Fodele, the village, has a nice square with a statue erected in h.........
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Prinos. Prinos on the Greek island of Crete belongs to the municipality of Arkadi and is situated 15 kilometres from Rethymnon City. Prinos is a small village with about 200 inhabitants. There are some Byzantine churches and a memorial museum of the Second World War. However, the most attractive asp.........
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Stavromenos. Stavromenos is a village in the eastern part of the bay of Rethymnon on the island of Crete. There are several supermarkets, a butcher, a few tavernas, kafeneions and some other shops. The new national road from Rethymnon (12 km) to Heraklion (71 km) lies between the village and the bea.........
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Skaleta. Skaleta is a village in the eastern part of the bay of Rethymnon on the Greek island of Crete. Because Skaleta is conveniently located and has a nice beach.A number of large and luxurious hotels have been built here. There are tavernas here, kafeneions, mini markets, car rentals and some ot.........
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Achlada. Achlada is a small village n the greek island of Crete, 18 kilometres northwest of the city of Heraklion. It is located in the hills, the nearest tourist resort is Agia Pelagia (7 km). It is a typical Cretan farming village where most residents are farmers and especially where garden vegeta.........
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Therissos. Therissos is a beautiful mountain village south of Chania city and it lies on the island of Crete. It is situated north of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), 16 kilometers from Chania town and is accessible within half an hour by car. North of Therissos is the same gorge (6 kilometers).........
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Agia Pelagia. This seaside resort is situated in a picturesque bay on the Greek island of Crete, 20 km west of Heraklion city and it is built amphitheatrically on a hill. The name comes from the eponymous old monastery which is one kilometre away. It is suggested that the city of Apollonia was locat.........
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Vamos. Vamos is a traditional Cretan village, located 25 kilometres southeast of Chania city. It appears as if this village is not at all influenced by modern trends. It has kept its own original style. When you visit Vamos, it seems like time has stood still. Vamos is a very nice village with tradi.........
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Bali Crete. This town on the island of Crete is located 30 kilometres from Rethymnon city. It is a well-known fishing village that has developed into an extremely touristy resort. You will find here lots of great hotels, apartments, restaurants and tavernas. The parking is very limited, so if you ar.........
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Fry. The village of Fry is the capital, the administrative center and the only port on the Greek island of Kasos. The village, with no more than 400 inhabitants, was founded in the year 1840 by residents of the mountain village of Agia Marina.
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Panormos (Panormo). Panormos is a small village on the island of Crete, about 10 kilometres from Rethymnon. The village has developed tourism enormously in recent years, partly due to the settling of larger hotel chains. In spring and autumn it is nice and quiet and peaceful. In high season it gets .........
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Topolia. The Topolia name means' place of olives. " The authentic village Topolia (150 inhabitants) is located approximately 12 km from the town of Kissamos on Crete, about 46 km from Chania city, on the road leading to the southern coast of Crete. The immediate surroundings through Topolia.........
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Afiartis. Afiartis is a large area in the southeast of the Greek island of Karpathos, located close to the airport. In this region you’ll find the most sprctacular beaches of Karpathos.
South of the airport is a dirt road that leads to Diakofti, a pristine, beautiful, secluded beach with no.........
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Deliana.
Deliana is approximately 35 km from Chania, near Kissamos. Deliana is a traditional Cretan village, ideal for a quiet getaway. In the village there is the Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis. Deliana is a village in the middle of an area filled with olive trees and the people are generally .........
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Kalives. Kalives (Kalyves) is a tourist village, south of the Gulf of Souda in Crete in Greece. Kalives is located 21 kilometers southeast of Chania city (25 minutes by car) and has about 1300 inhabitants. The village consists of two hamlets: one a traditional village, where all the houses are built.........
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Aptera. Aptera is an historic city-state in the northwest of Crete. Ancient Aptera is perched on a hill south of Souda Bay, about 15 kilometers east of Chania town. From here the view over the Souda bay and the White Mountains very beautiful. Aptera was founded around 1400 years BC. and existed unti.........
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Malaxa. Malaxa is a traditional Cretan mountain village, located about 15 kilometers south of the city of Chania with about 150 permanent residents. It is 450 meters above sea level and is built on the same plateau. Malaxa is accessible via the Nero Kouros village, the road to Malaxa on the slo.........
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Varipetro. Varipetro is located about nine kilometers from Chania town and the seaside resorts of Platanias, Agia Marina and Kato Stalos. It is a farming village, lying on the slopes of the hills. The area is beautifully dotted with pine trees, olive trees, orange trees, mandarin trees and avocado t.........
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Amopi (Amoopi). Amopi is located about six kilometers (less than 4 mi) south of Pigadia, the capital of the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located between Pigadia and the airport, on the east coast of the island.
The coast at Amopi is spectacular, and as a result tourism is growing significantl.........
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ARKASA (Arkassa). Arkasa is located on the coast in the southwest of the Greek island of Karpathos. The name of the village comes from the ancient city of Arkesia. This ancient city was on the rock hill Palaiokastro and nowadays the remains of its ancient Acropolis can still to be seen. Arkasa is lo.........
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Mournies. Mournies is a beautiful traditional town on Crete, in the middle of a green area full of plane trees and water springs. It is located here since the Byzantine era. There live around 6500 inhabitants here. `` Mouria ‘’ means mulberry in Greek, because there are many mulberry tre.........
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Souda. Souda is the largest natural harbour in Greece and the deepest bay in the Mediterranean. It is located east of Chania city in Crete, between the Akrotiri peninsula and the Cretan mainland. The name is derived from Latin and literally means "narrow passage". At the entrance of t.........
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Menetes. Menetes is, after Pigadia, the main town of the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located on the steep slope of a hill, 350 meters (1,100 feet) high, eight kilometers (5 mi) from Pigadia. The snow-white houses of Menetes can be seen from afar.
To reach Menetes, turn right five kilometers .........
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Finiki. Finiki is located in the southwest of the Greek island of Karpathos, two kilometers (just over 1 mi) north of Arkasa and 18 kilometers (11 mi) from the island’s capital, Pigadia.
Year ‘round about 80 people inhabit this pretty fishing village with its natural harbor. They most.........
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Kissamos (Kastelli). Kissamos, also known as Kastelli, is located in the northwest of Crete, 38 kilometres from Chania town (about 40 minutes by car) and it is the capital of the province of Kissamos. It is a quiet beach town, on the Bay of Kissamos. It has a promenade with lots of cafes and taverna.........
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Falassarna (or Falasarna) is a very popular resort on the western coast of the prefecture of Chania on the bay "Livadi". It lies 52 kilometers from Chania city and is reached by car within one hour via the village of Platanos. It has a large sandy beach. It is one of the most beautiful bea.........
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Stalos and Kato Stalos. Stalos is a traditional village on Crete situated up in the hills and nine kilometers southwest of Chania city. Stalos, which is called Pano Stalos, is a picturesque village with several good tavernas (Leventhi and Marovigli). The houses are built in Cretan style and are.........
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Marathi. Marathi is a fishing village on the southeastern coast of the Akrotiri peninsula in Chania. It is a traditional Cretan fishing village with a small harbour. Here one can see ancient ruins. Earlier on this place was located in the ancient Minoa, a port belonging to the historic Aptera. Marat.........
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Anopolis. Anopolis is a historic village, in the south of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and with an excellent view to the Libyan sea. Anopolis is located approximately 80 kilometers (49 miles) south of Chania town, it is a small mountain village situated on a fertile plateau, south of .........
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Pigadia (Karpathos town). The harbor town of Pigadia (or Karpathos city) is the capital of the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located on a scenic bay with a long beach and next to a rocky hill.
In the center of Pigadia is the harbor with restaurants, taverns and cafes. Around the harbor is plen.........
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Kaliviani Chania. Kaliviani is a small, cosy village six kilometers west of the picturesque town of Kastelli (Kissamos) in the province of Chania in the bay of Kissamos. It is located about one kilometer from the beach, there are numbers of bars in the village and there are 2 restaurands. In and aro.........
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Agioi Apostoli (Agii Apostoli). Agioi Apostoli is a beautiful seaside resort which lies four kilometers west of Chania town. In Agioi Apostoli are located two adjacent bays, which have beautiful sandy beaches. These beaches are very popular among the residents of Chania town. On the beach all .........
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PLATANIAS. Platanias originally was a village on a rocky mountain in Crete. It has developed towards the sea and is now the most popular tourist resort in the prefecture of Chania. Platanias, which is incredibly busy in the summer months has a harbour and a very good sandy beach. It is said that onc.........
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AGIA MARINA. Agia Marina is located on the northwest coast of Crete, at the bay of Chania. It is a pleasant village that only in recent years has developed tourism. It has a very nice sandy beach where all kinds of water sports are available. Everywhere are sun loungers and parasols and behind it th.........
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Chania city. Chania is a beautiful town on Crete, it is one of the most picturesque and cosy places on the island. Chania town is the second city in terms of population on Crete, situated in the northwest of the island. It has a population of just over 100,000 people. When you are in the old town, y.........
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Maleme. Maleme is a tourist village on Crete, 17 kilometers west of Chania town (about 25 minutes by car) and belongs to the municipality of Platanias. Maleme has a reasonable pebble beach and there are many opportunities for water sports. It is a historic village, which was already known during the.........
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Pyles. The traditional village of Pyles is located two kilometers (just over a mile) from Othos and 16 kilometers (10 mi) northwest of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos. The village was built in the 17th century by residents of Karpathos, which wanted to live higher up in the mountains, to elude att.........
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Othos. Othos is a mountain village on the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located 11 kilometers (7 mi) northwest of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos, and two kilometers (just over a mile) from the village Volada.
Othos is situated at the highest point of Karpathos, an area that is often surroun.........
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Kolimbari (Kolymbari) is a picturesque coastal village on Crete, with about 1000 inhabitants, which combines sea with mountains. It lies 24 kilometers west of Chania city, it is built on the westernmost tip of the Bay of Chania where the peninsula Rodopos begins. Most residents are farmers or pastor.........
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Akrotiri peninsula. Akrotiri is a peninsula east of Chania city, which is the natural Souda Bay, one of the largest natural harbours in Greece. The historical peninsula is closely linked to the freedom struggle of the Cretan people against the Germans during World War II. On the hill of Profitis Ili.........
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Aperi. (Appèri). Aperi is a mountain village on the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located in the middle of a green area, eight kilometers (5 mi) north of Pigadia (Karpathos’ capital city). The village is hidden behind the mountains and is not visible from the sea.
Aperi, which tod.........
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Seitan Limania or Stefanou beach. Twenty kilometers northwest of Chania city is one of the most impressive beaches of Crete. The beach is on the east side of the Akrotiri peninsula and is accessible via the villages Chordaki and Rizoskloko. You cannot park, on the beach and must walk the last part. .........
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Volada. Volada is located 10 kilometers (6 mi) northwest of Pigadia, the capital of the Greek island of Karpathos.
Volada is a mountain village, located about 500 meters (about 1,600 feet) above sea level, with stunning views of the sea, Pigadia and the lower lying village of Aperi. The main attr.........
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Chorafakia and Kalathas. Chorafakia and Kalathas are two quiet villages northwest of the city of Chania. These places are on the Akrotiri peninsula, in the vicinity there are some very nice beaches. Both Chorafakia and Kalathas are ideal for people who are looking for silence and peace. Chorafakia i.........
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Kalathas and Chorafakia. Kalathas and Chorafakia are two quiet villages northwest of the city of Chania. These places are on the Akrotiri peninsula, in the vicinity there are some very nice beaches. Both Chorafakia and Kalathas are ideal for people who are looking for silence and peace. Chorafakia i.........
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Balos - Gramvoussa. From Rethymnon, we made a trip to the most evocative beach in Crete; Balos Gramvoussa peninsula. This beautiful beach in Crete is very remote, on the northwest side of the island. Although Balos is indeed accessible by car, the road is unpaved and very bad, it's a dirt road w.........
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Gramvousa. Gramvoussa are two islets facing the beach of Balos, these are the islands' Iremi Gramvoussa "(= Tame Gramvoussa) and Agria Gramvoussa (= Wild Gramvoussa). They are two uninhabited islands that are accessible by boat via Kissamos. In summer day cruise sare organised here. On Irem.........
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KYRA PANAGIA - KARPATHOS. Kyra Panagia is one of the most famous beaches of the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located 14 kilometers (9 mi) north of Pigadia. It’s accessible by car or bus via Aperi and it lies between steep cliffs. A beautiful church with a red dome that is frequently p.........
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Lefkos. Lefkos is a seaside resort on the central west coast of the Greek island of Karpathos. Once it was a fishing village. It’s located 33 kilometers (just over 20 mi) northwest of Pigadia (Karpathos city). Characteristic of Lefkos (white), are the beautiful sandy beaches that lie side by s.........
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MESOCHORI. (Messochori). Mesochori is located on the west side of the Greek island of Karpathos, in about the middle. Its name comes from Messi = middle, Chori = country.
It is located approximately 34 kilometers (21 mi) from Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos. The village is slightly elevated, so.........
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Spoa. Spoa is a farming village in the northeast of the Greek island of Karpathos. It is located 24 kilometers (15 mi) north of Pigadia. By car it is accessible from Pigadia in 30 minutes. The route to Spoa is beautiful. On the road you will see a magnificent scenery, beautiful pine forests, impress.........
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Olympos, Karpathos. Olympos or Olymbos, is both the most traditional and the most remote settlement on the Greek island of Karpathos. The village is located in the extreme north of the island and until recently it was not accessible by car. The only connection with the outside world was Diafani harb.........
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Diafani (Dhiafàni). Diafani is the second largest port of the Greek island of Karpathos and it is located in the northeast of the island, 70 kilometers (43 mi) from the capital of Pigadia. Diafani is a traditional fishing village that is accessible by road through the villages of Aperi and Sp.........
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Prasonisi. Prasonisi is located at the southernmost point of the Greek island of Rhodes, about 90 kilometers (56 mi) from Rhodes town. It is an island, or rather a peninsula that's very popular during the summer. A narrow strip of sand connects Prasonisi to the mainland of Rhodes. On both sides .........
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Kattavia. Kattavia is a small village located in the south of the Greek island of Rhodes, about 100 kilometers (60 mi) from Rhodes town.
The 500 or so inhabitants of the village are mainly farmers, but the village has a long tradition of weaving. In the village are several cafes and some shops. K.........
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Gennadi. Gennadi is the name of a village and a beach on the southeast coast of the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located 21 kilometers (13 mi) southwest of Lindos and 61 kilometers (38 mi) from Rhodes town. In the small village center are shops, cafes and taverns.
At Gennadi you’ll find a .........
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Kiotari. Kiotari is a beach resort in the south east of the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located 58 kilometers (36 mi) south of Rhodes town and is accessible by car in about 60 minutes.
Kiotari is not a busy resort town. Perhaps this has to do with the distance to the airport and because Rhodes .........
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Pefkos and Pefki. Pefkos is a surprisingly nice seaside resort on the Greek island of Rhodes. In earlier times it was a typical fishing village, but it has developed a tremendous tourist trade in recent decades. Greeks also call it Pefki. The name given to the village refers to its many pine trees (.........
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Lindos Rhodes. Lindos is a picturesque village with white houses on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located about 50 kilometers (30 mi) south of Rhodes town. The village of Lindos is a maze of cobblestone streets. The white houses are splendid. In ancient times it was one of the three main cities .........
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Lardos. Lardos is the name of a village and a bay to the west and southwest of Lindos on the Greek island of Rhodes. Lardos village, which lies 49 kilometers (30 mi) from Rhodes town, is a very lively tourist village with many nice restaurants and terraces. The village is surrounded by olive groves .........
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Kalathos. Kalathos on the Greek island of Rhodes is often mentioned together with Lindos. Many 4 and 5-star hotels on the beach of Kalathos, incorporate “Lindos” in their name. Kalathos is actually the name of the large bay north of Lindos. In addition, it is the name of a hamlet, south .........
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Monolithos. Monolithos is a traditional mountain village in the central west part of the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located 70 kilometers (43 mi) southwest of Rhodes town. You’ll travel about an hour and a half by car to get there from Rhodes town.
Monolithos is a village located .........
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Kapsali. Kapsali is a tourist village in the south of Kythira, three kilometres southeast of the capital, Chora (Kythira town). It is located on two adjacent bays where fishing boats and tourist boats moor. In the middle of the two bays is a narrow peninsula on which the chapel of Agios Georgios is .........
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Megisti. Megisti, with its 500 inhabitants, is the capital of the Greek island of Kastelorizo. The town has a scenic location in a bay, on the slopes of a rocky mountain. The houses are picturesque and consist of two or three floors. The roofs are covered with ceramic tiles and have colorful window .........
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Chora – Kythira town. Chora is the capital of Kythira, a protected traditional village. Although it is the capital of the island, only about 300 permanent residents live here! Chora is located in the south of the island and is built around a medieval castle which is located on top of a rocky m.........
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Siana (Sianna). For a mountain village "in the middle of nowhere," we had never seen so many shops. Siana is located in the west of Rhodes, 65 kilometers (40 mi) southwest of Rhodes Town and 5 kilometers (3 mi) from Monolithos. It is a village where you see only shops and taverns along the.........
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Melidoni. Melidoni is a nice secluded beach in the west of the town of Kythira (Chora). The last part of the road is unpaved and therefore it is advisable to hire a jeep to make this trip. Of course you can park your car a little higher up and walk two kilometres to the beach. The beach is loca.........
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Charaki. Charaki is a nice, small fishing village on the east coast of the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located in a small bay, 14 kilometers (9 mi) north of Lindos and 37 kilometers (23 mi) south of Rhodes town. Around its beach there are hotels, apartments, many restaurants and cafes.
Charaki .........
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Agia Agathi Rhodes. Agia Agathi, also called “Golden Beach,” is a beautiful sandy beach, centrally located on the east coast of the Greek island of Rhodes. Agia Agathi lies between Kolymbia and Lindos, 38 kilometers (24 mi) south of Rhodes town. The beach owes its name to a chapel of the.........
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Ano and Kato Livadi. Ano and Kato Livadi are two neighbouring villages, four kilometres north of Chora (Kythira town). In these villages, which are surrounded by olive trees, plane trees and almond trees, live about 250 permanent residents. When in 1709 the British arrived on Kythira, they built a n.........
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Myrtidia (Myrtidiotissa). Myrtidia is a region in the southwest of the Greek island of Kythira. Here is the monastery of Panagia Mirtidiotissa (Holy Mother of Mirtidia) located, which is regarded as the protector of the island of Kythira. Every year here on September 24 pilgrims come here to pray. A.........
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Karvounades. Karvounades is a village, seven kilometres north of Chora (Kythira town), the capital of Kythira. The village lies at 322 meters altitude and the actual name is ‘Oi Karvounades’. It is a trading and farming village, many local products are produced by farmers. In the centre .........
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Kaladi. The pebble beach of Kaladi is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Kythira. It is located south of Paleopoli, about 6 kilometres from Avlemonas. Near Paleopolis is a sign that indicates how to drive to the beach via a dirt road. Parking at the beach is not possible, you have to pa.........
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Archangelos. Archangelos, which means Archangel, is a fairly large traditional town 29 kilometers (18 mi) south of Rhodes town on the Greek island of Rhodes. It has over 5,000 inhabitants and has a great tradition and craftsmanship in ceramics, shoemaking and carpet making.
Archangelos is located.........
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Fratsia. Fratsia is a small village 10 kilometres north of Kythira town (Chora), not far from the village Karvounades. It is known for farming and ranching. Each year a large agricultural fair event takes place here. Fratsia is located on a mountain,at 353 meters altitude, it has 150 permanent inhab.........
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Nimborio. The picturesque capital of the Greek island of Halki is Nimborio. This city is located in the southeast portion of the island, in a small cove which is closed by an island called Nisaki. The bay is surrounded by barren mountains.
The charming houses of Nimborio are built against the slo.........
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Avlemonas. Avlemonas is considered one of the most beautiful coastal towns of Kythira. This picturesque fishing village is located in the east of the island, about 20 kilometres northeast of Chora and 25 kilometres southeast of Aghia Pelagia, in the bay of Agios Nikolaos. It lies in a rocky environm.........
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Embonas or Emponas. Embonas is an agricultural village on the Greek island of Rhodes, famous for the wine made here. The village lies on the western side of the island, at the foot of the highest mountain Attaviros, 50 kilometers (31 mi) southwest of Rhodes town. The environment here is wonderful. E.........
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Tsambika Beach Rhodes. According to many people, Tsambika is the most beautiful beach of the Greek island of Rhodes. It lies on the east coast of the island, 26 kilometers (16 mi) from Rhodes town. It is a wide, long, sandy dune-like beach, surrounded by magnificent lush covered hills. The beach has.........
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Limnionas. Limnionas is the beach that is located in a closed bay, west of Mylopotamos. At the beach is a primitive, but oh-so-nice taverna which still has no electricity facilities and where boss 'Nikos' still has to make do with a generator. The paved road to the beach goes through a beaut.........
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Mylopotamos. Mylopotamos is one of the oldest villages of Kythira. It is surrounded by lots of greenery and water. In the village everywhere you hear the flowing water, a nice peaceful noise.
Mylopotamos is located about fifteen kilometres north of Chora (Kythira town) and owes its name to the many.........
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Mitata. Mitata is a small village 18 kilometres north of Kythira town (Chora), in the heart of the island of Kythira. It is a village located in a beautiful area, surrounded by many vineyards and olive groves. There are many water sources, therefore the area is also very fertile. Mitata is well know.........
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Kolymbia. Kolymbia on the east coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, at a distance of approximately 21 kilometers (13 mi) from Rhodes town and seven kilometers (4 mi) from Faliraki, near Afandou. Kolymbia was founded by Italians and looks more like an Italian village than a Greek village. Kolymbia is.........
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Kritinia. Kritinia is a mountain village, 49 kilometers (36 mi) southwest of Rhodes town. It is located on the slopes of a mountain and is surrounded by lovely pine forests and olive groves. The legend says that the village was founded by Cretans (natives of the Greek island of Crete). Altaimenes, g.........
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Seven Sources Rhodes. The seven sources or “Epta Piges” on the Greek island of Rhodes is a scenic area. Epta Piges is located in the municipality of Archangelos on the east side of Rhodes. In the splendid natural setting you can take a nice walk and view the seven springs that come toget.........
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Diakofti. Diakofti is a tourist resort in the east of Kythira, about 25 kilometres from Chora and from Aghia Pelagia. When you arrive in Diakofti from above, first thing you see, is the intense turquoise colour of the sea; it is impressive! The beach slopes gradually downwards, the water is shallow..........
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Aroniadika. Aroniadika is a traditional village with stone houses, narrow streets and many arched bridges. The village is more or less located in the centre of Kythira, ten kilometres from Aghia Pelagia and fifteen kilometres from the capital Chora. When you arrive at the village, the first thing yo.........
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Profitis Ilias. Profitis Ilias is a 641 meter (2,100 foot) high mountain southwest of Rhodes town, not far from Kamiros. It is a lovely wooded mountain with some very interesting attractions.
Coming from Kolymbia and Epta Piges (Seven Springs) towards the village of Eleousa, you’ll first se.........
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AFANDOU RHODES. Afandou is located on the northeast coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, at a distance of approximately 20 kilometers (12 mi) from Rhodes town and six kilometers (4 mi) from Faliraki. Afandou is a village, but it’s also the name of the municipality, which includes Kolymbia and .........
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Paliochora. Paliochora is the ancient capital of Kythira, formerly the town was called the Agios Dimitrios. Paliochora was founded by inhabitants of Monemvassia from the Peloponnese. The village of Paliochora is located south of Aghia Pelagia on the edge of the gorge of Kakia Lagada. When you visit .........
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Potamos. Potamos is a traditional main village, one of the largest on island Kythira (500 inhabitants). In Potamos is the Church of the Holy Mother Ilariotissa located. Formerly the village was called "the village of the Lady", referring to the Blessed Mother. Potamos, literally means rive.........
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Anthony Quinn Beach Rhodes. One of the most famous beaches of Rhodes is Anthony Quinn Beach. This beach is located a few kilometers south of Faliraki and is extremely popular among tourists during summer. The beach was named after the famous actor, because scenes for the movie "The Guns of Nava.........
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Aghia Pelagia. Aghia Pelagia is a seaside village in the northeast of Kythira (25 kilometres from Chora), named after the church of the village which is situated on the beach. It is one of the largest villages on the island with about 300 permanent residents. The village has a small harbour, and in .........
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FALIRAKI. Faliraki is situated on the east coast of the island of Rhodes, about 12 kilometers (7 mi) from Rhodes town. There are numerous large hotel chains and resorts in Faliraki, partly due to the 5 kilometer (3 mi) long beach located here. The beach is mostly sandy and proudly flies the blue fla.........
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Kamiros. Kamiros is located on the west coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, 36 kilometers (22 mi) from Rhodes town. In ancient times there were three main towns on Rhodes; Lindos, Ialyssos and Kamiros. Kamiros was the smallest of the three cities. It had an agricultural character, while Lindos was .........
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Butterfly Valley - Petaloudes. Petaloudes is the name of a valley on the Greek island of Rhodes. In the months of June, July and August many butterflies linger in Petaoudes. Petalouda means butterfly. A special butterfly species lives in this beautiful valley; the “Jersey Tiger Moth” (Eu.........
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Perivolos. Perivolos, on the Greek island of Santorini, is located at about twelve kilometers (7.5 mi) southeast of Fira , between the beaches of Vlychada and Perissa. Along with Perivolos and Kamari, Perissa is one of the most popular and lively resorts of Santorini.
The beach in Perivolos .........
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Karavas. Karavas is a beautiful traditional village lying in green terraced hillsides in the north of Kythira, 4 kilometres northwest of Agia Pelagia and 26 kilometres north of Chora (Kythira Town). The name Karavas is derived from the word ‘Karavi’ which means ‘boat’. T.........
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Perissa. Perissa is located southeast of Fira on the Greek island of Santorini and is accessible through the village of Megalochori. Perissa is a very popular resort (especially among young tourists) south of the mountain Mesavouno. In Perissa the summer season begins in April and ends in October. P.........
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Emporio. Emporio is a traditional village on the Greek island of Santorini. It is located 11 kilometers (7 mi) south of the capital of Santorini, Fira. In the center is the district referred to as Mesana. It is a kind of fortress where the outermost houses shield the center. The outer walls pro.........
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Akrotiri. Akrotiri, which literally means cape, is located in the southern part of the Greek island of Santorini. In recent years, this village has undergone enormous expansion. The archaeological ruins located here have attracted interest. Akrotiri is called "The Greek Pompeii" becau.........
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Ancient Thira (Archaia Thira). Ancient Thira, on the Greek island of Santorini, is situated in the southeast of the island. Two routes can be used to reach Ancient Thira – through the village of Kamari or through the village Perissa on the other side of the mountain. Ancient Thira&nb.........
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Platia Ammos. Platia Ammos literally means "broad sand", referring to the wide sandy beach. The word says it all it is a typical Greek fishing village, in the far north of Kythira where a wide sandy beach is located. Platia Ammos lies thirty kilometres from Chora (Kythira Town), in a beaut.........
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Megalochori. Megalochori is one of the most traditional villages of the Greek island of Santorini, with many neoclassical buildings, white churches and narrow alleyways. Another feature of the village is its cave houses, as in Oia. Megalochori is located about ten kilometers (6 mi) south of Fir.........
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Theologos (Tholos). On the route from Rhodes town to Kamiros and approximately 25 kilometers (15 mi) from Rhodes town is the location of the village of Theologos, also called Tholos. Theologos belongs to the municipality of Petaloudes (Butterfly Valley) and it is the most developed tourist village o.........
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Kamari. Kamari is located east of Santorini's capital Fira and it is the busiest resort on the island. Kamari, which is situated right next to the mountain Mesavouno, has a long, black, sandy, pebble beach that stretches to the village of Monolithos (5 kilometers/3 mi). Tourists who enjoy t.........
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Pyrgos. Pyrgos is a village on the Greek island of Santorini. It is located five kilometers (3 mi) south of Fira, on one of the highest points of the island. This village was the capital of Santorini until 1800.
On top of a hill, in the heart of Pyrgos, is the medieval castle of Pyrgos. Vene.........
