Kastraki is a very small town situated near the Monasteries of Meteora and Kalambaka, in central Greece and is known within the surrounding destinations as the town which offers the best sight of Meteora. This place counts with some interesting attractions and receives many tourists who visit it on their way to Meteora in a constant basis.
Visiting Delphi
Delphi is a city which combines modern attractions with ancient elements in a very interesting and appealing way. This city situated in central Greece, on a side of Mount Parnassus and overlooking the Pleistos Valley, a characteristic which allows it to provide a spectacular sight. In ancient Greece times, Delphi was seen and worshipped as the centre of the universe. This way, this place is known to have a great past and unique constructions as well as it is extremely interesting from a historical point of view.
The ancient Thiva
Thiva is an ancient name used to denominate part of Thebes, and is, without any doubt, one of the most interesting and appealing destinations in the entire country. The city of Thiva is situated on the northern area of the Cithaeron range, between Attica and Boeotia, in central Greece. There so many amazing antique spots and ancient areas to meet in Thiva that it is recommendable for tourists to count with as much time for visiting it as possible since this is an absolutely unique place which deserves as much attention and exploration as it can have.
Continue reading The ancient ThivaSightseeing in Mount Parnassus
Mt Parnassus is one of the most interesting and visited spots in central Greece. This mount can be found next to the city of Delphi, towards the northern area of the Gulf of Corinth, and one of its main and most attractive characteristics is given by the amazing landscapes it offers.
Livadia – the capital of Viotia
Livadia, also known as Livadeia or Levadia, is the capital of Viotia, in the prefecture of Boeotia, situated in central Greece. Livadia is a picturesque city surrounded by two hills which provide it with a unique and spectacular background. Besides this, this city is full of unique cultural characteristics and traditions which turn it into a very appealing destination.
The town of Kalambaka
Kalambaka is a spot which tourists usually visit together with some other surrounding spots such as, for example, Meteora. Kalambaka is a very attractive small town situated next to a formation of gray rocks and near the River Pinios, a combination which provides it with a very attractive background and amazing landscapes.
Continue reading The town of KalambakaThe mountain town of Arahova
Arahova is a village or small town situated on a mountain which offers the charm and magic of conserving many of its antique traditions and characteristics almost unchanged. Visiting this town can almost be like going back to the past and discover many characteristics and constructions from antique époques while forgetting about modern life worries and lifestyles.
Zakros and its palace
Zakros is a town located towards the eastern coast of Crete. Some of the main attractions offered by this destination are based on its ruins of antique constructions, some of them dating from the Minoan times. This town is very rich in history and interesting past events and its antique ruins are a living memory of them.
Continue reading Zakros and its palaceThe Spinalonga Peninsula
The Spinalonga Peninsula is located within the Greek region of Crete, opposite to the destination of Elounda. The roots of name Spinalonga can be found in Elounda, due to the fact that its origins came from the term “Stin Elounda”, which means at Elounda, and which through the pass of time has been transformed into Spinalonga.
Continue reading The Spinalonga PeninsulaThe port town of Sitia
Sitia is an attractive Greek port town located within the eastern area of Crete, in the prefecture of Lasithi. This is an ancient town, which has been inhabited for over three millenniums, and therefore every tourist who enjoys historic places will surely be able to have a great time while visiting Sitia.