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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.

The Mountainous Regions of Argolida

Foreign visitors who come to Argolis usually restricted by tour guides and the main roads on a path to the south or east and coastal neighbors of Argolis or large urban centers like Nafplio, Argos, Epidaurus, the ancient sites of Mycenae located on the road to the beaches and coasts of Argolida. But there is only interesting and seaside hotels or apartments with swimming pools. Staying in Argolis takes another dimension to mountain Argolid!

Kaimaktsalan Ski Centre

The Ski Centre of Kaimaktsalan got its name from the place name of the mountain which hosts it. The word Kaimaktsalan, according to an analysis of the scholar and professor, Mr N. Sidiropoulos, has Turkish roots and literally means the thief of creamy foam. Why this name was given is not accurately perceived and there are several interpretations based on what is transferred orally from generation to generation. Mount Kaimakatsalan or Voras is on the border with FYROM and its ridge is the line between the two countries. It is the third largest highest mountain in Greece with 2.524m., which is a top in the ski center. At the top, and on the border line, there is the church of Prophet Elias, which is a monument of the first World War. Most of its areas are proposed to be included in Nature 2000.At the foot of the mountain is Lake Vegoritis, one of the largest of Greece in scope and depth, that lies within the geographical borders of three prefectures - Pella, Florina, Kozani - and protected by the Ramshar Treaty. The view from the mountain is spectacular, as one can, with naked eye, observe the Thermaikos Gulf, the peak of Mount Olympus and of course the ski centre of 3-5 Pigadia of Naoussa. When the cloud is low, you feel that you are on an airplane and you see beneath the white quilt-forming clouds. The Ski Center at an altitude of2.050m., where is the main shelter, parking lots, ski schools, ski slopes for beginners, rental shops, vendors and the first lift, and it ends at 2.480m altitude, where is the arrival station of the highest lift of Greece.

Greece beaches with Blue flag awards

The «Blue Flag» is a programme of environmental awareness and protection which is implemented every year, on a large scale, in more than 40 countries in Europe and other parts of the world by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Golden Beach in Thassos

Golden Beach in Thassos is located approximately 12 km south east of Limenas Village, the port of Thassos island. It is a long and impressive golden sand beach with crystallic waters. It is surrounded by densive vegetation reaching up to the beach in some places.

Grevena Prefecture

The prefecture of Grevena is in the region of Western Macedonia with capital the city called Grevena. It borders with the prefecture of Ioannina to the west, the prefecture of Kastoria in the northwest, with the prefecture of Kozani in the north, the prefecture of Larissa in the southeast with the prefecture of Trikala in the south.The population of the prefecture of Grevena is about 38000 inhabitants and the distance from Athens is 400 km and from Thessaloniki is 163 km. Much of the county is a mountainous surrounded by mountains to the west Lygkos, Chasia in the southwest and northeast Vourinos. The longest river in the country, Aliakmonas passes through the county and specifically the central and northeastern part of the county. The local economy is based mainly on agriculture. Livestock is also developed. Equally important is the contribution of rural tourism and ecotourism and the timber industry. The ski resort of Vasilitsa gathers every year thousands of visitors and is a lifeline for the local economy.

Argolida - accommodation - attractions

Argolida has a rich cultural tradition and is regarded as one of the most accomplished and summer tourist destinations in Greece. It can become an ideal destination for guests seeking a unique vacation experience and choices in hotels, apartments, campsites and apartments in Argolida.

Elati Zagori

Elati is one of the Zagorochoria village and is located 30 km from Ioannina city, 310 km from Thessaloniki and about 450 Km from Athens.Elati is characterized by its amfitheatric order in the mountain Mitsikeli. It is surrounded by forests and mountains, with enough altitude making its climate excellent!The short distance from the city of Ioannina makes Elati easily accessible from the big city, while its position allows the visitor to discover many nearby villages.