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KALITHEA. Kalithea is a small village about 10 kilometers (6 mi) from Rhodes town and at the same time it’s the name of the municipality on the eastern coast of Rhodes. Kalithea is also the name of the thermal springs located here. The words "kali” and “thea" literally me.........
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Athinios. Athinios is the larger port of the Greek island of Santorini. This port is near Megalochori. Here, large boats and ferries arrive in Santorini. In this port are many car rental agencies where you can rent cars and scooters, which gives day visitors convenient transportation to their d.........
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Filerimos. Filerimos is a hill south of the village of Ialyssos (Trianda) on the Greek island of Rhodes. An ancient city and the Acropolis of Ialyssos (Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polias) were located here. In the early Christian period, the Church of Mother of God and a baptistery were built h.........
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Old and New Kameni (Palia and Nea Kameni). Old and New Kameni are the two islands that are located in the middle of the bay of Santorini. Old Kameni is the small island, and New Kameni is the larger island. They are actually the tops of a volcano sitting below sea level. Some rocks in the area .........
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Livadia. Livadia is a coastal village in the southeast of the Greek island of Tilos. It is located seven kilometers (4 miles) south of Megalo Chorio, the capital of Tilos.
Livadia is the port of Tilos. It's a cute fishing village with lovely white and pastel colored houses. The village is loc.........
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Ialyssos. Ialyssos is the name of a town on the west coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, which lies at a distance of 6 kilometers (4 mi) southwest of Rhodes town. Ialyssos is also called Ixia and Trianda. The tourist villages of Trianda and Ixia in the municipality of Ialyssos are close togeth.........
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Trianda (Trianta or Ialyssos). Trianda on the Greek island of Rhodes is just like Ixia, a lively resort with many restaurants, bars and shops. The restaurants are nice and good food is very affordable. The pebble beach is wide and expansive. From Trianda you are about 15 minutes from Rhodes town by .........
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Ixia. Ixia, a tourist resort on the Greek island of Rhodes, is actually a suburb of Rhodes town. Ixia lies in the southwest of Rhodes town. It is located in the municipality of Ialyssos and the villages of Trianda, Ixia and Ialyssos are close together and so they are often mentioned together. Ixia i.........
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FIRA. Firá, which is also called Thira, is the magnificent capital of Santorini island and one of the most fascinating places in Greece. It is built in a unique way, on the edge of the steep cliffs (at 400 meters/1,300 ft) of Santorini's caldera and with beautiful views to the west.&.........
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FIROSTEFANI. Firostefani is located north of Santorini's capital, Fira, (ten minute walk) and south of Imerovigli (fifteen minute walk). Firostefani is a traditional village with an excellent view to the sea and the caldera.
The steep cliffs here are stunning and some say the most beauti.........
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IMEROVIGLI. Imerovigli is one of the most photographed places in Greece. Imerovigli is a picturesque village on the Greek island of Santorini, located north of Fira (3 km/less than 2 mi) and very close to Firostefani (1 km/less than a mile). It is the highest village on the cliffs of Santorini&.........
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Rhodes town. Rhodes is the capital and largest attraction of the Greek island of Rhodes. The city with its fortress and castle is situated on the north coast of the island. It is very nice to stroll through the narrow streets of the splendid and historic old town with its many medieval influences. S.........
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Megalo Chorio. Megalo Chorio is the capital of the Greek island of Tilos. It is located seven kilometers (4 mi) north of Livadia, the port of Tilos.
Megalo Chorio literally means large village. It is located at the foot of a rocky hill, topped by a Venetian castle. Between the castle and Megalo C.........
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FINIKIA. Finikia is a quiet and picturesque village in the north of the Greek island of Santorini, between Fira (nine kilometers/5 mi) and Oia (two kilometers/a little more than a mile). Unlike Oia, Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli, Finikia has no view to the caldera. Still, it is a very nice v.........
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Oia. Oia is a picturesque village in the north of the island of Santorini, twelve kilometers (7.5 mi) northwest of the capital, Fira. It is a traditional village, with beautifully painted houses, whitewashed narrow lanes with souvenir shops, bars, cafes and tavernas.
The most impressive aspe.........
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Chora (Astypalaia). The islanders of Astypalaia call their capital "Chora." Chora is not very large, and is located in a small bay with a harbor surrounded by hills. It is a picturesque village built on the slopes of a hill. The Venetian Castle of the Guerini Dynasty sits atop the hill. Tw.........
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Panormitis. Panormitis is located in the south of the Greek island of Symi, in a lovely bay, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) south of Symi Town. Located here is the monastery of Archontas Michail Panormitis dedicated to the archangel Michael who is the patron saint of the island of Symi. This famous mon.........
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Mandraki. Mandraki is the capital of the Greek volcanic island of Nysiros. It is a picturesque village with stunning white houses, charming alleyways and squares. In the center of the village you’ll find many souvenir shops, and dockside you’ll find many nice seafood restaurants.
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Karavostasis. Karavostasis is located in the southeast of the island of Folegandros, about three kilometers (2 mi) from Chora, the capital of the island. This is the port of the island and you'll arrive here if you are island hopping by ferry.
Karavostasis is located in a barren, rocky bay, w.........
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Symi. Symi is the capital of the Greek island of Symi. It lies in the north of the island, on the slopes of a hill on a beautiful bay. Sailboats from Kos and Rhodes arrive here daily.
Symi is actually two villages, Ano Symi and Gialos. Ano Symi is the upper town, while Gialos is the village by th.........
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Chora Folegandros. Chora is the capital of the island of Folegandros. This town is also called simply Folegandros. It is located at an altitude of approximately 200 meters (656 ft) and three kilometers (less than 2 mi) north of the port of Karavostasis.
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Angali. Angali or Agali is a beach in the west of the island of Folegandros. In Angali there is a beautiful sandy beach and a small harbor where you can see many fishing boats and tourist boats. It is a fairly deep bay, which can accommodate large yachts. During summer you can see expensive ones moo.........
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Ano Meria. Ano Meria is a village that lies scattered throughout the north west of Folegandros. The houses here are striking and are surrounded by large gardens. Each house is self-sufficient, producing all kinds of crops. In addition to produce, many owners also have goats and sheep.
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Kleftiko. Kleftiko is located southwest of the Greek island of Milos and is only accessible by boat. Kleftiko is one of the most photographed places in Greece. Here, impressive white rocks in different formations tower above the sea. Daily, dozens of boats with tourists come here for photos, to.........
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Manganari. Manganari is one of the most popular resorts on the island of Ios. It is located in the Manganari bay in the south of the island, about 18 kilometers (11 mi) from Chora (Ios town). It is a lovely, dune-like region. In the bay are several sandy beaches (three large and many small). Three s.........
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Tsigrado. Tsigrado is a distant beach in the south of the island of Milos. The small white, sandy beach is visited by many tourists during summer, because it is an adventure to get there with a reward of a beautiful turquoise sea.
To get to the beach, you first have to take a dirt road..........
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Kipos. Kipos (or Kipoi) is a beach in the south of the island of Milos. It is 11 kilometers (7 mi) from Adamas, and located next to the village of Provatas. At the beach you’ll find a large parking lot and a pier. Boats depart daily from this pier during the summer months, and head to Kle.........
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Fyriplaka. Fyriplaka is a long, sandy gravel beach in the south of the island of Milos, 15 kilometers (9 mi) from Adamas. A striking feature of this beach are the high volcanic rocks behind the beach. Fyriplaka beach consists of two parts, separating them is a large rock. On the first beach is .........
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Provatas. Provatas is a popular beach on the south coast of the island of Milos. It is located 9 kilometers (5.5 mi) south of Adamas. There are several taverns and a number of apartments and hotels. Besides the beach there are many caves to explore. The color of the sand is golden yellow and re.........
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Agia Kyriaki. Agia Kyriaki is a popular beach in the south of the island of Milos. Agia Kyriaki is located 9 kilometers (5.5 mi) from Adamas and is accessible via the village of Zefyria. The beach is equipped with all kinds of watersports, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. At the be.........
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Paliochori. Paliochori is a beautiful beach on the Greek island of Milos. Paliochori means old town. Paliochori is located in the southeast of Milos, ten kilometers (6 mi) from Adamas. One can reach it by car from Adamas in fifteen minutes. It is a long beach and the most impressive part is the.........
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Alopronia. Alopronia (also called Ano Pronia) on the Greek island of Sikinos is located approximately four kilometers (2.5 mi) southwest of the capital, Chora. Here, the port connects Sikinos to other Cycladic islands, such as Santorini and Mykonos.
Alopronia is a pleasant tourist villa.........
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Monemvasia (Monemvassia). A special place every visitor to the Peloponnese should visit is undoubtedly Monemvasia. This town is located in the southeast of the Peloponnese on the Aegean coast and is called "Gibraltar of the East" because of the similarities with the real Gibraltar; Monemva.........
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Chivadolimni. Chivadolimni is also called Achivadolimni. It is a seaside resort and also the name of a lake, centrally in the north of the bay of Milos. “Achivas” is a kind of shellfish found in the lake (= limni), hence the name Achivadolimni and Chivadolimni.
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Thiorichia. Thiorichia located in the southeast of the Greek island of Milos, on the west coast. Thiorichia is a special attraction that really impresses. It is located on the small bay of Paliorema and is accessible by car from the village of Zefyria. Be prepared, the auto-route here is poor. .........
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Zefyria. Zefyria is a farming hamlet that lies 6 kilometers (less than 4 mi) southeast of Adamas on Milos island. Zefyria was the medieval capital of Milos (14th to 18th century). The main attraction here is the church of Panagia Portiani. After a major earthquake in the second half of the 18th.........
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Triades. Triades is a beautiful natural area in the west of the island of Milos. There are scenic, deserted sandy and pebble beaches in small bays, with dunes and beautiful cliffs in this area. The Triades area is located twenty kilometers (12 mi) west of Adamas, by car about a forty-five minut.........
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Itilos (Oitylos or Oitylo). Itilos is a small village in Mani in the prefecture of Lakonia, Peloponnese, Greece. It is a traditional village built on a hill. It lies 71 km southeast of Kalamata and 30 km west of Gythion. At a short distance from the beach is Itilos Karavaostasi where a marina is and.........
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Mylopotas. Mylopotas is a small coastal village 2.5 kilometers (1.5 mi) southeast of Ios town (a 20 minute walk from Ios town). Mylopotas is located in a spectacular bay, with a beautiful sandy beach. On the big, wide beach, sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented. All kinds of water sports are availabl.........
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Ios town, also called Chora, is the capital of the island of Ios. It is actually a large village on a hill in the west of the island. It is a typical Cycladic village featuring whitewashed cottages with blue window frames and doors. Everywhere you see white Greek churches with their characteristic b.........
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Gialos (Ormos). Gialos, which is also called Ormos, is the port of the Cycladic island of Ios. In the harbor you will see many sailboats, yachts and fishing boats. Gialos is located about one and a half kilometers (1 mi) from the capital of Ios, Chora. Gialos is located in a deep bay, well prot.........
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Adamas. Adamas and Pollonia are the most popular tourist resorts on the island of Milos. Adamas, which is also called Adamantas, is situated in the east of the large bay of Milos. At this port, ships from Piraeus and from several Cyclades islands moor. Adamas is a very vibrant and lively city. .........
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Kamari. Kamari is a port town and beach in the southeast of the island of Kos. It is located near the village of Kefalos, it’s also called the port or the beach of Kefalos. The beach is long and wide and is sheltered by a mountain. There is a long way along the sea with a low fence along the w.........
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Klima. Klima is one of the striking fishing villages on the Greek island of Milos, with its little white houses built along the water. In the middle of the 19th century these houses were owned by fishermen who used them as second homes and as boathouses. The fishermen usually lived in Plaka and.........
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Psathi. Psathi is a small tourist resort in the western part of Ios, 18 kilometers (11 mi) from Ios town. It is located in the Psathi bay, which is a nice, sandy beach. One can rent beach umbrellas and sun loungers here. Like Agia Theodoti a little further north, Psathi is ideal for people who .........
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Mytakas. Mytakas is another unique fishing village on the Greek island of Milos. It is located on the route from Plaka to Pollonia and Adamas to Pollonia, right after the exit to Sarakiniko. The road from the main road to Mytakas is unpaved.
Just like in the villages of Fyropotamos and Mandr.........
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Plaka. Plaka is the capital of Milos, one of the most picturesque areas on the island. Plaka is not a city but a village. It lies on a plateau atop a hill, less than five kilometers (3 mi) from Adamas. Plaka, along with the villages Trypiti, Triovasalos, Pera Triovasalos and Plakes form a large.........
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Kefalos. Off the southwestern-most part of the Greek island of Kos is Kefalos Bay, one of the most popular bays for windsurfing enthusiasts. The largest village here is Kefalos, which is located on top of a hill.
Kefalos comprises various shops, taverns, terraces, cafeterias and restaurants. The .........
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Sarakiniko. Sarakiniko is one of the most popular and most impressive resorts in Greece. The name was given for the Saracen pirates who used the white cliffs as protection and hiding places in the 8th to the 10th century. Restaurants, cafes and beach bars are not found here, but there is an imp.........
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Fourkovouni. Fourkovouni is 5 kilometers (3 mi) northwest of Adamas and is accessible through a hilly area and the villages of Plaka and Trypiti. Fourkovouni is a striking fishing village. The white houses with colorful doors near the water are pretty impressive. You’ll find a similar sit.........
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Mandrakia. Mandrakia is a fishing village on the Greek island of Milos, with whitewashed houses with brightly colored doors and gates. It is located approximately four kilometers (2.5 mi) east of capital Plaka and four kilometers (2.5 mi) north of Adamas. It is one of the most photographed villages .........
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Papafrangas (Papafragkas). Papafrangkas is a narrow beach and also the name of a large sea cave on the Greek island of Milos. Stunning rock formations form a number of fjords. Papafragkas lies on the route between Adamas and Pollonia, just three kilometers (less than 2 mi) before Pollonia. Amon.........
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Agia Theodoti. Agia Theodoti is a small tourist resort in the northeast of the island of Ios, 10 kilometers (6 mi) from Ios town. It is located in a bay with a beautiful, large, sandy beach. On the beach you can find umbrellas and sun loungers for hire. This seaside resort is suitable for people who.........
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Fyropotamos. Fyropotamos is a pretty fishing village on the Greek island of Milos. It is located three kilometers (less than 2 mi) north of the capital of the island, Plaka. Among the excavated rocks at the beach, are houses with brightly colored doors and windows. In the 19th century, these we.........
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Paradise Beach Kos. Paradise Beach is one of the most stunning sandy beaches of the Greek island of Kos. It is located on the route from the airport of Kos to Kefalos. This beach is the most popular beach of Kos. It lies in a magnificent bay with lots of trees, which sometimes grow near the water. T.........
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Gythio. Gythio is the largest city of the "Mani" in Greece; the middle arm of the southern Peloponnese was named to the castle of Mainia. It is located in the department of Lakonia.
In the north of the city are located the ruins of the ancient Acropolis and the theatre along with traces.........
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Pollonia. Pollonia is, after Adamas, the second most popular seaside resort of the Greek island of Milos. The name is probably derived from the God Apollo, because a little beyond this location was a temple that dedicated to the God Apollo. Around the bay of Pollonia, which is sometimes called .........
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Mani. The area that is covering the central arm in the south of the Peloponnese, with offshoots from Gythio to Cape Tainaro - the southernmost point of mainland Greece - is called Mani. The name Mani is derived from the Castle of Maina. This castle was built by Guillaume de Villehardouin.
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Limnionas. The beach of Limnionas on Kos island, is located in the southwest of the island, about five kilometers north of Kefalos. It is a quite undiscovered bay by tourists and that gives the beach a lot of charm. It is peaceful. At the top of the road is a cute fish taverna with a nice view of th.........
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Kardamena. Kardamena is located on the south coast of the Greek island of Kos, 30 kilometers (19 mi) from Kost town and 7 kilometers (4 mi) from the airport of Kos. It is a tourist resort with 1,300 permanent residents. Kardamena is especially popular among young people, because of the exciting nig.........
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Plakotos. Plakotos is an area and the name of a bay in the north of the Greek island of Ios. Some very nice, quiet beaches are found in this region. Opposite of Plakotas you can see the island of Iraklia close by.
According to Greek tradition, the mother of Homer was born here and Homer is bur.........
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Psathi. Psathi is the most popular resort on the island of Kimolos. And here you will find a small harbor where tourist boats and fishing boats can moor. It is located in a small bay in the southeast of the island at about one and a half kilometers (less than a mile) from Kimolos village. Some .........
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Arkesini. Arkesini is a beautiful village in the south of the Greek island of Amorgos. It is located approximately 14 kilometers (8.5 mi) from the capital of Amorgos town, at an altitude of 200 meters (650 ft). It lies on the slopes of Mount Korakas overlooking the plain. The locals call this region.........
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Kalotaritissa. Kalotaritissa is an agricultural area in the southwest of the island of Amorgos. You will not encounter a real village here but a number of hamlets such as Kalotaritissa and Kalofana. In this area are two main coves. In a bay lies the beautiful beach of Kalotaritissa which is loc.........
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Kimolos village. Kimolos is the name of the capital of the island of Kimolos. Surprisingly, it is not a city, but a village. The village lies on a low hill, not far from the harbor Psathi.
It is a village with whitewashed houses, narrow streets, windmills and traditional churches. The houses.........
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KORONI. Koroni is a tiny port town on the Bay of Messinia at the Peloponnese in Greece. It is located fifty kilometres southwest of Kalamata. It is a picturesque town situated on a narrow peninsula.
Upon arrival in Koroni you first see, at the end of the peninsula, the colossal castle of Koroni. .........
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Finikounda. Finikounda, also called Finikoundas, is a beautiful tourist resort in southwest Peloponnese in Greece. The village lies between the famous historic towns of Koroni and Methoni.
Finikounda is originally a fishing village and actually it still is, because many people are still fishing. .........
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Aghios Georgios Valsamitis. The monastery of Aghios Georgios Valsamitis, also called Valsamitis, is located three kilometers (2 mi) south of Amorgos town on the route to Arkesini. According to tradition, in the 8th century, an icon of St. George was found here and so the residents built a churc.........
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Methoni. Methoni is a historic town in the southwest of the department of Messinia in the Peloponnese, Greece. Here is located one of the most impressive Venetian castles from the medieval period. Methoni was an important trading centre in the Middle Ages, just like Koroni. In addition, it was an im.........
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Aghios Nikolaos - Messenia. Aghios Nikolaos is a picturesque fishing village in the southeast of Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about fifty kilometres from Kalamata reachable by car within an hour. This charming village has a small harbour where many fishing boats and tourist boats moo.........
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Agia Anna, Amorgos. One of the most popular beaches on the island of Amorgos is Agia Anna, located east of Amorgos Town (Chora Amorgos). But the beach itself is not that special. It is the environment that makes it so attractive. It is located down the slopes of steep, bare rock massifs. The sandy p.........
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Katapola. Katapola is one of the largest natural harbors in the Aegean Sea and the main port of Amorgos. It is a large enclosed bay with three villages built on the slopes of low hills. These are the villages of Katapola, Rachidi and Xilokeratidi. Katapola is a traditional, typical Cycladic vil.........
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Amorgos town (Chora). Amorgos town is the capital of the Greek island of Amorgos. It is centrally located on the island, around a high rock that is home to a Venetian Castle. This castle was originally built to protect against pirates. The inhabitants built the village in a place that could not.........
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Hozoviotissa monastery. A key attraction in Amorgos town is the Byzantine monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa (Chozoviotissa). It is just over two kilometers (a little over a mile) east of Amorgos town and is reachable by foot. It is also accessible from the main road. It lies near the sea and is.........
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Dikeos mountain. Dikeos is the highest mountain of Kos, the highest peak is 846 meters (nearly 2,800 feet). Dikeos is located more or less south of Kos town, about 15 kilometers (9mi) away. On the northern slopes of Dikeos you will find Zia, the most picturesque village of the island. The southern s.........
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Pyli. The village of Pyli is located about 15 kilometers (9 mi) west of Kos town and eight kilometers (5 mi) south of Marmari, on Kos. This traditional village is built on the slopes of Dikeos Mountain and most residents are farmers. This region of Kos is rich in agricultural products, thanks to the.........
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Stoupa. Stoupa is one of the most popular resorts of Messinia in the Peloponnese, Greece. This is the resort where most tourists prefer to come. Stoupa is located in a beautiful area with lots of greenery and beautiful mountains surrounding it. Stoupa has one of the most beautiful and pleasant beach.........
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Zia. The traditional mountain village of Zia is located approximately 14 kilometers (9 mi) southwest of Kos town on the Greek island of Kos. This is probably the most picturesque mountain village of Kos that keeps to its traditional character. The small, white houses with blue doors and windows are .........
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Mastichari. In recent decades the fishing village of Mastichari has developed into a successful tourist resort. The excellent beaches and the relatively small distance to the international airport of Kos, have contributed to the village’s popularity.
Mastichari is located 28 kilometers (17 .........
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Aghios Fokas, Kos. Aghios Fokas is the area that is located in the southeast of the Greek island of Kos. It is located about 8 kilometers (5 mi) from Kos town and is accessible by bus in just 15 minutes. Great hotels are located here making the area very attractive, from a touristic point of view. A.........
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AGIOS ANDREAS. Agios Andreas which is located in Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece, is a picturesque fishing village. Walk towards the sea and arrive at the boulevard and the cosy harbour. Here you'll find mostly locals; the fishermen who are early in the morning picking their nets and in the evenin.........
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Thermes (Therma). At Thermes there is a warm-water well maintaining a temperature of 42-45 degrees Celsius (about 110o F). The Baths (Thermes) of Kos are located approximately 12 kilometers (7 mi) southeast of Kos town and a few kilometers beyond Aghios Fokas. Hot springs are found here a.........
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The Asclepeion. (Asklepion) on Kos Island is known as the birthplace of Hippocrates, the "Father of Western Medicine.” Hippocrates lived around 460 BC. He liberated medicine from priesthood and wizards. Even today the ethical oath of physicians is the Hippocratic Oath.
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Aghios Pavlos. Centrally located on the northern coast of Amorgos is the beach of Aghios Pavlos. This beach is characterized by the headland in the sea. In the village there are several taverns and rooms for rent.
Opposite Aghios Pavlos is the island Nikouria, which was once a leper colony. .........
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Marmari. Marmari is a small seaside town located 15 kilometers (9 mi) southwest of Kos town and 12 kilometers (7 mi) from the Kos town airport. Marmari’s soft, white sand beach is beautiful. Behind the beach are low dunes that are overgrown with all kinds of trees. On the beach you will find s.........
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Psalidi, which in Greek means "scissors," is the area that extends east from Kos town to the eponymous cape Psalidi (about 6km or 4mi). All beaches on this side of Kos are pebbly. The water here is crystal clear and enjoyable to swim in because the water is slightly warmer than at the sout.........
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Kardamili. Kardamili is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Messinian Mani at the Peloponnese of Greece. The village is about thirty-five kilometres from the capital of Messinia; Kalamata. Kardamili has a rich history. According to Homer Kardamili was one of the seven cities that Agamemno.........
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Tigaki. Tigaki is located 11 kilometers (7 mi) from Kos town on the Greek island of Kos. It is a small town with many shops, restaurants, cafeterias and bars. Tigaki beach is one of the most magnificent and often visited beaches on the island of Kos. It’s a well-developed beach with choices of.........
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KOS TOWN. Kos town is located in the northeast of the Greek island of Kos. Kos town is the capital and the main port of the island. The medieval castle of Nerantzias at the harbor is striking. This impressive castle was built in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John to protect against at.........
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Potamos Amorgos. Potamos is a village situated on the slopes of a mountain, right behind Aigiali, the northern port of the Greek island of Amorgos. Coming from Amorgos town, you turn to the right, just before Aigiali, to get there.
Potamos consists of two villages, Ano and Kato Potamos (up a.........
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Chrani. Chrani, located in the district of Messinia in the Peloponnese, Greece, is a small holiday village. It is located on the coast with a vast sand / pebble beach. It is a quiet village with excellent eateries including Tavern "The Garden" (“O Kipos” in Greek), the cosy bar.........
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Aigiali (Egiali). Aegiali is located in the northeast of the Greek island of Amorgos, in the bay with the same name. The village at the port is called Ormos Aigiali. Several beautiful beaches and the second largest port of the island are located here. Ormos Aigiali, together with Katapola, are the m.........
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Langada. Langada is a village located about three kilometers (nearly 2 mi) from the port of Aigiali. It is a traditional village with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. On the larger square, you can find most taverns and cafes. There are two large parking lots, one in front of the village and o.........
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Pylos (Pilos) is a picturesque town in the north of the bay of Navarino in the Peloponnese, Greece. Pylos is situated on the slopes of two hills. At the bottom of the hill is the harbour and the marina. At the end of the western hill is the well-maintained castle 'Neokastro" built by the Tu.........
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Polilimnio. Polilimnio is a beautiful area in the prefecture of Messinia on the Peloponnese of Greece, with several waterfalls and small lakes that are formed. Hence the name Polilimnio (poly = many, Limni = lake).
Pollilimnio is located near the villages of Kazarma and Charavgi, on the Kalamata-.........
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Tholaria. Tholaria is a mountain village, located two kilometers (a little more than a mile) from the port of Aigiali. The village consists of beautiful, whitewashed Cycladic architecture. Here you see the typical blue doors and windows that you encounter on other islands in the Cyclades.
A .........
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Koufonissi. Koufonissi is a small village (the only village!) on the island of Pano Koufounissi. It is a friendly village, with whitewashed houses and narrow streets – a genuine Cycladic village. Here you will find some small shops. The streets are clean and well cared for by the resident.........
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Kalantos (Kálantos) is the name of a small fishing port and beach (Chrissi Ammoudia), in the far south of the Greek island of Naxos, 42 kilometers (26 mi) from Naxos town. It is an area with only a few inhabitants, who are mainly sheepherders. You can see many pastures where hundreds of .........
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Chrisopigi. Chrisopigi literally means golden source. Chrisopigi is located in the south of the island of Sifnos, eight kilometers (5 mi) south of the capital, Apollonia, and between the resorts of Faros and Platys Gialos.
Built on the grey, rocky peninsula is the eponymous white conve.........
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Gialova. Gialova is one of the most popular resorts on the west coast of Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece. This town is located in the bay of Navarino, a few kilometres north of Pylos.
Gialova has a nice sandy beach. At the port are many cafeterias and restaurants. On the boulevard, especially at ni.........
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Kalymnos town. Kalymnos town, also called Pothia, is the capital of the Greek island of Kalymnos. This town is located on a bay in the south of the island. They also call Kalymnos city, Sponge City because it has a rich tradition in sponge diving.
When you arrive in the port of Kalymnos, you will.........
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Petalidi. Petalidi is a traditional Greek coastal village, twenty-six kilometres west of Kalamata at the peloponnese in Greece. The town is colourful and busy. Life is focused on the main square near the small sandy pebble beach. On the main square is the church of Agios Nikolaos located. On the squ.........
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Voidokilia. Voidokilia is surrounded by a beautiful nature. It is located northwest of Gialova, on Lake Gialova in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. It is situated in a circular bay, which is surrounded by beautiful sand dunes and a lovely sandy beach where the sea is turquoise coloured. This bay is in.........
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Agiassos. Agiassos is a quiet, sandy beach 21 kilometers (13 mi) south of Naxos town on the Greek island of Naxos. A number of rooms are available for rent near the beach, where there is also a hotel and several taverns. Cedar trees grow everywhere. Behind the beach are "wetlands" where ma.........
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Katavati. Katavati is an ancient village on the Greek island of Sifnos, located at the foot of Mount Profitis Ilias, one and a half kilometers (almost 1 mi) from Apollonia. It is a traditional village with whitewashed houses and narrow alleyways. In the village are some beautiful churches such .........
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Apollonia. Apollonia is the ancient capital of the Greek island of Sifnos, in the Cyclades. It is a village with white houses, narrow streets and churches with blue domes. Many houses in the village have picturesque courtyards adorned with colorful flowers. Apollonia is built on three hills and.........
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Kastro. Kastro on the Greek island of Sifnos, is located east of Apollonia and is one of the most beautiful villages of the Aegean Sea. It has been continually inhabited since the prehistoric period. The village lies on a grey, rocky hill, close to the sea.
