Tag: EPTANISA

When Lord Elgin wanted to pass with the stolen Parthenon Marbles from the sea of Avlemona to the east of Kythera, nature seems to have wanted to prevent this passage. So the story tells That is why, as the locals say, it ended in the shipwreck that took place in 1802. It was when Elgin's ship sank outside the port of Avlemona in southeastern Kythera, transporting the Parthenon sculptures to England. Where exactly? Where unexpected beauty motivates you to discover it under the bright sun... In Avlemona, the most beautiful ...

Lefkada may not be famous for its Town but it certainly stands out for its beaches. Large and spread sandy beaches with sand or fine pebbles and blue waters and crystal clear. The scenery is often formatted by rocks but also by the green landscape that makes you speechless! Pictures you don't often come across that give you a sense of an exotic destination. One of these beaches is Porto Katsiki. Porto Katsiki: The magical beach of Lefkada Porto Katsiki is the most famous beach of Lefkada, such as Shipwreck ...

If there is an island that will pleasantly surprise you with its beauty and you may not expect it to such a great extent, then this is Kythera. An island that combines turquoise and crystal clear waters with a green and idyllic landscape around. So you can dive and also to enjoy the shade of the trees in a minute. At the same time, you will walk in beautiful and graphical alleys and you will see many sights. The Lighthouse of Moudariou is definitely one of them. And when combined ...

Ithaca is one of those islands that will definitely not disappoint you as fas as it concerns its beaches. Crystal clear, turquoise waters combine with green landscapes that offer you idyllic and relaxing moments just by listening to the waves. In Ithaca you will find sandy beaches as well as pebbles and you will enjoy the sun and the sea, in their best version. All the beaches are crystal clear and invite you to stay there from morning until sunset. That's what we did. On Kourvoulia Beach! In one of ...

Kythera is one of the Ionian Islands that has the peculiarity of belonging to Attica. It is a slight alternative solution for the summer holidays but leaves the best impressions even if you have any doubt about it before you go there. You will meet the graphical Chora, great beaches, and an imposing Castle that will amaze you. You don't need to have too many days to explore the island but you will surely return at some point to admire this rare and seductive beauty. Our trip to Kythera is ...

Greece has often become a cinematic setting for many films of foreign cinema. In fact, several of them had such huge success that they made the places famous around the world. This has happened with the movie "Mama mia" and the island of Skopelos. Such a movie is "The Mandolin of captain Corelli" which was filmed in Kefalonia. In the movie they filmed many parts of the island and as a result, the tourist flow was increased on the island in the coming years. And who doesn't remember the scene ...

Kefalonia is a paradise on earth, a trademark of the beauty of the Ionian Sea. There you will find large sandy beaches and trees that reach the sea. Crystal waters and incomparable beauty in one of the most special parts of Greece. It is no coincidence that it is a favorite destination for many Greek and foreign visitors. There, stands out a place that is the most beloved and very photographed. It is the village of Assos. A settlement with sensational beaches in a verdant environment. The peninsula of Assos ...

Zakynthos is in itself a fine and graphical island that is a typical example of the Ionian Islands. The city of Zakynthos is the capital of the island. Built at the foot of the hill of Bohali. It is a modern city that was rebuilt, after the earthquake of 1953. When you visit it you will notice that it is the elegant city of the Ionian. You will see the imposing traditional buildings with the arches, the arched windows. Even the graphical squares maintain the traditional style of the old ...

Greece is famous for its crystal clear beaches but some of them certainly stand out for the purity and clarity of their waters. One of them is located in Kefalonia and is an exotic paradise that captures your heart as soon as you are there. That beach is Antisamos beach which is hidden in a large bay. It is a unique beach which is surrounded by a green flowering landscape that reaches the sea. That's why they're used to calling it the mirror beach. Because its waters reflect the beauty ...

Kythera. A place... like a dream. The corner of the Ionian Islands that typically belongs to Attica. A place ideal for escapes and relaxation. You'll charge your battaries on the crystal clear and exotic beaches. Your eyes will rest on the green landscapes. You will gain new gastronomic experiences from the local flavors of the island. You will feel greek hospitality at its best. Kythera has these and many other reasons to choose them. And Chytra of Greece is one of them. A famous creation of nature that will surprise ...

Greece has hidden treasures and heavenly landscapes. All it takes is an appetite to explore and discover it. Every time you'll enjoy something new that will fascinates you. One of those is located in the Ionian Islands. It is Agios Sostis who is also called the Caribbean of Zakynthos. It is a wonderful place located between Laganas and Keri. This small island will shock you with its beauty and aesthetics. A heavenly place that looks like an exotic destination. And so it is. The pictures speak for themselves, but it's ...

Blue-green coasts. Green beaches with trees that reach the edge of the sea. Golden sand and transparent waters that look like a swimming pool. So small island but so full of amazing images. And the Paxos may be the smallest of the Islands of the Ionian Islands, but they have nothing to envy from larger islands in the complex.. Poseidon's romantic retreat leaves no visitor unmoved. It is no coincidence that they are the little favorite destinations for thousands of tourists every year. Paxos, a destination that looks like paradise ...

Like the names of the cities, so do the names of the Greek islands are not at all random. During antiquity times, there were periods of great geological turbulence and the naming of parts of land that was cut off or islands that changed form also served the need for recording these turbulences. Did you know, for example, that the island of Agistri was once called Kecryphaleia, and so the ancient world understood that it was a reef?" No name is random and there is a history behind the naming ...