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A SELECTION OF HOTEL & APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION IN THE
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LOUTRAKI
- CORINTHIA AREA
LOUTRAKI, a famous ancient spa resort, with magnificent
view of the Corinthian Gulf and spectacular sunsets. Just
45 minutes drive southwest from Athens International Airport
and with easy access to Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth as well
as Isthmus, Nafplio, Delphi and Olympia only to mention
a few places of interest in the vicinity. |
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NAFPLION
- ARGOLIS OR ARGOLIDA AREA
NAFPLION is one of the most elegant towns in mainland Greece.
With it's marble pavements, towering castles, its medieval
quarter and lots of historical monuments, Nafplion is not
a town to be missed on your visit to Greece. The town is
also a good base to visit the nearby archaeological sights
of Epidavros amphitheater, Mycenae citadel and the tombs
of King Agamemnon and more. |
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TOLON
- ARGOLIS OR ARGOLIDA
Tolon, also known as Tolo, is a fishing village approximately
12 kilometers away from Nafplion. Tolon resort has
repeatedly been awarded the Blue Flag by the European community
for its clean sea waters. Due to it's key position, Tolon,
offers an ideal base for exploring Argolis and the surrounding
areas. Epidavrous amphitheater, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia,
Monemvasia, Mystras are some of these areas. |
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MONEMVASIA
- LACONIA
MONEMVASIA is build on a rock, and it is likened
to the Gibraltar of Greece. The medieval castle city of
Monemvasia is a magical place that during its long history
has been conquered by many; Pirates, Francs, Byzantines,
Saracens, Venetians, Turks and many more. Unique Monemvasia
with its narrow alleys, impressive buildings, churches and
museums, is a place that should be included in any visit
to Greece and the the Peloponnese. |
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MANI,
GYTHEION - LACONIA
MANI area is a sparsely settled region where castles, traditional
villages build around Mount Tayetos, and wild landscapes
abound. GYTHEIO the Gateway to Mani is a lively port town
with many fish tavernas and shops. The small island of Marathonisi,
where according to mythology Paris and Helen consumated
their ill-fated love, is connected to Gytheion by a causeway.
From Gytheio and the nearby Neapolis you will find small
boats that can ferry you on to the islands of Elafonisos,
Kythira and Crete. |
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ELAFONISOS
ISLAND - LACONIA
Elafonisos island is a small island just south of Neapolis
and north of Kythira island, popular with Greek holiday
makers in the Summer, which has so far remained undiscovered
and a well kept secret from the rest of foreign visitors
that choose to holiday in Greece.
Elafonisi is well known for it's superb sandy beaches, blue
waters and great fish tavernas. Elafonisos island is an
ideal location for sun worshippers, and it is ideal if you
want to have a peaceful vacation in a traditional Greek
island that has been left untouched by mass tourism.
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ANCIENT
OLYMPIA - ELIA
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, is another place in Greece that must be
included in any itinerary. Olympia, dedicated to the father
of the gods, Olympian Zeus, is considered to be one of the
most important sanctuaries of antiquity. It is the birthplace
of the Olympic Games and also the site where they were held
every four years in archaic times. The river Alfios, and
one of its branch rivers, Kladeos, that run near Olympia,
have given the area a great natural beauty and have helped
it prosper throughout the ages. |
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KALAMATA
- MESSINIA
KALAMATA the second largest city of the Peloponnese and
the capital of the Messinian region. The old town of Kalamata
was nearly totally destroyed by the Turks and rebuild by
the the French engineers in the 1830's. The old town around
the castle is picturesque and should be explored. Also worth
visiting is the lively waterfront of Kalamata. Kalamata
castle build in the 13th century is worth visiting for the
wonderful views that are possible from the castle.
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