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Rhodes is the biggest island of the Dodecanese. It lies at the south-eastern corner of the Aegean, opposite the coast of Asia Minor, about 11 miles away. It has an area of 1398 square kilometres, being 79.7 km long and 38 km wide. The city of Rhodes is the capital of the Dodecanese Prefecture, a group of islands formerly known as the Southern Sporades. The name Dodecanese (Twelve Islands), although finally prevailing, does not correspond to the actual number of islands making up the Prefecture, there being many more than twelve. The medieval town of Rhodes, or the Old town as the locals call it, is a living monument. It is a well preserved centre where many Rhodians live and work. Various projects are currently being implemented and developed by the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Rhodes in aid of the restoration and improvement of the medieval town, which has been designated a world monument of architectural heritage by UNESCO.The fortress town was divided into two parts: The KOLLAKIO or KOLLAKO to the north, including the Street of Knights, leaders, the Palace of the Grand Master (Castello), the official churches of the Order, the Hospital (today’s museum), and other edifices. This area was separated from the rest of the town by inner fortifications, sections of which are still preserved. The BURGH or HORA to the south, with the old market (Socrates Street) and Turkish bazaar around Suleiman’s mosque, and other sites. Hora was the area for the bourgeois, and the Greeks, as well as other nationalities (Jewish, Turkish and others) each lived in their own districts. Dating from 1522 – the start of the Turkish occupation of Rhodes and their settlement within the fortress town – construction began on the newer districts beyond the walls, the so-called Marasia. These took their names from the major churches of the districts Ag. Anargyroi, Ag. Iannis, Ag. Anastasia, Metropolis, Ag. Giorgios Ano, Ag. Giorgios Kato or Kammenos (burned down), and Ag. Nikolaos. Greater Marasi, or Neohori, was developed by the Italians (1912-45) who also constructed the recent buildings of Mandraki city centre. They did not employ the island’s traditional style, but rather tried to echo the walls and fortifications, creating an architectural complex that impresses even now. These buildings included the Prefecture Administration building, the City Hall, the Port Authority, the Post Office, the Bank of Greece, the Aktaion, the New Market, the National Theatre, and the Hotel of the Roses, which now houses the Casino following its restoration (April, 1998). Adjacent to the Prefecture building is the Church of the Annunciation, modelled on the destroyed Knights’ church of Saint John. Opposite the National Theatre is the mosque of Murat-Reis. The visitor may see other buildings of the same period in the area of Neohori: the Teaching Academy of Rhodes, the Girls Orphanage, the Hospital, and others.

Chalkidiki hotels | a land of many natural charms

The prefecture of Halkidiki is located in Northern Greece, southeast of Thessaloniki. It is a beautiful place and attracts thousands of visitors because of the unique features it has. Famous for its natural beauty, and has lush vegetation, streams, springs, lakes and bays. One of the biggest attractions are the beaches of Halkidiki, many of which blend with lush forests. The villages are very picturesque, with a strong traditional element, either they are located above the green hills or close to the rugged beaches. In every corner of Halkidiki there are significant archaeological, historical and religious attractions that deserve a visit. Polygyros, the capital of Halkidiki, is the land area of the county and is built amphitheater on the slopes of Mount Prophet Elijah, offering breathtaking sea view and magnificent scenery. The most popular tourist resorts of Chalkidiki are the three peninsulas, or else the Trident or three feet, Kassandra in the west, Sithonia in the center and the Holy Mountain in the east.Sithonia, the central peninsula of Halkidiki, is known for its unique natural beauty. Here you have the opportunity to stroll to beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful coves or beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages. It retains many traditional features, while it has a wide variety of hotels, rooms and apartments. It offers all the tourist facilities and amenities, tavernas, restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as organized car rental agencies.Kassandra, the western peninsula of Halkidiki, is the busiest of the three peninsulas because of its short distance from Thessaloniki, but especially the developed tourist infrastructure, with many hotels, apartments and rented rooms, and numerous entertainment venues and catering for all tastes. Kassandra offers some of the best beaches of Halkidiki, and many combine the beauties of sea and mountain.Mount Athos, the easternmost peninsula of Halkidiki, is a unique place. It is the spiritual center of Orthodoxy, and is the only autonomous state of Greece. It offers unparalleled spiritual aura and serene atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in the world. The monasteries are surrounded by forests of ancient trees, and these contribute to the refreshing atmosphere of the area. At the entrance of the peninsula are the seaside resorts of Tripiti and Ouranoupolis, where there is a wide selection of hotels, bars, clubs, taverns and restaurants and beautiful beaches.

Porto Lagos

Porto Lagos is a fishing village built on the narrow peninsula that separates the lake Vistonida from the sea. According to tradition, at the head of Vistonida were stables for horses of Diomedes, king of the indigenous perspective of Vistones. The archaeological excavations revealed remains of a Byzantine settlement, perhaps Poroi. In the second half of the 19th century, Porto Lagos was an important port in the Thrace. It is 24km. southeast of Xanthi. It worths to see the Vistonida wetland, which is protected by the Ramsar Convention and has a rich bird life, and the Monastery of St. Nicholas, which is built on an island in the lake, which is connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge.

