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THERMES (Village) XANTHI
The relief is carved on a large rock near Thermes village and dates to the end of the 2nd or the beginning of the 3rd century A.D. In the centre of the frame, which symbolizes a cave, Mithras is depicted sacrificing the bull. To his left and right stand the god's retinue, Cautes and Cautopates. Mithras was the god of the sun and had Iranian origins.
This text is cited Feb 2003 from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture URL below, which also contains images.
LEROS (Island) DODEKANISSOS
Leros architecture its a blend of 4 deferent styles, the typical style of Dodecanesewhich has a lot of similarities with the architectural style of the Cyclades islands, smallwhite houses with blue painted doors and windows. The neoclassic style with the dominant color of okra and finally the remaining Italian buildings from the times of the Italian occupation which most are in Laki and mostly good remain as a living museum of Mussolini's architecture.The last decade the modern lerians build there houses with respect to the traditional local style.
AGIOI THEODOROI (Rocky island) PLATANIAS
Opposite the beach, the small island of Thodorou is the home for a
number of the protected wild goats (kri-kri) of Crete. No one is permitted on
the island.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
AMARI (Province) RETHYMNO
The Amari Valley (Kilada Amariou), southeast of Rethimnon runs from
north to south Crete for 25km. This area is noted for the scenic beauty of its
valleys and rolling hills against a backdrop of the Psiloritis Mountains. The
valley is 400-500 metres above sea level. The peak of Psiloritis (2,545 metres
above sea level) is on the east and Kedros (1,777 metres above sea level) is on
the west. It is a major north-south pass and has seen a great deal of action throughout
history. The Amari Valley is a fertile valley where many varieties of fruit trees
are grown and a great number of well-preserved Byzantine churches may be seen.
This text is cited Dec 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
AMOUDARI (Village) SFAKIA
Askifou is 52km south of Chania on the Chania - Hora Sfakion road.
It is at 730 metres altitude, and has characteristic Turkish towers on a hill
in the middle of the plateau. The Lefka Ori surround the plateau with the high
peaks of Kastro on the west (2,218m), Tripali on the east (1,493m), and Agathes
(1,511m) giving it the appearance of an amphitheatre. The plateau of Askifou was
probably a lake in prehistoric times and the fertile patchwork fields yield wheat
and potatoes. On this plateau in 1821 there was a major battle between the Turks
and the Sfakiani revolutionaries that resulted in a victory for the locals. The
fierceness of the battle and the heroic fighters are still remembered in local
songs. You may rent rooms in the middle village, Amoudari of Askifou. You may
also eat the local Sfakia pita, delicious kefalotiri cheese, and local thymari
(thyme) honey in the pleasant village square. A statue to a local revolutionary
hero Polentas has recently been erected here and to Tsontas, a hero from the Macedonian
conflict in the 1900s.
This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
The Krapi Plateau is on the road to Sfakia from Chania, before Askifou
Plateau.
The Lefka Ori surround the plateau with the high peaks of Kastro on
the west (2,218m). Above the Askifou Plateau, in Tavri, near the plateau of Niatos
(1200m), there is a Mountain Refuge (Information: Mounainteering Club of Chania).
The area of Askifou offers many walks for nature enthusiasts.
ANOPOLI (Village) SFAKIA
From the plateau of Anopolis one has an exceptional view of the south
side of the Lefka Ori. Climbs of the highest peaks of the Lefka Ori, at 2,500
metres, start from here. The view of the mountains is particularly impressive
in the spring when they are covered in snow. The area is protected from the north
winds and it has very mild weather all winter. This area of the Lefka Ori is also
famous for its rare wild flowers that can be seen in the spring.
This extract is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
APTERA (Village) CHANIA
Aptera commands an impressive view of Souda Bay. From the fort you have a good view of the entrance of Souda Bay and also an aerial view of the other Venetian fort, (known by its Turkish name) Itzedin, below Aptera.
Looking south across the valley of Stylos, you will enjoy the view of the Lefka Ori. The view is quite breathtaking from here in the spring when the White Mountains are covered with snow.
ARNEA (Town) HALKIDIKI
It is situated 500m northerly from the square of Arnea and it is an amusement ground. In the middle of the wood there is the chapel of St. Paraskevi who is celebrated on 26th July. Visitors can come in Arnea on that month, enjoy the festivity of St. Paraskevi, attend to a series of cultural events, which take place during that time and also taste the traditional soup (Kourbani) which is offered for free.
