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OINOUSSES (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
ALIIS, ALIA (Ancient city) KRANIDI
The city was inhabited by fishermen from Hermione and by inhabitants from Tiryns. It did not exist in the time of Strabo.
ALOPI (Ancient city) OZOLEA LOKRIS
It was situated at the borders of Locris and Phocis, near Delphi (Steph. Byz.).
ANTIKYTHIRA (Island) GREECE
It streches from N-NW 5,5 miles to the S-SE, with biggest width in the middle of the island 1,8 miles. The earth is barren and rocky and the highest peak is Plagara, 378m, in the middle of the W coasts.
ATHENIAN BASIN (Basin) ATTIKI
The plain of Attica is enclosed by mountains on every side except the south, where
it is open to the sea, the Gulf of Paleron. This plain is bounded on the NW. by
Mt. Parnes, on the NE. by Mt. Pentelicus, on the SE. by Mt. Hymettus, and on the
W. by Mt. Aegaleos and Mt. Poecilus.
CHANIA (Prefecture) CRETE
The county of Hania is divided by the proud mountains called the Lefka
Ori into two completely different natural landscapes. The coastal zone, with
beaches 350km long, is richer and more densely populated. The sparsely populated
inner territory is one of the most sensual parts of Crete.
On most of its mountainous tops, temperatures are below zero and from December
to May they are covered with snow. On the mountain slopes there are many small
traditional villages with their stone houses turned towards the sun, forgotten
by time and which are interesting destinations of green Crete.
Day after day, more and more wanderers try to explore them on foot,
by jeep, by horse or by bicycle. The European Union promotes, with the programme
“Leader”, sojourns at rustic tourists’ shelters, in places like
Vamos, Milia, Keramia, Kasteli,
Askifou, etc. there is the
possibility for the tourist to taste Cretan life in its simplicity and particularity
in nature, to enjoy the Cretan diet with a glass of wine or tsikoudia, to take
part in celebrations and to feel the roots of European civilization.
Hospitable shelters, establishments for spending your free time and
shops with handmade carpets, fine jewelry, embroidery, traditional furniture,
ceramics and home-made products (cheese, cakes, marmalades, etc.) of excellent
quality guarantee an unforgettable stay.
(Text: Dr. Anastasia Kalpaki-Georgoulaki)
This text is cited December 2003 from the Chania
Prefecture Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet (2002).
FTEROLAKKA (Ski centre) PARNASSOS
As of June 2000, Parnassos Ski Centre is owned and managed by the Tourism Development Co., which is based in Athens (Voulis Str. no 7, Postal Code 105 62).
The ski centre is situated at an altitude of 1.600 to 2.300 metres; there is one cabin lift, 6 over-ground and 7 pull up lifts which cater for 20 ski runs that total 14km in length.
The Ski Centre includes a parking lot, a heliport, reception areas, a cafeteria, a bar, a restaurant, a first aid centre, road assistance and a Baby Sitting facility with an experienced child minder.
There are also ski and snowboarding schools, equipment rental stores and stores where one can also purchase ski and snowboarding equipment and clothing.
The text has been cited in February 2005 from the following webpage of Parnassos Ski Centre.
KAIMAKTSALAN (Ski centre) EDESSA
In the massif of Voras and at an altitude of 2040 to 2524 metres, the slopes of the Ski Resort by the same name are developed.
The resort has been in operation since 1995. The resort is situated at a distance of about 45 km northwest of Edessa and 140 km from Thessaloniki. The long duration of snow covering, the unique natural scenery, but also the possibility of accommodation in traditional villages, which have preserved their traditional colors, has contributed to the quick expansion of their reputation on national level and has led to the ongoing developing tourist movement in the region.
The Voras Ski Resort (Kaimakstsalan) has 6 lifts, which provide access to 13 ski-slopes of several difficulty degrees, while a Snowmobile slope has also been shaped, as well as a Snowboard Fun park to satisfy the most demanding skiers. The wider region is available for mountain ski, providing the possibility of rambling in interesting forest paths.
Experienced trainers are participating in the operation of ski and snowboard schools, offering an enjoyable contact with the exciting winter sports to inexperienced skiers, while the little stores of renting-selling equipment on the ground-floor of the chalet give everyone interested the possibility of obtaining the necessary equipment for a comfortable jaunt in the snow.
In the area of the chalet and at an altitude of 2040 m, a guesthouse operates with a restaurant and an ouzo-tavern, while at 2100 m in a pure-white frozen landscape; the snowbar creates a warm and friendly atmosphere for the relaxation and pleasure of skiers.
This text (extract) has been cited in October 2003 from the Pella Prefecture Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet.
KASTANOCHORI (Village) MEGALOPOLI
KELLARIA (Ski centre) PARNASSOS
As of June 2000, Parnassos Ski Centre is owned and managed by the Tourism Development Co., which is based in Athens (Voulis Str. no 7, Postal Code 105 62).
