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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Top 5 Travel Agencies in Greece

1. Aetoma Hotel

Traditional Accommodation in Nafplion Old Town at the Aetoma Nafplion Hotel. Enjoy your stay in Nafplio, Greece at our traditional pension hotel in one of our unique double rooms in the centre of the historic old city of Nafplio and close to the wonderful archaeological sites of the Peloponnese.


  
2. Papaevangelou Hotel

Papaevangelou Hotel is a hotel located at Papigo Papigkon. Guests can check-in any time after 2:00 PM and check-out anytime before 12:00 PM. The hotel offers the following amenities : Bar / Lounge, Wi-fi, Pets Allowed, Safe / Deposit Box.


3. Opta Travel

Opta Travel has more than 30 years of experience in the Greek market, we work mainly with France, Swiss, but many other international countries, and we speak Greek, english, french, and other languages if requests for tours.


4. Niakas Travel

Niakas Travel has been created with the objective of providing relevant and helpful information when you are planning a trip to Corfu Island. Niakas travel specializes in “Designing your own Itinerary” according to your specifications and we professionally coordinate your ferries/flights, hotels, tours, visits and land services.


5. Meli Tours

Meli Tours offers extensive tourism solutions to Tour Operators and Travel Agents across the world.



Friday, April 8, 2016

Lindos: Medieval Village

Lindos is a medieval village on the island of Rhodes that is made up of a network of cobbled streets amid whitewashed houses. Above the town rises the acropolis of Lindos, offering spectacular views of the surrounding harbors and coastline. Lindos beach and Saint Pauls beach are only a short distance from the town center.

Top 3 highlights of Lindos:

1. Acropolis of Lindos


The Acropolis of Lindos towers above the village. Flanked by silvery pine trees, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding harbors and coastline. It displays Byzantine architecture on the outside and 2nd century BC Doric architecture on the inside and has been partially reconstructed to convey its former greatness. The site also houses a 20 columned Hellenistic stoa and the ancient fresco filled Byzantine Church of Agios Ionnis. Behind the Acropolis is the 4th century Temple to Athena, the site most important ancient ruin. Perched on a 116m high rock, visitors can choose to climb or to get up to the Acropolis via donkey ride. The hike up can be strenuous at times. Since there is no shade at the top, visitors should wear a hat, sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. 


2. Lindos Houses

Lindos features many 17th and 18th century naval captains stone houses with carved relief facades, intricately painted wooden ceilings, and raised platform beds in the living room used for both sleeping and lounging. The furnishings, carpets, and plates are mostly Turkish in style. Almost all of the houses in Lindos are of historic interest. Many of these houses were restored in the 60’s and 70’s by artists, musicians, and writers from across the world that wanted to preserve the unique beauty of the architecture. They are full of antiques and artifacts collected by the owners that have restored the houses. Many have turned into summer homes for the wealthy and some are even available to rent.

3. Beaches

There are many beaches to enjoy in Lindos that appeal to a variety of tourists. Main Beach, located east of the Acropolis, is a sandy beach with shallow water which makes it a great spot for families with children. If you are looking for something more adult friendly, there is Pallas Beach located at the western tip of the bay. Its smaller but is lined with tavernas. St. Pauls Bay is a 10 minute walk from town on the western side of the Acropolis. The walk is worth it. Its a quieter beach that features beautiful turquoise water.

A visit to Lindos does not come cheap. Accommodation can be expensive and hotels are often fully booked so its best to reserve a room ahead of time if you plan to stay here.
 
 
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