The place is organised in such way that it is suitable for children to play. There are refreshment bars, restaurants and places of amusement for all the ages.
CHANIA (Town) CRETE
The neighbourhood of Halepa rewards the visitor with several interesting
buildings, including the residence of the celebrated prime minister of Greece,
Eleftherios Venizelos; the house of the first governor of Crete; the Russian-styled
church of Agia Magdalini on Dagli Street; Galiki Skoli, a former convent which
is now part of the Technical University of Crete; and the Tabakaria, a traditional
leather processing area on the seashore.
This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
CHRYSSOVITSI (Settlement) FALANTHOS
CORFU (Town) IONIAN ISLANDS
Kanoni takes its name from the gun emplacement established here in 1789 by the
French on the site of the present day tourist pavilion. From here one can see
Pontikonisi, the Vlacherna
Monastery and the Halkiopoulos Lagoon. The view is superb and the sunset an
unforgettable experience.
A very famous place in Corfu with a small church of Pantokratoras.
DRAMA (Town) MAKEDONIA EAST & THRACE
FINIKI (Village) ASSOPOS
Is of exceptional natural beauty and rich vegetation, running water and magnificent view. It is a wonderful place for relaxation. Underneath today’s church shrine is believed to have been the "Secret School" of the area.
GARGALIANI (Small town) MESSINIA
It is a piney hillock on the north side of Gargaliani
with a fantastic view on the plain and the island Proti
with a radius from Pilos
to Filiatra. When the
sky is clear you can even see the islands Strofades
and Zante.
GERAKI (Village) KASTELI
From Geraki one can reach the lovely chapel of Agia Anna, driving through a particularly beautiful landscape. To get there you must take a dirt road for about 13 km, so you can either walk, or else drive if you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle that will stand up to the rough mountain surface.
You will find the view down over the Geraki glen compensates your efforts. A series of different types of landscape meet the eye: rocky parts in contrast to wooded land, sheep. goats and pretty stone-built sheepfolds. Bring some food with you: there is fresh running water by the chapel and the place is ideal for a picnic.
This text is cited Dec 2003 from the Interkriti URL below, which contains images.
GLYKI (Village) THESPROTIA
IDI (Mountain) RETHYMNO
79 km from Rethymno is the well-known Nida Plateau situated on Mount Psiloritis. Not far from there you will find the Ideon Andron, the cave in which Zeus was housed as a child. On the Nida Plateau, which is used for pasturing during the summer months, you will find the famous "mitata", vaulted stone buildings, in which the shepherds live. Furthermore the Nida Plateau provides skiing facilities during the winter months.
On the Nida plateau, which is used in summer as pastureland, you will find the famous 'mitata', the vaulted buildings made from stone, where the shepherds live. The Nida plateau also offers a ski centre, which is open during the winter months.
The fertile Nida Plateau at 1400 metres height in the Psiloritis Mountains is 24km from Anogia, 78km from Rethimnon, and 60km from Iraklion. In Nida one can see the traditional installations for cheese making, mitata, the skiing centre of Psiloritis, and the cave of Ideon Andron, which is considered to be the birth place of Zeus. There is also a well-marked path from the Ideon Cave by which you can reach the summit of Psiloritis in about 4 hours.
This text is cited Dec 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
On the way to Nida, and in Nida itself, there are the mitata, small round rooms for making cheese. The mitata are made of stone and their roofing is a dome constructed in the tradition of Minoan tombs, e.g. by placing successive layers of stones towards the centre of the circle until it is closed.
This text is cited Dec 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
KALODIKI (Settlement) THESPROTIA
It is also known as the lake with the water-lilies.
LEFKADA (Town) IONIAN ISLANDS
Lefkada is impressive even as it first greets the visitor, as he crosses the narrow
strip of dry land and the 50-metre long floating bridge from the coast of Aitoloakarnania.
The bridge turns around on itself allowing small boats to pass through the canal
of Lefkada. Gyra is one of Lefkada's most important natural beauties. This narrow
strip of white sand, 7 kilometres long, which embraces the lagoon on the north
of the island, makes the landscape quite special. Gyra begins from the point almost
behind the Kastro, creating Ammoglossa ('sand tongue') and reaching as far as
the other side, beyond the town. Inside the lagoon is the 'ivari,' where fish
are bred in special, traditional wicker baskets and grow within natural conditions.
The lagoon of Lefkada is a wonderful wetland inhabited by many and rare species
of bird, such as swans, pelicans, herons, wild ducks, wild geese, coots and others.