From medieval times until the year.........
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Alyko and Pyrgaki. Alyko and Pyrgaki are located on the Greek island of Naxos, 17 and 18 kilometers (10, 11 mi), respectively, south of Naxos town. It is a beautiful area with cedar forests and several sandy beaches. There are numerous taverns, and plentiful hotels and rooms for rent. North of .........
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Kamares. Kamares is a beautiful seaside town and the main port of the Cycladic island of Sifnos. Large ferries enroute from Piraeus-Kythnos-Serifos-Sifnos-Milos arrive in the harbor.
Kamares is located in northwest of Sifnos, about 7 kilometers (4 mi) from Apollonia, the capital of Sifnos. K.........
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Masouri. Masouri is located ten km (6 mi) northwest of Pothia (Kalymnos town), the capital of the Greek island Kalymnos. It is the most crowded and cosmopolitan resort on the island. Masouri lies on the slopes of a mountain that ends at the beach. The sandy pebble beach is well organized, .........
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Emporios (Emborios). Emporios is a village in the north of the Greek island of Kalymnos. "Emporio" in Greek means "trade" and in ancient times Emporios was a very commercial place, hence the name of the village. Emporios is located 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the .........
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Myrties. Myrties is a popular tourist resort on the Greek island of Kalymnos. Myrties is located eight kilometers (5 miles) northwest of Pothia (Kalymnos town). This holiday village is situated on the west coast of the island, just opposite of the islet of Telendos. Boats sail to and from Telen.........
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Panormos. Panormos is located five kilometers (3 miles) northwest of Pothia, the capital of the Greek island of Kalymnos. It is one of the most popular tourist areas on the island. It is located in a pine-studded surroundings. There are several sandy and pebble beaches in Panormos. Th.........
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Vathys. Vathys is the name of a village and the name of a fertile valley in the southeast of the Greek island of Kalymnos. Vathys lies 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of Pothia (Kalymnos town). The harbor of Vathys is located in a small bay that is very similar to a fjord. Coming from Kalymnos town, yo.........
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Aliki. Aliki is a picturesque village in the southwest of the Greek island of Paros, located at 13 kilometers (8 mi) from Parikia. It is situated in a bay, with a small fishing port and a beach. At the harbor are several restaurants and cafes. About five hundred permanent inhabitants live in Al.........
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Drios. The village of Drios is located 25 kilometers (15.5 mi) southeast of Parikia on Paros island. It is a picturesque fishing village surrounded by a fertile environment. In recent decades Drios has turned its attention to tourism. The picturesque harbor is home to many fishing boats, as wel.........
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Kastraki (meaning "little castle") is located 16 kilometers (10 mi) south of Naxos town on the Greek island of Naxos. One of the longest beaches of Naxos. The beach is accessible via various routes. Behind the beach are several accommodations and taverns.
Mikri Vigla is situat.........
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Piso Livadi. Piso Livadi is a small, quiet fishing village in the east of the Greek island of Paros. It is a typical Cycladic village, of whitewashed houses with blue painted doors and window frames. It is located 12 km (7 mi) south of Naoussa and 17 kilometers (11 mi) east of Parikia.
At th.........
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Plaka. Plaka is, after Agia Anna and Aghios Prokopios, the most popular resort on the Greek island of Naxos. Plaka is centrally located on the west coast of Naxos and is popular because of the amazing sandy beach located here. Plaka is located about ten kilometers (6 mi) south of Naxos town, an.........
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Pounta. Pounta is located eight kilometers (5 mi) southwest of Parikia on the Greek island of Paros. From here, ferries depart for the island of Antiparos (two kilometers or just over a mile away). Pounta is a popular spot for kite surfers. This long beach is home to two kite-surfing schools. I.........
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Sangri (Sagri). Sagri is located 10 kilometers (6 mi) southeast of Naxos town on the lovely Greek island of Naxos. Actually there are two villages; Kato and Ano Sagri with a total of about 200 permanent residents. Here you immediately recognize the Venetian influences such as the many Venetian .........
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KALAMATA. Kalamata is the capital and main port of the department of Messinia in the Peloponnese in Greece. Kalamata is located on the Gulf of Messinia, it has beautiful beaches. The city of Kalamata is dominated by a 13th-century castle, built above it, by Geoffrey de Villehardouin. On the north si.........
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Marpissa. Marpissa is a beautiful Cycladic village, set on a low hill in the east of the Greek island of Paros. It is located 16 kilometers (10 mi) from Parikia and 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from Naoussa, near the seaside resorts of Molos, Piso Livadi and Logaras. The village consists of white hou.........
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Filoti. Filoti is a traditional Cycladic village that is centrally located on the Greek island of Naxos. It is situated 18 kilometers (11 mi) from Naxos Town (Chora), at the foot of Mount Zeas (or Sat), at about an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 ft). Filoti is the biggest village on Naxos. It ha.........
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Molos. Molos is a seaside resort in the east of the Greek island of Paros, located 17 kilometers (11 mi) from the capital Parikia and 13 kilometers (8 mi) from Naoussa, east of the village of Marmara. It is situated in a large bay. In the south of the bay is a small harbor, where fishing boats .........
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Marmara. Marmara, a beautiful Cycladic town, is located in the east of the Greek island of Paros, 15 kilometers (9mi) from the capital Parikia, and 10 kilometers (6 mi) from cosmopolitan Naoussa. The nearest village is Marpissa (2 km, a little more than 1 mi) and beaches nearby are Molos .........
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Lefkes. Lefkes is a picturesque mountain village on the Greek island of Paros, located in a valley, surrounded by low hills, ten kilometers (6 mi) southeast of Parikia. Five hundred inhabitants make Lefkes their home. It is a cozy village, with historic mansions. Narrow alleys are paved with stones .........
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Chakio (Halki). Chalkio is a picturesque village on the Greek island of Naxos. It is located 15 kilometers (9 mi) southeast of Naxos town, about a 20 minute car ride. Chalkio is situated on a fertile plateau between olive groves and various fruit orchards. Another name of the village is Tragaia.........
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Aghios Arsenios (Agersani). Aghios Arsenios is a traditional village and one of the biggest villages on the Greek island of Naxos. It is located in a fertile valley, eight kilometers (5 mi) south of Naxos town. This area is called Livadi and is best known for the good potatoes that are grown he.........
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Agia Anna. Agia Anna is located seven kilometers (about 4 mi) southwest of Naxos town (Chora) on the Greek island of Naxos. It is one of the most popular resorts on the island of Naxos. The popularity of Agia Anna is thanks to its beautiful golden beach. Here you will find many trendy beach bar.........
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Mystras (Mistras). One of the most interesting places on the peninsula of the Peloponnese in Greece is undoubtedly Mystras. Mystras today is a deserted city, located five kilometres northwest of Sparta, in the prefecture of Lakonia. There was a period in the Middle Ages when no less than 40 000 peop.........
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Potamia. Potamia, on the Greek island of Naxos, is actually not a village, but three villages. These three villages are situated next to each other on the route from Naxos town to Filoti. From west to east are the Kato Potamia (Lower Potamia, eight kilometers or five miles from Naxos Town), Mes.........
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Apiranthos. The mountain village of Apiranthos, also called Aperanthos, on the Greek island of Naxos, is located 26 kilometers (16 mi) east of Naxos town. The route from Naxos town to Apiranthos is beautiful. The village is built on the slopes of Mount Fanari, at 800 meters (2,600 ft) altitude..........
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Aghios Prokopios. Aghios Prokopios is located five kilometers (3 mi) southwest of Naxos town (Chora) and along with Agia Anna, one of the most popular resorts on the island of Naxos. Here is where most of the hotels and apartments have been built. Aghios Prokopios owes its popularity to the beautifu.........
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Sparta. The city of Sparta was located in the north of the central Laconian plain in the Peloponnese, on the right bank of the river Eurotas. Lakedaemon, as Sparta was called in ancient times, was founded in the 9th century BC by the Dorian. The descendants of the Dorian were called Spartans. Sparta.........
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Kostos. Kostos is a picturesque village located on the road from Parikia to Lefkes, on the Greek island of Paros. It is a typical Cycladic village of white houses with blue doors and window frames. It is worth stopping in the center, where you will find two strikingly beautiful churches; the ch.........
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Stelida. Stelida is an area on the Greek island of Naxos, south of Naxos town, with many hotels and apartments. It is located near the beach of Aghios Prokopios. Only a short walk separates Stelida and the popular beach of Aghios Prokopios, a beautiful golden beach with all kinds of taverns and.........
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Marathi. Marathi was once a very important village on the Greek island of Paros. From this region came the famous Parian white marble, once used to build important historic buildings and statues. The marble quarries existed before the year 3000 BC. In the 19th century, Greek and foreign compani.........
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Parikia. Parikia is the capital and port of the Greek island of Paros. This town is located in the northwest of the island and has about 5,000 inhabitants. Parikia is a quaint town, with a rich history. In the times of ancient Greece, it was a prosperous locality. Everywhere you can detect remn.........
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Naxos town. Naxos town is the capital of the Cyclades island of Naxos. The inhabitants of the island call their capital, Chora, a name used on most Cycladic islands for their own capital. Naxos town is a beautiful, traditional town, which is built around a low hill. Here, too, is the major port.........
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Xerokambos. Xerokambos or Xirokambos is located in the south of the Greek island of Leros, seven kilometers (4 mi) south of the capital, Agia Marina. It is a small fishing village in the narrow bay. It is opposite the northern tip of the island of Kalymnos. The village is situated in a small valley .........
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Engares (Egares). Engares is a small village on the Greek island of Naxos. It is situated in the middle of a wetland area with many gardens, orange trees and other fruit trees. The village is located nine kilometers (5 mi) west of Naxos town and is considered one of the richest villages in Naxo.........
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Koronos. Koronos is a traditional mountain village on the Greek island of Naxos, 27 kilometers (17 mi) northeast of Naxos town. It is an agricultural town, situated on the slopes of a mountain. Many of the residents are farmers. Across this region, delicious potatoes are harvested. The village .........
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Naoussa. Naoussa is a cozy fishing village on a bay, ten kilometers (6 mi) northwest of Parikia on the Greek island of Paros. It has 2,500 inhabitants. Naoussa has everything a tourist expects from a typical Cycladic village; beautiful white houses, narrow streets, lovely seafood restaurants, c.........
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Lakki. Lakki is situated in a very deep bay in the southwest of the Greek island of Leros, only four kilometers (2.5 mi) from the capital, Agia Marina. The bay is the largest natural harbor in Greece and resembles a lake, because the entrance to the open sea is only 400 meters wide.
Lakki has the.........
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Kolimbithres. Kolimbithres is located five kilometers (3 mi) northwest of Naoussa and is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Greek island Paros, especially among the young. Just before the shipyard are two beaches, which are striking because of the spectacular rock formations around .........
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Livadi. Livadi is a seaside town in the southeast of the Greek island of Serifos. The major port of Serifos is located here. This town is situated near a deep bay, in a small fertile plain next to the sea. In this environment are many trees in contrast with the barren, rocky, mountains and hill.........
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Panteli. Panteli is a picturesque fishing village on the Greek island of Leros, less than two kilometers (a little over a mi) south of the capital, Agia Marina. Panteli is not found in the same bay as Agia Marina, but in a bay south of it. The houses are built on the slopes of low hills and down to .........
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Platanos. Platanos, the ancient capital of the Greek island of Leros, it is right next to the new capital Agia Marina. Because of their proximity, the names of these two villages are often heard in one breath. Platanos is located against the hills behind Agia Marina. Here you will find the oldest bu.........
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Serifos Chora. Chora is the capital of the Greek island of Serifos. It is located in the east of the island on the slopes of a mountain, approximately three kilometers (less than 2 mi) from the port of Livadi. About 400 permanent residents live in Chora.
Chora is a picturesque village with w.........
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Agia Marina. Agia Marina is the capital of the Greek island of Leros. This town is situated in a bay on the east coast of Leros, where the second most important port of Leros is located. It is a lovely picturesque town, with many restaurants, cafes, shops and bars.
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Alinda. Alinda or Alinta is an enjoyable seaside resort on the Greek island of Leros, with a beautiful sandy pebble beach. It is located three kilometers (nearly 2 mi) northwest of the capital of Leros, Agia Marina.
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Ancient Messini. In Ancient Messini is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greek history. Ancient Messini, which is located thirty kilometres northwest of Kalamata at the Peloponnese, was founded in the year 369 BC by the strategist Epaminondas of Thebes. At that time and in the centur.........
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Apollonas. Apollonas is a seaside town in the northeast of the island of Naxos, 35 kilometers (21 mi) from Naxos town (Chora). Apollonas is built on a rocky peninsula that juts into a bay. Apollonas Beach is on the eastern side. On this side of the bay is the harbor where small fishing boats an.........
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Partheni. Partheni is the northernmost village of the Greek island of Leros. It is a small fishing port located eight kilometers (5 mi) northwest of Agia Marina. By car, traveling from the capital to Partheni will take about 20 minutes. Partheni is located in the Parthneni Bay, not far from the airp.........
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Kyparissia. The city of Kyparissia is located in Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece. With long, cool summers, a delightful spring, a warm autumn and a mild winter, a lot of resources, abundant water, fertile soil, green mountains, is the environment of Kiparissa very pleasant.
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Lipsi village. Lipsi is the only village on the eponymous island. It is located in an enclosed bay, where the port of Lipsi is located. At the port is a square with a few cafes and restaurants. A little further around the bay, you will find a number of seafood restaurants. The inhabitants of the vil.........
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Chora, Patmos. Chora is the capital of the Greek island of Patmos. It is a traditional village with white houses, narrow cobbled alleys and courtyards. The inner gardens are surrounded by high walls, which are connected to each other and thus form a kind of fortification around the village.
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Skala Patmos. Skala is the economic, tourist and cultural center of the Greek island of Patmos. Here, at the foot of the Kasteli hill, is where the only port of the island located. This town, with many shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and taverns, has about 1,500 inhabitants.
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Kranidi. Kranidi is an agricultural town in the hills of Agia Anna in the south of the Greek Department of Argolis. It is the capital of the province of Ermioni and is surrounded by olive groves. In the southeast is the pine forest of Korakia. Kranidi has approximately 4500 inhabitants who are mostl.........
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Megas Gialos. Megas Gialos is a resort town in the south of the Greek island of Syros. This seaside town is twelve kilometers (7.5 mi) southwest of Ermoupolis, and can be accessed in about 20 minutes by car from Ermoupolis. Megas Gialos means great beach. The beach really is not that big, but i.........
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Posidonia. Posidonia is a seaside town in the southwest of the Greek island of Syros. It is the aristocratic area of the island. It is located in the southern part of the bay of Finikas, one and a half kilometers (1 mi) from the seaside town of Finikas and ten kilometers (6 mi) from the capital.........
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Vari. Seven kilometers (4.3 mi) south of Ermoupolis is the village of Vari, one of the oldest, largest and most authentic villages of the Greek island of Syros. Vari is a farming village, because it is located in a fertile area. Archaeological remains from prehistoric times were discovered in V.........
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Finikas. Finikas is one of the largest coastal resorts of the Greek island of Syros. It is situated on a bay in the southwest of the island. Finikas is located in the same bay as Posidonia, which is another popular seaside town of southwest Syros. The name Finikas was given by the Phoenicians w.........
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Megalopoli. Megalopoli literally means "Big city". This city lies on a plateau at 430 meters above sea level, in Arkadia, Peloponnesos, Greece. Megalopolis is located on the route Tripoli-Kalamata, 42 kilometres from Tripoli. Megalopolis was founded in the year 371 BC, after the victory of.........
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Paranga. Paranga is located on the Greek island of Mykonos, six kilometers (less than 4 mi) southeast of Mykonos Town. It is situated between the other famous resorts of Paradise Beach and Platis Gialos. It can be reached via a narrow, rather winding road. It's a friendly, but extremely bus.........
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Azolimnos. Azolimnos is a picturesque coastal village on the island of Syros. It is located five kilometers (3 mi) south of the capital of Syros, Ermoupolis. The village is crowded during summer, because of the beautiful sandy beach and the many nice restaurants. This is the closest beach to Er.........
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Paradise Beach Mykonos. Paradise Beach is one of the many famous beaches of the Greek island of Mykonos, and is located six kilometers (less than 4 mi) southeast of Chora (Mykonos Town). It is a beautiful sandy beach with the famous Paradise Beach club where dancing begins in the afternoon. Fam.........
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Thermisia. Thermisia is a small village near the imposing bungalow resort of Porto Hydra, in the southeast of the department of Argolis in the Peloponnese, Greece. It is located approximately 10 kilometres east of the town of Ermioni and 30 kilometres east of Galatas, the small seaside resort on the.........
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Super Paradise Mykonos. Super Paradise is the name of a beautiful sandy beach on the Greek island of Mykonos. It is located about six kilometers southeast of Mykonos town. The sandy beach hugs a crystal clear sea. It is well sheltered in a deep bay. Yachts moor here to spend a wonderful day on .........
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Platis Gialos Mykonos. Platis Gialos is one of the many famous resorts on the Greek island of Mykonos. Platis Gialos is located four kilometers (2.5 mi) southeast of Mykonos Town and between the resorts of Psarou and Agia Anna. The village is situated in a bay and built on the slopes of low roc.........
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Psarou Beach Mykonos. Psarou Beach is one of the most popular resorts for the Greek jet set and for many wealthy foreign tourists. It is located four kilometers (2.5 mi) southeast of Mykonos Town, within walking distance of Platis Gialos. The beautiful sandy beach is divided into two parts. On .........
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Galissas. Galissas is one of the most popular beaches on the Greek island of Syros. It was the first area on Syros to be developed as a touristic area. Because of its development, Galissas is a holiday resort that you would expect to find on Crete, Kos or Rhodes, the more touristy islands. Gali.........
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Kalafatis. Kalafatis is a small village in the southeast of the Greek island of Mykonos. It is located approximately 12 kilometers (7 mi) from Mykonos Town and three kilometers (less than 2 mi) from Ano Mera. It is a village with a beautiful sandy beach. Because of the wind, it’s a .........
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Ermoupolis. Ermoupolis is the capital of the Greek island of Syros. This town is built in the middle of the eastern coast of Syros and is characterized by many neoclassical buildings and beautiful architectural monuments. Ermoupolis, a town with a current population of 12,000, was one of the ma.........
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Mykonos town. Mykonos Town or Chora, as the Greeks call it, is a beautiful town in the west of the Greek island of Mykonos. This city is often photographed and depicted in calendars and posters. The five famous windmills and the houses next to the sea with waves splashing against them are so picture.........
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Kini. Kini is a popular resort (perhaps the most popular) on the Greek island of Syros. It is a small fishing village that in recent years has exploded with tourism. It is located about eight kilometers (5 mi) west of Ermoupolis, the capital of Syros. About 200 permanent residents live in Kini,.........
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Ano Mera. Ano Mera, with its white houses, tiny white churches and windmills is the most traditional village of the island of Mykonos. It is quite centrally located in a hilly area, eight kilometers (5 mi) east of Mykonos town. Ano Mera is a large village with about 1500 permanent resident.........
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Ano Syros. Ano Syros (Upper Syros) or Ano Syra on the Greek island of Syros, is located northwest of Ermoupolis. It is actually an extension of the capital Ermoupolis. When your boat arrives in the port of Ermoupolis you will see Ano Syros on the left, on the first hill. At the top you can see .........
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North Syros. The north of the Greek island of Syros is rocky, mountainous and sometimes very barren. Yet you’ll also see vineyards and olive groves. The islanders call this part of the island Ano Meria. In this part of Syros are nice bays, and some beautiful beaches. From northwest to sou.........
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skeli. Askeli is located on the Greek island of Poros, three kilometres northeast of the port of Poros Town. When you cross the narrow channel, go with the curve to the right and a few minutes later you're in Askeli.
Askeli is located in the middle of a green area on the slopes of a hill. Her.........
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Tripoli (Tripolis). Tripoli is the capital of the prefecture of Arcadia in the Peloponnese, Greece. The city is built in the centre of a wooded plateau, at 650 meters above sea level, 160 kilometres from Athens. Tripolis is one of the most important agricultural and commercial areas of the Peloponne.........
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TOLO. Tolo is a nice tourist village in Greece. It is located approximately 150 kilometres from Athens and about 10 kilometres south of Nafplion, in the province of Argolis at the Peloponnese peninsula.
Tolo has a very beautiful sandy beach but a somewhat unorthodox built village where especially.........
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Aghios Sostis. Aghios Sostis is a beach resort at the west of Tinos town, about five kilometers (3 mi) away from the capital of Tinos (Chora). The village is located partly on a rocky area, while west of the village is a long sandy-pebble beach. At the point where the beach begins, is the beaut.........
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Aghios Ioannis Porto. Aghios Ioannis Porto is a touristy seaside village in the far southeast of the Greek island of Tinos, six kilometers (4 mi) east of Tinos town. The area in the Bay of Aghios Ioannis has become quite touristy in recent years. This is mainly because there are beautiful sandy.........
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Tinos town or Chora. Tinos town, the capital of Tinos island, is located in the southwest of the island. Here live about five thousand inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island call their city Chora. Tinos town, or Chora, is the most important and only city on the island. Here you will find th.........
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Kionia. Kionia is one of the most popular resorts on the Greek island of Tinos. It is located three kilometers (just over two miles) west of Tinos town. The long sand and pebble beach is well managed. There are umbrellas and sunbeds for hire.
In Kionia, you’ll find many hotels and apar.........
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Karthaia. The excavations of Karthaia are located in the southeast of the island of Kea. In ancient times Karthaia was one of the four city-states of Kea and, in all likelihood, the most important of all. This city-state thrived in the Archaic period (800-480 BC) up to the pre-Byzantine period..........
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Dyo Choria. Dyo Choria on the Greek island of Tinos, literally means "two villages" but in fact, it is just one village. It used to be two separate villages, each with their own government and parish church. Over the years the villages developed, grew and became one. Dyo Choria is loc.........
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Arnados. Arnados is a traditional mountain village on the slopes of Mount Kechrovouni on the beautiful island of Tinos. It is located about ten kilometers (6 mi) northeast of Tinos town. The village consists of authentic white stone houses and narrow alleys with several arches. In the small cou.........
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Nafplion. Nafplion is located in Argolida, Greece. It is a pleasant port town in the shade of a large rock on which is situated the Palamidi castle. It is 857 steps (20 minutes climb) up to the Palamidi castle, but the fortress can also be reached along an easy road that leads through the new .........
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Aghios Romanos. Aghios Romanos is a small seaside resort, centrally located in the southern part of Tinos island, nine kilometers (5.5 mi) west of Tinos town. The village lies in a bay with a quaint harbor and a sand-pebble beach. On the beach, umbrellas and sunbeds are for hire and at the edge.........
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Kampos Tinos. Kampos on the Greek island of Tinos is a typical Cycladic village, seven kilometers (4 mi) northeast of Tinos Town. It is located on the hills of Tinos on a plateau where there is much flowing water. In the village, you immediately recognize the architecture that that is similar t.........
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Steni. Steni (which literally means "narrow") is a traditional village on the Greek island of Tinos, 11 kilometers (7 mi) north of Tinos Town (Chora). It is located west of Tsiknias, the highest peak on the island.
Steni, which has around 300 inhabitants, is located on a plateau 40.........
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Koundouros. Koundouros is located in the southwest of the island of Kea, 15 kilometers (9 mi) from Ioulida and 20 kilometers (12 mi) from Korissia. The village is located in a large bay with several smaller bays. The rocky coastline is interspersed with coves and small sandy beaches. On the roc.........
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Loutra. Loutra is a traditional village on the island of Tinos, set in a lush and fertile area filled with citrus plantations. It is located eight kilometers (5 mi) north of Tinos Town, 172 meters (over 500 feet) above sea level on the slopes of a mountain in the heart of Tinos. East of the vil.........
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Pera Meria. The area east of the capital of Kea (Ioulida) to the sea is called Pera Meria. On the coast are the beaches of Spathi, Kalidoniki, Psili Ammos, Sykamia, Psathi, and Orkos. Some of these beaches are accessible by car or better with a jeep because of the steep sand roads. Here you can.........
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Volakas or Volax is a tiny village on the island of Tinos, 10 kilometers (6 mi) northwest of Chora, the capital of Tinos. This village is located in the interior of Tinos. It is best known for the round-shaped granite rocks that are located throughout the whole area. These rocks were formed fro.........
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Pisses. Pisses is a sandy beach in the west of the island of Kea. It is situated 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from the capital Ioulida and 17 kilometers (10.5 mi) from the port of Korissia. Pisses is located in a small, fertile plain next to the sea and surrounded by mountains. Many fruit trees grow .........
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Exomvourgo. Exomvourgo was the name of one of the two provinces of the island of Tinos in the period 1999 to 2010 (the other being called Tinos). This particular name came from the big rock on the hill in the heart of the former province. On this hill stood the ancient city of Tinos, where the .........
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Christos Raches. The village Christos in the mountainous area of Raches, is by far the most popular mountain village on the Greek island of Ikaria. It is located about 400 meters high on a hill with pine trees, olive trees and sycamores. The village is known in Greece as "the village wher.........
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Moni Mounte. Mounte Moni is a monastery in the mountains of northwestern Ikaria. It is located eight kilometers south of Armenistis, surrounded by beautiful pine forests, plane trees and olive trees.
A visit to this monastery is more than worth it. The nature in the area is pretty amazing, it is .........
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Komi. Komi is in the middle of the Greek island of Tinos, on the edge of the fertile plain Livadi. The plains of Livadi reach the coast near the seaside resort of Kolimbithra, which lies to the north. A little over 200 people live in the village and are mostly engaged in agriculture. Artichokes.........
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Kardiani. Kardiani is a picturesque mountain village on the island of Tinos, fifteen kilometers (9 mi) northwest of Tinos Town. Surrounded by green trees, Kardiani is located on the slopes of a mountain, twenty minutes from the capital of the island, Chora (Tinos Town).
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Agapi. Agapi is a traditional mountain village with white buildings, surrounded by green nature, 14 kilometers (8.5 mi) north of Tinos Town (Chora) on the beautiful island of Tinos, famous for its religious importance. In Agapi live about 200 inhabitants who are mostly Catholic. The village owe.........
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Kalloni. Kalloni is a town on the Greek island of Tinos, centrally located on the slopes of a mountain, in the middle of greenery. Previously, it was called Kelia and it was well known for the handwoven carpet and rug school which was located here. In the village there are several churches, suc.........
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Agios Kirykos. Agios Kirykos is the capital of the Greek island of Ikaria and has 1.800 inhabitants. The town is located on the south-eastern coast of the island. It is built in the valley, on the slopes, and at the foot of two adjacent hills. At the bottom of tree-covered hills, lies the port of Ag.........
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Moni Theoktistis. Moni Theoktistis is one of the most prominent monasteries on the Greek island of Ikaria. This monastery is dedicated to the Holy Theoktistis from Lesvos, patroness of the island of Ikaria,. The monastery is located south of the village of Avlaki, near the villages of Pigi and Marat.........
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Ysternia (Isternia). Ysternia is a traditional village in the west of the island of Tinos. It is located about 18 kilometers (11 mi) northwest of Tinos town, on the slopes of Mount Meroviglia, 300 meters (about 1,000 ft) above sea level, and overlooking the island of Syros. It is a village of w.........
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Nas Ikaria. One of the most beautiful places of Ikaria is Nas, which lies three kilometers west of Armenistis. Here is located the beautiful small beach of Nas. At this point the river Chalaris flows to and also ends here the gap of Chalaris. This river flows through the Chalaris Gorge which lies ju.........
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Therma. Therma is located two kilometers west of the capital of Ikaria, Agios Kirykos. The village is located at the sea, on the slopes of two mountains. At the end of the valley lies the harbour of Therma and the sandy- pebble beach.
The area is very green, everywhere olive trees, pine trees, pl.........
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Kampos. Kampos is centrally located on the north coast of the Greek island of Ikaria, in between Avlaki and Evdilos. Kampos means meadow. If you're standing on the hills near Kampos, you will see a small, fertile plain with behind it a beautiful white sandy beach.
Kampos does not actually hav.........