The ski centre is situated at an altitude of 1.600 to 2.300 metres; there is one cabin lift, 6 over-ground and 7 pull up lifts which cater for 20 ski runs that total 14km in length.
The Ski Centre includes a parking lot, a heliport, reception areas, a cafeteria, a bar, a restaurant, a first aid centre, road assistance and a Baby Sitting facility with an experienced child minder.
There are also ski and snowboarding schools, equipment rental stores and stores where one can also purchase ski and snowboarding equipment and clothing.
The text has been cited in February 2005 from the following webpage of Parnassos Ski Centre.
KYDATHINEI (Ancient demos) ATHENS
It is positioned within the city of Athens, and more accurately to the N & NE slope of the Acropolis.
MALADRENI (Village) KOUTSOPODI
Malantreni is a natural northern boundary at Nemea's side, a village
the links Argolida and Corinthia
Counties. It is semi-mountainous, 16km from the city of Argos.
It is as lively as Schinochori
but with a more lyrical character.
The locals are also hard-working and they mostly deal with olive and
citrus trees, apricot trees and produce. Malantreni is well known for its vineyards
and it produces fine quality wines.
(text: Alexis Totsikas)
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Argolis tourist pamphlet.
MEGANISSI (Island) IONIAN ISLANDS
Opposite Poros,
next to the islet of Skorpios,
appears the foam crested Meganissi. A simple islet consisting of three villages,
simple, with its only jewels it natural unspoiled beauty, its completely clean
beaches, the play of colours in the sun and the warmth of its people. Ideal for
all those who want to live peacefully, to enjoy the life of the island and to
feel moments of nostalgia, moments from the past. On Meganissi it is also possible
to visit the famous cave where the submarine Papanikolis took refuge when it was
in danger during the Second World War. Access to the island is easy as there is
a daily connection with two ferries from and to Nydri.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
MEGISTI (KASTELORIZO) (Island) DODEKANISSOS
Belying former grandeur the island of Megisti, as it is officially
known even from ancient times, derives its name from the Greek word meaning “largest”
because it happens to be the largest island in a picturesque cluster surrounding
it. The total area of this “polynesia” (island complex) is 11.9 square
kms. It is a mountainous and rocky island.
Little is known concerning the island's ancient history due to the
few written accounts referring to it and the fewer still systematic excavations
carried out on Kastellorizo. Neolithic tools, pre-historic walls, stone hewn tombs,
a gold crown from the Mycenaean period, Doric inscriptions and other findings
pay witness to the fact that the island has been inhabited continuously from very
ancient times.
The safe, natural harbour on the northwestern coast has always been
the island’s greatest geophysical gift, as it is unique in the large harbourless
surrounding area. Naturally, it once generated an important amount of economic
and nautical trade, standing as it does at the crossroads of Europe, Asia Minor
and Egypt.
Today Kastelorizo has a population of 275 inhabitants. This is the
number that remained from the 15.000 that there were at the turn of the twentieth
century. The locals’ main activities are tourism and fishing.
The town has fine two and three storeyed buildings, built in accordance
with the local architecture. Above all, it provides the visitor with the beauty
of an idyllic landscape and the nostalgia of a past glory. The island’s
greekness is attested to by its buildings, by the simple “ageaopelagitiki”-Aegean
Sea look of the settlement, by the archaic character of the local dialect
and by the spirit of the inhabitants.
The sites to be seen on the island are indeed not few: Two fine examples
are the Palaiokastro -“Old Castle” which is situated approximately
in the middle of the island and once served as both the acropolis and older fortification
of the island, whilst the “Kastro”-Castle is found in the south eastern
part of the harbour and 200 metres above sea level. In the eastern part of the
harbour there is an impressive stone-hewed lyncean tomb. Both, of course, are
a part of the invaluable inheritance of the much turmoiled historical past of
the island.
Kastelorizo is dotted with numerous churches and monasteries. The
patron Saints of the island are St. Constantine and Helen to whom a church of
exceptional architecture is dedicated. It is a three-nave basilica and dates from
1835. Beside the church is the “Santrapia Urban School” which was
inaugurated in 1903 and built through the patronage of Louka Santrape. Especially
picturesque is the monastery
of St. George of the Mountain which has monks’ cells, cisterns and a
cave-catacomb with a well and a finely worked wooden iconostasis.
Extremely colourful are the Easter adoration and festive customs as
are the important feasts, rich in traditional customs. These are the feasts of
“Dekapentavgoustou” - Dormition of Our Lady, St. Paraskevi, the last
Monday before Lent, the First of May, Prophet Elias and of the patron saints of
the island Sts. Constantine and Helen.
(Text: Manolis Makris)
This text (extract) is cited February 2004 from the Dodekanissos
Union of Municipalities & Communities pamphlet.
MONI MYRSINIDIOU (Monastery) CHIOS
Founder of this monastery is the monk Christoforos Seremelis (1897).
