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Lake Kerkini - A paradise for nature lovers

Lake Kerkini in Serres is a destination for nature lovers. The hotels, hostels, hotels generally offer a variety of activities often serve to guests of Lake Kerkini. Halls and sports centers are available for your events and for weddings, christenings and celebrations.

Santorini, a famous island

Santorini is an island located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece. It is also known as Thira and is the southernmost member of the group of Cyclades islands with a population of 13,670 residents. Santorini is essentially what remains of a massive volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient settlement existed on the island and led to the current geological caldera. The breathtaking natural beauty, with a dynamic nightlife, have made the island one of the famous tourist destinations. A giant central lagoon is surrounded by high cliffs on three sides. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Thirassia. The lagoon merges with the sea in two places in the northwest and southwest. The water in the middle of the lagoon is about 400 meters depth, thus it is a safe haven for all kinds of shipping. All the ports of the island are on the side of the lagoon and there are ports on the outer perimeter of the island. The capital, Fira, is at the top of the cliff and is looking the lagoon.In the island was one of the largest volcanic eruptions has ever seen the planet: the Minoan eruption (sometimes is called the Thera eruption), which occurred about 3600 years ago. The explosion left a large caldera, which is surrounded by volcanic ash and can be linked indirectly to the collapse of the Minoan civilization on Crete, 110 km to the south, from the creation of a giant tsunami. Another popular theory holds that the explosion of Thera is the source of the myth of Atlantis. Santorini was united with Greece in 1912. The major settlements therein are: Fira, Oia, Emporio, Kamari, Perissa, Imerovigli, Pyrgos and Thirassia. Akrotiri is an important archaeological site with ruins from the Minoan era. The island relies on tourism, especially during the summer months. In order Caldera to continue its being, the island's pumice quarries closed in 1986.

Arcadia, a destination in Greece all year round

Arcadia in the Peloponnese is a summer and winter destination of the best for your holidays in Greece. The hotels and rented rooms and close to many beautiful beaches in Arcadia.

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.

Dilofo Zagori

Dilofo is located in Zagoria villages or Zagori. It is built amphitheatrically feet densely planted two oak hills, from where it took its name, at an altitude of 880m. The distance form Ioannina is only 32Km.The earlier name was Sopetseli. It was structured settlement from 540 BC, where the houses were scattered over a large area. Remnants of these buildings are still around today, and the chapel of the Virgin Mary which is now a deserted church, is lost in the dense vegetation. Dilofo, in a few centuries before, was the reference point for residents and the center of the former settlements. The village offers a journey through time, and made few interventions in the structure and architecture of the beginning of this century. The attractions include stone fountains, mansions (among them the tallest house in Zagori, 13.5m. height at the entrance of the village), the cobbled streets so well preserved, its numerous churches.

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.

Ski Centre of Karpenisi

Roughly 11 km outside from the city of Karpenisi, is found the completely organized and exceptional ski center in Velouhi. More concretely the ski center is found in the plateau Diavolotopos, in altitude 1.800 m. Ski period begins in December and in ideal conditions lasts until May. Thus you can pass endless beautiful hours having fun but also relaxing. The high altitude maintains the snow in very good situation offering the visitors a harmonious picture of nature. The Velouhi Ski Center allocates first category chalet and bar of luxury for those who wish to relax, while for the friends of ski there is a shop for buying ski equipment and shop of renting of modern equipment ski.More concretely there exist for the service and the safety of visitors:· 5 lifts with possibility of service of 5000 individuals the hour· 3 graters· 4 snowmobiles and· 2 vehicles for snow making to slopes.Also, the center allocates 10 floors that oscillate from 1.800 up to 2.040m. The floors allocate bar, while exists also unit of First Aids. Functions moreover, modern faculty ski for the learning of beginners but also the preparation of athletes. The facilities remain open and the summertime, giving the occasion to friends of nature to walk in the paths, so that they enjoy the unforgettable beauty of landscape. For information, call: 22370 - 23506, 21112, 22002

kallithea Halkidiki

One of the most sought after areas bustles with life day and night and one of the most heavenly destinations of Kassandra is Kallithea. No wonder her name because it refers to a striking picture of a place where nature has strong imprint of the nice features.Kallithea today is the commercial center and the fashionable summer destination of the Kassandra peninsula, characterized by large hotel complexes and traditional family accommodation, great and endless beaches, archaeological discoveries and unique nightlife.The Doric Temple of Zeus Ammon, the temple of Dionysus and the Nymphs and the church of St. Panteleimon with its wonderful murals are landmarks of Kallithea that will amaze you.Without doubt, the best starting point for day trips throughout the peninsula of Cassandra as the roads linking eastern and western Cassandra. Ideal for those wishing to combine their summer holidays with their acquaintance with historical and archaeological finds of Halkidiki.With the infrastructure necessary for a pleasant and enjoyable holiday, combined with the unique and historic heritage and a spectacular, as we said, nightlife, Kallithea is able to satisfy the most demanding visitor.