Modern Pelion’s twenty-four villages retain traditional Pelian architecture and construction, with stone buildings made out of expertly carved local grey, blue, or green slate and red clay. They are built on terraces on the slopes and offer stunning vistas of … Read More
The size of Kefalonia island is about 781 km2 (300 mi2), and the present population density is 55 people per km2 (140/mi2). The town of Argostoli has one-third of the island’s inhabitants. Lixouri is the second major settlement, and the two towns … Read More
Lefkada measures 35 km (22 mi) from north to south, and 15 km (9 mi) from east to west. Its area is 336 km2 (130 sq mi). Its highest point is the mountain Stavrota, 1,158 m (3,799 ft) above sea level, situated in the middle of the island. The … Read More
Lemnos is mostly flat (hence its more than 30 sand beaches), but the west, and especially the northwest part, is rough and mountainous (highest elevation: Mount Vigla, 470 m). The chief towns are Myrina, on the western coast, and Moudros on … Read More
The river called Acheron with the nearby ruins of the Necromanteion is found near Parga. Parga and the surrounding areas have many restaurants and seaside taverns serving fresh fish and unique local recipes. The character of the city is lively … Read More
Neda river, is unique in the sense that it is the only river in Greece with a feminine name.
Voidokilia Beach, situated at 12 km from the city of Pylos (in the north of the Navarino bay), you reach from the village of Petrochori.
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and … Read More
AmmoulianiI is the only inhabited island of Halkidiki that charms every visitor since it’s the place where everyone can find anything they dream of in an area of only 4,5 km2. Ammouliani is located 120 km from Thessaloniki and is … Read More
Arnea, is the capital of the district of Arnea. Ruins of an ancient civilization have been found 3 km of the township of Arnea and many believe it is the site of ancient Arne, mentioned by Thoukididis. Its acropolis and … Read More