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Kolimbithra. Kolimbithra (meaning baptistry) is a seaside town in the north of the island of Tinos. This village is located fourteen kilometers (9 mi) north of Tinos town, on the edge of the plain of Livadi. There is no real village, but two beautiful beaches in two adjacent bays. At the two ba.........
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Gialiskari. Gialiskari is a seaside town in the north of the Greek island of Ikaria. It is located 39 kilometers northwest of the capital of Ikaria, Agios Kirykos and two kilometers east of the popular resort of the island, Armenistis. Gialiskari is a very nice fishing village with some charming tav.........
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Evdilos. Evdilos is one of the two largest ports on the Greek island of Ikaria. It lies in the north of the island, 33 kilometers northwest of the capital, Agios Kirykos. Evdilos is a traditional village on the slopes of a hill, built around the harbour. The houses usually have two floors and on the.........
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Karavostamo. Karavostamo is a fishing village in the north of the island of Ikaria, 26 kilometers northwest of Agios Kirykos. Karavostamo is a fairly large village with about 500 inhabitants and it is situated on the slopes of a mountain. Down the slopes lies the port of Karavostamo and the two beac.........
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Armenistis. The coastal village of Armenistis is located 41 kilometers northwest of Agios Kirykos and 12 kilometers east of Evdilos on the Greek island of Ikaria. The village is located partly on the slopes of a low hill on a peninsula. Here is a harbour where small fishing boats can moor. Armenisti.........
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Argos. Argos is located in an area with wine grapes, olive groves and apricot groves and is now the commercial and agricultural capital of the prefecture Argolida in Greece. The city has preserved some neoclassical buildings, the neoclassical market and the military barracks from the time of Kapodit.........
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Avlaki. Avlaki is located between Evdilos and Armenistis, in the north of the Greek island of Ikaria. The village lies on the slopes of a wooded hill. A road sign indicates that there is a way to "Avlaki beach”.
Through a narrow road with hairpin bends you come to the harbour where fis.........
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Epidaurus (Epidavros). Epidaurus is the collective name for a number of villages in Argolida, Greece. Palia Epidaurus or Archaia Epidaurus is the old port to the sea, with a theater and an early Christian church. It is a fishing village that lies on the Saronic Gulf and the east coast of the Pelopon.........
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Ioulida (Chora). Ioulida is the capital of the island of Kea. Ioulida is centrally located on the island, on the slopes of the hills of Kastro and Myloi and 5 kilometers (3 mi) from the port of Kea, Korissia. In antiquity, the ancient city of Ioulida, which flourished in the Archaic period, was.........
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Pyrgos. Pyrgos, the largest village of Tinos, is located in the northeast of the island of Tinos, 23 kilometers (14 mi) from Tinos town. Its original name was “Panormos,” which was given to the village in the year 1915. Before that, the village was called Pyrgos and that name is the.........
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Olympia. Olympia is located in the western Peloponnese in the province Elijah in Greece. Olympia is one of the most famous sites of Greece. For centuries it was a religious centre where sports were held. This is the place to which modern Olympic games owe their origin.
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Panormos. Panormos is a popular resort in the northeast of the Greek island of Tinos. It is located 26 kilometers (16 mi) from Tinos town. This seaside resort is located in a closed bay, three kilometers north (2.5 mi) of the village of Pyrgos.
At the beach there are many taverns and cafeter.........
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Korissia. The port of the island of Kea is located in Korissia, just 26 kilometers (16 mi) from the port of Lavrio (Attica). Ferries from Lavrio and the other Cycladic islands arrive here on a regular basis. It is the commercial center of the island. The locals call Korissia “Livadi&rdquo.........
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Sounion. Cape Sounion (Sounio) is a major attraction in the south of Attica, at the end of the Sounion peninsula. Sounion is located 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Athens and is an ideal day trip from the city. The ride going there is already beautiful with many scenic views. The Poseidon temple.........
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Keri. Keri is the southernmost village of Zakynthos. It lies in the middle of a beautiful green area with many pine trees and olive trees, 21 kilometres southwest of Zakynthos Town. In Keri live about 500 permanent residents. Keri is a traditional village with stone houses, stone-paved alleyways and.........
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Ireon (Heraion) of Samos. West of Pythagorion is the most important archaeological site of the Greek island of Samos, the Ireon. Ireon is a small coastal town with a rich history. Here Goddess Hera was born on the banks of the river Imvrasos.
According to the ancient Greek writer Herodotus, the T.........
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Gialiskari. Gialiskari is a small resort in the closed bay of Aghios Nikolaos on the island of Kea. It is located in the area between the port of Korissia and the famous seaside resort Vourkari, nine kilometers (5.6 mi) from the capital Ioulida. When you arrive by ferry in the Bay of Aghios Nik.........
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Vourkari. Vourkari is the beloved place for people who love good food and entertainment. It is the cosmopolitan center of the island of Kea. It’s a picturesque fishing village about two kilometers (just over a mile) from Korissia, the port of Kea and it is situated ten kilometers (6 mi) from t.........
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Vytina. Vytina is a traditional village in the prefecture of Arcadia in the Peloponnese. It lies on the route Tripolis-Olympia, 45 kilometers from Tripolis. The village is located about 1000 meters above sea level, in the winter months a lot of snow can fall here. Vytina is surrounded by forests, ma.........
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Pyrgos. Pyrgos is the capital of the department of Elis in the western part of Peloponnese, Greece. The town owes its name to the presence of a high tower (Pyrgos) established by Ionnia Tsernotas. The two most notable landmarks are the two exquisite neoclassical buildings designed by Schiller; the m.........
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Otzias. Otzias is the name of a closed bay in the far north of the island of Kea and it is also the name of the village located here. Otzias is located five kilometers (3 mi) from the port of Korissia and 12 kilometers (7 mi) from the capital, Ioulida. It is the largest and most popular beach o.........
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Limni Keri. Limni Keri is a beach resort located 5 kilometres east of the eponymous hilly village of Keri on the island of Zakynthos. Limni Keri lies in a small bay, within the larger bay of Laganas. Limni, which in Greek means "lake",owes its name to the lake that in ancient times was her.........
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Potokaki. Potokaki is a typical tourist resort, three kilometers west of Pythagorion, near the airport of Samos. There's a long pebble beach which is well organised. In the village, and also just outside of it are many hotels, apartments, shops, minimarkets, cafeterias and restaurants.
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Pythagorion Samos. Pythagorion is a fun and vibrant town which is named after the Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Pythagorion has a beautiful port where many beautiful old sailing ships and fishing boats moor. Around the harbour are plenty of nice restaurants and cafeterias. This harbour is maybe one .........
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Limnionas. Limnionas is a seaside town in the southwest of the Greek island of Samos. It is located about six kilometers from Votsalakia Marathokampos and by car you're here in ten minutes. Limnionas is a quiet village, it is idyllically located in a beautiful bay. It is an ideal place for quiet.........
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Perdika. Perdika is a small fishing village on the Greek island of Aegina, ten kilometres south of Aegina Town. It lies partly on a hill and from the upper part of the village you have a beautiful view over the whole region and over the island Moni, that is located exactly opposite.
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Aeginitissa. Aeginitissa is located on the Greek island of Aegina. It is a lively and very popular sandy beach, which lies seven kilometres south of Aegina town and three kilometres north of Perdika.
This beach, which is surrounded by lots of plane trees, is well organised and attracts many young.........
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Chora. Chora is the ancient capital of the island of Samos. It is a main village, located four kilometres northwest of Pythagorion and two kilometres north of the airport of Samos. It is a traditional village, which lies on the slopes of a hill. It is worthwhile to park your car outside the village .........
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Koumaradei. Koumaradei is a mountain village on Samos Island, 13 kilometres west of Pythagorion. It is located at about 300 meters altitude, on the slopes of a beautiful wooded mountain, south of the Karvounis Mountains. Koumaradei in the past has been a very rich village, you can still see many bea.........
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Psili Ammos. Psilli Ammos lies ten kilometres east of Pythagorion on the Greek island of Samos. "Psili Ammos" literally means "thin sand" and that's true when looking towards the sandy beach in the village. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the east of Samos. On an.........
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Votsalakia. On the bay of Marathokampos on the island of Samos are several beach resorts, the best known is Votsalakia (meaning literally pebbles). In Votsalakia there are many good tavernas, restaurants, souvenir shops, supermarkets, car rentals etc. There are many large and small hotels and .........
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Kambos – Votsalakia in the region of Marathokampos. The region of Marathokampos is located in the southwest of the Greek island of Samos on the bay and includes the villages of Marathokampos, Agia Kiriaki, Koumeika, Neochori and Skoureika and the coastal towns of Votsalakia (also called Kambos.........
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Pyrgos (Samos). Pyrgos is a traditional main village which lies on the central southern Greek island of Samos. The village is located 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) west of Pythagorion, on the route Pythagorion-Marathokampos on the slopes of a hill. The drive from Pythagorion takes about 25 minutes. A c.........
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Marathokampos. The region of Marathokampos lies in the southwest of the Greek island of Samos on the bay and includes the villages Marathokampos, Agia Kiriaki, Koumeika, Neochori and Skoureika and coastal towns Votsalakia (also called Kambos), Pefkos, Limnionas, Psili Ammos , Balos, Valsamo and Makr.........
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Agios Sostis. Agios Sostis is a coastal village located in the south of the island of Zakynthos, 3 km west from the tourist resort of Laganas and 8 km from Zakynthos town. It used to be a quiet place but in recent years it became busier and busier. In Agios Sostis are lots of bars, restaurants, tave.........
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Posidonio. Posidonio is situated in the far southeast of the island of Samos, thirteen kilometres from Samos town. It is accessible through the village of Paleokastro and you need about half an hour to get here by car from the capital. The village lies in a beautiful bay where hills are all green an.........
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Vassilikos. Vassilikos is situated in the far southeast of Zakynthos, close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Porto Zoro, Banana, Gerakas, Vourderi, Agios Nikolaos, Plaka and Porto Roma. All these beaches are very popular also among water sports enthusiasts. Gerakas beach but also the beaches and Da.........
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Mavratzei. Mavratzei on the Greek island of Samos, is a picturesque mountain village, eleven kilometres northwest of Pythagorion. In the village, which is situated in green surroundings, are beautiful traditional houses and alleyways. There are two tavernas, one located in the centre of the small vi.........
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Lithakia. The village of Lithakia (Lithakiá) is located south of Macherado and north of Keri, Agios Sostis and Laganas. It is a traditional village which is hardly influenced by the arrival of tourists and has preserved its original style. In Lithakia is the church of Agios Ioannis located, b.........
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Laganas. Laganas is the most popular beach resort of Zakynthos. It is located about 10 km from Zakynthos town, in the southeast of the island. Laganas, which actually has only 500 permanent residents, was originally a small village. Today, it is an excellent place to go on vacation, especially for y.........
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Mytilinioi. Mytilinioi is a village on the hills of the greek island of Samos which was founded by residents of Mytilini on the island of Lesbos. It is located 14 kilometres southwest of Samos Town and 7 kilometres northwest of Pythagorion. It lies west of the 1153 meter high mountain Karvounis on t.........
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Mesogio (Samos). Mesogio is a mountain village centrally located on the Greek island of Samos. The village lies on the southern slopes of Mount Karvounis, 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) northwest of the town of Pythagorion. The drive from Pythagorion takes about 30 minutes.
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Marathonas. Marathonas is located on the Greek island of Aegina, between Aeginitissa and Aegina Town. One can find here two popular beaches that are well organised with sunbeds and umbrellas. At the first beach are many tavernas and cafeterias. At the second beach is only a wooden canteen.........
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Mycenae. Mycenae is located east of the main road from Corinth to Nafplion in Argolida, Greece. Archaeological research in the citadel of Mycenae has made clear that the hill was inhabited around 3000 BC. The Lion Gate dates from the thirteenth century BC. when the wall around Grave Circle A was bui.........
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Pandrosso. Pandrosso is a traditional mountain village on the Greek island of Samos. It is situated magically at 630 meters above sea level, 32 km away from Samos town It can be found on the slopes of Mount Karvounis (Ampelos) between beautiful, green mountains. Pandrosso is a picturesque village in.........
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Mouzaki. Mouzaki is centrally located in the south of the Greek island of Zakynthos, 9 kilometres southwest of Zakynthos town. It is a traditional village that administratively belongs to Laganas. It lies in middle of a fertile plain surrounded by low hills and thousands of olive trees.Mouzaki is a .........
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Kalamaki. Kalamaki is a tourist resort on the Bay of Laganas in the south of Zakynthos which owes its huge tourist development to the neighbouring village of Laganas. Kalamaki consists of the village Kalamaki and Kalamaki by sea (the beach of Kalamaki). The distance to Zakynthos town is 6.5 kilometr.........
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Aghia Marina. Aghia Marina is the most popular resort on the Greek island of Aegina. It lies in the east of the island in the middle of the homonymous bay, twelve kilometres from Aegina Town. The location of Agia Marina is very nice, because green pine forests and mountains surround it. The sandy be.........
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Aegina town. Aegina town is the capital of the island of Aegina, which is located in the Saronic gulf. It is a picturesque town in the northwest of the island. When you arrive by boat from Piraeus at the port of Aegina, the first thing you will see is the white church of Agios Nikolaos. Aegina town .........
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Agios Nektarios. In Palaiochora is the monastery of Agios Nektarios, the patron saint of the Greek island of Aegina. The monastery of Agios Nektarios is also mentioned in the monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity).
Each year thousands of Christians visit the tomb of the saint. It was founded in .........
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Kiliomenos. Kiliomenos is mountain village, west of Macherado at 480 meters above the sea level, 17 kilometres from Zakynthos town. In the village live 500 permanent residents who mainly are engaged in stock breading and agriculture. Here in Kiliomenos is the church of Agios Nikolaos located, famous.........
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Palaiochora. Palaiochora is located on the Greek island of Aegina. Palaiochora literally means "old capital" which it was,until it was ruined in the Middle Ages by pirates in the year 1537.
At the top of the hill are the remains of a Byzantine castle and in the surroundings the remains .........
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Afaia. The Temple of Afaia is the most famous archaeological site of the Greek island of Aegina. Afaia is located about four kilometres from the seaside resort of Aghia Marina, on top of a hill at an altitude of 160 meters. From here you have a very nice view to the sea and the whole area. The templ.........
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Samos town (Vathy). Samos town is the capital of the Greek island of Samos. The town is located in a deep bay called Vathy. "Vathy" in Greek means "deep". Vathy is now called the picturesque district which lies higher up on the slopes of the hill. A walk through the narrow alleys.........
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Kosmadei. Kosmadei is the highest village on Samos with a characteristic appearance. There are about 60 to 80 inhabitants, many people from the area or even from abroad seek the peace and stay for the summer in their hometown. Kosmadei is halfway the island between Votsalakia and Karlovassi at an al.........
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Kavourotrypes. The beautiful beaches of Kavourotrypes are located in the east of the Sithonia Peninsula in Halkidiki. These beaches are considered to be the most beautiful of Halkidiki, maybe even the most beautiful beaches in all of Greece. Kavourotrypes are several small sandy beaches in a rocky l.........
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Mourtia. One of the most beautiful areas of the island of Samos we found in the east of the island, in the bay of Mourtia. It is a hilly area with olive trees and pines. Here are some fantastic beaches such as the beach of Mourtia. This beach is accessed through the village Kamara. When you use a na.........
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Macherado. Macherado is a village in the middle part of southern Zakynthos, 10 kilometres west of Zakynthos town. It is one of the oldest villages of Zakynthos and has a population of 1000 inhabitants. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in stock breeding and agriculture, throughout the area are many.........
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Argassi (Argasi). Argassi is a seaside village, four kilometres south of Zakynthos Town. Argassi, which is very touristy, is located in a beautiful green area, it has a large sandy beach which consists of several small bays where the water is crystal clear and shallow Water-sports enthusiasts will c.........
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Agios Leontas. Agios Leon or Agios Leontas, is a mountain village ( 390 meters altitude), 25 kilometres west of Zakynthos town. It has about 500 inhabitants who are mainly engaged in stock breeding and agriculture. In this region are many wineries and the village is also surrounded by beautiful.........
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Ormos. Ormos is the name of a large bay south of Andros Town and at the same time it is the name of the fishing village that is located in this bay. It is called the Bay of Ormos or Ormos Korthiou and the village is also called Ormos Korthi. The village Ormos, which lies about 25 kilometers (15.........
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Kokkari Samos. Kokkari is located on the Greek island of Samos, at ten kilometres northwest of Samos town and it is the most popular resort of the island. It is a picturesque village with an excellent nightlife and a good tourist infrastructure. Kokkari is a nice village with very friendly people an.........
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Agia Paraskevi (Samos). Agia Paraskevi is a fishing village in the northeast of the Greek island of Samos. The village is accessible via Samos town. The ride from the city to the village takes about 25 minutes (8 km/5mi).
Agia Paraskevi is located in a small bay, surrounded by olive trees. There is.........
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Zakynthos Town. Zakynthos town is the capital of the island of Zakynthos, the locals call their town ‘Chora’, as often a capital is called on other Greek islands. This town, which was formerly called the "Venice of the South", was in 1953 almost completely destroyed by a massiv.........
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Vourliotes. The village Vourliotes on Samos, is located in a beautiful wooded mountain slope with many plane trees, olive groves and vineyards,. It can be found south of Mount Ampelos (Karvounis) at 360 meters above sea level and nine kilometres west of the famous resort of Kokkari.
Vourliotes, w.........
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Manolates. Manolates on the island of Samos is located in the mountains of Ampelos (Karvounis) north of the coastal town of Agios Konstantinos and west of Vourliotes. Manolates located 19 kilometres west of the seaside resort of Kokkari. It is a picturesque mountain village with cobbled streets, tra.........
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Porto Zorro (or Porto Zoro) is a popular beach in the southeast of Zakynthos Island. It is located 11 kilometers (6 miles) from Zakynthos town. On this beach is the same-name hotel and the beach bar called Porto Azuro (Porto Azzuro). Porto Zorro beach has a beautiful sandy beach that is very cr.........
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Vanato. Vanato is a village in the northwest of Zakynthos town and not far from Planos and Tsilivi. In this village were once very beautiful churches. Unfortunately, the earthquake destroyed them completely. The inhabitants are generally farmers; Vanato is located in a very fertile area where all ki.........
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Karlovassi. Karlovassi is the second largest city of the Greek island of Samos. It is located in the north-west of the island, about 34 kilometres from the capital. Karlovassi is a sprawling city, which actually consists of several districts and therefore the locals call it "The Karlovassia&quo.........
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Amaliada. Amaliada is the name of a town, built in the middle of an emerald green field with olive trees and vines, in the north-west of the Peloponnese in Greece. Amaliada was named after Queen Amalia of Greece in 1830 and was formed by merging two communes, Kalitsa and Dervitselepi.
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The Panachrantou monastery. The Panachrantou monastery is the most beautiful Byzantine Monastery of Andros. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Gerakones, at 200 meters (650 ft) altitude and about seven kilometers (4 mi) from Andros town. It was built in the year 963 by the Byzantine Emperor Nikif.........
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Avlakia. Avlakia is a quiet resort on the north coast of the Greek island of Samos. It is located four kilometres northwest of the popular village of Kokkari.
Avlakia is situated in a beautiful area, because just behind the village are the beautiful green mountains of Ampelos. On the pebble beach.........
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Agios Konstantinos. Agios Konstantinos is a coastal village on the Greek island of Samos. It is located about 21 kilometres west of Samos town on the route to Karlovassi. The village is surrounded by a green environment and the slopes are well-covered with trees, vines and shrubs.
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Tragaki. Tragaki lies in the middle of green olive and grape groves, 10 kilometres northwest of Zakynthos Town. In the village live about 600 inhabitants who are mostly engaged in agriculture. The view from Tragaki to the sea is very beautiful. In Tragaki are some hotels and apartments where you can.........
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Planos. The traditional village of Planos (1000 inhabitants) is located seven kilometres northwest of Zakynthos town and right next to the beach of Tsilivi. Planos is located in a green area and is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Planos is a touristy village. The eponymous Planos Beach is i.........
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Menites. Menites is a cute village in the center on the Greek island of Andros. It lies at the foot of the mountain Petalos. It is especially known for its many water sources and the green area with many large plane trees. Menites, which is located about six kilometers (3.5 mi) from the capital.........
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Tsilivi. Tsilivi is located 6 kilometres north of Zakynthos Town. It has a two kilometre long sandy beach and the sea water here is shallow. The beach is a wonderful place for all kinds of water sports. Tsilivi lies in the middle of a green area(olive trees, vineyards) and has a very nice centre wit.........
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The village Maries. 7 kilometres north of Agios Leon (Agios Leontas) and 26 kilometres west of Zakynthos town, lies the quiet mountain village Maries. Maries has 350 inhabitants, mainly engaged in agriculture. From Maries you have a beautiful view of the Ionian sea. In Maries there are some small sh.........
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Katastari: Katastari is a traditional village southwest of the beach resorts of Alykes and Alykanas. In Katastari, which is located 16 kilometres northwest of Zakynthos Town, live 1300 inhabitants. The village is surrounded by green olive groves. The houses are built on the slopes of a hill, next to.........
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Andros Town (Chora). The capital of the island of Andros is Andros Town, also known as Chora. Chora is located approximately 35 kilometers (22 mi) southeast of the port town of Gavrio. After about a 45 minute drive from Gavrio we came to Chora, where we would be staying in the Myrtho apartments.........
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Alykanas (Alikanas). Alykanas is a very popular tourist resorts on Zakynthos. It is found on the east coast of the island, in the bay of Alykes. Alykanas lies 16 kilometres northwest of the capital, Zakynthos town, it has about 350 permanent residents and is inhabited since ancient times.
In Alyk.........
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Alykes is a very popular tourist resort on Zakynthos. This seaside resort on the east coast of the island, on the eponymous bay of Alykes, 18 kilometres northwest of the capital Zakynthos Town. The Alykanas seaside resort is situated only two kilometres from Alykes. Alykes, owes its name to the salt.........
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Anafonitria. Anafonitria located in the northwest of the island of Zakynthos, 30 kilometres from Zakynthos Town. In the village are a number of tavernas and is home to approximately 200 people. When you drive through the village, you will see lots of market stalls. The people behind the stalls are l.........
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Orthonies is a picturesque mountain village which lies on the slopes of the Mountain Vrachionas, 25 kilometres northwest of Zakynthos town. Orthonies lies 450 meters above the sea level, in the village live 250 inhabitants. It is a pleasure to stroll through the traditional alleyways of the village .........
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Stenies. Stenies is a scenic village with nice houses, north of Andros town. In this village, the streets are too narrow for driving and the many stairs just make driving impossible here. They call Stenies “the village of captains” because so many residents of the island were captai.........
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Batsi. Batsi is the most touristic resort on the Greek island of Andros. It is located seven kilometers (4 mi) southeast of the port city of Gavrio and twenty-five kilometers (15.5 mi) west of the capital of Andros, Chora. Batsi is situated in a bay with a large, sandy, pebble beach and is surr.........
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Ship Wreck Zakynthos (Navagio). When you are on Zakynthos, then a visit to the ship wreck in the northwest of Zakynthos is an absolute must. The Navagio (shipwreck) of Zakynthos is one of the most photographed sites, not only on the island but in the whole of Greece. The combination of the white cli.........
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Xigia (Xingia): Xigia is a natural health resort beach in the northeast of the island and south of Aghios Nikolaos, 24 kilometres north of Zakynthos town. It is located in a very beautiful little bay and is visited daily by many tourists. In the sea water, there is a rock from which very cold water .........
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Stymfalia. (Stymphalia) Stymfalia is a mountain village near the mountain Ziria in the Peloponnese, Greece. The village lies on a fertile plateau, close to the homonymous lake, sixty kilometres from Corinth. The Stymfalia lake is mostly known for the Greek hero Heracles. Here he performed one .........
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Volimes. Volimes is located 32 kilometres northwest of Zakynthos town. The village actually consists of two villages, Ano and Kato Volimes (Upper and Lower Volimes) These villages are 430 meters and 480 meters above the sea level. In Volimes live 1000 inhabitants who are mostly engaged in agricultur.........
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Gavrio. Gavrio is the main port of the Greek island of Andros. It is located in the northwest of the island, 30 kilometers (19 mi) from the capital of Andros, Chora. Gavrio is located next to Batsi, the most touristic place of the island. At the harbor, which is located in a closed bay, there a.........
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Blue Caves Zakynthos. One of the main attractions of the island of Zakynthos are the famous "Blue Caves" on the east coast of Zakynthos near cape Skinari. These are located south of the village of Aghios Nikolaos, 30 kilometres from Zakynthos Town. These caves were discovered at the end of.........
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Aghios Nikolaos. Aghios Nikolaos is a small fishing village in the northeast of the island of Zakynthos, 30 kilometres from Zakynthos Town. The village has a small harbour where fishing boats and tourist boats moor. In summer all kinds of boats sail from here to the Blue Caves in Skinari and the fam.........
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Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal in Greece is a canal that connects the Corinthian gulf with the Saronic Gulf. The canal is located east of the city of Corinth.
Since ancient times one was aware of the economic importance of a rapid transit between the Corinthian and the Saronic sea, but it only .........
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NEMEA. Nemea is located on the border of the departments of Korinthia and Argolis in Greece, just over forty kilometres from the city of Corinth. Nemea is the name of a city, but also one of the most famous wine regions of Greece. Nemea is situated at 320 meters altitude near the hill Profitis Ilias.........
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Athens International Airport. The Athens International Airport bears the name of one of Greece's greatest statesman, "Eleftherios Venizelos." The airport took the place of two older airports (Hellenikon). Work started in 1996 and was completed within the scheduled time, so that th.........
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Kyllini. Kyllini is a village in the northwest of the Peloponnese, in Greece, located at 73 kilometres southwest of Patras.
Daily boats depart from the port of Kyllini to the islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia, which are accessible by sailing in less than an hour.
At the harbour are several re.........
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Ziria. Ziria is a mountain in northern Peloponnese in the prefecture Korinthia in Greece. The Greeks call it Kilini. It is the second highest mountain of the Peloponnese, the highest point is 2374 meters. It is one of the few mountains in Greece which has eight peaks over 2,000 meters.
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PIRAEUS. Piraeus is located in the southern part of Attica. Since ancient times Piraeus has been the port of Athens. Nowadays Piraeus is one of the most important ports, not only of Greece, but of the eastern Mediterranean. Piraeus is storied; in the sixties Melina Merkouri scored an historic hit wi.........
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The Acropolis Museum. It houses priceless finds from the Acropolis monuments that represent its history and function as the most important religious centre of ancient Athens. On the main level, the visitors can see extended remnants of the ancient city, revealed
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The Panathenaikon (Panathenaic) Stadium, a remarkable construction, was made of white marble. The horseshoe shaped stadium faces the National Garden. In 330 BC., a stadium made of wood was built at this location. Herodes Atticus constructed a marble edifice, which was the model for the edifice .........
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Philopappou (Filopappos) Athens. Opposite the Acropolis and to the west lies the Philopappou Hill. At the top of the hill lies the tomb of the Roman Filopappos. The highest point of the hill is 147 meters (482 feet). A hike through the green slope is more than worth it, as the view from above is ama.........
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus. The Arch of Hadrian is located northwest of the Acropolis, near Plaka on Amalias Road. The Arch of Hadrian stands on the same site as the temple of Olympian Zeus. The Olympian Zeus temple was the largest temple of ancient Greece during the Hellenistic and Roman peri.........
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Arch of Hadrian Athens. Northwest of the Acropolis, near Plaka and close to Amalias Road, is Arch of Hadrian Athens. The Hadrian Gate or Arch stands on the same site as the temple of Zeus Olympius. Hadrian also built a new neighborhood. On the border between the old and the new city he built th.........
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Dionysos Theater Athens. The Dionysos Theater was built in the 6th century BC. It is located at the foot of the Acropolis on the south side, at a short distance from the Herod Atticus Theater. This theater can be reached through the Dionysou Aeropagitou Street. This is the oldest theater in the worl.........
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Plaka. Plaka, also known as the “neighborhood of the gods,” is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. Walking on its paved narrow streets you get the feeling that you are travelling back in time. The origin of the name of the neighborhood is unknown, although theories abound. According to p.........