This extract is cited April 2004 from the Prefecture of Lefkada URL below, which contains images
LEMNOS (LIMNOS) (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
LEPTOKARYA (Village) ALEXANDROUPOLI
There on a slope that is 650 above the sea level and 32 km from Alexandroupolis a cultural club of Sarakatsianian tradition has created a replica of a traditional settlement. Sarakatsani is a nomadic tribe that used to live in the south parts of Bulgaria, the name means the one who is leaving to the mountains and it is coming from the Turkish words Sara, which means slope or hill and the word katsan, hich means the one who is leaving. This settlement is giving to the visitor the opportunity to find out things about the lifestyle of this people. At the settlements’ foothill is the village that is called Leptokarea, nowadays the village is inhabited by a few Pomake Families. (Pomake is another tribe that life’s in this area for many centuries).
This extract is cited Sept 2003 from the Development Company of Alexandroupolis URL below, which contains images.
LESVOS (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
LOUTRO (Small town) ALEXANDROUPOLI
(Following URL information in Greek only)
MATALA (Village) HERAKLIO
Matala is famous for its man-made caves which were first inhabited
during the prehistoric period. Tombs found in the caves date from Greek, Roman
and Early Christian times. The 1960s and early 70s brought an influx of foreigners
to the area and the caves attracted numerous international hippies and other free-spirited
travellers. Today, the Archaeological Service protects the fenced-off caves. The
sandy beach is semi-circular and 300 metres in length. Despite its size the beach
can become quite overcrowded. A path along the rocks will bring you to the "red
sand" beach after a 25-minute walk.
This text is cited Feb 2003 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
MESKLA (Village) MOUSSOURI
The village of Meskla is very pleasantly situated between green hills
in the Keritis Valley, has a river going through it, and the Lefka Ori as a background.
The mountain views and the views of the valley down below are breathtaking.
NEA FILADELFIA (Suburb of Athens) ATTIKI
Photo Album in URL, information in Greek only.
NIPSA (Village) ALEXANDROUPOLI
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OMALOS (Plateau) CHANIA
At 1,080 metres in altitude, the plateau of Omalos is one of the three
highest large plateaus of Crete. The plateau of Nida in Psiloritis is at 1,400
metres and Niatos, above Askifou, is 1,500 metres high. The plateau has three
exits. The first one is the road from Chania. The entrance to the plateau (1,087m)
on this road is called the Neratzoporta --The Orange Door. The second exit is
the Samaria Gorge, which ends at Agia Roumeli. The third exit is in the southwest
corner of the plateau. The road from here reaches Sougia through wild and captivating
scenery. The plateau is surrounded by the peaks of the Lefka Ori: Volakias (2,116m);
Gigilos, in front of Xiloskalo (2,081m); Samberos (2,005m), on the west side of
the Samaria Gorge; and Psilafi (1,984m). The plateau is roughly triangular in
shape and each side is about an hour's walk. During the winter months, snow may
cover Omalos and the road may be closed for several days. The Omalos Plateau is
green except in midsummer and is covered by wild flowers in the spring. The physical
beauty of the area is as exhilarating as the mountain air and the plateau is a
marvellous area for mountain hiking or walks. On the plateau there are tavernas
and hotels, some of which are equipped for winter stays.
This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
PANO KALAMONAS (Settlement) RHODES
PATRA (Town) ACHAIA
This pine-clad hill is called the "veranda" of the Patraic Gulf, due
to the excellent view that it offers.
Dassylion (small wood) lends itself for promenades and jogging. It
is pleasantly walked, thanks to the special configuration of the paths running
along the wood and the cool shadow offered by the very high trees.
There is a Municipal Tourist Kiosk harmonised with the surroundings
from where one can admire Patras, the port, the north coasts of Messologhi up
to the Roumeli's Mountains. In the afternoon traffic increases as many are those
that go uphill to Dassylion to get a view of Patraic Gulf that turns purple red
from the unique colours of the sunset.
Pines were planted in Dassylion in 1916 by the students of Primary
Schools, two Gymnasiums and the Business School under the supervision of the Austrian
forester Stegel. Andreas Michalopoulos is the one that had the idea of planting
the barren hill.
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the Municipality of Patra URL below, which contains image.