Aspraggeloi Zagori

The Asprageli, or else the "Gate of Zagori", 30 km from Ioannina, is an ideal base for visiting other villages. In 1943, it was destroyed by the Germans. The ruins of the church of St. Nicholas, revealing the bygone glory of the village. It is worth visiting the Monastery of Aspraggeloi path to an hour, which overlooks the plain of Ioannina. Unique is the sunset from the entrance of the village and walks on the slopes of the mountains.

metsovo, a touristic destination with traditional character

Metsovo is one of the most picturesque and traditional towns in Greece. It is built like an amphitheatre at an altitude of 1.156m., on one of the highest peaks of the Pindos range at the junction of Epirus, Thessaly and Western Macedonia. It is the capital of the homonym province and it has a population of 6.000 inhabitants. The first reference to Metsovo was made in 1380 A.D. in the chronicle of the Philanthropinos brothers Proklos and Komnenos. At first, Metsovo used to be a small settlement of shepherds. Later, due to its important geographical location, Metsovo acquired a number of privileges that contributed to its survival and accelerated the development course in difficult times. Such privileges were granted in 1430 A.D. by the Sultan Murat II as a reward for the good behavior of the Metsovite guards of Zygos to the Ottoman trοops of Sinan Pasha, who were heading for Ioannina.Τhe Sultan Mehmet IV renewed the privileges in 1659. Based on these privileges, Metsovo and the surrounding villages of Malakasi, Milia, Anilio, Votonosi, Palia Koutsoufliani (Platanistos) and Derventista (Anthochori) formed a federation, an autonomous, democratic state within the limits of the Ottoman Empire. The privileges granted to Metsovo, with the exception of the Patriarchal Hexarchy that was preserved until 1924, were abolished in 1795 by Ali Pasha. In 1700 A.D., a self-catering Greek school was founded in Metsovo to become one of the most important education centers, staffed with the eminent teachers of that time. Metsovo suffered considerable destruction on March 27, 1854 by the Ottoman troops of Abdi Pasha. This became known as the Grivas disaster. Following the Grivas disaster, Metsovo experienced a unique progress that was attributed to the large number of benefactors, who hailed from the town and offered substantial sums of money in order to contribute to its re-establishment. Metsovo was liberated from the Turkish yoke on October 31, 1912 by forces of the Greek Army and Cretan and Epirot volunteers. Decisive role in the economic and cultural development of Metsovo played the Baron Mihail Tossizza Foundation, established in 1948 by the Baron himself at the instigation and the encouragement of Evangelos Averoff Tossizza. Among the great men of Metsovo are the Metsovian neomartyr Nicholaos (May 17, 1617), the teachers of the nation during the Turkish occupation Nicholaos Tzartzoulis, Parthenios Katzioulis, Dimitrios Vardakas, Tryfon the priest-monk, Adam Tsapekos, the national benefactors George Averoff, Nicholaos Stournaras, Mihail Tossizza, Triantafyllos Tsoumagas, Kyriakos Flokas, Baron Mihail Tossizza, the freedom fighters Dimitrios Ipatros, Anastasios Manakis, Ioannis Gadelos, Apostolos Hatzis, Dimitrios Zamanis and the politician and benefactor Evangelos Averoff Tossizza.

Villas in Crete

Crete is a unique destination in Greece, that blends impressing history with exquisite modern-time tradition and exceptional lifestyle. Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors from around the globe, who want to explore its amazing natural beauty and experience one of the most special spots in Greece. It can offer great opportunities for natural exploration, vivid life and delicious local cuisine tasting as it holds a long history as a tourist destination. However, luxury is profound in the island's modern aesthetics and villas in Crete draw a lot of attention from its annual visitors.Thus, Divine Retreats team has made a great selection of luxurious villas in Crete, that can satisfy even the most demanding explorer. Properties carefully recruited are waiting for you to explore the borders of luxury and wellness, while giving yourself the opportunity to create summer memories that will last for a life time. All villas meet the highest standards as far as design and amenities are concerned and are categorized in such a way, in order to facilitate the search for your villa of your needs and dreams.

Salamina

Salamina is the homeland of Aiantas and the tragic playwright Euripides, place of residence and establishment of the poet Angelos Sikelianos and host for George Karaiskakis. It is widely known in world history for the largest battle of the ages, made in 480 BC by the outcome of which, won by the Greeks, survived and developed the Greek culture and spread to the West and all over the world.In ancient times, Salamis was known by the names Pitiousa (Pitis the tree pine), Skiras (from hero Skiron) and Kychreia (from Kychrea). The island is also known since ancient times with the name Koulouris, from the Cape "Kolouris akra" (now Punta), in which was built the ancient city and the port of the 4th century BC. Today, the island offers culture, together with the municipality, various cultural associations.

Tsepelovo Zagori

Tsepelovo is the biggest of Zagorochoria villages. It is located 36 klm from Ioannina city.It is build on an altitude 1140 meters.Tsepelovo is a traditional village, known since the 16th century. In 1868 it was the capital of the Turkish authorities Zagoriou. The village is immersed in the mountain surrounded by forest.

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