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Athens. Athens is an amazing city! It's the capital of Greece, and has an impressive culture and history. We have visited Athens several times in the past, usually for a short city break. We always had a great time.
Although we knew Athens very well, actually because some decades ago we lived.........
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Herodes Atticus Theater Athens. At a short distance from the theater of Dionysos is the Herodes Atticus Theater built in 161 AD. The Roman consul Herodes Atticus gave orders to sculpt the theater out of the rocks of the south slope of the Acropolis, in memory of his wife. In 1955 it was restore.........
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Zappeion Palace Athens. An attractive building designed by Th. Hansen, constructed from 1874-1888. In the past few years some of the most significant events in the history of the country have taken place in the “Conferences and Exhibitions Mansion,” such as European summits, the announce.........
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Pnyx is situated between the Philopappos hill and the hill of the Nymphs (the hill with the observatory). Here, in Pnyx, citizens from the ancient Athens came together to meet. From the year 507 BC, citizens would sit on the rocks and the orators were positioned at the lowest point on the north.........
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Acropolis. Acropolis in Greek means "the highest point of the city." The Acropolis is the mountain of 156m (512ft) in the center of Athens. The Acropolis has a flat top and very steep slopes and is seen kilometers from Athens. The Acropolis was also known as the "sacred roc.........
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Areopagus Hill in Athens. West of the Acropolis are the Areopagus Hill, the Philopapou Hill and Pnyx. These are easily accessible via the northern side (Monastiraki) and Apostolou Pavlou street or along the south and the Dionysiou Aeropagitou street. These places are located in a green environment. .........
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National Garden. The National Garden, open from dawn to sunset, is an oasis in the center of the city. It has a total area of 160,000 m2 (1.7M ft2). Some 500 different kinds of plants, bushes and trees from various locations around the world are grown here (in total it has 7,000 .........
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The Athenian Agora. The ancient Athenian Agora is located northwest of the Acropolis. In ancient Greece, the Agora (market) was a very important place, because the city was governed from it. The Theseion was located on the site of the Agora. The Theseion, which actually is the temple of Hephaestus, .........
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Loutraki. Loutraki is situated just eighty kilometres from the capital of Greece Athens. The historic town - "Thermae" - today is called Loutraki. It is located on the north side of the Corinthian Gulf and passes to the foot of the Gerania Mountains with a beautiful beach of four kilometre.........
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The Roman Agora (Market). East of the Ancient Agora, and at the end of Aiolou Street is the Roman Agora (Roman Market). This building was completed in the year 11 BC, thanks to the financial support of Julius and Augustus Caesar. In the time of Hadrian, the market was completely paved. The Roman Ago.........
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The Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square. The former Greek royal palace, which now serves as parliament (Vouli) is situated in Syntagma Square (Constitution Square). It is also the residence of the president of Greece. The palace was built in six years, from 1836 to 1842 and was intended fo.........
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Monastiraki. The Athenian district of Monastiraki (literally “small monastery”) is located north of the Acropolis and northeast of the old neighborhood of Plaka. The bustling, busy district is a place of constant trade. Every day and especially on Sundays (if there is flea market) life r.........
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On Panepistimiou street, three notable buildings where built around the same period. These are the Academy, the University and the National Library. These were built in the period after Greece's independence, in the mid-19th century. Architects of these "works of art," the Da.........
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The Athenian market. Every day except Sunday there are markets in various districts of Athens and Piraeus. The largest market is the market Varvakios (Βαρβάκειος αγορά) on Athinas Street (between Omonia and Monastiraki)..........
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The University and the National Library. Left of the Academy, is the building of the University of Athens. The building of Athens’ University was built in the period 1839-1864 by the Danish architect Hans Christian Hansen. The frescoes were painted by the German Karl Rahl. Next to the Un.........
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Sikiona is located at the Corinthian bay, about twenty kilometres northwest of the city of Corinth in the Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological excavations at Sikyon are worthwhile to visit, with the old theatre of Ancient Sikiona, which was one of the largest theatres of ancient Greece.
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Lycabetus. Lycabetus is one of the hills in Athens, northeast of the Acropolis. Lycabetus is 277 meters (909 feet) high and represents the southernmost part of the mountain range Tourkovounia. Lycabetus is a wooded hill with pine trees. On top of this hill is the church of Agios Georgios. A little b.........
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Omonia Square. The Omonia Square in Athens is considered the most central point of the city. If you want to make a trip to Athens to explore the city, always start here. The metro of Omonia is here, but also several important Athenian roads start here (Stadiou, Panepistimiou, Agiou Konstantinou, Ath.........
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Trikala Korinthias. Trikala Korinthias are three mountain villages in the foothills of Ziria in the department of Korinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. They are called Trikala Korinthias and not just Trikala. The city known by the name of Trikala, is the large city of Trikala which is lying in the d.........
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Agia Lavra. The monastery of Agia Lavra in Achaia, Peloponnese, is located 5 kilometres from Kalavrita. It is built at a point from which one can see the whole Vouraikos river valley. Agia Lavra was built in 961 at an altitude of 961 meters, it once housed also 961 monks. The monastery church has a .........
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Karystos. Karystos is a charming resort, 130 kilometers (81 miles) south of Halkida and 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Marmari. It is the most southerly port of the island of Evia. In the city live about 5,000 inhabitants. Above the town of Karystos is located the red castle from the Middle Ages (Kast.........
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Kiato. Kiato is a town on the coast of the Corinthian bay, about twenty kilometres northwest of the city of Corinth in the Peloponnese, Greece. Kiato belongs to the Municipality Sikiona which has about twenty thousand inhabitants, in Kiato itself live about ten thousand people. It is a commercial to.........
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Kalavrita. Kalavrita is the name of a city and a municipality in the east - central part of Achaea in the Peloponnese in Greece. It is located in a mountainous area. You can get to Kalavrita by car from the port city of Patras, from the coastal village of Trapeza or by funicular (train) from Diakoft.........
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Marmari. Marmari is a small seaside town in the southwest of Evia built partially on a slope. Marmari has 1,200 permanent residents. In summer it attracts many tourists, especially from Athens. It is directly opposite the port of Rafina (Attica) and is easily accessible by ferry. The ferry costs 8 E.........
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Skala (31 km south-east of Argostoli) on Kefalonia is one of the most touristic areas of the island. In this area which is nice and green are very beautiful, long sandy beaches. Partly because of this, tourism has developed enormously in recent years here and there are plenty of new hotels and accom.........
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Xylokastro. Xylokastro is a modern town in the north of Peloponnese next to the Corinthian bay in Greece. Xylokastro is located thirty-four kilometres from Corinth, a hundred kilometres from Patras and hundred and twenty kilometres from Athens. It is a nice town with a beautiful marina. On the quay .........
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Katelios (Kefalonia). On the road from Argostoli to Skala, about 30 kilometres from Argostoli lies the village Katelios. which consists of Epano Katelios and Kato Katelios (top and bottom) Kato Katelios is situated near to the beach. This village is located on a picturesque bay with several sandy be.........
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SVORONATA (Kefalonia). Svoronata is a small village 8 kilometres southeast of Argostoli and two kilometres from the international airport of Kefalonia. The houses are built in the traditional Ionian island style and the village is in the middle of olive groves and orange groves, built on a slope wit.........
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Trapezaki. Trapezaki is a beach on the southcoast of Kefalonia, 14 kilometres southeast of Argostoli, in the south of Mount Ainos. Trapezaki is surrounded by beautiful wooded countryside. Characteristic of this area are the many pine trees that reach the beach. In Trapezaki are several beaches next .........
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Agios Dimitrios. Agios Dimitrios is located on the east coast of the Greek island of Alonissos, 14 kilometers (9 miles) north of Patiri. It is accessible by car within half an hour. The road from Patitiri to Agios Dimitrios is paved and runs through scenic Alonissos.
Agios Dimitrios is a hamlet w.........
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POROS (KEFALONIA). Poros (not to be confused with the eponymous Saronic island) is about 40 kilometres east of Argostoli on the edge of the mountains and atros Pachni. It is a picturesque harbour town where beautiful tree-clad mountains and the sea come together. Here you will find many bars, fish t.........
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LASSI. Lassi is a charming resort on the Greek island of Kefalonia and is about 3 km away from the capital Argostoli. It lies on the beautiful south coast of the island in a green hilly area, it is built on the gentle slopes of a hill with a nice view over the bay of Argostoli and the opposite penin.........
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XI BEACH (Kefalonia). Xi Beach is approximately 8 kilometres from Lixouri, in the south of the peninsula of Paliki. Xi-beach is one of the most famous beaches on Kefalonia, the three small beaches with fine red sand contrast with the steep white-grey clay cliffs in the background. Here it is ideal f.........
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Agios Gerasimos. St. Gerasimos (Agios Gerasimos) is the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia. On the island of Kefalonia a monastery was founded by the saint and is located in the 'Omala area’, 15 kilometres east of Argostoli. The monastery was founded by Agios Gerasimos here in the yea.........
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Argostoli is the lively capital of the Greek island of Kefalonia. It lies in the south of the island in the eponymous bay. There is a nice shopping area, lively terraces and a beautiful walkway to the other side of the bay. This Drapanos bridge at the entrance to the city is 900 meters long and, in .........
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Parnitha. Mount Parnitha is inextricably linked to Athens and its history. Parnitha is a mountain in the Attica department. This mountain is located north of Athens, and its highest point is Karambola, at 1413 meters (4,636 feet). Parnitha is completely overgrown with all kinds of pine trees,.........
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Emborios. The village of Emborios lies entirely on the southeast coast of the Greek island of Chios, about thirty kilometres from Chios Town. Emborios consists of three successive bays. It is a tourist village with some apartments and hotels and there are several cafés, restaurants and fish t.........
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Katavothres. Katavothres is located 2 kilometres north of Argostoli on the island of Kefalonia. One of the most important geological phenomenas observed here is. the seawater flows through underground tunnels and lands on the other side of the island near to the village of Karavomilos and in the cav.........
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LIXOURI. Lixouri is the second largest town of Kefalonia (after Argostoli) and the main town of the peninsula Paliki, the western part of the island of Kefalonia. The inhabitants of the peninsula often called the peninsula itself just Lixouri. Lixouri town lies west of Argostoli (35 km) and south of.........
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The Kipoureon monastery. The Kipoureon monastery (Monastery of Kipourei or Kipouria) lies in the west of the island of Kefalonia, 12 kilometres from Lixouri town and 46 kilometres from Argostoli, the capital of the island. This monastery was founded in the mid-18th century by a Greek Orthodox dean o.........
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Pyrgi. The village Pyrgi is located about twenty kilometres southwest of Chios Town, on the Greek island of Chios. Typical in this village are the walls decorated in a special way. All kinds of grey and white geometric shapes are manually scratched with a fork on the walls. The Greeks call this styl.........
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Drogarati. The Drogarati or Drogaratis caves on the island of Kefalonia, are located 4 kilometres southwest of Sami. A visit to these caves is more than worth it. The Drogarati cave is known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In the cave of Drogarati there is even a stand where concerts.........
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Patras. (Patra) The third largest city of Greece and the largest in the Peloponnese. It is also the capital of the department of Achaia. It is a busy port and trading city. If you are traveling from Italy to Greece, it is likely that you will arrive at the port of Patras. The port of Patras is.........
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SAMI. Sami is not only the main commercial center of Kefalonia, but also a major tourist destination. It is located 23 kilometres northeast of Argostoli in a beautiful bay and is reached by a mountainous road. Sami is famous for its natural beauty, the Katavothres (underground rivers) and the archae.........
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Egio. Egio is built between two rivers and is one of the most tourist cities of the Peloponnese, Greece. You'll find here beautiful beaches, lots of hotels, apartments and campsites.
In Psila Alonia just outside Egio, you will find the remains of the Old Egio. Very interesting is a visit to t.........
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Karavomylos. Karavomylos is a small fishing village in the east of the island of Kefalonia. Karavomylos is located two kilometres west of Sami, there live about 350 inhabitants in the village. On the pebble beach, there is a traditional water mill and just behind it, the Lake of Karavomylos. Accordi.........
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The Melissani cave, The cave and the underground lake Melissani, are located two kilometers northwest of Sami in Kefalonia, near Karavomilos. It is one of the most interesting tourist places on the island. This cave was discovered in 1951 by a Greek speleologist. The Melissani cave was discovered af.........
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Mesta. Mesta is a medieval village on the Greek island of Chios. It is located at about thirty-five kilometres southwest of the capital city of Chios, Chora. It is one of the famous mastic villages. In this area grows the tree "Skinos" which produces a type of resin, the Greeks call it Mas.........
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Petani. Petani is a nice, large beach on the west coast of the island of Kefalonia. It is situated 13 kilometres northwest of the Lixouri and 35 kilometres from Argostoli, the capital of the island. The route to Petani is impressive because of the high, steep white cliffs. The beach consists of whit.........
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Katarraktis. The coastal village of Katarraktis on the greek island of Chios is characterised by many restaurants and tavernas on the beach and harbour of the village. The village is located about thirteen kilometres south of Chios Town. At the harbour you'll see small fishing boats. The narrow .........
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Megas Limnionas and Agia Fotini are located south of Agia Ermioni. This seaside resorts are situated 10 kilometers south of Chios Town and eight kilometers from the airport of the island. The beach of Megas Limnionas is a sand and pebble beach and the beach of Agia Fotini is a pebble beach.
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Megas Limnionas and Agia Fotini are located south of Agia Ermioni. This seaside resorts are situated 10 kilometers south of Chios Town and eight kilometers from the airport of the island. The beach of Megas Limnionas is a sand and pebble beach and the beach of Agia Fotini is a pebble beach.
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Agia Ermioni is a coastal village on the Greek island of Chios located eleven kilometres south of Chios Town and just three kilometres from Karfas, just behind cape Punta. From cape Punta the coast of Turkey is only six and a half kilometres away. Agia Ermioni has received its name from the homonymo.........
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AGIA EFIMIA. Agia Efimia (Kefalonia) is a small tourist port and town, 31 kilometres northeast of Argostoli and 9 kilometres north of Sami. It has been named after the eponymous church located here. Agia Efimia, which belongs to the Municipality of Pylaros, is very popular because there is a cosy ha.........
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Thymiana. The village of Thymiana on the Greek island of Chios is located eight kilometres south of Chios Town. It is known for the cultivation of the red-brown stone that is widely used in building upscale homes in Kambos and in building several churches on the island. Around the village, which has.........
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Thiva. (Thebes) Thiva is situated 87 kilometers (54 miles) from Athens. It is built in a fertile lowland area. From archaeological perspective, it is a very interesting place. According to tradition, King Cadmus founded Thiva. It was the birthplace of Hercules. When you visit Thiva, you .........
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Karfas. Karfas is the most popular resort on the Greek island of Chios. Located in a beautiful bay, about 6 kilometres south of Chios Town and only 3 kilometres away from Chios Airport. Karfas is very popular, because of the wonderful sandy beach. It is a beach without any rocks,plants or seaweed. I.........
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Myrtos (Kefalonia). Myrtos is the most famous and best-known beach of Kefalonia. Photo Myrtos is used on all the calendars and brochures about Kefalonia and has thus more or less become the characteristic picture of the island. Myrtos beach is in the same bay, 30 kilometres north of Argostoli and 5 .........
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Vathy. Vathy is the capital of the Greek island of Ithaki. With its red terracotta-tiled roofs, it is a picturesque town situated in a deep bay which looks more like a lake. The houses set around the port are surrounded by the green slopes of the hills. In Vathy are many traditional restaurants, fis.........
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Messolonghi. The western part of Central Greece is primarily occupied by the prefecture Etolokarnania. The beauty of the sea combined with the mountains is magnificent. The capital of the prefecture Etolokarnania is Messologhi, the holy city of Greece (244 km/152 mi from Athens). The heroic exodus o.........
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Chios town. Chios town is the capital of the Greek island of Chios. The Greeks, call their city also Chora. The city is centrally located in the east of the island, near the Turkish peninsula Cesme and has about thirty thousand inhabitants today.
Chios Town is built on top of the ancient city, un.........
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Kambos. Kambos is a rich hamlet on the island of Chios, located southwest of Chios town. Kambos is situated about five kilometres south of Chios near Chios Airport. It is surrounded by a fertile plain. The wealthy islanders lived here since the 14th century. In the 14th century the Genoese were the .........
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ASSOS (Kefalonia). Assos is one of the most traditional and most beautiful villages of Kefalonia. This village is built amphitheatrically on the homonymous peninsula, in the middle of a green area and it belongs to the municipality of Erissos. The green spruce and fir trees in combination with the t.........
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Eretria. Eretria is situated 21 kilometers (13 miles) southeast of Chalkis. It is a town with a rich history and is one of the most touristic areas of the island of Evia. This town has approximately 6,000 inhabitants. Archaeological findings such as the antique theater and Roman baths are located he.........
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Amarynthos. Amarynthos is a small town, with approximately 4,500 inhabitants, located on the route Chalkis-Kymi-Eretria. It is a fishing town that in recent decades has developed tourism. In town and in the surrounding area are several picturesque beaches. All tourist facilities are available, as th.........
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Nafpaktos is a lovely town with a beautiful Venetian fortress and about 20,000 residents. "Nafpaktos" literally means "building ships," because in ancient times ships were built here. During the Roman occupation Nafpaktos was very prosperous because of its location, right across .........
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Anavatos. The village of Anavatos is located nineteen kilometres west of Chios town on the Greek island of Chios. It is the most historic village of Chios. Greeks call it "the Mystras of Chios". Mistras is a similar historic village on the Peloponnese.
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Lefkandi. Lefkandi is situated 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from Chalkis. It is a small town with a stunning beach. At the beach and in town are many shops, cafes and restaurants. Lefkandi is situated at the archaeological site of Xeropolis. Very beautiful is the hinterland of Lefkandi with many vineya.........
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Vrondados. Vrondados is a coastal town on the Greek island of Chios, at four kilometres north of Chios. At the square near to the pebble beach is a statue in honour of the unknown sailor and there are palm trees planted by the municipality at the harbour. There are several tavernas and cafeterias bu.........
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Levadia. Levadia is located 135 kilometers (84 miles) from Athens and it is the capital of the prefecture of Viotia. The city is built between two hills at the edge of a gorge where the sources of Erkina flow. On top of one of the hills, Profitis Ilias, is a well-preserved 14th century castle. In an.........
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FISKARDO. Fiskardo harbour is a tourist town in the north of the island of Kefalonia. It is about 50 km (one hour drive) from Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. It lies in the far northeast of the island in the province and Eressos in the middle of a wooded area. In the port of Fiskardo there are .........
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Chalkis. Chalkis is the capital of the island of Evia, situated in the east, where Evia and central Greece are connected. At the narrowest point is the Evripou channel. You can drive across the bridge here. A part of Chalkis is located on the mainland, the other part is on the island. There is also .........
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Arachova. Arachova is a mountain town at an altitude of 940 meters (3,100 feet). The houses are built on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. This is a good place to buy hand-woven rugs and colorful shoulder bags. Visitors shouldn’t miss the local specialties in the numerous taverns in the city. Ara.........
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Delphi. Archaeological Delphi, with its shrine and the oracle of Apollo the god of light, was considered the "navel of the earth" by the ancients. Delphi was the largest religious and spiritual center of ancient Greece, with a fame and authority that radiated throughout the Mediterranean a.........
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Volissos. The village of Volissos on the Greek island of Chios is located northwest of Chios Town at thirty-four kilometres from the capital. It lies on the west coast of Chios on the slopes of a hill. The route from Chios is impressive. First, you see all kinds of rocky areas, then the route change.........
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Orchomenos. Orchomenos is one of the oldest and richest cities of ancient Greece. It was the setting for many early Greek myths. This rich archaeological site was inhabited from the Neolithic through the Hellenistic periods. Today it is situated in a low area. Here one can visit a Byzant.........
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AVLONARI. Avlonari is a traditional village in the east of Evia, on the route-Eretia Chalkis-Kymi. Olive groves and vineyards surround it. Avlonari is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Chalkis and has about 800 inhabitants. It is a picturesque village, built at the foot and on the slopes of a hill.........
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Amfissa. Amfissa is the capital of the department of Fokida in Central Greece. About 7,000 people live in Amfissa, which is situated about 200 kilometers (120 miles) west of Athens. Most residents here are farmers and mainly work the fields full of olive groves. Previously, the entire region w.........
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Kardamyla. The village of Kardamyla is one of the biggest villages of the Greek island of Chios. It is in the same place where the old Kardamyla was located, about twenty-five kilometres northwest of Chios Town. The village is located about eighty meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Kranos.........
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Seta. Seta is a traditional mountain village north of Amarynthos. In Seta is a theater where activities are held all summer long including theatrical performances and concerts. In the village there is a variety of nice traditional taverns. One special establishment prepares all kinds of local meat s.........
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Marmaro (Kardamyla) . Actually Kardamyla consists of two villages; the higher Ano Kardamyla and the seaside village, Kato Kardamyla, also called Marmaro. Nowadays they mean by "Kardamyla" only the upper village. Kato Kardamyla now is called Marmaro. This village with a small port, is situa.........
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Cape Lefkatas. When you visit Porto Katsiki by car, it is actually a small effort to visit also Cape Lefkatas. The Cape is known from ancient times and was even described by Homer in his stories. The lighthouse here, which belongs to the Greek Navy, is about 60 meters above sea level. On this spot w.........
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Agio Gala. Agio Gala literally means “Holy milk”. It is a traditional mountain village sixty kilometres north-west of Chios Town on the Greek island of Chios. It is located on a large, flat rock on the edge of steep slopes. Below the village is a cave called "Agiasma", it was i.........
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Kastos. Kastos is a small elongated island situated in the Ionian Sea, between Lefkada and the Greek mainland (Central Greece). Kastos is about 5 kilometres away from the Greek mainland and the prefecture of Aetoloakarnania. On Kastos there is a village with a harbour, the village is called 'Kas.........
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Agiofili beach. Agiofili is an impressive beach located three kilometres south of Vassiliki, on the island of Lefkada. The characteristics of this beach are the white small pebbles, the turquoise sea and the steep red-white cliffs behind the beach. Previously, the beach of Agiofili was only accessib.........
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Syvota (Sivota). Syvota at Lefkada, is a traditional village in the southeast of the island, about 33 kilometres from Lefkada town. It is located in an enclosed bay surrounded by lots of green. The bay is so closed that the sea rather looks like a lake which is surrounded by beautiful wooded hills a.........
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Porto Katsiki. Porto Katsiki is the most famous beach on Lefkada. It lies in the southwest coast of Lefkada and is accessible by car or by boat (e.g. from Vassiliki and Nidri). The road to Porto Katsiki has been completely paved and the route here is incredibly beautiful, everywhere you see green tr.........
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Agrinio. Agrinio is located 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Messolonghi. It is a major tobacco-producing center with good facilities for tourists. The archaeological museum, the Papastratios library and the tomb of Agios Christoforos on the hill with a panoramic view are some of the places that ma.........
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Kalamos. Kalamos is a small Greek island that covers an area of 25 sq.km. The island lies west of Lefkada and east of the Greek mainland (Central Greece). It is accessible via the coastal town of Mytikas on the Greek mainland (prefecture Aetoloakarnania) and in the summer via Lefkada (Nidri). It is .........
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Vassiliki (Vasiliki). Vassiliki is located in the south of Lefkada at approximately 40 kilometres from Lefkada town. Vassiliki is located in a lush green environment, in a large bay. Vassiliki has a harbour. Around the harbour on the quay are many seafood restaurants, tavernAs, cafes and bars. It is.........
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St. Nicolas is a popular beach in southeastern Zakynthos. It is located near Vassilikos, 15 km (9.5 mi) southeast of Zakynthos town. The beach is named after the chapel of Agios Nikolaos (St. Nicolas) located on the rocks at the northern edge of the beach. The beautiful sandy beach of St. Nicolas is.........
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Kymi. Kymi is one of the most popular cities on the island of Evia. Kymi is situated 90 kilometers (56 miles) east of Chalkis and has about 4,000 people. It consists of two parts, one part is located on a hill, 250 meters (820 feet) high, and is called “the balcony of the Aegean.” The ot.........
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Poros (Lefkada). Poros is a mountain village in the southeast of the island Lefkada. It is popular because of the beautiful pebble beach down the slope of the lovely bay of Rouda. This beach is called Mikros Gialos. The slopes around it are very green, on one side of the bay lies the beach and on th.........
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Meganisi. The word ‘Meganisi’ is derived from the Greek words Mega (=large) and Nisi (=island). Is Meganisi a big island? The answer is no. Meganisi is a 20 km2 large island southeast of Lefkada, it is the largest of the islands that lie between Lefkada and the Greek mainland (Prefecture.........
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Atalanti. Atalanti is a beautiful traditional village built at the foot of the mountain "Roda." On the "Plateia," the village square, are nice cafes where you can enjoy a delicious Greek coffee or Greek mezedes (appetizers). At about seven kilometers (4.5 miles) from Atalanti, ne.........
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Egremni. Egremni is one of the many beautiful beaches in Lefkada. Egremni is one of those beaches you often see on calendars, it is so beautiful here. The beach of Egremni is located in the southwest of the island in a secluded place and since the year 2016 is only accessible by boat. An earthquake .........
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Athani. Athani is a mountain village not far from the beach Egremni, it lies 30 kilometres south west of Lefkada town, on the road to Porto Katsiki. Along the way are several bars, restaurants and tavernas. The view to the Ionian sea from here is magnificent. Many passers-by stop over here to have a.........
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Geni. Geni is a small fishing village in the bay, south of Nidri. It is located in a closed bay, surrounded by beautiful green mountains. In the summer hundreds of yachts, fishing boats and sailboats moor here. Geni lies opposite to Nidri, on a green peninsula. Another village here is Vlicho. On the.........
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Skorpios. Skorpios is one of the most famous private islands in the world. We made a boat trip to the island and we were impressed. The tragic story of the Onassis family was told to us and we got the opportunity to swim at the 'Maria Callas' beach. Aristotelis Onassis was a wealthy Greek sh.........
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Madouri island. Madouri is a tiny island situated 500 meters from Nidri. This green island is owned by the Valaoritis family. Aristotelis Valaoritis was in the second half of the 19th century, a prominent Greek poet, lawyer and politician. He was grandfather of Nanos Valaoritis, lawyer and classicis.........
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Nidri (Nydri) is the best developed holiday resort on Lefkada. It is located on the east coast, 25 minutes from Lefkada town. It lies in the middle of an outstanding nature with a magnificent coast and a fantastic hinterland. This tourist resort has a lively centre and a very colourful harbour. Ther.........
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Waterfalls (Kataraktis). The waterfalls on Lefkada are found near the village of Rachi ,only 3 km away from the tourist resort of Nidri. These beautiful waterfalls are in a canyon called Dimosaris. From Nidri, it is a walk of about 40 minutes to get to the waterfalls, which many people do. You can a.........
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Englouvi (Eglouvi). The traditional mountain village "Englouvi" is centrally located on the island, south of the village Karia. This village is really hidden among the mountains, it is located about 800 meters above sea level. It has a beautiful square with many terraces and cafes. Englouv.........
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Prokopi. Prokopi is a small village with 1100 inhabitants in northern Evia. The village is visited year ‘round by thousands of people, especially visitors to the church of Agios Ioannis the Russian. It's actually a place of pilgrimage where the faithful go, not only the Greek Orthodox, but.........
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Nikiana. Nikiana is a linear village on the route Lefkada town - Nidri. It has some small sandy pebble beaches and a harbour where many yachts and fishing boats lie. Nikiana is located on a green hillside and is a beautiful village parallel to the main road. There are a lot of tavernas, cafeterias a.........
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Karia (Karya). Karia is perhaps the best known traditional mountain village of the island Lefkada. It lies south of Lefkada Town (13km) and southeast of Agios Nikitas. Surrounded by green mountains, in the centre of the village there is a large, friendly square with many terraces. Karia is also know.........
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LIMNI. Limni is one of the nicest and most traditional villages of Evia. It is located 88 kilometers (55 miles) northwest of Halkida and it is built against the Kandili Hills. Even at first glance you will be impressed with the narrow alleys, the nice harbor, the promenade with beautiful terraces, t.........
