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ERIKOUSSA (Village) IONIAN ISLANDS
Tel: +30 26630 71703
Ereikoussa, an islet within the Diapontia island complex, is located northwestern of Corfu. It is a round island with a diameter of some 2 kilometers and is covered with olive and cypress trees. The permanent residents mainly specialize in olive-oil production, fisheries and tourism.
The highest peak of the island is Merovigli with a 120-meter altitude. Visitors are advised to ascend to the Anemomylos (windmill) site as it features a breathtaking view. On the south coast of the island, where the settlement of Porto is located, there is a huge shallow sandy beach that attracts many visitors from Corfu. From there, a path towards the north of the island, through the lush greenery, leads to the beach Prangini.
Popular beaches include Brakini that has shallow waters and is located on the east coast, and the old harbor Fyki, located on the west coast.
It is said that the island was named Ereikoussa due to the vast quantity of briar plants (reiki in Greek) on the island. The briar plant has a purple pink color, a characteristic smell and it blooms in October.
OTHONI (Village) IONIAN ISLANDS
Tel: +30 26630 72132
VALSAMADA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 86241
AGIA IRINI (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 72183
AGIA MARINA (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 62150
AGIA THEKLI (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 97215
AGII DOULI (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 94255
AGII PANTES (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 27272
AGIOS ILIAS (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 39225
Fax: +30 26450 39225
Above Syvros is the village
of Ayios Ilias, built at a very high altitude. It is the second highest mountain
village on the island after Englouvi
and the vegetation here is quite sparse because of the altitude. Ayios Ilias was
an old refuge for the locals seeking sanctuary from the regular pirate raids,
and flocks of sheep and goats were also kept here in the summer. Marantochori,
a large village with a long tradition, lies on the central road which leads from
Nydri to Vasiliki.
AGIOS IOANNIS (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 52208
AGIOS KIRYKOS (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 61210
AGIOS LEON (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 48640
AGIOS MARKOS (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 97007
AGIOS MATTHEOS (Small town) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 75142
A large, but charming village, with buildings both new and old. A paved road leads
to the Monastery of the Pantokrator at the top of the hill. Also at the top of
the hill is the Hole of Pelaos, a cave which is said to communicate with the sea.
In the fertile Gardiki district there is another Venetian castle, a twin to Aggelokastro.
It too belonged to the Despotate of Epirus. It is octagonal, with towers at each
corner. As happened elsewhere in Greece, the remains of ancient temples have been
incorporated into the walls of the castle.
AGIOS NIKITAS (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 97469
Fax: +30 26450 97465
Twelve kilometers form the capital of the prefecture, adjoining the
sea, looms the traditional fishing village of Agios Nikitas. Traditional houses,
amphitheatrically arranged in the verdant landscape around the sea, give their
own gift to the passage of time. Very quiet with a view to the endless azure of
the Ionian Sea and the misty
tops of the mountains of Epirus,
it attracts the visitor like a magnet, calling him to live in the pure nostalgia
of nature.
The crystal clear waters at the beaches from Langada to the village,
the fresh fish and also the traditional hospitality of the people of Lefkada,
will transport you to a different way of life and will fascinate you. Further
west of the settlement is the unspoiled sandy beach of Mylos, which is sure to
win the heart of even the most demanding visitor.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
AGIOS NIKOLAOS (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26620 51651
AGIOS NIKOLAOS (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 81214
AGIOS PETROS (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 33283
ANAFONITRIA (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 31109, 31211
ANO GAROUNA (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 53700
ANO GERAKARI (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 61400
ANO KORAKIANA (Small town) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 22309
ANO VOLIMES (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 31499, 31214
ARGINIA (Village) KEFALLONIA
ARGOSTOLI (Town) KEFALLONIA
Argostoli, with a population of 8000 people, became Cephalonia’s
capital in 1757.
