Tag: Travel by car

Karya, the picturesque village of the prefecture of Argolida, will fully charm you with the traditional aesthetics that overwhelm it, but also with its unique verdant natural landscape. Just a stone's throw from the capital, a visit to its territory will help you relax and get rid of the everyday life of the city, but above all enjoy the view of the greenery, which floods its scenery. Let's see the pieces that make up the wonderful Karya. Argolida: Dolines, the giant and mysterious craters Karya Village: When nature and tradition ...

Mani is one of the places in Greece where the beauty of the landscape of its settlements really seems to be different from the rest of the country. The traditional Areopolis, at the entrance point of its Laconian side, with its picturesque stone construction could not be the exception to the rule. So let's admire the wonderful scenery, but also the rich historical past of this unique area. Kokkala at Mani: A postcard-like village with serene beaches Areopolis: A paradise made of stone Stone-built paths, buildings with stone as their ...

One-day excursion to Mega Spilaio ("Great Cave" in Greek) Monastery. Perhaps the most important pilgrimage of Orthodoxy in Greece. It is located ten kilometers northeast of Kalavryta and causes awe to those who see it. The monastery of Mega Spilaio is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and took its name from its very location. Built at the opening of a large natural cave, at 900 meters, in the mountain range of Helmos, above the steep ravine of Vouraikos river, the monastery gives an even more imposing tone ...

Vathia, a place in Greece, offers a unique and imposing landscape that you won’t find elsewhere. As a visitor to Mani, you’ll experience a close connection with nature and distinctive architecture. This location stands out for its uniqueness. It’s the highest point in Mani’s landscape, characterized by the allure of its towers and its unique history. Nestled between the sea and arid mountains, Vathia is the unexpected gem that Mani has to offer. Monemvasia: The impressive “ship made of stone” that invites you to get on board Vathia: The tower ...

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 ...

There are many villages in Greece that capture your heart from the first moment. The ones that leave their imprint on your heart and that you promise to yourself that you come back again at some point. The seaside villages of our country can certainly be compared many times even with exotic destinations abroad. The difference is that nowhere else will you find such a combination of tradition, hospitality, and gastronomy. And Diakofti in Kythera is such an example. Its beach, especially, is majestic. Diakofti beach, a paradise on earth ...

Kythera is the island you'll love from the first moments you'll set your foot there. And this love will continue as you walk around the island. As you walk through the graphical alleys and swim in the turquoise waters. A unique feeling you'll remember for a long time. It will make you consider Kythera much more than one time visit. And you start all over again. Besides, the first impression of a place is very important. Diakofti is the first place you meet when you arrive in Kythera. And believe ...