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Kathisma. Kathisma is one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada. It lies four kilometres south of the village Agios Nikitas. Remarkable here is the colour of the sea, which is completely turquoise, very clean and crystal clear. It is a long sandy beach surrounded by green hills. On the beach are .........
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Kamena Vourla. Kamena Vourla is the most famous tourist place of this district. This place is very popular, especially among Greeks, as the National highway runs right next to it. This makes the place, especially on weekends, well attended by day-trippers from various towns and cities, including Ath.........
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Paleros. Paleros is a small seaside town located in the west of the Greek department Etoloakarnania. It lies on the Ionian coast, opposite of Lefkada. This town is located on the Greek mainland, 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the Aktion airport. Aktion airport is a preferred facility for tourists.........
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Lygia. The village of Lygia is located 6 km south of Lefkada town. It was originally a fishing village that recently has developed into a touristic resort. In Lygia is a small pebble beach and a fishing port where are all kinds of yachts moor. Around the harbour of Lygia are many fish tavernas, cafe.........
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Agios Nikitas. Agios Nikitas is a charming, very nice typical Greek village free of cars. This village is located 15 kilometres southwest of the town of Lefkada on a hillside in a small bay and ends in the narrow nice sandy beach. In the village the streets are paved with beautiful stones and the bl.........
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Rovies. Rovies is a popular village, 96 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Halkida. Near the village is a beautiful beach with some hotels. On the beach, umbrellas and sunbeds are for hire. In the village there are some nice restaurants. Rovies is famous for its delicious olives.
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Lefkada town. Lefkada town is the capital of the island of Lefkada. Here is the famous moving bridge located which connects the island with the mainland. When you arrive here from the mainland, first thing you see is the fortress of Agia Mavra on the right. On the left you see the bridge and the roa.........
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Kalamitsa. Kalamitsa on the Greek island of Skyros is a large pebble beach located in a bay, about nine kilometres from Skyros Town and four kilometres from the port of Linaria. It is a quiet beach. It is ideal for people who want to enjoy the absolute peace and quietness during their vacation. Ther.........
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Linaria. Linaria is the port of the Greek island of Skyros. The ferries that sail from the port of Kimi on Evia arrive here. The village is built around the harbour. Upon arrival, you will see many fishing boats, sailboats and tourist boats. In the port are many tavernas and restaurants. There are a.........
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Monastery Osios David in Drymonas. Northeast of Rovies, in a beautifully wooded area near the village Drimonas, sits the monastery of Osios David. Osios David was born in the first half of the 16th century (1519) in Gardenitsa town in Viotia. When "little David" was three years old, he was.........
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Aedipsos. Aedipsos is one of the most famous Spa resorts in Greece. It is also one of the oldest resorts in Greece. Aedipsos is located 120 kilometers (75 miiles) north of Halkida and 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Athens. Aedipsos was known for its curative springs even earlier than the Roman Empir.........
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Pefkos. Pefkos is a beach on the Greek island of Skyros that is located twelve kilometres southwest of Skyros Town. It is found in a beautiful setting, in a lovely bay. In the sea you can see many small fishing boats that are stationed here.
The sand pebble beach is very nice and the s.........
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Amfilochia. The buildings of Amfilochia cover the slopes of two hills. From here you can enjoy a panoramic view over the Amvrakikos Gulf towards Arta. The nearest beaches for swimming and fishing can be found at Sparto, Ai. Yorgi and Bouka, where the old monastery of Agios Nikolaos is located.
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The small bay of Achilli on the Greek island of Skyros is located at a short distance from the village of Aspous. In Achilli the Greek hero Achilles would have stationed its ships before he went to Troy to participate in the Trojan War. In Achili is the marina of Skyros located. Here you will see a .........
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Aspous on the Greek island of Skyros is a nice seaside village that lies on the route of the port Linari to Skyros town. The distance to Skyros town is only four kilometers. The village lies on the sand-pebble beach at the Bay of Mealos. Part of the village is built on the slopes of a hill.
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Lamia. Lamia is the capital of the Greek prefecture of Fthiotida on the Greek mainland. The city has about 50,000 inhabitants and is situated 200 kilometers (124 miles) northwest of Athens. In this town are several large squares with many restaurants and cafes. On these squares you can see monuments.........
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Skyros town. Skyros town or Chora, on the greek island of Skyros, is situated at the foot and on the slopes of a rocky hill. At the top of the hill the famous Byzantine monastery of Agios Georgios castle is located. This castle was built by the Byzantine emperors Nikiforos Fokas and Ioannis Tsimiski.........
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Magazia. Magazia and Molos on the Greek island of Skyros are the nearest beaches of Skyros Town. These beaches are within walking distance of Skyros town (Chora). A nice view of these beaches can be admired from the castle of Skyros at the top of the hill.
Magazia is the first village built aroun.........
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Karpenissi. Karpenissi is the capital of the prefecture of Evritania and lies at the foot of Mount Timfristos, at an altitude of 960 meters (3,150 feet). Karpenissi likely got its name from the maple trees that are common in the area. (Karpen = maple, Karpenis = land of the maple trees). The clean a.........
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Atsitisa. Atsitsa is located in the northwest of the Greek island of Skyros and is accessible from Skyros Town through the north within half an hour by car. The distance from Skyros town is about sixteen kilometres. It is one of the most beautiful regions of the island. In an area full of green pine.........
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Molos. Magazia and Molos on the Greek island of Skyros are the nearest beaches of Skyros Town. These beaches are within walking distance of Skyros town (Chora). A nice view of these beaches can be admired from the castle of Skyros at the top of the hill. Molos is an extension of Magazia, you can con.........
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Aktion. Aktion, also known as Pounda, is best known for the airport that is located here. Tourists arriving here usually visit Lefkas or Parga. Aktion is located in the department of Etoloakarnania on the Gulf of Amvrakikos, six kilometers (3.7 miles) from the city of Preveza, 20 kilometers (12 mile.........
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Orei. Orei is a charming resort in the far north of Evia (134 kilometers/83 miles northwest of Halkis) and south of Trikeri and Pelion. This city, dating from 5000 BC, lies in the middle of a green area with beautiful sandy beaches, hills and plains. Orei had its heyday during the Classical period, .........
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Palamari. At approximately half of the route from Skyros town to Atsitsa lies the quiet beach of Palamari. The beach is located next to the archaeological ruins of Palamari. Archaeologists are still working here and continue to find new objects, some even from the Bronze Age. The found objects are e.........
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Plomari. Ploamari is located in the south of the Greek island of Lesbos, 48 kilometres west of Mytilene. Plomari is known worldwide for its excellent ouzo. On the route to Plomari you will first pass the villages Plagia and Trigona and arrive at Agios Isodoros with its beautiful sandy beach.
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Pefki. Pefki is a seaside resort, popular among Greeks, in northern Evia. It has a large sandy pebble beach. It is located approximately 190 kilometers (118 miles) northeast of Athens. You can reach it by car in three hours from Athens. Many taverns, pizzerias, ouzeries, cafes and restaurants are lo.........
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Vatera. Vatera is situated in the south of the Greek island of Lesbos, 58 kilometres west of Mytilene. It has an expanse of golden sand and clean sea which has been awarded with a “Blue Flag”.
Here it is still nice and quiet and not very touristy. One of the main villages in the area .........
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Agnontas. Agnontas is a traditional fishing village on the south coast of Skopelos. It lies approximately nine kilometres from Skopelos Town, down the slopes of green hills. The landscape around the beach of Agnontas is beautiful. The turquoise colours of the sea, the blue sky, the pine trees on the.........
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Stafylos. Stafylos is a tourist village on the Greek island of Skopelos, four kilometres south of Skopelos town. It lies on the south coast of the island and it is surrounded by grape orchards, olive groves and pine trees.
The name Stafylos is derived from the Greek word stafyli, meaning grape. A.........
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Limnonari. Three kilometres from the beach of Agnontas is another beach that is very popular. This is the beach Limnonari. This beach has the same characteristics as Agnontas and it is surrounded by green forests of pine and plane trees. This beach is less crowded, but that does not mean it's le.........
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Agia Kyriaki. Agia Kyriaki is a beautiful fishing town, in the far southern tip of Pelion, Greece, right across northern Evia. Fishing boats bob up and down while their colors are reflected in the calm water of the harbor. It has all the characteristics of a typical Greek island village; whitewashed.........
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Mytilene or Mitilini. Mytilini is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, but also one of the oldest cities in Greece, with a history that began in the year 3000 BC. The city owes its name to one of the daughters of Makaras, the mythological king of the island. The town was merged with the pictur.........
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PANORMOS Skopelos. Panormos is located in the southwest of the Greek island of Skopelos, approximately fourteen kilometres from Skopelos Town. It is reachable via a beautiful winding road which passes through a lovely green countryside. It is located below at a small plain surrounded by forested mou.........
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Agiassos (Agiasos). Agiassos is located on the slopes of Mount Olympos, at 475 meters altitude, in the south of the island of Lesvos/Lesbos, 32 kilometres west of Mytilene. It is best known for the St. Mary's Church and the residents have shown over the centuries that they want to maintain the G.........
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MILIA. Between the resorts of Klima, Elios and Panormos, in the west of Skopelos, are located two very nice beaches; Milia and Kastani. Coming from Panormos, Milia is the first beach you encounter. On the main road is a sign indicating that you should turn left. You drive through the mountain, down .........
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MILIA and Kastani. Between the resorts of Klima, Elios and Panormos, in the west of Skopelos, are located two very nice beaches; Milia and Kastani. Coming from Panormos, Milia is the first beach you encounter. On the main road is a sign indicating that you should turn left. You drive through the mou.........
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SKIATHOS TOWN. Skiathos town, the capital of the Greek island of Skiathos, also called Chora, is a beautiful vibrant city that is hugely popular with both young and old. The town is amphitheatrically built on low hills overlooking the port. Skiathos Town has two harbours, the tourist port, also know.........
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SKOPELOS TOWN. Skopelos town,the capital of the Greek island of Skopelos is beautiful When you arrive at the port of Skopelos town you will be impressed from the first moment. The city was built around the year 1500 BC. by the inhabitants of Crete. It is built on a hill by the sea and its original n.........
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Tzasteni. Tzasteni is located in Pelion, Greece. On the route to Trikeri, you suddenly experience an unexpected miracle. The village of Tzasteni suddenly emerges between the two bays and is reflected in the water.
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Zalongo. Zalongo (Zaloggo) is a historic mountain village north of Preveza. On the same mountain one of the greatest dramas of Greek history took place in the time of Ottoman rule. After the fall of the village of Souli (1803), the Albanian Muslims withdrew under the leadership of Ali Pasha in the d.........
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Vromolimnos. Vromolimnos on the Greek island of Skiathos is actually an extension part of the beach of Aghia Paraskevi and Kolios. The beach is literally located under pine trees and big plane trees are reaching to the beautiful turquoise sea. The beach is well organised, you can rent chairs and umb.........
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KANAPITSA and Tzaneria. Kanapitsa and Tzaneria are two beautiful sandy beaches on the Greek island of Skiathos. They are located a short walk from each other, about eight kilometres from Skiathos Town. Kanapitsa is also the name of the peninsula and the name of the cape here. Following the sta.........
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TZANERIA. Tzaneria has such a beautiful beach,it is located on the other side of the cape of Kanapitsa. Green trees reach also to the beach here and water sports, sun loungers and parasols are available. The only difference lies in the fact that the Tzaneria beach is wider than the beach of Kanapits.........
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KLIMA-ELIOS. Klima Elios are two hamlets that make up a village in the middle of the western coast of the greek island of Skopelos. Klima Elios is located about a half-hour car ride from Skopelos town,at about sixteen kilometres. It stands on the lower slopes of a hill that runs down to the beach, s.........
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TROULOS. Troulos is a lovely seaside resort on the south coast of the greek island of Skiathos. It's not really a village, rather it is a hamlet that bears the name of the beach. Troulos literally means "dome". At the beach stands the ancient church of Agia Sofia, which has a dom.........
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KASTRI. Kastri is located on the peninsula of Pelion in Greece. In the spring the wildflowers grow to this stunningly beautiful beach on the Aegean Sea. There is no sound except for the murmur of the waves, the whisper of the wind and the lingering song of a fisherman. In summer, the area is id.........
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Aghia Paraskevi. Aghia Paraskevi is located at the Greek island of Skiathos approximately eight kilometres from Skiathos town. Many tourists love Aghia Paraskevi because it offers everything the most demanding tourist needs. First of all, the beautiful large sandy beach, surrounded by green pine tre.........
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Patitiri. Patitiri is since 1978 the capital of Alonissos and is also the port town where you will arrive by ferry. The village lies in the southeast of the island and has about two thousand permanent residents. At the harbour there are many restaurants, ouzeri's, fish tavernas and cafeterias. I.........
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Achladies. Achladies is a well-known tourist area located about five kilometres from Skiathos town. It's not really a village, it is a hamlet, built around the beautiful sandy beach. There are hotels, apartments, rooms for rent, bakeries and shops. On the beach there is a very nice beachbar/rest.........
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KOUKOUNARIES. Koukounaries is the most popular resort on the Greek island of Skiathos. Koukounaries is located 13 kilometres west of Skiathos Town and is accessible both by bus and by boat. The golden sandy beach of Koukounaries is beautiful and the water is crystal clear.
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Alonissos town. Alonissos town or Chora is the ancient capital of the Greek island of Alonissos. The locals call it Liadromia. It is a small traditional village that was the capital of the island until 1965. In 1965, after a massive earthquake which completely ruined the town, all the inhabitants le.........
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Votsi. Votsi is a tourist coastal town on the island of Alonissos, a half kilometre northeast of Patitiri. It is a beautiful, tree-covered village with many hotels and apartments. Since it is situated on the slopes of low white cliffs, the view of the closed bay is very beautiful. In the bay there i.........
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Vassilias. Vassilias is situated on the Greek island of Skiathos. It is a sandy beach located down the slopes of a mountain, about seven kilometres west of Skiathos town. The beach is accessible on foot from Vassilias Kassandra Bay Resort or through some paths near the hotel. The green slopes of the.........
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Milia, located on the Greek island of Alonissos lies about one kilometre from Chrisi Milia and it is also spectacular. The turquoise colours of the sea, the high rocky hills that are full of pine trees around the bay, are beautiful. Unlike Chrisi Milia, Milia has a pebble beach.
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PALIO KLIMA. Palio Klima (Old Klima) is the ancient village of Klima a few kilometres to the north. It is located a few kilometres from Glossa with views to the port of Glossa, Loutraki and Skiathos. By car, you cannot enter the village. You have to park above at the provincial road and then walk th.........
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Alonissos beaches (Alonissos)
Kokkinokastro literally means red castle. It is the name of a beach located seven kilometers northeast of Patitiri. It is a pebble beach in a bay where on the left you can see the striking red rocks on the high bank. Nearby are the ruins of a hamlet, which is claimed.........
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Chrisi Milia. Chrisi Milia is located on the Greek island of Alonissos. It means golden apple tree. It is the most beautiful beach of Alonissos. This beach is located five kilometres from Patitiri and is surrounded by a green hilly bay and pine forests. The sand is red and white, the trees come down.........
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Megali Ammos. Megali Ammos Beach is located at Skiathos Town. The village Ftelia is near Megali Ammos. Actually there are two beaches adjacent. Megali Ammos is located about two kilometres from Skiathos town. It is a narrow beach, down the slopes of higher, beautifully clad mountain. On the beach wh.........
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Ftelia is located on the Greek island of Skiathos about three kilometres from Skiathos town. Ftelia has the same characteristics as Megali Ammos. Both beaches are a short drive from Skiathos Town and easy to reach, buses go once an hour. Nearby are a number of mini markets. Many tourists visit.........
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Kokkinokastro. Kokkinokastro is located on the Greek island of Alonissos. It literally means red castle. It is the name of a beach located seven kilometres northeast of Patitiri. It is a pebble beach in a bay where you will see on the left striking red rocks. Nearby are the ruins of a hamlet, which .........
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Glossa and Loutraki. Glossa and Loutraki are two villages in the northwest of the Greek island of Skopelos. Glossa is the village atop the mountain, Loutraki is the harbour and the beach, down by the sea. Glossa is a mixture of a modern city with many beautiful buildings and many old traditional bui.........
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Eressos and Skala Eressos. Eressos is situated 92 kilometers west of Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos. It is a town in the west of Lesbos with particular interest in religious traditions and archaeological finds. Four kilometres further south, lies Skala Eressos, with a vast sandy beach, it is.........
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Tzortzi Gialos is also a pebble beach that is quite popular. Also this beach has the beautiful characteristics of the other surrounding beaches
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Katigiorgis. Katigiorgis is a small picturesque fishing village on the Aegean Sea, opposite Skiathos. It is located in the peninsula of Pelion, Greece. Its turquoise waters and many small idyllic beaches make it a very suitable place for fishing. A horseback ride through the pine forest o.........
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Agios Ioannis Kastri. Agios Ioannis Kastri is located in the northeast of the Greek island of Skopelos and is accessible from Glossa. Before Glossa is a sign with “Agios Ioannis Kastri” on it and another sign that says "MAMMA MIA'S Agios Ioannis".
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Glossa and Loutraki. Glossa and Loutraki are two villages in the northwest of the Greek island of Skopelos. Glossa is the village atop the mountain, Loutraki is the harbour and the beach, down by the sea. Glossa is a mixture of a modern city with many beautiful buildings and many old traditional bui.........
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Lafkos. Lafkos iA large village in South Pelion with an unrestricted view of the Gulf of Pagasitikos. The quaint cobbled streets and well-kept houses face a wind blowing from another time. On the side of the square with the plane trees, next to the old school, Thanasis Fampas sculptures ar.........
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Agioi Anargiri. Agioi Anargiri is a church on the west coast of the Greek island of Alonissos, seven kilometres north of Patitiri. The stone built church with grey tiles, is located high on the steep cliffs of a mountain on the coast. The view from above is breathtakingly beautiful.
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Thermi. Thérmi is located eight kilometers north of Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos. Thermi is a village with cobblestone streets, typical Greek coffee houses, an impressive school which was built in 1931 and a gallery of ancient lilacs that covers the market street. The church of Panagia Tro.........
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KECHRIA. If you drive from Skiathos Town and head north from Skiathos to Kastro, you encounter several churches and monasteries. We stopped at two churches and that was very interesting. We stopped at the monastery of Kechria and at the church of Anastasa. First the monastery Kechria. The road here .........
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MONASTERY Evangelistria. The monastery of Evangelistria is in the mountains, about six kilometers north of Skiathos town. The monastery was built in the year 1794 by the monks Nifon and Chatzistamatis. It has played a great significance in Greek history, because here the first Greek flag was created.........
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Chorto. Towards the southern tip of the Pelion in Greece the small, quaint village of Chorto is located on the coast of the Pagasitic Gulf. Here you will find the charm and tranquillity of an authentic Greek fishing village.
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Steni Vala. Steni Vala, a picturesque fishing village on Alonissos that in recent years is very popular in tourism. It lies in a sheltered cove, which looks a bit like a fjord, about ten kilometers north east of Patitiri. The bay used to be a place where pirates hid their ships. Nowadays there are s.........
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ANASTASA. The church of Anastasa is located on the route Skiathos town-Kastro, a few kilometres before Kastro. The road here is not paved everywhere, so beware. The church has been given a historical value as the writer Papadiamantis in one of his books used it as the title. Papadiamantis wrote this.........
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Gaios. Gaios is the capital of the island of Paxos (Paxi). Gaios is the largest and most important port of the island. It lies in a bay protected by the smaller island of Agios Nikolaos. It is located in the same bay and the even smaller island of Panagia which lies somewhat beyond. Thus it seems as.........
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Skala Kallonis. Kalloni and Skala Kalloni on the Greek island of Lesbos are beautifully located on the northwest of the Bay of Kalloni, 63 kilometres from Mytilini. It is a quiet and authentic Greek fishing village, small but nice and with friendly locals. On the beautiful sandy beach there are some.........
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KASTRO. Kastro, on the Greek island of Skiathos, was in the Middle Ages, the capital of the island. In Kastro one can see the ruins of a castle of the Middle Ages. It was built in the 14th century. The inhabitants of the island moved here to escape from the pirates that ravaged the island.
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Sigri. On the westernmost tip of the island of Lesbos lies the picturesque fishing village of Sigri with its small castle. Sigri lies 98 kilometres west of Mytilene, by car, you need more than two hours to get here.
In Sigri are some nice restaurants and some beautiful beaches. Here is also the M.........
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Mistegna and Skala Mistegna. Mistegna village and the seaside resort of Skala Mistegna are located in the east of the Greek island of Lesbos, 28 kilometres north of Mytilene. Mistegna is a traditional village on the slopes of a hill. Most houses are built with stone and have ceramic roofs. From the .........
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Agios Dimitrios. Agios Dimitrios on the east coast of the greek island of Alonissos, is located fourteen kilometres north of Patiri. It is accessible by car in half an hour. The road from Patitiri to Agios Dimitrios is paved and runs through the beautiful nature of Alonissos.
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KALAMOS. The village of Kalamos at the peninsula of Pelion, Greece, is situated along a long beach. One can reach several remote beaches with white pebbles by boat or on foot. A small river that flows into the sea forms a channel where rowing boats and fishing boats find shelter. The .........
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Longos (Loggos). Longos is surrounded by olive and pine trees, five kilometres north of Gaios on the island of Paxos (Paxi). It is a picturesque fishing cap with the traditional architecture of the houses that have Greek and Italian elements in them. You see houses with coloured doors and windows, Y.........
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Argalastí. Argalasti is one of the main villages of Pelion in Greece and that is because it played an important role during the Turkish occupation. It lies in the middle of a fertile environment among olive groves and grain fields and is the capital of the eponymous municipality.
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Antissa. Antissa is a village in the west of the island of Lesbos, 81 kilometres from Mytilini. It is built in a small forest at an altitude of 300 meters and it is known for its characteristic town square. Gavathas is the port of Antissa.
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Lakka. In the north of the island of Paxos (Paxi) is Lakka. Lakka is a small picturesque fishing village located in a small closed bay, nine kilometres from Gaios. In the bay you will see many fishing boats, sailboats and tourist boats. Lakka is surrounded by green hills with dense vegetation that r.........
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Acheron (Acherontas) is a large river (52 kilometers (32 miles) long) in the Greek district of Epirus. Acheron flows through the prefectures of Ioannina, Thesprotia and Preveza. The waters of Acheron originate from melted snow, high in the mountains of Ioannina, and from several springs. The river f.........
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Agia Paraskevi. Agia Paraskevi is located on the Greek island of Lesbos 47 kilometres north-west of Mytilene, near the resorts of Molyvos and Skala Kallonis. It is a lively, traditional main village where the museum of industrial olive oil is. It is a farming village with some very beautiful n.........
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Lefokastro. Lefokastro is a picturesque seaside village in Pelion, Greece. Finds from ancient and medieval times attest to the existence of an old and distinguished state on this site. It has beautiful sandy beaches and is suitable for quiet summer vacations. The most notable landmark of the area is.........
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National Marine Park. Where Alonissos is also known for its National Marine Park. The National Marine Park of Alonissos is the first marine park of Greece and at the same time the largest marine protected area in Europe. The area that the park occupies is approximately 2220 square kilometers. Within.........
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Afissos. The large village of Afissos is located on the coast of the Pagasitic gulf in Pelion, Greece. Afissos is amphitheatrically built on the hills. Afissos, which falls under the municipality Afetes, is a quaint village that more resembles an island, surrounded by three beautiful beaches: .........
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AFETES. Afetes is the name of a municipality and a village in Pelion, Thessaly in Greece. The village of Afetes is located 24 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Volos and above the seaside resort of Afissos. It has a sweeping view over the Gulf of Pagasitikos. The main attractions in Afetes are the .........
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Parga. Parga is perhaps the nicest holiday resort of Epirus. Although the tourist influence is noticeable in this picturesque town, Parga continues to radiate something special. It's cozy and atmospheric.
Parga is built next to the sea and on the slopes of a small hill. The view from the.........
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KOROPI. The village of Koropi is located in a small fertile valley near the sea, on the peninsula of Pelion, Greece. The name comes from the oracle of Apollo (7th century BC.). Widely known are the "dakrakia," flowers of the ancient Greeks which bloom in the fields announcing the end of th.........
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Farsala is the second most important city of the district Larissa and is located in the south of this district, in southern Thessaly, Greece. Farsala is one of the oldest cities in the region. According to historians, it would have been the home of the hero Achilles.
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KALA NERA. Kala Nera on the peninsula of Pelion, Greece is a cozy fishing village on the Pagasitic Gulf, 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Volos. The greenery reaches to the crystal clear sea. Kala Nera has a beautiful sandy beach. This village is a favorite holiday destination visited mostly by Gr.........
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Kato Gatzea. Some of the best organized campsites in Pelion are located in Kato Gatzea. In the picturesque restaurants overlooking the tranquil harbor of the village, a visitor can try the local "tsipouro" (a kind of liquor) along with fish snacks.
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Mantamados. Mantamados is located thirty-six kilometres northwest of Mytilene the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos. Mantamados is a traditional village with the most striking architecture of eastern Lesbos and famous for the Church of the Holy Taxiarchis and his eponymous monastery, with import.........
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Anaxos. The tourist town of Anaxos is located on the north coast of the island of Lesbos, about 58 kilometres from the capital Mytilini and three kilometres from the town of Petra. Anaxos has a fine sandy beach. At the beach there are beach beds and umbrellas. When you order a drink at the owner of .........
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Petra Lesbos. Petra is a tourist village situated on the north coast of the island of Lesbos, between Anaxos and Molyvos. It owes its name to the volcanic rock in the middle of the village. (Petra means "stone") On top of this rock is built a small church, the church of Panagia Glykofillou.........
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Vizitsa. Vizitsa is a beautiful village in Pelion, with splendid nature and magnificent centuries-old farmhouses that add a unique dimension to the village.
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Kalamaki. Kalamaki is one of the oldest villages of Pelion, Greece. Historically, Kalamaki was the birthplace of seamen and sailors. It has been occupied since 1550, and is located close to Lampinou. The houses are built in the traditional local style and one has used the famous silver-green st.........
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AGRIA. Agria is one of the most picturesque villages on the Gulf of Pagasitikos in Pelion, Greece. It is close to the capital of Magnesia; Volos. It has a long coastline where one finds many "ouzeries" (ouzo taverns). Here you'll also find many restaurants and taverns where you can sam.........
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Agios Georgios Nilias. One of the most picturesque villages of Pelion, Greece is situated between two mountain ridges with a fantastic view over the Gulf of Pagasitikos. The village of Agios Georgios Nilias was built with taste and attention to every detail by people who appreciate traditional archi.........
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LAMPINOU. Lampinou is the beautiful bay of the village with the same name, located in Pelion, Greece. Near the coast is the monastery of Panagia Lampidona. According to legend, a god send phenomenon ("Lampidona") led a captain to this safe haven, where he built a monastery.
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Volos is the capital of the department of Magnesia, the largest port city in Thessaly and also an important commercial and industrial center. Volos is a relatively new city because a severe earthquake destroyed it in 1955. The city was completely rebuilt. However, the traditional Greek customs .........
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Anakasia. Anakasia in Pelion, Greece, is the administrative center of the municipality lolkos. Here you can admire old country houses, traditional paved streets, running water and old stone fountains.
Sights of the city are the Condou mansion Anakasia, with works by the painter Theofilos, th.........
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Karditsa town. Karditsa is a town located in the district of Thessaly on the mainland of Central Greece. It is the capital of the department. This town lies on the edge of a tributary of the Pinios river and it is the commercial, administrative, economic and cultural center of the region. Kardi.........
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Molyvos (or Mythimna). Molyvos is very beautiful and special! It is a picturesque village on the Greek island of Lesbos. Molyvos is located in the northern part of the island and built on a hill. It has a colourful fishing port and picturesque, narrow streets and it's actually the most attractiv.........
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Sikaminea or Sykaminia is a village in the north of the island of Lesbos. It is located approximately eight kilometres east of Molyvos and 36 kilometres north-west of Mytilene. It lies on the slopes of the highest mountain of Lesbos, Lepetimnos and among green surroundings.
