Hotel Best Western
Europa ,
Ancient Olympia, Elia area, Peloponnese
LOCATION INFORMATION
The western part of the
Peloponnese is where culture history and comfort meet; Culture
in the form of ancient Olympia and comfort in the form of the
Hotel Europa. Best Western Europa hotel located on the hills
over Ancient Olympia is the perfect place for travelers on the
roots of ancient Greece. |
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From
the Hotel Europa there is a wide view to the Arcadia mountains
and the valley of Alfios. Famous places like the temple of Epikurios
Apollon or the fortress of Hlemoutsi are easy to reach on a day
tour. Olympia is considered to be one of the most important sanctuaries
of antiquity. Olympia was dedicated to the father of the gods,
Olympian Zeus. It is the birth-place of the Olympic Games and
also the site where they were held every four years in archaic
times.The area has been populated uninterruptedly since 3000 B.C.
and in the late Mycenaean period it became a religious center.
The river Alfios, and one of its branch rivers, Kladeos, that
run near the village, have given the area a great natural beauty
and have helped it prosper throughout the ages. Some of the most
important monuments are: the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera,
the Philippeion, the Vouleftireion and more. In addition to the
temples, are the remains of all the sports structures for the
Olympic Games, like the Palestra and the Gymnasium. |
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Hotel Best Western
Europa ,
Ancient
Olympia,
Elia area, Peloponnese
HOW TO GET TO ANCIENT OLYMPIA AND EUROPA HOTEL
Driving to Hotel Europa
and Olympia by car is probably the easiest way to get here.
The are two routes available if your starting point is Athens. |
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first is via Patras (334km). This is the road used by most travelers
because it is close to the sea and you have some very beautiful
imagery throughout the journey. All you have to choose is the
direction of Patras, then follow on to Pyrgos, and then Olympia.
The second one is via Tripoli (323km). This route will take you
through the mountains of Corinthia, through Artemisio tunnel,
and then downhill from there through the mountains of Arcadia.
This trip is more demanding as there are more twists and turns
to the road, but it is definitely a very wild and beautiful road
to travel. Getting to Olympia by public transport is not expensive
but it is recommended you avoid this means of transport if you
have children, lots of luggage, etc. For both trains and buses
your ticket will get you to Pyrgos. You then need to get off the
bus/train and purchase a ticket for the remainder of the trip
(20km) which also means you will might have to wait for approximately
20 minutes for your connection. |
Hotel Best Western
Europa ,
Ancient
Olympia,
Elia area, Peloponnese
GENERAL INFORMATION
This family owned Europa hotel,
were families are welcome, is a good combination of Greek hospitality
and international comfort. There is air conditioning in all
Europa 80 rooms and the restaurant offers a variety of Greek
and international cuisine. On top of that, the garden with its
Greek tavern, swimming-pool, and tennis court invites you to
relax. |
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Hotel
Europa has been operating for approximately 12 years. In 1992
the hotel decided to join the largest chain of hotels worldwide
which is no other than the "Best Western International"
chain. Later in 1998 wanting
to expand Europa Hotel built a second complex, with 28 rooms and
2 suites, next to the existing one. The new Europa complex includes
a bar, as well as Internet facilities.
The clients of the new complex use the central wing of the hotel
for breakfast, dinning, swimming-pool and tennis. Today
Hotel Europa with the family atmosphere that distinguishes it,
continues to offer high quality services and more importantly
a friendly and family ambience. |
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Hotel
Best Western Europa , Ancient
Olympia, Elia area, Peloponnese
HOTEL FACILITIES
The restaurant of Europa hotel, that can cater
for 300 people, is located on the highest point of the central
building, with a magisterial view of Ancient Olympia on one
side, and the Alfios river valley on the other. |
The first thing noticed by the restaurant visitor is the fantastic
construction of the wooden roof. In the restaurant one can enjoy
the excellent morning buffet while the sun rising over the Arcadic
mountains is in full view. Moreover, one can enjoy Greek and International
cuisine, as well as taste lovely Greek wine which are offered
in great variety. The traditional Greek tavern operates only during
the summer months from the beginning of June up to the middle
of September. Europa's Greek taverna is located in an idyllic
garden, surrounded by olive trees, next to the swimming-pool,
and offers its visitors a combination of traditional Greek cuisine
and natural beauty.
Three different bars exist in EUROPA HOTEL, two of which are indoors
and one which is a pool-bar. The two indoor bars are located each
one in every building and are equipped with a fireplace. They
offer to every guest the pleasure to enjoy his coffee, his refreshment
or his drink in a gentle atmosphere with beautiful view. The pool-bar
in the garden, offers light meals and drinks to the visitor who
wishes to relax by the peaceful swimming pool atmosphere. The
swimming-pool is situated in the beautiful garden and can be seen
from almost every room. Its size is 20 meters long by 8 meters
wide and the deepest point measures almost 4 meters. Surrounded
by magnificent flowers and plants, it offers the ideal spot to
relax and enjoy the famous Greek sun. Umbrellas and deck-chairs
are available (free). Towels are available and are provided by
the hotel (free).
Hotel Europa also has a tennis court where rackets and tennis
balls are provided free of charge. Amongst other facilities that
the Hotel Europa Best Western offers, is room service, cradle
and baby sitting on request, a jewelry and fine art shop and Internet
facilities. |
Hotel
Best Western Europa , Ancient
Olympia, Elia area,
Peloponnese
ROOM AMENITIES
The hotel offers 78 rooms and 2 suites. Most of the rooms oversee
the swimming-pool, the gardens, and the valley of Alfios river.
By entering the rooms, one may distinguish the particularity
in their construction. |
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This
is because one has to walk down 2 steps from the bed-room in order
to move to the sitting room and the balcony. All rooms are air-conditioned,
have satellite TV, music (3 channels), refrigerator (most of the
rooms), a safe, direct dial phone, balcony, and marble bathroom.
The suites comprise of 2 rooms one of which is the main suite
with a large balcony, spacious living room, and all the above
particularities. The suite rooms are connected via an internal
door, which makes them ideal for large families. |
Best Western Europa Hotel ,
Olympia, Elia, Peloponnese
CONTACT DETAILS
EUROPA HOTEL
DROUVA 1, ANCIENT OLYMPIA, ELIA, PELOPONNESE, GREECE
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The restaurant
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The
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open air Greek Taverna
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Buffet
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HOTEL
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swimming pool area
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