PERDIKA (Small town) THESPROTIA
Constructed in 2001 the park is situated near the Ag. Athanasios Monastery and it includes a big part of Perdika's river. In the park, in a secluded area of about 400 acres, there is some form of wildlife with easy access to the river. You can walk along the river banks crossing here and there over stone or wooden bridges. Wooden railings run all the way on one side of the paths. The main path is about a kilometre long and fairly easy to walk on. There's another path away from the river and uphill with steps made of tree trunks where needed. There is also a picnic area and several spots where you can rest. Sign posts can be found everywhere with detailed information.
POLYRRINIA (Ancient city) CHANIA
The view from the ancient city is exceptional. To the north, one can
see the sea of Kissamos Bay and to the south the dramatic formations and gorges
of the mountains, which are covered in flowers in the spring.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
SERRES (Town) MAKEDONIA CENTRAL
St. Anargiri Valley, on the road that leads to the Acropolis, is a real "lung" for the city of Serres. It is a fascinating place. What makes this rural position so fascinating is the overgrowth, the greenery, the trees, plus the shadow from the leafy broad-leafed, old plane trees around the water that continually flows into the valley. The natural beauty of the site, has been developed even more after the construction of the artificial lake, swimming pool, indoor gymnasium, outdoor basketball and tennis courts and also countless other entertainment centers which have to offer "unforgettable" moments.
Situated only 2Km east of the city, the landscape is drowned in vegetation small waterfalls an streams.
SIDIROKASTRO (Town) SERRES
SPILI (Small town) LAMBI
Spili is the starting point of walking expeditions to the plateau
above Spili where in the spring you can enjoy the rare Cretan flora.
STYLOS (Village) ARMENI
Looking south across the valley of Stylos, you will enjoy the view
of the Lefka Ori. The view is quite breathtaking from here in the spring when
the White Mountains are covered with snow.
SYMVOLI (Village) SERRES
The Blue Water in Simvoli is fresh spring water appropriate for the breeding of trout
TORONI (Municipality) HALKIDIKI
In the centre of the area rises the mountain side Dragoudeli, the southern part
of mount Itamos, with its rich ecosystem, home to many rare species of flora and
fauna it is a veritable refuge for birds and wild animals.
AGIA PARASKEVI (Small town) LESVOS
AIDONOCHORI (Village) KONITSA
ANO KALENTINI (Small town) ARTA
Preserved monument
ANTHRAKITIS (Village) EAST ZAGORI
ARGOSTOLI (Town) KEFALLONIA
The bridge connects the two banks of the lagoon linking Argostoli
with Drapano. Built in 1812,
it was constructed following the plans of De Bosset, a Swiss engineer of the English
Army. At first it was wooden but soon it was replaced with a new one built on
stone arches. Thirty years later the whole bridge was a stone.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Assoc.
of Local Authorities of Kefalonia & Ithaca tourist pamphlet.
It is the most important greek bridge, well-known due to the famous legend of the chief-builder, known not only in Greece and Balkan but in other countries too. Its history goes back in time even before the roman period, maybe in the times of Pyrros, the king of Epirus. Obviously this should be the bridge that Plinios mentioned in his writings. During the centuries, the Arta Bridge has been restored and extended many times. The last restoration was in 1612. A lot of folkloric essays, theatrical plays and operas were written about this famous bridge and the legend following it.
This text is cited Jan 2003 from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture URL below, which also contains image.
Photo Album in URL, information in Greek only.
DILOFO (Village) KENTRIKO ZAGORI
DRAPANO (Settlement) ARGOSTOLI
Built in 1813 by a colonel De Bosset. It belongs to the period of British rule. Through a succession of archways it links Argostoli with the opposite shore.
FRASTA (Settlement) ARTA
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GREVENA (Prefecture) GREECE
The region of Grevena, both because of its terrain and its location,
became a passage
to Thessaly and Epirus.
Its stone bridges are important examples of vernacular craftsmanship during the
Turkish occupation.
Their names are linked with their setting, some distinctive feature,
or even with the name of the master builder or patron. They are frequently associated
with traditional folk legends and symbols. One old tale relates that Ali Pasha,
when he rebuilt the Roman road that passed through the region, also repaired the
bridges that were part of it.
One impressive example is the single-arched bridge of Aziz Aga. It
is 246 feet long and 10 feet wide with a span of 92 feet, reaching 53 feet at
its highest point. Other fine bridges in the region are the Spanos and Dotsiko
bridges (both the work of the master builder Georgios Lazos or Grangas), and the
bridge at the entrance to the gorge near the village of Spilaio.
By kind permission of:Ekdotike Athenon
This text is cited Nov 2003 from the Macedonian Heritage URL below, which contains image.
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