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DRAKEIA. The picturesque Drakeia in Pelion, Greece, was built around 1655 by craftsmen from Epirus. It is said that the main square is the oldest square of Pelion. Certainly worth visiting are the old houses of the manor of Drakeia Triandafyllou, with wall paintings from the 18th century, and beaaut.........
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Eftalou. Eftalou is located approximately three kilometers from Molyvos, in the north of the island of Lesbos. There's a large pebble beach that is well organised and very crowded during summer. Eftalou has developed tourism in recent years with the arrival of several large and smaller hotels an.........
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Anakasia- iolkos. Anakasia is the administrative center of the municipality of lolkos. Old country houses, traditional paved streets, running water and old stone fountains, that is Anakasia in Iolkos. Sights of the city are the Condou mansion in Anakasia, with works by the painter Theofilos, th.........
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KAVOS. Kavos is located in the southern tip of Corfu, 44 km from Corfu town. Kavos was formerly a quiet fishing village but the last 25 years it has changed very much. The town has become increasingly touristy, many hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and discos were built. In the summer it is mai.........
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Tsangarada. Tsangarada means "beautiful view" or according to another statement it means "royal village." It is a suitable place for all seasons; magical and pure white in winter, dotted with wild flowers in the spring, cool and framed by hydrangeas in summer, submerged in red-ye.........
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Fakistra. Fakistra is a beautiful secluded rocky beach located in the east of Pelion, Greece, close to Tsagarada. The beach has fine sand with small stones and it is surrounded by steep cliffs. The beach is isolated and remote. There are no sun beds, umbrellas and shops nearby, but it is a fantastic.........
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PORTARIA. Once upon a time, Portaria was the main trading center of twenty villages of mount Pelion. In the early twentieth century, Hotel "Theoxenia" in Portaria was the largest and most luxurious hotel in the Balkans. Today Portaria is like the "host" of Pelion. Worth a vi.........
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Neochori (Neohori). Neochori is a quiet little village in the south of Corfu. It lies between Lefkimi and Kavos. Neochori literally means "new village", actually it is an old village. It was founded round the year 1350 AD next to another village, called Paleochori, which means ‘old v.........
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CHANIA PELION. Chania in Pelion, Greece is a popular resort. It is a mountain village at 1200 m. (3937 feet) altitude in a dense forest that forms the passage from West to East Pelion. In days past, overnight travellers and tradespeople would stay in the harbour of Chania (Hania). Today, in the.........
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Makrinitsa. Makrinitsa is also called “the balcony of Pelion.” That name was given to the square of Pelion after a visit by Eleftherios Venizelos (a prominent Greek politician) in 1934. This is one of the most characteristic villages with grand mansions and beautiful houses that, li.........
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Damouchari. Damouchari is the only natural harbor on the rugged Aegean side of Pelion in Greece. According to an ancient Venetian myth, the Greek term: "dos mou chari" ("have mercy on me"), has given the area the name Damouchari.
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Sivota (Syvota). Sivota (1000 inhabitants) is an old fishing village; a harbor town where many yachts moor. Once, it was a quiet place, without much tourism, but today it is a very busy touristy resort.
Sivota is surrounded by hills which are covered with pine, cypress and olive trees. .........
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Agios Dimitrios. A traditional village in Pelion, Greece, with a unique view over the Aegean Sea is perfect for both a quiet winter or a summer holiday. The cobbled streets, floral courtyards, squares with fountains and traditional characteristic small churches are something you will alway.........
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LEFKIMMI. Lefkimi is the largest town of the southern part of Corfu, it is located 41 kilometres south of Corfu town. Lefkimi is one of the most traditional villages of Corfu , its characteristics are the narrow streets, tall houses, churches and cafés that remind us of the old days. Lefkimi .........
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Korisia Lake (Korision Lake). Korision the lake is a lovely nature reserve in the southwest of the Greek island of Corfu. It lies 29 kilometres from Corfu town, between the villages Moraitika and Argirades. It is an area where tourists can undertake wonderful walks in the dunes. 200 meters away is t.........
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PELION (Pelion). Pelion is located on the east side of Greece. It owes its name to the high mountain in the area: the Pilio. This mountain rises impressively and green to the northeast of Volos between the Gulf of Pagastikos and the Aegean Sea.
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ZAGORA. The largest village of Pelion is Zagora. It experienced a major commercial and intellectual prosperity in the 17th and 18th century. Zagora is the birthplace of the historian G. Kordatos. There are Byzantine texts which refer to Pelion by the name of Zagora. Of interest is the library of Zag.........
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AGIOI SARANDA. Agioi Saranda is an extensive beach in Pelion, Greece that has not been yet exploited and therefore retains its magic. Green and azure crystal clear waters and endless sandy beach make it a virgin and beautiful place.
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Chorefto. The dense vegetation of Pelion, on the mainland of Greece, reaches to the sandy beaches of Chorefto, the site where once stood the famous port from which the "Zagorian ships" headed to the big markets of Europe and the East.
G. Drosinis found inspiration for his poems &qu.........
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MESSONGHI. The coastal village Messoggi or Messonghi is located in a beautiful setting, 22 kilometres south of Corfu town. Unfortunately, during recent years it has become very crowded and touristy, especially with the arrival of many tourists. In this area are many hotels, camping-sites, villas and.........
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Moraitika. Moraitika is a seaside resort, 20 kilometres south of Corfu town. Moraitika owes its name to the inhabitants that emigrated here around 1500 from the Morias (another name for the Peloponnese) to this region. Moraitika is close to Messoggi (Messonghi), on a hill with beautiful views over t.........
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Igoumenitsa: The modern town of Igoumenitsa is the capital of the Greek prefecture Thesprotia. Here in Igoumenitsa, one of the largest ports in Greece is located. The town is surrounded by beautiful beaches. It is a lively town with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Benitses. Benitses is located 12 kilometres south of Corfu town. In this busy tourist destination is a nice colourful harbour. There are a lot of touristic facilities in this area. Bars, discos and restaurants are plentiful and there are excellent opportunities for water sports. Although Benitses is.........
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Agios Gordis (Agios Gordios). Agios Gordis is located in the west of the island of Corfu, 17 kilometres south-west of Corfu town. This beautiful sandy beach with green hills in the background, was once a pristine beach. Nowadays there are many beach bars and restaurants on the beach, and lots of hot.........
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Gastouri. Gastouri is a traditional village on the Greek island of Corfu. It lies in the green hills, ten kilometres south of Corfu Town. Gastouri is a huge tourist village because of the Palace of Achillion located here. Achillion is one of the most important monuments of Corfu. Who has heard of Em.........
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The Achilleion. The Achilleion is one of the most famous palaces in Greece and one of the most important architectural landmarks on the island of Corfu. It is located near the village of Gastouri, 10 kilometres southeast of Corfu town. The Achilleion was built in the years 1889-1891 on the site of a.........
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Sinarades. About 20 km from Corfu town to Agios Gordis, you will find Sinarades, a large mountain village with a landscape full of olive trees and cypresses. In this village which is one of the oldest villages in Corfu, is the Museum of Ethnology located. Here you can see how people lived in the 19t.........
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Kontogialos. Kontogialos is one of the most beautiful beaches in Corfu. It is near the traditional village of Pelekas, and known as Pelekas Beach. Behind the beach are beautiful high-covered slopes. The narrow windy road runs through a green area on the hills. From above, you have a fantastic view o.........
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Perama. Perama is located in the south of Corfu town, just across the bay near Kanoni. It is a village in the southeast coast of Corfu, it is surrounded by several beaches. Perama is a small seaside resort which is situated on a winding road, overlooking Pondikonissi (Mouse Island) and the airport. .........
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Kanoni. The village of Kanoni lies on the homonymous peninsula, 5 kilometres south of Corfu town. Kanoni is a busy tourist resort, there are many hotels, apartments, restaurants, souvenir shops and bars. It is located in a beautiful area, next to the airport of Corfu. From the terraces of the cafes .........
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Pelekas (Pélekas). Pelekas is a traditional village, 28 kilometres south-west of Corfu town. It is located on a green hill at 220 meters altitude. In Pelekas there are a few hotels, rooms for rent, some bars, shops, car rental businesses and tavernas. The village is not on the beach, but is s.........
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Glyfada (Glifada). Glifada is one of the most popular beaches in Corfu. It lies in the west of the island, 18 kilometres from Corfu Town. This seaside resort is very popular among Greeks, it consists of a beautiful sandy beach beside hotels, tavernas and restaurants. During the day it is very busy w.........
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Myrtiotissa. Myrtiotissa, a gorgeous beach on Corfu, which is enclosed in a bay somewhere between Ermones and Glifada on the west coast of Corfu. At both ends of the beach, flow little streams along the rocks to the sea. The beach is named after the Myrtiotissa monastery which is still inhabited. Sw.........
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Ermones. Ermones is a resort on the west coast of Corfu, 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Corfu Town. It lies in the Ropa Valley in a beautiful bay with many pine forests and olive trees.
Ermones is also called the Beach of Odysseus because according to Greek mythology, Odysseus met Nausika&aum.........
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Agios Ioannis. Αgios Ioannis lies about 10 kilometres from Corfu town on the route from Corfu town to Agios Gordis and Ermones. It is a nice village with a nice square. In the village are some shops, a bakery, a supermarket and a taverna. In Agios Ioannis the Aqualand water park is located. Fi.........
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The nature of Corfu is extraordinarily beautiful. Lakes, dunes, pine forests, mountains are interspersed with beautiful green valleys and beautiful sandy beaches. The view from the top of the Pantocrator mountain is phenomenal. There are dozens of beaches that meet the Blue Flag requirements. The se.........
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CORFU TOWN (Kerkyra town). The capital of the island of Corfu has approximately 35,000 inhabitants. It’s not that big though it has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. This probably has to do with the fact that over the centuries, many nationalities lived here. Both the English (see the castle Mon Repo.........
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Larissa city is the capital of the department in the district of Thessaly in Greece. This city is centrally located in the eastern part of the Plain of Thessaly, on the banks of the Pinios river. Larissa is one of the richest Greek cities because of the fertile environment and the well developed ind.........
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Kontokali. Kontokali is a kind of a small tourist town on the busy road from Corfu Town to Dassia, eight kilometres from Corfu Town. It is located near the marina of Gouvia. In Kontokali there are many hotels and apartments. There are many restaurants, cafes and all kinds of shops. The nature is bea.........
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Gouvia. Gouvia is a busy resort, in the eastern part of Corfu, 9 kilometres northwest of Corfu town. Gouvia is suitable for families. The beautiful green bay in which the town lies, forms a natural harbour. The Pantokrator mountain in the north and the ruins of a Venetian arsenal give this plac.........
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On the shores of the Lake Pamvotida and 445 kilometers (276.5 miles) from Athens, is the town of Ioannina with its 90,000 inhabitants. Ioannina has the charm of an old city but is also a modern and vibrant city. One of the Greek universities is located here in Ioannina.
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Palaiokastritsa or Paleokastritsa. Paleokastritsa is a lovely seaside village on the west coast of Corfu, 23 kilometres from Corfu Town. Paleokastritsa is built around sandy beaches and beautiful coves, it is surrounded by gorgeous green mountains. It is set in breath-taking beautiful surroundings, .........
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Dassia (Dasia). Dassia is located 12 kilometres north of Corfu town. It is a busy tourist resort with many large hotels and a long pebble beach. Beautiful green cypress forests surround the beach. Dassia is a great place for young people, there are lots of discos, bars and beach bars. Dassia gets it.........
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Lakones. Lakones is located in the western part of Corfu, close to Paleokastritsa, 24 kilometres from Corfu Town. Basically Paleokastritsa belongs to Lakones and most people who live in Paleokastritsa, have tourist businesses in Paleokastritsa. The name ‘Lakones’ derives from Laconia (La.........
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Doukades. Doukades is located 20 kilometres northwest of Corfu town, not far from the famous resort Paleokastritsa. When visiting the village, we were positively surprised. Doukades is a traditional Corfian village with its own Venetian style. The village square is very cosy, we recommend that you s.........
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Ypsos, is also written as Ipsos, is a coastal resort on the north east coast of Corfu. It is merged with the village of Pirgi because of the strong tourism growth in recent years. The name ‘Ypsos’ means ‘height’, while the village is not at all high. The name ‘Pirgi&rsq.........
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Kalambaka or Kalampaka is a small modern town near Meteora in Trikala, Thessaly, Greece. The most interesting characteristic of the city are the Meteora rocks which adorn the northern part of the skyline. Kalambaka stretches ahead of them with the historic Church of Assumption and Kastraki.
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Agios Georgios Pagon. Agios Georgios is a touristic village, 32 kilometres northwest of Corfu Town and south of the seaside resort Arilas and the traditional village Afionas. Agios Georgios is accessible via the Troumpeta exit on the road from Corfu town to Sidari. Agios Georgios is a coastal villag.........
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Barbati. Barbati is a pretty coastal village in the northeast of the island of Corfu. It is located 19 kilometres north of Corfu town. In Barbati, there is plenty to do, such as water sports at the "Barbati ski club" or boat trips to beautiful beaches around. Barbati is a touristic village.........
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METEORA. Meteora is one of the most outstanding monuments of the world, protected by UNESCO, and the most important in Thessaly. It is the most notable monastic centre of Greece, after the Holy Mount Athos.
In the 11th century, the first hermits came to the peaks of the imposing rocks and built t.........
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Afionas. Afionas is a fantastic mountain village on the cape of Arila, it is located 33 kilometres northwest of Corfu town, on top of a hill. The view is breathtaking and when you visit here we recommend that you park the car and walk through the village. Although it is not really touristy, all kind.........
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Nisaki. Nisaki is located in the eastern part of Corfu, 21 kilometres north of Corfu town. Nisaki (or Nissaki) is a small fishing village where several pebble beaches are. To reach these beaches, you have to walk through beautiful olive groves, down the steep winding road. On the main road, which is.........
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Tyrnavos. Tyrnavos (Tirnavos) is a town located in the prefecture Larissa (region Thessaly). The town is built near the foothills of Melouna mountain, right on the bank of river Titarisios.
Tyrnavos is a rural town that produces, among other things, the famous OUZO OF TYRNAVOS. The town has a hig.........
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Arilas (Arillas). Arilas is a small village with a beautiful sandy beach and shallow water making it ideal for families with small children. It is located about 40 kilometers northwest of Corfu town and the beach has a lot of beach facilities.
Water sports lovers can rent pedal boats, canoes, etc.........
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KALAMI. Kalami is a very nice fishing village, 28 kilometres north of Corfu town, on the northeast coast of Corfu. Kalami is very popular among Greeks and especially in the high season. The slightly curved bay is sheltered by olive trees and cypresses. The water is beautifully clear. During the day .........
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Kouloura. Kouloura on the east coast of Corfu, 29 kilometres from Corfu Town. Kouloura has a beautiful picturesque fishing port and is one of the most photographed harbours of Corfu. Kouloura means ring or round and because of the round shape of the harbour this is how it was named. In the harbour, .........
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Agios Stefanos. Agios Stefanos, or rather Agios Stefanos Avlioton, with a beautiful wide sandy beach is located about 45 kilometres from Corfu Town and is an extremely enjoyable place to make a day trip. On the beach are plenty of water sports and it is a good place for those who love walking. It is.........
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Metsovo. In this village you feel as though you are in Switzerland. Metsovo is located 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ioannina town and is known for its mountains and shepherds. The locally produced cheese, woodwork industry, promising wines, craftsmanship, modern conference center, art .........
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Peroulades. Peroulades is located in the northwest of Corfu, approximately 3 km west of Sidari. The village itself is very small, there are some cafes and shops. Peroulades is from Sidari easily accessible. About one kilometre from Peroulades, to the northwest, lies the impressive cape Drastis where.........
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Roda. The beach resort Roda is located in the north of Corfu island, 36 kilometres from Corfu town. Ones upon a time, it was a quite fishing village, but now it is a real busy touristic town. At the eastern part of the beach is the fishing harbour which still is very picturesque. There are man.........
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KASSIOPI. Kassiopi is a coastal village in the northwest of the Greek island of Corfu. The name ‘Kassiopi’ consists of the words ‘Kassi’ which means ‘border’, and ‘Opia’ which means ‘viewpoint’. It is of course because of .........
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SIDARI. The tourist village of Sidari is one of the best places on the island of Corfu. It is located about 36 kilometres north from Corfu town (55 minutes by car) and can be reached via a beautiful winding road through the green mountains of Corfu. The sandy beach of Sidari is one of the better bea.........
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ACHARAVI. Acharavi (Aharavi) is a coastal village in the far north of the island of Corfu. It is located in the Bay of Roda, three kilometres east of the resort Roda and 37 kilometres from Corfu Town. The greatest asset of this holiday resort is of course the lovely long sandy pebble beach. This bea.........
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Skandali. Skandali lies on a fertile plain and is one of oldest and most traditional villages of Lemnos. It is located 40 kilometres east of Myrina and is reachable within fifty minutes by car from here.Probably the village was named after a Byzantine officer who had a piece of land here, others arg.........
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Tempi is the name of the fertile valley of Thessaly on the mainland of Greece. Tempi is one of the most beautiful regions of Greece. According to Greek mythology, the name "Tempi" comes from the verb "Temno" which means shredding or slicing. There might once have been a sev.........
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Thanos. Thanos is located four kilometers southeast of Myrina, the capital of Lemnos. From Myrina it is reachable by car within 10 minutes. The village lies on the slopes of the mountain 'Kakkavos' and the houses here usually consist of two floors and have ceramic tiles.
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Poliochni. Poliochni is one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Greece and of the entire world. The Poliochni ruins dating from the year 4000 BC, are located 15 kilometres east of Myrina, near the village of Kaminia.
In the period 2000 to 3000 BC, Poliochni would have been together with Troy (.........
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Platy. Three kilometres south of Myrina the village of Platy is located. Platy is built on the slopes of two hills, near the eponymous bay. In the village about 600 inhabitants live. From the village you have a beautiful view of the bay, the sunsets from here are magnificent. In the village is.........
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Kaminia. A few kilometres before you reach Poliochni is the village of Kaminia located. It is a traditional village of Lemnos, which lies on the slopes of a low hill. It is an agricultural village where the inhabitants are mainly farmers. Previously, the village was on the beach, where Byzantine cem.........
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Kontias. Kontias is one of the largest and most beautiful villages of the island of Lemnos. Kontias is located eleven kilometres east of Myrina, near the eponymous bay of Kontias. In the village live about 600 inhabitants.
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Myrina. Myrina is in the southwest of the Greek island of Lemnos located, it is the capital of the island. The area where today Myrina lies, is inhabited since prehistoric times. Myrina was according to Greek mythology, the woman of the first king of Lemnos, Thoas.
When you are in Myrina, you fir.........
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Moudros. Moudros is a large village, 28 kilometers east of the capital of Lemnos, Myrina. The village lies on the eastern coast of the eponymous closed bay and is the commercial centre of Eastern Lemnos. The Moudros bay is one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
Moudros has a ri.........
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Vikos. Vikos is a traditional village of Zagoria. This village is built on the steep hills. It looks as if it is hanging on the cliffs of a high mountain, above a deep gorge. It is located in the National Park Vikos-Aoos, west of the mountain Smolikas.
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Zagoria is a beautiful mountainous area in the Greek district of Epirus. It lies about 30 kilometers (18.5 miles) north of the town of Ioannina and includes 46 villages, 44 of which are inhabited.
The houses are in a typical Zagori-style, built with stones. Vikos Gorge in Zagoria is very fam.........
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Nea Koutali. Nea Koutali is the "sponges village" of Lemnos. It lies on the west coast of the bay of Moudros, sixteen kilometres from Myrina. The village was founded in 1926 by Greek refugees from the island Koutali in the Sea of Marmara in Turkey. Nowadays the islet in Turkey is called &l.........
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Elassona. Elassona is small town located in the Greek prefecture of Larissa. It is situated on the north side of Mount Olympus, 40 km (25 mi) away from the city of Larissa. Its inhabitants are engaged in trade, agriculture and stock-breeding.
The river Elassonitis divides the town in two par.........
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Livadochori. Livadochori is next to the airport of Lemnos located, 15 kilometres east of Myrina. It is a traditional village with cobblestone streets that is mentioned since the Middle Ages in old archives. The name of the village is composed of the names ‘Livadi’ meaning 'pasture.........
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Agios Dimitrios. Agios Dimitrios is a village of about eight hundred inhabitants which was founded by Greek refugees from Turkey at about the same place where the medieval village Lera used to be. Over the centuries Turkish Muslims used to live here. Agios Dimitrios is actually one of the newer vill.........
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Kaspakas. Kaspakas is a village on the island Lemnos. It lies six kilometres north of Myrina, the capital of Lemnos, and is from Myrina less than fifteen minutes accessible. It is a traditional village located on the slopes of a mountain and is surrounded by beautiful pine forests. The name .........
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Kornos. Kornos is a mountain village in Lemnos, seven kilometres northeast of Myrina and four kilometres east of Kaspakas. It is a picturesque village with beautiful stone mansions located on the slopes of the hill ‘Skourka’. From here above, you have a nice view over all kind of plains .........
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Repanidi. Repanidi is a village in the east of the Greek island of Lemnos. It lies 26 kilometres from Myrina in the middle of a fertile plain. It is a traditional village which lies in an area where many oak trees are. In the village is a beautiful post-Byzantine church, the church of Agios Georgios.........
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Kontopouli. The village Kontopouli lies in the east of Lemnos, 32 kilometres from Myrina. From Myrina, it is accessible by car within thirty minutes. The village, which lies in a very fertile plain, is in Greek history, best known as the village where Greek poets and scholars after the Second World .........
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Varos. Varos is a traditional small village centrally located in the north of the Greek island of Lemnos. Varos was an abandoned village until a few years ago, when on the top of the hill next to the village, the 5-star resort Varos Village was built. The hotel bought several houses in the village w.........
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Sardes. Sardes is a small town on Lemnos island, eleven kilometres north-east of Myrina. In Sardes is the impressive church of Agios Dimitrios which was built in 1852 with it's two impressive bell towers. In the village is a popular and colourful taverna (Mantela) where you can order Greek.........
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Kotsinas. Three kilometers north of Repanidi, in the bay of Pournia, is the beach of Kotsinas where the sea is very shallow. They call this place also Kotsinos. Besides the beach, on the other side of the bay, is the fishing port of Kotsinas. Here lie the ruins of a medieval fortress from the year 1.........
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Paliouri. Paliouri is the most southern village of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture Halkidiki. It is located 75 kilometers (47 mi) from Polygyros and 112 kilometers (70 mi) from Thessaloniki. About 1000 inhabitants live in the village live and are mainly engaged in tourism.
The area arou.........
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Atsiki. Atsiki is one of the largest and most prosperous villages of Lemnos, it is centrally located, in the north of the island, not far from the airport. The name probably derived from the word 'Attiki' (= Attica). Probably the founders of the village, were people who have immigrated here .........
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Nea Skioni. Nea Skioni is a coastal town on the southwestern coast of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. Nea Skioni lies a 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Thessaloniki and 70 kilometers (43 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. Nea Skioni is a tourist resort with many hotels.........
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Dafni. Dafni is a mountain village on the island of Lemnos, it lies on the slopes of Mount Chouchlis, 14 kilometres north-east of Myrina. From the village you have a panoramic view of the plains and hills of Lemnos. It is a traditional village where the houses are built of stone and have ceramic til.........
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Agia Paraskevi. Agia Paraskevi is a traditional village, located on a hill, in the southeast of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. The village of about 350 permanent residents is surrounded by a beautiful green area with many pine trees. It lies 75 kilometers (47 mi) from Poligy.........
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Posidi. About 2.5 kilometers (1.5 mi) southwest of Kalandra is the seaside town of Posidi. Posidi, originally a fishing village, has evolved over the decades into a modern resort. Posidi has a nice sandy beach popular with tourists. Both Posidi and Kalandra have many traditional taverns and seafood .........
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Ifestia. Ifestia is an archaeological site in north-eastern Lemnos, 38 kilometres from Myrina. On the route Kontopouli to Panagia a road sign indicates that you have to turn left, after which via a five kilometre long dirt road you reach Ifestia.
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Katalakos. Katalakos (or Katalako) is a mountain village with 150 inhabitants on the island of Lemnos. It is located 15 kilometres northeast of Myrina, on the slopes of a steep mountain. It is a picturesque village with houses built of stone, a village of narrow streets and alleyways.
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Porto Koufo. Porto Koufo is located 142 km (88 mi) from Thessaloniki and 81 kilometers (50 mi) from Polygyros. It is the largest natural harbor in Greece. Boats of all sizes can moor here safely.
It is the southernmost village of the peninsula Sithonia in the Greek prefecture Halkidiki. The whole.........
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Kalandra and Posidi. Kalandra is a traditional village on the Kassandra peninsula in the Greek prefecture of Halkidiki. It is located a 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Thessaloniki and 60 kilometers (37 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki; Polygyros. The inhabitants of Kalandra are engaged in olive oil pr.........
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Kavirio. Kavirio (or Kaviria), the inhabitants of Lemnos call it Kaviria, is an archaeological site in the northeast of the island. It lies 41 kilometres from Myrina on the route Kontopouli-Panagia, after which you turn left for Panagia. The road is paved and runs until Kavirio. This settlement was .........
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Panagia. Panagia is a village in the far northeast of the island of Lemnos. It lies 38 kilometres from Myrina and it is from Myrina within 45 minutes by car reachable.
It lies east of the hill Alepotrypes on a fertile plain. The provincial road to the northeast runs through the village of Plaka. .........
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Pefkochori. Pefkochori is a coastal town on the eastern side of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. Pefkochori is located 105 km (65 mi) from Thessaloniki and 52 kilometers (32 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros.
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Toroni. Toroni is located 138 kilometers (86 mi) from Thessaloniki and 76 kilometers (47 mi) from Polygyros. It lies on the west coast of the peninsula Sithonia in Halkidiki. According to Greek mythology, Toroni was the wife of Proteus who was the son of the Greek god Poseidon.
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Kalamitsi. Kalamitsi is truly paradise! It is located 144 kilometers (89 mi) from Thessaloniki and 86 kilometers (53 mi) from Polygyros. Kalamitsi is a quiet village, in the far southeast of the peninsula Sithonia of Halkidiki. Beautiful sandy beaches attract many tourists. The biggest advantage of .........
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Platamonas. Platamonas is a popular holiday resort in Pieria, southeast of Mount Olympus, 37 kilometers (23 mi) from Katerini (the capital of Pieria) and 54 kilometers (33.5 mi) from the city of Larissa in Thessaly. Platamonas is close to Neos Panteleimon (7 km/4mi) and has just over 2000 inhabitant.........
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Chanioti (Hanioti or Haniotis). Chanioti is a tourist resort in the south of the Kassandra peninsula in the Kassandra bay, about a half hour drive from the Thessaloniki Airport. Chanioti is very popular among tourists because of its beautiful beach, its cozy and beautiful village, beautiful parks, a.........
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Plaka. Plaka is a village which lies in the far northeast of Lemnos. It is located 42 kilometers from the capital Myrina and from here reachable by car within 50 minutes. The inhabitants of Plaka are fishermen, farmers and beekeepers; In this region, a great quality of local cheese is produced. The .........
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Fourka. Fourka is a traditional village, 75 kilometers (47 mi) southeast of Thessaloniki and 57 kilometers (35 mi) from the capital of Chalkidiki, Polygyros. Fourka consists of the main village and the village of Skala Fourka, three kilometers (2 mi) away, on the seafront. Fourka was founded in the .........
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Polychrono. Polychrono is a coastal village on the eastern side of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture Halkidiki. Polychrono is located 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Thessaloniki and 62 kilometers (38.5 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros.
Polychrono is very touristy and here you wil.........
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Kriopigi. Kriopigi is a coastal village on the Kassandra peninsula of the prefecture Halkidiki. Kriopigi, which literally means “cold source,” is located 90 kilometers (56 mi) from Thessaloniki and 53 kilometers (33 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. The inhabitants work in to.........
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Siviri. Siviri is a tourist town on the west coast of the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki. It is located 56 kilometers (35 mi) from Polygyros and 93 kilometers (58 mi) from Thessaloniki. It lies on the route from Kassandria to Skala Fourka.
Siviri is a quiet town with a beautiful beach surrounde.........
