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PELOPONNESE GREECE
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LOUTRAKI - CORINTH
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NAFPLION - ARGOLIS
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| LOUTRAKI, a famous ancient spa resort, with magnificent view of the Corinthian Gulf and spectacular sunsets. Just 45 minutes drive southwest from Athens International Airport and with easy access to Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth as well as Isthmus, Nafplio, Delphi and Olympia only to mention a few places of interest in the vicinity. | NAFPLION is one of the most elegant towns in mainland Greece. With it's marble pavements, towering castles, its medieval quarter and lots of historical monuments, Nafplion is not a town to be missed on your visit to Greece. The town is also a good base to visit the nearby archaeological sights of Epidavros amphitheater, Mycenae citadel and the tombs of King Agamemnon and more. | Tolon, also known as Tolo, is a fishing village approximately 12 kilometers away from Nafplion. Tolon resort has repeatedly been awarded the Blue Flag by the European community for its clean sea waters. Due to it's key position, Tolon, offers an ideal base for exploring Argolis and the surrounding areas. Epidavrous amphitheater, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Monemvasia, Mystras are some of these areas. |
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IN LOUTRAKI Club Hotel Loutraki Casino 5***** |
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IN NAFPLION Nafplia Palace Hotel 5***** Amphitryon Hotel 5***** Dioscouri Hotel 2** Aetoma Traditional Hotel |
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MONEMVASIA- LACONIA
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MANI, GYTHEION
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ELAFONISOS ISLAND
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| MONEMVASIA is build on a rock, and it is likened to the Gibraltar of Greece. The medieval castle city of Monemvasia is a magical place that during its long history has been conquered by many; Pirates, Francs, Byzantines, Saracens, Venetians, Turks and many more. Unique Monemvasia with its narrow alleys, impressive buildings, churches and museums, is a place that should be included in any visit to Greece and the the Peloponnese. | MANI area is a sparsely settled region where castles, traditional villages build around Mount Tayetos, and wild landscapes abound. GYTHEIO the Gateway to Mani is a lively port town with many fish tavernas and shops. The small island of Marathonisi, where according to mythology Paris and Helen consumated their ill-fated love, is connected to Gytheion by a causeway. From Gytheio and the nearby Neapolis you will find small boats that can ferry you on to the islands of Elafonisos, Kythira and Crete. | Elafonisos island
is a small island just south of Neapolis and north of Kythira island,
popular with Greek holiday makers in the Summer, which has so far remained
undiscovered and a well kept secret from the rest of foreign visitors
that choose to holiday in Greece. Elafonisi is well known for it's superb sandy beaches, blue waters and great fish tavernas. Elafonisos island is an ideal location for sun worshippers, and it is ideal if you want to have a peaceful vacation in a traditional Greek island that has been left untouched by mass tourism. |
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IN MONEMVASIA Hotel Flower of Monemvasia |
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IN MANI - GYTHEION AREA Thalassomato 1781 Chateau |
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IN ELAFONISOS ISLAND Alkioni Hotel Pension |
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ANCIENT OLYMPIA
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KALAMATA - MESSINIA
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OLYMPIA, is another place in Greece that must be included in any itinerary.
Olympia, dedicated to the
father of the gods, Olympian Zeus, is considered
to be one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity. It is the
birthplace of the Olympic Games and also the site where they were held
every four years in archaic times. The river Alfios, and one of its
branch rivers, Kladeos, that run near Olympia, have given the area a
great natural beauty and have helped it prosper throughout the ages. |
KALAMATA the second largest city of the Peloponnese and the capital of the Messinian region. The old town of Kalamata was nearly totally destroyed by the Turks and rebuild by the the French engineers in the 1830's. The old town around the castle is picturesque and should be explored. Also worth visiting is the lively waterfront of Kalamata. Kalamata castle build in the 13th century is worth visiting for the wonderful views that are possible from the castle. | |
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IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA Europa Hotel Best Western 4**** |
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IN KALAMATA Rex Hotel 4**** |
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