Municipality of East Mani and Interesting Sights

The Municipality of Eastern Mani based in Kotrona occupies the eastern part of Mani. It consists of the villages pyrrhic, Kotrona, Forest Nymph Outside, bones and Laya and also includes 42 smaller settlements.

Nea Potidea Halkidiki

A combination of deep blue waters of Thermaikos and gulf Toroneos found at the beginning of the first foot of Halkidiki peninsula of Kassandra.The great bridge over the canal Potidea is a gateway to heaven, where the first image, which will amaze you is NeaPotidea.A typical sight in New Potidea is the castle (what is left of it after the turmoil in 1821. To stay in NeaPotidea you have many choices after hotels and rented rooms or apartments are spread out along the beach, which is full of life in the summer.The restaurants and bars as well as the organized beach offers visitors the opportunity to really enjoy at extremely low prices either staying or eating and having fun in Halkidiki.The blue and the award-winning beach is an attraction for young and old, and apart from the blue waters you can enjoy sea activities.

Ano Pedina Zagori

Ano Pedina (Upper Soudena) is one of the oldest Zagorohoria villages. It is located 35 kilometers north of Ioannina City and at an altitude of 900 meters. The name probably Soudena is Slavic and means "cool place", possibly because of the cold airstreams coming from the five hills' slope to the village Ano Pedina that is allocated among the hills.The first historical reference to the village is the Chrysovolo (order) in the year of 1362 of the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos. The upper village area called Machalas has its center in the church of Virgin Mary. Around 1670 was created Under Machalas which is centered in the area of church Metamorphosis. During the late Ottoman Empire the village has the best period as all Zagorohoria villages, because of the autonomy and the famous travel baths of Zagori. The Soudeniotes inhibitants traveled mainly in Wlachia, Istanbul, Minor Asia and Egypt.Moreover Soudena had developed a high spiritual growth, which shows the dozens of floors at the perimeter of the settlement.

Antiparos, a small Cycladic Paradise

Every year thousands of tourists visit these wonderful beaches. One can even discover small emerald coloured beaches which are unique in the Aegean. These are not the only unique beaches mentioned above. There are others which you can visit in combination with a mini cruise with fishing boats. In such a case one can enjoy the Pantieronisia, the small island of Despotiko famous for its archaelogical findings, the beach of Faneromeni, the one of Agios Spiridonas, the cave of Mastihari....all quiet and most beautiful.A cave with stalagmites and stalactites can't help being a natural wonder, and a sight to see. It is known that throughout history, people used it as a refuge until they started building houses, and later on as a place of worship. If finds dating back to the Stone Age had been discovered there, it also would have had some archaeological interest. Antiparos cave has a uniqueness, not only because of its enchanting stalagmites, which took thousands of years to form from water eroding the limestone, but also because of its strong connection with the history of the island. Ancient pots were discovered in the cave as well as a dedication to the goddess Diana. According to an inscription, one of the caves first visitors was Archilochos the Parian who was a great lyrical poet. The names of Macedonian generals can also still be seen. They conspired against Alexander the Great and found refuge in the Cave of Antiparos in order to hide themselves to save their lives.

Elati Trikala - The best of winter destinations in Greece

Elati Village in Trikala is the nearest village of Trikala encountered during our journey to ski Pertouli and passing by the nearest route from the village of Trikala Gate.You will love the village, dressed with Pine Trees and tradition which is scattered in hotels and guesthouses in Trikala. In the center of the village Elati you will find restaurants and taverns that will make your nose to sigh for a snack.Try the local traditional recipies and then you can choose (if you have not already) a hotel or guest house in Elati Trikala for your stay.Prices are reasonable and if you choose long stay you will find great deals and offers.

Ski Center Velouchi - Karpenisi

The Ski Center Velouchi Karpenisi is one of the best winter destinations and boasts all modern instruments and service for skiers. You can find hotels and hostels in Karpenisi and the region to stay.

Hiking trails on Mount Olympus

Monodendri Zagori

Monodendri is one of the most beautiful villages of Zagori, built 1060 metres above the sea level, 39 km from Ioannina.It was named after a very big fir-tree which was situated there until 1840.Until 1753 it was a settlement which consisted of three quarters (Vitsa, Ano Mahalas, Agios Georgios).Nowadays, Monodendri is an attraction pole for all the visitors from Greece or abroad the whole year round.