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Paralia Sykia and Sykias. Sykia consists of two villages. Sykia village is in the hinterland, and on the other side, the village of Paralia Sykia, meaning the beach of Sykia.
Paralia Sykias is located 147 kilometers (91 mi) from Thessaloniki and 86 kilometers (53 mi) from Polygyros. This is the l.........
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Kassandria. Kassandria is a traditional village with many historic churches on the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. Kassandria is located 90 kilometers (56 mi) from Thessaloniki and 50 kilometers (31 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. This village of about 3,000 inhabit.........
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Kallithea. Kallithea is one of the most popular resorts in Halkidiki. Kallithea is located on the Kassandra peninsula, 47 kilometers (29 mi) from Polygyros and 85 kilometers (53 mi) from Thessaloniki. While all love this resort for its beautiful beaches and all variety of watersports, young peo.........
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Porto Karras (Porto Carras). Porto Karras is located on the west coast of the peninsula Sithonia, 60 kilometers (37 mi) from Polygyros and 122 km (76 mi) from Thessaloniki.
It is a big resort south of the town Neos Marmaras. Basically, it is a huge area, occupied by three large luxury hotels. The.........
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Sarti. Sarti is located 140 kilometers (87 mi) from Thessaloniki and 78 kilometers (48 mi) from Polygyros, on the east coast of the peninsula Sithonia in Halkidiki. Sarti has the name of the eponymous city of antiquity, which was probably located in approximately the same place.
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Neos Marmaras. Neos Marmaras is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Halkidiki. It lies on the west coast of the peninsula Sithonia, 50 kilometers (31 mi) from Poligyros and 117 kilometers (73 mi) from Thessaloniki. The combination of blue sea and the green hills behind it is truly breath.........
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Sani. From Nea Fokea there is road across the peninsula, toward the village of Sani, which lies on the shore of the bay Thermaikos. Sani is a tourist resort with several beautiful beaches, excellent hotels and a campsite. Pine and olive trees surrounded Sani. Its sunsets are magnificent. In Sani is .........
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Afytos. Afytos, also called Athytos, is a fishing village in the northeast of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. The village is located 75 kilometers (47 mi) southeast of Thessaloniki and 45 kilometers (28 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros.
From Afytos you have a m.........
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Litochoro Litochoro is a small town in the prefecture of Pieria in Greece. This town is built against the background of Mount Olympus and is located 24 kilometers (15 mi) from the capital of Pieria, Katerini. Litochoro is five kilometers (3 mi) away from the sea and has always been a summer residenc.........
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Nea Fokea. Nea Fokea is a coastal town on the eastern side of the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture of Halkidiki. Nea Fokea is located 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Thessaloniki and 40 kilometers (25 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki Polygyros. About 2,000 people reside in Nea Fokea, and are mai.........
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Kassandra is the westernmost leg of the Halkidiki peninsula. It is also the busiest and most touristy area of Halkidiki. The white beaches with green pine trees have made this area a tourist attraction. On Kassandra there is plenty to do; Good and luxurious accommodations in which to stay, tradition.........
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Dion. The village of Dion in Pieria, Macedonia, Greece is located 17 kilometers (10.5 mi) southwest of Katerini. Here are the archaeological sites of the Holy City of the Macedonians. In the middle of rich vegetation and a field watered by springs in the plain of Pieria, just before the climb to Mou.........
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Servia: Servia is one of the main towns of the prefecture Kozani. It is the town that guards the pass to Thessaly. The town is located 28 kilometers (17 mi) southwest of Kozani city, and located near the Polifitos Lake. The bridge of Servia is the largest in Greece (1372 m/4500 ft long). The ar.........
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Vourvourou. Vourvourou is one of the most popular resorts in Halkidiki. Vourvourou is located on the east coast of the peninsula Sithonia, 50 kilometers (31 mi) from Polygyros and 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Thessaloniki.
One hundred fifty permanent inhabitants live in the village, but in summer .........
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Nea Potidea. Nea Potidea, also known as the Gates of Kassandra, is a coastal town on the Kassandra peninsula in the prefecture Halkidiki. Nea Potidea lies 68 kilometers (42 mi) from Thessaloniki and 30 kilometers (19 mi) from the capital of Chalkidiki, Polygyros. It has about 1,500 inhabitants. Gree.........
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Dafni. Dafni is the harbor area of the Holy Mount Athos. It's the harbor where the boats, especially coming from Ouranoupolis, arrive. Here there is a customs office, a police station, a cafe, several shops and some warehouses. From here, buses depart to all kind of monasteries including the cap.........
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Nikiti. Nikiti is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Halkidiki. Approximately 2,500 inhabitants live in this town. It is located on the peninsula Sithonia, 36 kilometers (22 mi) from Polygyros and 96 kilometers (60 mi) from Thessaloniki.
Nikiti is a popular tourist town on the west coast .........
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SITHONIA: Sithonia is the middle peninsula of Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It lies west of Mount Athos and east of Kassandra in the district of Macedonia. Sithonia is accessible by bus, taxi or rental car from Thessaloniki. In Sithonia are many beautiful beaches and the very green nature seems unto.........
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Ormos Panagias. Ormos Panagias is the name of the beach and harbor near Agios Nikolaos in Halkidiki. Ormos Panagias is very touristy, because the beach and the harbor are so beautiful, but also because of the good taverns at the harbor. From this port, boats sail daily to the island of Ammouliani an.........
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Agios Nikolaos and Ormos Panagias in Sithonia. Agios Nikolaos and Ormos Panagias are two villages in the northeast of the Sithonia peninsula. These villages are located about fifty kilometers (30 mi) from Polygyros and 70 kilometers (43 mi) from Thessaloniki.
Agios Nikolaos is a traditional villa.........
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Velvendo. Velvendo is a very picturesque village in the east of the Kozani Prefecture. It lies on the slopes of the Pieria Mountains, east of the Polifitos Lake. Velvendo, located in the Aliakmon valley, is one of the prettiest villages in the region. It is a picturesque village with houses built in.........
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Karyes. Karyes is the administrative capital of the Holy Mount Athos in Halkidiki. It lies quite centrally on the Athos peninsula, half an hour by bus from the port of Dafni. It was formerly known as the hamlet "Mesi.” In Karyes are some shops where you can buy icons, books and other.........
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Siatista. One of the most traditional towns in the prefecture of Kozani and throughout western Macedonia, is Siatista. Siatista is located in the western part of the prefecture, 30 kilometers (19 mi) southwest of Kozani city. You could use this town as a base to fully explore the region because this.........
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Psakoudia. Psakoudia is located 80 kilometers (50 mi) from Thessaloniki and 20 kilometers (12 mi) from Polygyros. It lies between the peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia in Halkidiki. Though it has only three hundred permanent residents, the beautiful long beach (4 kilometers long) attracts thousan.........
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Athos Agion Oros. Athos is the name of the peninsula in the eastern part of Halkidiki. Greeks and other Orthodox believers often call Mount Athos the Holy Mountain. It has an autonomous status, and is officially named the Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain. Athos is accessible only by me.........
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Psakoudia and Gerakini. Psakoudia is located 80 kilometers (50 mi) from Thessaloniki and 20 kilometers (12 mi) from Polygyros. It lies between the peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia in Halkidiki. Although it only has 300 permanent residents, it is very touristy because of the beautiful four kilome.........
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Katerini. Katerini (also called Ekaterini) is a city in northern Greece. It is the capital of Pieria in the Greek district of Macedonia. Katerini today is home to approximately 60,000 residents. The city lies between the Pieria Mountains and the Thermaikos Bay, about 70 kilometers (43.5 mi) from The.........
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Ouranoupolis. Ouranoupolis (or Ouranoupoli) is a tourist town near the border of Agion Oros (Mount Athos) in the east of the Halkidiki peninsula in Greece. Ouranoupolis is situated 88 kilometers (55 mi) east of the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. Approximately 1,000 permanent residents live here.
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Ammouliani (Amouliani). Ammouliani is a small island in Halkidiki Greece, located between the peninsulas of Sithonia and Agion Oros (Mount Athos). The island is located 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) from the coast of Tripiti and Ouranoupolis. The island is slightly larger than four square kilometers.........
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Pyrgadikia. Pyrgadikia is a fishing village located in the bay of Agion Oros (Mount Athos) in Halkidiki. It lies in a bay, approximately 35 kilometers (22 mi) from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. About 300 inhabitants live in Pyrgadikia, and most are fishermen or people engaged in tourism.
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Trypiti is located on the southern side of the 2 kilometer (just over a mile) narrow strip from Nea Roda. Each day, ferryboats sail from the port of Trypiti, to the island of Amouliani and to Mount Athos.
On the road from Trypiti to Ouranoupolis there are larger and smaller hotels, and there are .........
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Develiki is the most popular beach near Gomati (7 kilometers (4 miles) from Gomati). Develiki is a fishing village on a beach where a number of small tavernas and restaurants are located. Develiki is not touristy, though there are rooms for rent. The nature in the area is very pretty. About 40 perma.........
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Polygyros. Polygyros is the capital of the prefecture Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It is built amphitheatrically on the slopes and at the foot of the mountain Cholomontas. Polygyros is built at 550 meters (1800 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by lots of greenery and forests. It is a picturesq.........
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Nea Roda. Nea Roda is a coastal village in the bay of Ierissos in Greece, just north of the Holy Mount Athos, on the narrowest part of the Athos peninsula. Nea Roda lies on a great plain, 90 km (56 mi) from Polygyros. On this spot, in ancient times, Xerxes excavated a canal to connect the Ieris.........
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Gomati. Gomati is a traditional village in Northern Greece, on the road Ierissos-Megali-Panagia in the prefecture of Halkidiki. It is located south of Mount Paivouni, 11 kilometers (7 mi) from Ierissos, in the middle of green hills and valleys.
About 600 inhabitants live in Gomati. Most are engag.........
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Ierissos. Ierissos is a town with about 3,000 inhabitants northwest of Ouranoupolis, 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of Halkidiki’s capital, Polygyros, and 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Thessaloniki. It is located on a bay, in the same location where the ancient city Akanthos stood in the 7th century.........
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Megali Panagia. Megali Panagia is a large traditional village in the prefecture of Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It is located between the peninsulas of Agion Oros (Mount Athos) and Sithonia. It lies about 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from the village Arnaia and has about 3,000 inhabitants.
In recent y.........
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Chora Samothrace (Samothraki). Chora is the capital of the island of Samothrace, which is located 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the port of Kamariotisssa. It is a traditional village situated on the slopes of Mount Saos, 300 meters (984 miles) above sea level. It is a picturesque village b.........
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Arnaia. Arnaia (Arnea) is a traditional Greek mountain village north of Mount Cholomontas. It is located 40 kilometers (24 mi) northeast of Polygyros at 600 meters (1,969 ft) altitude and it is the center of the municipality of the same name.
Arnaia is, by Greek standards, a large village, becaus.........
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Vergina is a historic town 95 kilometers (59 mi) west of Thessaloniki in the Greek district of Macedonia. It lies in a hilly area in the Imathia Prefecture, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from Veria, the capital.
In 1977, Vergina was widely recognized in world news when Professor Manolis Andronikos disco.........
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Paleochori. The mountain village Paleochori lies 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) east of Arnaia and 82 kilometers (51 mi) from Thessaloniki. The village is located at 550 meters (1800 ft) altitude and has 1500 inhabitants. It is situated where several roads intersect. Neochori is only three kilometers (1.8 mi.........
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Neochori. Neochori is a mountain village in the east of the prefecture of Halkidiki in Greece. It lies between the villages of Paleochori and Stageira. In Neochori is a small village square and the residents (approximately 800) are almost all farmers and gardeners who grow pine trees. In this region.........
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Stratoni. Stratoni is the northernmost seaside resort in the Bay of Ierissos in Halkidiki, Greece. Stratoni is a village of about 1100 inhabitants located 110 kilometers (68 mi) east of Thessaloniki. Most residents are engaged in the metal industry or as fisherman.
Stratoni is a very old village,.........
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Veria. Veria is the capital of the prefecture Imathia in the Greek district of Macedonia. The city is located 71 kilometers (44 mi) west of Thessaloniki and has nearly 80,000 residents.
Veria is located on the eastern foothills of Mount Vermio. It is a modern city with large squares, traditional .........
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Kastoria city. Kastoria city is the capital of the province of the same name. Kastoria is located partly on a peninsula, in the middle of a large lake, surrounded by plane trees. The name of the lake is also Kastoria, but many call it Orestiada. The city lies at the foot of mountains Grammos and Vit.........
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Preveza town. Preveza town is the name of the capital of the homonymous department in the Epirus district. It is a traditional city with narrow streets and nice picturesque buildings. Everywhere there are cozy restaurants and cafés. There is a port and a large marina. The city is located at t.........
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Stratoniki. Stratoniki is a mountain village in Northern Greece in the prefecture Halkidiki. It is located between Stageira and the coastal village of Stratoni, and has 800 inhabitants. From Stranoniki there is a nice view to Ierissos and the peninsula of Athos. According to Greek history, Stratonik.........
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Stageira. Stageira (pronounced Stagira) is a mountain village in Northern Greece. The village is located on the southern slopes of the mountain Stratonikos in Halkidiki. It lies 500 meters (1640 ft) above sea level, 55 kilometers (34 mi) from Polygyros. The name has been given to the village from th.........
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Olympiada. Olympiada (Olympias) is a village in the northeast of the prefecture Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It belongs to the municipality of Stageira-Akanthos and is located about 90 kilometers (56 mi) from Thessaloniki, and approximately 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Ierissos. About 700 permanent r.........
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Alyki. Alyki is a beautiful traditional coast hamlet in the southeast of the Greek island of Thassos, located 31 kilometers from Thassos town (Limenas). It lies on the narrow strip of the peninsula and here live only 50 permanent residents.
Alyki is inhabited since the 7th century BC.
Sights h.........
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Potos. Potos is a tourist village, 42 kilometres southwest of Thassos town and is the most popular place for young people because of its good nightlife. Here are several beautiful sandy beaches and around the beaches are all kinds of shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, fish tavernas, pubs, bars and .........
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Limenaria. Limenaria (pronounced Limenária) is the second largest town (2500 inhabitants) on the island of Thassos in Greece. It is a tourist town with beautiful sandy beaches and a harbour where many speedboats and fishing boats are parked.
Limenaria is located in the middle of a beautifu.........
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Skala Maries. Skala Maries (or Skala Marion) is the village on the beach that belongs to the village of Maries. This originally fishing village, located about 12 kilometres from Maries (30 kilometres from Thassos Town), has about 400 permanent residents. It is amphitheatrically built on mountain slo.........
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Nimfeo (Nimfeon). In the prefecture of Florina, near the lakes Himatitida and Zazari, at 1300 meters (4,300 ft) above sea level, lies the mountain village Nimfeo (Nimfeon), formerly known as Nevaska. The route to the top of the mountain is beautiful. There are some spots along the way where you can .........
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Paradise Beach: Kinira is a village known for its fine seafood restaurants and especially because of exotic ‘Paradise Beach’ which is a little further south (2 km). The water here is very shallow, many find Paradise Beach one of the most beautiful beaches of Thassos, which is due to the .........
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Theologos. Theologos is one of the oldest villages of Thassos in Greece. When you visit this village, you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. The village is 52 kilometers away from Thassos town at 200 meters altitude and can be reached via the western side of the island in about one hour. It .........
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Kinira is a picturesque village with about 100 permanent residents, which lies on a bay on the east coast of the Greek island of Thassos. The village is built amphitheatrically on the green slopes of hills, 20 kilometres southeast of Thassos town (30 minutes by car).
The bay has been named after .........
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Amindeo. Amindeo, a modern market town, it is located about 40 kilometers (29 mi) from Florina, south of Lake Petres and to the southwest of the Lake Vegoritida.
Near Amindeo are lots of archaeological excavations tourist can visit. Amindeo is also known as a wine region. Some claim that this reg.........
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Maries (M-a-r-i-e-s). Maries is a small picturesque mountain village in the southwest of the island of Thassos in Greece. It lies on the steep slopes of a mountain, 42 kilometres from Thassos town. In the village in which 200 inhabitants live, are several shops selling local products like honey. It .........
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Skala Potamias. In Skala Potamias is a small fishing harbour located, around the harbour in the length of the coast, there are many shops, seafood restaurants, cafes, pubs and souvenir shops. Furthermore, there are several car and motorbike rental companies and several super markets. In July and Aug.........
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Potamia. Potamia is a small traditional town which is amphitheatrically built on the beautifully wooded slopes of the highest mountain of Thassos: Ypsario (1204 meters). Potamia lies in an area with many planes and wells where water flows into a small river. Hence the name Potamia because potami in .........
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Panagia (Skala Panagia - Golden beach). Panagia (literally means "Holly Mother") is a beautiful traditional mountain village on the island of Thassos in Greece, seven kilometres southeast of Thassos town (Limenas). It is a village where houses are built in the Macedonian architectura.........
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Skala Panagias is the beach of Panagia. It is especially known for its beach "Golden Beach" or as the Greeks say “Chrissi Ammoudia”. Where the mountain village of Panagia has preserved its original traditional style, Skala Panagias has become a tourist resort, where numerous re.........
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Golden beach (Skala Panagias) is the beach of Panagia. It is especially known for its beach "Golden Beach" or as the Greeks say “Chrissi Ammoudia”. Where the mountain village of Panagia has preserved its original traditional style, Skala Panagias has become a tourist resort, wh.........
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Skala Prinos is the village on the coast, which in recent years has developed tourism tremendously. At the coastline there are restaurants, cafes, mini markets, car rentals and other shops. Here there are beautiful sandy beaches, two of which have received the "Blue Flag" award, the qualit.........
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Prinos. Prinos (1400 inhabitants) is the name of a group of villages and mountain villages in the northwest of the island of Thassos in Greece. This village became suddenly famous because of the fact that in the sea area between Prinos and Kavala, oil was discovered.
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Rachoni. Rachoni is mountain village in the northwest of the island of Thassos in Greece. It is built amphitheatrically on the slopes of a mountain, wright in the middle of a green nature with plenty of running water. It is a traditional village, the houses have a distinctive style with ceramic roof.........
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Thassos town is by the islanders called Limenas, which in Greek means "Port". Thassos town is built on the same spot where formerly the ancient city of Thassos was located, on a small plateau in the northeast of the island. The town is surrounded by lush green hills.
Thassos town was fo.........
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Skala Rachonis is the seaside village of Rachoni. Skala Rachonis, which has a beautiful long sandy beach and a small harbour,
is located in a lovely natural setting in the middle of a fertile valley filled with olive trees.
It is touristy place, there are many hotels and apa.........
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The Prespes lakes. Great Prespa is the second largest of the Dessaretian Lakes, located at the border triangle of Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia (Golema Prespa, 176.8 sq km/68 sq. mi), Albania (Liqeni Prespes, 49.4 sq km/19 sq mi) and Greece (Megali (Great) Prespa is 47.8 sq km/18.5 sq. mi.........
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Edessa. Edessa is built at the foot of Mount Vermion and overlooks the Edessa Plain. There is an abundance of greenery, many streams, and gardens full of flowers. Northeast of the city, in a bushy area with a beautiful view, are the famous waterfalls of Edessa. Water is bubbling from the ground and .........
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ALEXANDROUPOLIS. Alexandroupoli is the capital of the prefecture of Evros in Greece. Located fifteen kilometers from the Turkish border, and with approximately 50.000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in Thrace. Alexandroupolis is a modern city that grows rapidly, the port and the airport pla.........
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Makri. Mákri is a village in the prefecture of Evros, in northern Greece. It lies approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Alexandroupolis, the capital of Evros. The vey popular beach of Agia Paraskevi is not far from Makri. Because this region is so close to the city and because .........
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Mesimvria. Mesimvria is a small coastal town in the prefecture of Evros, in north-eastern Greece. It is best known for its ancient excavations of colonial settlements of residents of the island of Samothrace. They call it Zoni (= Zone) .
To the north of the archaeological site, there are hou.........
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Feres. Feres is a town in the prefecture of Evros, in the far north-eastern Greece, 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Alexandroupolis and six kilometers (4 miles) west of the river Evros. About 6,000 people live in Feres. Most are engaged in agriculture stockbreeding. The city is built ar.........
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Komotini. Komotini is the capital of the department of Rodopi, in north-eastern Greece. Komotini is located 250 kilometers (155 miles) east of Thessaloniki and 93 kilometers (58 miles) from the city of Kavala.
In Komotini there's an Archaeological Museum, with archaeological finds of exc.........
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Xanthi town. Xanthi is the capital of the department of Xanthi in Thrace, Greece and employs about 45,000 people. This city is located in northern Greece, 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Thessaloniki and 53 kilometers (33 miles) from Kavala.
Xanthi, which was founded around the .........
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Soufli. Soufli is the city of silk. Its handmade silk is known beyond the borders of Greece. According to historians the city was founded in the 16th century by refugees from the legendary village of Souli in Epirus who fiercely resisted Turkish rule. The town was one of the few centers in Gree.........
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Didimoticho. Didimoticho is a Greek village, in north-eastern Greece. It is located 94 kilometers (58 miles) north of Alexandroupolis, two kilometers (less than a mile) from the Turkish border and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Bulgarian border. Didimoticho (meaning "twin wall".........
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Orestiada. Orestiada or Orestias is a city in the northeastern part of the prefecture of Evros in Thrace, Greece. Orestiada is 900 kilometers (560 miles) from Athens, 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Thessaloniki and 325 kilometers (202 miles) from Istanbul (Constantinople). Orestiada is lo.........
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Marathonisi. Marathonisi is a small island located east of Limni Keri. It lies in the south of Zakynthos, in Laganas Bay. The island is protected by Natura 2000. Natura 2000 is a European network of protected areas in the European Union. During the summer months, Carretta-Carretta turtles lay their .........
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Marathon. (Marathonas) Marathon is a city in Attica, Greece. Here, in the year of 490 BC, took place "The Battle of Marathon". The great battle between the Athenians and Persians is considered one of the most important of antiquity. The Athenians managed to defeat the powerful and much lar.........
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Agios Sostis. Agios Sostis is a seaside resort in the north of the Greek island of Mykonos. It is located eight kilometers (5 miles) northeast of Mykonos Town, on the western coast of the bay of Panormos. The beautiful red sandy beach is very popular because unlike other beaches on My.........
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Ornos. Ornos is a busy seaside resort 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) south of Mykonos city. It has a beautiful sandy beach, several cool beach bars and very good restaurants. Ornos is located on a wind-protected bay with clear and shallow water. The beach is ideal for families with small children. In.........
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Agios Stefanos. Agios Stefanos is located less than three kilometers (less than 2 miles) from Mykonos town. Agios Stefanos is within walking distance of the port of Mykonos in Tourlos, the largest port of the island.
Agios Stefanos is a nice seaside resort with a beautiful sandy beach. .........
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Panormos Mykonos. Panormos is a popular seaside resort on the northern coast of Mykonos. It is located in the homonymous bay, seven kilometers (4 miles) northeast of Mykonos town. On the beach there are good beach bars with good food. Please note the prices are quite expensive! The beautif.........
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Ftelia beach. Ftelia (Fteliá) is a sandy beach on the central northern coast of Mykonos. It is located seven kilometers (4 miles) northeast of Mykonos town, in the middle of the bay of Panormos. The route to follow is through the provincial road to Ano Mera. A small traffic sign indicate.........
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Elia beach. Elia beach is situated 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of Mykonos town. You can reach Elia via the village of Ano Mera, from which there are several narrow roads down to the bay where the beach is located. The beach of Elia actually consists of two beaches, one big and one smaller be.........
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Tourlos is located two kilometers (a little more than a mile) north of Mykonos town. Here you'll find the new port of Mykonos that can accommodate large cruise ships. In the Tourlos area there are many apartments, luxury villas and hotels. At the main road at the port are car.........
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Banana beach. Banana beach is one of the most popular and largest sandy beaches on the island of Zakynthos. The beach is 15 kilometers (nine miles) southwest of Zakynthos town and two kilometers (a little more than one mile) from Vassilikos. It is a large beach that is commonly visited by .........
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Paliki is the peninsula in western Kefalonia. The northern part is more mountainous than the southern part. Paliki is accessible via the village of Kardakata, with the exit towards the peninsula. The road runs along the bay and after the village of Agios Dimitrios, you arrive in Lixouri, the largest.........
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Antisamos (Antisami). Antisamos is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kefalonia. It is in a beautiful bay, four kilometres northeast of Sami, just across the south coast of Ithaki Island. Antisamos is in a small seafront, surrounded by green mountains. On the beach, which consists of small white p.........
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Gerakas. Gerakas is a beach at the very south end of Zakynthos, in the region of Vassilikos, 16 kilometers (ten miles) from Zakynthos town. It is a beautiful sandy beach, set in a semi-circular bay and surrounded by white cliffs. Gerakas beach is one of the beaches of Zakynthos where Care.........
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Exo Chora. Exo Chora is an interesting village in the west of Zakynthos, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Zakynthos town. It is located on the route Agios Leontas to Maries, west of the Vrachionas mountain. It is a traditional village with beautiful houses. The main road runs through the center of th.........
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Kioni.The authentic fishing village of Kioni on Ithaca Island (Ithaki) is located on the northeast coast of the island, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the village of Frikes and 21 kilometers (13 mi) from Vathy, the capital of the island. The route from Vathy through Frikes to Kioni is beautiful, .........
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Frikes. The village Frikes is in the northeast of the Greek island of Ithaca (Ithaki). This fishing village and harbor is about 16 kilometers (10 mi) from Vathy, the capital of Ithaca and 11 kilometers (7 mi) from the port of Pisaetos. According to Homer, Frikes used to be the port of Reithros in an.........
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Pisaetos. Pisaetos on Ithaca (Ithaki) is a small harbor where the ferry arrives, and which connects the island to the island of Kefalonia (Sami). From here ferries departure to and from Lefkada and to Astakos (Aetoloakarnania prefecture – Greek mainland)) and Patras (Peloponnese). Pisaetos is .........
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Stavros. Stavros is located on the Greek island of Ithaca, about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north of the capital, Vathy. It is a beautiful large village on the island’s north side. From the port of Pisaetos, where the ferry arrives, it is about located at a distance of about 13 kilometers (8 m.........
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Polis. Polis is the beach located in the northwest of Ithaki Island, 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from Stavros. It is an organized pebble beach with sun loungers and umbrellas and where you can even rent a motorboat. On the left side of the beach is a small fishing harbor. On the beach next to the har.........
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Perachori. Perachori is a village in the southern part of the Greek island of Ithaca. The village is about 300 meters (984 feet) high, and three kilometers (2 miles) south of the capital of the island Vathy. It is in one of the most fertile areas of the island, surrounded by olive groves and vi.........
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Exogi. Exogi is a mountain village in the north of Ithaca. The village is reached via Stavros or via Frikes and Platithrias. The route to Exogi is beautiful and runs through olive groves and pine forests. It is an ancient village dating back to the 18th century. In some traditional houses, the year .........
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Kastro Agios Georgios. The castle or fortress of Agios Georgios is 8 kilometers (5 miles) southeast of Argostoli on the Greek island of Kefalonia and is one of the island's most important historical sites. It was built in the 12th century by the Byzantines. Later it was occupied by the Ottomans .........
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Elia beach. On the Sithonia Peninsula of Halkidiki, between Nikiti (12 km/7.5 mi) and Neos Marmaras (9 km/5.5 mi), the paradise of Elia is located. Elia is not a real village, it is an area with many pine forests and vineyards. It lies between green mountains, golden beaches and the blue sea. A.........
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Agios Stefanos. Agios Stefanos is a beautiful sandy beach on the south coast of the Greek island of Kos. This beach is in the bay of Kefalos, about 36 kilometers(22 miles) southwest of Kos town. It is a special beach because it lies next to the ruins of the 5th-century Agios Stefanos basilica. .........
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Camel beach (Paralia Kamila). Camel Beach is located 36 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of Kos town, near Paradise Beach on the Greek island of Kos. This quiet sandy beach is on the Kos Town - Kefalos route. The beach is indicated by a large sign announcing "Camel Beach." From there&.........
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Potami. Potami, which literally means river, is the name of a beach that is four kilometers (2.5 miles) west of Karlovassi on Samos island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The beach is in a scenic green area on the spot where a river flows. On the beach the.........
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