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Located nearby Thessalonica, Lake Koronia is one of the protected wetlands of Greece. It is also known as Lake Lagkada (due to the local city) and together with neighbor Lake Volvi used to be a...
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If you’re only in Corfu Town for a short time, as I was, I’d recommend visiting the Esplanade on the east of the city by the coast. It is an area of greenery, popular with the locals, which...
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If planning to visit the 12 gods of Mount Olympo’s or its endemic species, pines and cedars, Litóchoron is the little village that serves as base to most visitors. As you walk along the main...
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Did you ever want to meet the Greek mythical gods? Then you need to visit Mount Olympos, a couple of hours driving south from Thessalonica. As you arrive to the little village of Litóchoron, then...
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When visiting Thessalonica with my girlfriend I stayed near the airport for one night – in the suburb of Perea to be exact. Just in front of a small beach with view to the Thermaic Gulf of...
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Meteora is one of the most amazing places I ever visited – due to its combination of natural landscapes and monasteries built on top of surreal rocks.
If visiting Meteora I highly...
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Between the city of Lamia and the port of Stylida, Agios Marina is a small coastal village on the Gulf of Maliakos. It is renowned for its sea food tavernas which serve excellent fresh sea food...
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Thessalonica is the second largest Greek city – the capital of Macedonia. It is well located to explore central Greece, or head further east into Turkey or north to Bulgaria.
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A must visit on the south-west coast of Lefkas is Porto Katsiki. This beach has with white vertical cliffs, clear blue water and a beach of small pebbles. Because of the twisting and gravelled road...
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If you like peace and quiet, I recommend Agios Eleni located on the southern part of the island. Paraskevi and Kolios are shallow and suitable for children. The busiest beaches are Vromolimnos...
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So far, my favourite beach on Skiathos is Lalaria Beach. This place offers truly stunning scenery. To the west of the bay, a rock forms a natural bridge between the sea and the beach. The beach is...
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I was so impressed by the teenage boy who went wakeboarding at Megali Ammos when we were there. I wanted to give it a try as well, but in the end my sister and I opted for a somewhat more relaxing...
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During our seven days stay we explored all the beaches in Parga. For families I can recommend Valtos Beach on the right side of the castle. This is the longest beach in Parga and offers plenty of...
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Kefalonia has quite a lot of good beaches. My favourite is without doubt Myrthos Beach, where you can swim in clear blue water and go snorkelling. Also, don’t miss to check out the little cave at...
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Hotel Avra stays in the suburb of Perea, at about 10 minutes drive from Thessalonica’s airport – and about 30 minutes driving from Thessalonica city itself. It is very convenient located if you...
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