It is dedicated to Panagia Myrtidiotissa (Virgin of the Myrtles) of the miraculous
icon which the monk found in the sea below the monastery. It celebrates its feast
day on September 24 when crowds of worshippers come to honor Her Grace. The monastery
offered valuable philanthropic services during the German occupation as well as
during the resistance movement of World War II. The vestments of the national
martyr Gregory V are kept here. The monastery, which house four monks, includes
guest quarters.
This text is cited Jan 2004 from the Promoting Tourism Prefectural Committee of Chios URL below, which contains image.
PORTARIA (Village) VOLOS
The Municipality
of Portaria comprises four villages perched on the slopes of northwestern
Pelion. It lies between the
beautiful beaches of the Pagasitikos
Gulf and snow-capped peaks where exceptional ski runs have been created.
There are dozens of hotels and hostels. There is a good road link
with Volos and on the way
up there is a wonderful view of Volos
nestling in the bay.
There is a police station, a post office, a bank, a medical centre
and a pharmacy in Portaria.
This text (extract) is cited February 2004 from the Municipality of Portaria
pamphlet (2001).
SANTORINI (Island) KYKLADES
The island complex of Santorini is comprised of the islands of Thera,
the largest, Thirassia,
the smallest and Aspronissi
a small uninhabited island. These three islands are the remnants of the large
prehistoric island called Strongyle due to its round shape and later Kalliste
due to its beauty.
After an immense volcanic eruption around 1450 BC and the submersion
of the central part of Strongyle, the Caldera (basin) was formed, into which the
sea flooded. After centuries, in its centre emerged the volcano islets (Kamenes),
Palaia Kameni first and Nea
Kameni after centuries.
(Text: Manolis Lignos)
This text is cited February 2004 from the Municipality of Thera tourist pamphlet
(2003-2004).
STRAVA (Bay) LOUTRAKI-PERACHORA
Piney area with summer houses.
XYLOKASTRO (Small town) CORINTHIA
Built in 1260, dominated the area, was destroyed by earthuquake in 1402 and does not exist today
ASSEA (Ancient city) VALTETSI
Eurotas: River of Laconia, its sources, unites with Alpheus. Alpheus: River, sources and upper course, often vanishes under ground, tributaries, dearest of rivers to Zeus, ashes of victims kneaded with its water, wild olive first grew on its banks, women forbidden to cross it on certain days, loves Arethusa, flows through Adriatic to Ortygia, loves Artemis, images, altars, Leucippus keeps hair long for, Apollo at the, diverted by Herakles into the cattleyard of Augeas.
ITHOMI (Acropolis) MESSINIA
Pausanias claims that it is the Messenian Ithome that Homer includes in the List of Ships (Paus. 4,9,2). The truth is, however, that the Ithome mentioned by Homer must be a town in Thessaly, since it is mentioned along with other Thessalic towns (Ekd. Athinon, Pausaniou Periegissis, vol. 3, p.57, note 1).
KAVISSOS (Ancient city) ALEXANDROUPOLI
Since ancient times there has been disagreement on the location of this Homeric city.
ACHELOOS (River) ETOLOAKARNANIA
BASSAE (Ancient sanctuary) ILIA
CORFU (Island) IONIAN ISLANDS
KORINTHOS (Ancient city) PELOPONNISOS
KALLIDROMO (Mountain) FTHIOTIDA
The Asopos river flows to the W of the Mt. Kallidromon.
MEGALI RACHI (Mountaintop) FILIATES
Megali Rachi is separated from the Mt. Tsamanta to the N by the Xanthos river, which flows to the W in Albania.
PARNASSOS (Mountain) VIOTIA
To the NW the stream Seno that flows through Gravia To the W the ancient river Hylaethus (the stream Skitsa of today). To the SW the plain of Amfissa. To the S of Xeropotamos and the gap of the Zemenos narrows where the Charocopos stream flows. To the E the plain of Copais. To the N the plain of Kyfissos.
TORTHYNION (Ancient city) VYTINA
Torthynium is not mentioned by Pausanias or any of the great historians. It was probably located 5,5 kms away from Nymphasia and it was the border of Megalopolis, Orchomenus and Caphya (Ekd. Athinon, Pausaniou Periegissis, vol. 4, p. 329, note 1).
ZOODOCHOS PIGI (Small island) ALKYONIDES
It stretches 1mile from N-NW, Cape Spilitses (38,7,3 N - 22,59,4 E) to S-SE, Cape Sotiras (38,6,4 N - 22,59,9 E), with height 68m (38,1,7 N -22,59,6 E).
DODEKANISSOS (Island complex) GREECE
AGISTRI (Island) ATTIKI
Agistri's climate is the typical climate of Greece and especially
of areas which they combine sea and mountain with extended pine forest.
More specifically, during the summer there is ample sunshine with
temperatures that rarely exceed 35° C (95° F) on very hot days and on
normal levels of humidity.
The winter, most times, is quite cold with rain and snow at times.
The winds are quite strong but the temperature does not drop at very low levels
due to the fact that Agistri is an island and there is water all around.
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