Even though many of the town’s imposing mansions were destroyed
during the 1953 earthquakes, the new town which was built kept the quaint, Ionian
style with well-laid out streets, spacious squares, many trees and alleys and
a very lively port.
In the centre of the city there are the Administrative House, the
Town Hall, the Archaeological
Museum, the Korgialenio
Popular Art Museum, the Korgialenios Library and the newly-built "Kefalos"
Theatre.
At the port, the visitors can see Nikos Kavadias’ bust gazing
to the endless sea. Kavadias was a poet who loved and wrote about the sea during
his whole life.
From the few works of the island’s British period which the
earthquakes didn’t destroy is Koutavos bridge, built in 1813, which connects
Argostoli with the opposite coast.
Walking along Lithostroto (stone-paved street), the town’s central
street, take a minute to visit Aghios Spiridonas’ church and Kambana square.
Reaching the street at the port, you will see the market full of fresh
fish and sweet-smelling fruit and vegetables. Further down many pastry shops and
restaurants invite you to taste the local dishes.
The people are hospitable, warm-hearted, easy-going and will not fail
to help you and make your stay a memorable experience.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Assoc.
of Local Authorities of Kefalonia & Ithaca tourist pamphlet.
ASSOS (Village) KEFALLONIA
One of the most picturesque places of the island. Is a very popular
destination with many visitors during the summer. The village was built amphitheatrically
round Assos creck and has a beautiful beach. Walking around its narrow streets
one can see beautiful houses with flowerfull gardens and one gets the impression
of what Kefalonia was like many years ago.
There are restaurants, cafes and other shops most them gathered round
the main square with it's beautiful plane and oleander trees!
The real jewel of Asos is it's castle from where one can admire the
panoramic view.
ATHANI (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 33146
A picturesque mountain village looking down on the seashore of Gialos. Following
the route south along the rocky southern coast through rugged but extremely beautiful
countryside one can get to the marvellous beaches of Engremni and Porto Katsiki.
At the termination of the route we arrive at the southernmost point of the island,
the Lefkata Promontory. It is near here that the ruins were discovered of an ancient
temple of Apollo Lefkata. According to the ancient poet Menander, the poetess
Sappho of Lesbos fell
from here onto the rocks when Phaedon didn't return the love she had for him.
In front of us is the Ionian
Sea. The sunset from here is a sight worth seeing.
ATHERAS (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 93040
BENITSES (Small town) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 72284
The coastal region of Benitses, very developed as a tourist area, with hotels,
tavernas, restaurants and nightclubs. Dense vegetation and beautiful beaches are
typical of the area. It is said that the gardens of King Alkinoos were situated
here. The springs providing waters to the Corfu Aqueduct are in the area, as are
ruins of Roman baths with mosaic floors.
CHALIOTATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 22853
CHARADIATIKA (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 95150
CHAVDATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 95007
CHAVRIATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 95162
CHIONATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 81660
CHLOMATIANA (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 75065
CHOREPISKOPI (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 71224
CORFU (Town) IONIAN ISLANDS
Corfu, one of the most beguiling cities in the Mediterranean, lies in the middle of the east coast of the island. It has grown up along a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea. Its unique beauty is the product of the curious mixture of architectural styles left behind by the various occupying civilizations, blended into an especially harmonious whole.
The old city is the largest "living" medieval town preserved in Greece. Its streets wind and wader with no discernible order or object, its picturesque cobble-stone alleyways are interrupted by statues, graceful churches, Venetian tenements and fountains; the only way to see them is on foot.
The new section of the town is inseparable from the old, so that broad avenues with large piazzas can be found cheek by jowl with the cobbled lanes. Corfu's main square is the Spianada or Esplanade, rightly judged the most beautiful in Greece. Hotels combining the latest amenities with respect for their surroundings lie at various points round town. Some of the city's houses - two-storeys and higher - are in the English Georgian style, others display a strong French influence, while others are Italianate or in the island tradition. Arcades and arches decorate them, as do balconies with artfully designed wrought-iron railings.
Originally, Corfu was a fortress-state whose inhabitants lived within the walls of the Old (Sea) Fort built on the foundations of an earlier Byzantine castle that the Venetians reinforced and expanded in 1546. It is separated from the rest of the town by a moat, the Contrafossa, which used to be spanned by a moveable wooden bridge. The New (Land) Fort above the old harbour was erected between 1576 and 1588 to protect the town in the event of a Turkish invasion. The coast road with its graceful lampposts follows the medieval sea walls, the Mourayia. Its natural borders, the emerald sea on one side and lush greenery on the other, make it exceptionally lovely.
(text: L. Briola)
DAMOULIANATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 97220
DIGALETO (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 81496
The villages of Digaleto, Charakti and Tsakarisianos make up the local division of Pyrgi and are essentially the municipality's mountainous area.
At an altitude of over 700 meters, the villages are spread over the slopes of Mount Aenos, just a breath away from its famous evergreens. The entire area is a true oasis during the hot summer months, as well as host to many traditional Cephalonian festivals and events..
DRAGANO (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 33443
Fax: +30 26450 33443
FISKARDO (Village) KEFALLONIA
Fiscardo is situated in the most northern point of the island opposite
the island of Ithaka and is
famous for its traditional architecture and its cosmopolitan port.
It is one of the most important tourist and holiday destinations of
the island with soundly organised tourist background.
Many yachts arrive at Fiscardo's port where their owners most of the
times decide to stay for the rest of their holiday.
Something similar happened to crusader Robert Guiscard from whom Fiscardo
took its name, who arrived in 1085 in order to conquer the island, but finally
stayed and lived in Fiscardo for the rest of his life. Most of the mansions (stately
houses) one can see in Fiscardo belong to the Venetian architecture era.
GARDELADES (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 41130
GASTOURI (Village) CORFU
The village of Gastouri is set amid beautiful scenery on a green hillside. Dominating
the hilltop is the Achillio, built for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria, the renowned
Sissy, in 1890-91 by the Italian architect Kapita. The Empress had a soft spot
for the Homeric hero Achilles, and so named her palace after him. The neoclassical
building is set amid magnificent gardens. The back part of the garden is dominated
by the statue of "Achilles Dying", a creation of the German sculptor
Herter. Some of Sissy's personal possessions are kept on the lower floor of the
palace. After her murder the Achillion was purchased by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany.
GRIZATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 23064
KALAFATIONES (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 54013
KAMINARATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 95444
KARAVADOS (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 69622
KARAVOMYLOS (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26740 22215
KAROUSSADES (Small town) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 31311
KARYA (Small town) LEFKADA
A mountain village of Lefkas, with a tradition in embroidery, some of which is
on display at the Folk Art Museum. If you visit the village on 11th August you
can see a representation of the Lefkadian wedding. At the old monastery of St.
George at Skari you can see remarkable 17th century frescoes. You can get to it
by following the road to Nikiana.
KASTELANI GYROU (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26630 71223
KASTELANI MESSI (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 54181
KATASTARI (Small town) ZAKYNTHOS
The largest village on Zakynthos, renowned for the hospitality of its inhabitants.
There is one peculiarity that lends a note of difference to Katastari: the village
is abruptly interrupted by a little used road and after it comes the rest of the
village built in the shape of an amphitheatre overlooking the bay of Alykes.
The light breeze which often blows in the area makes the hottest summer days cool
and pleasant. The visitor must take a look at the church of Agioi Theodori, in
which after the 1953 earthquakes the inhabitants gathered together what remained
from the demolished churches of the area.
KATO GAROUNA (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 53313
KATO GERAKARI (Village) ZAKYNTHOS
Tel: +30 26950 61510
KATO PAVLIANA (Village) CORFU
Tel: +30 26610 53654
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