Greece Off The Beaten Path

  Rio bridge as seen from the Rio castle
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  • Rio bridge as seen from the Rio castle
      Rio bridge as seen from the Rio castle
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      The view from the castle
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Gazi Factory   Athens

Gazi Factory, Athens

 6 Reviews  An old gas factory made by some industrial buildings, is now a live industrial museum. This factory, once closed was gradually transformed into a versatile cultural centre and now it hosts several... 

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Hidden Beaches   Crete Island

Hidden Beaches, Crete Island

 22 Reviews  Leaving Sitia we headed off to the east for Vai the beach with the palm forest. The road to Vai was pretty new and looked like it had been resurfaced which I was glad about as I could imagine it had... 

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Excursions   Thessaloniki

Excursions, Thessaloniki

 12 Reviews  The best experience in Greece could well be the "Uninhabited Island Hopping" - Robinson Crusoe Expedition. An expedition that takes adventurous travelers to small uninhabited islets and islands in... 

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Towns and Villages   Prefecture of Heraklion

Towns and Villages, Prefecture of Heraklion

 1 Review  Try to get to the villages in the hills above the resorts. There most of the people are children and old women. The children laughed and ran by our scooter while the old ladies, who usually sat at the... 

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Kifissia   Athens

Kifissia, Athens

 4 Reviews  Beautiful store windows, a tranquil retreat from the downtown hustle and bustle of dusty Athens. My fav suburb of Athens. Just a 30min train ride on the train (ilektriko ISAP) from Syntagma. The... 

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Coastal Places   Crete Island

Coastal Places, Crete Island

 17 Reviews  Now this is what we had been searching for!! What a beach!! We actually missed the turn off to the beach from Kavousi so stopped on a clifftop to turn round and view the beach. What a stunner!! We... 

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Byzantine Walls   Thessaloniki

Byzantine Walls, Thessaloniki

 2 Reviews  The famous White Tower, near the waterfront, dates from the period of Venetian rule (1423-1430). You can’t miss it. However, if you don’t take the time to wander around the city it’s easy to miss a... 

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Parnitha mountain   Athens

Parnitha mountain, Athens

 3 Reviews  Located in the north part of Athens with 1413m high Parnitha mountain(or else Parnes) is one of the top winter destinations famous for it’s shelters (Bafi is one of them) with pine wood forest and... 

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Towns and Villages   Crete Island

Towns and Villages, Crete Island

 16 Reviews  For years I wanted to visit this village. We set off from Rethimno and followed the sign posts, a beautiful new road, what more could you want. SHOCK! road is under repair, I kid you not, on the worst... 

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Byzantine Churches   Thessaloniki

Byzantine Churches, Thessaloniki

 8 Reviews  This interesting building was 1 of the 1st churches built in the ‘Macedonian School’ style. Inside, there are important wall-paintings. The church of St. Panteleimon’s located north of Egnatia... 

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Paiania   Athens

Paiania, Athens

 6 Reviews  Located on the east side of Ymittos in Peania and separated into two sections The first one is a museum of modern art which present works and arts by Greek artist during the second half of the 20th... 

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Inland Retreats   Crete Island

Inland Retreats, Crete Island

 9 Reviews  Overshadowed by more famous sites at Knossos, the former city state of Aptera near Kalives is not yet on the tourist route and so can be investigated in relative peace. Perched 230 metres up on a hill... 

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Suburbs   Thessaloniki

Suburbs, Thessaloniki

 3 Reviews  Moni Lazariston was built in 1886 by the monks of Saint Paul Vincent battalion, who became famous from their headquarters in the church of Saint-Lazare in Paris. Monis Lazariston functioned as a... 

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Kerameikos   Athens

Kerameikos, Athens

 3 Reviews  The newish site museum at Kerameikos is lovely. Cool and airy, with just enough on view so that your brain does not get entirely befuddled, it contains many of the tomb memorials and grave goods... 

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Archeological Sites   Crete Island

Archeological Sites, Crete Island

 4 Reviews  The late Minoian Cemetery in Armeni you can see during the road trip to the south of Crete Island. There are about 200 tombs in the rocks there. You can see really small graves but there are also... 

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City overview   Thessaloniki

City overview, Thessaloniki

 4 Reviews  Thessaloniki can feel a bit small, especially if you've come up from Athens, but it is actually a sprawling city that hugs the coast. To get a good set of shots of the city, both old and new, climb up... 

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Penteli mountain   Athens

Penteli mountain, Athens

 2 Reviews  After the fall of the Byzantine Empire, Greece came under Turkish rule for 400 years. Churches were turned into mosques and the operation of schools was outlawed. Children nowadays who moan about... 

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Phourmi - the Minoan cemetery   Crete Island

Phourmi - the Minoan cemetery, Crete Island

 2 Reviews  Visiting Knossoss don't hesitate to visit the Minoan cemetery in Phourmi because the Minoan cemetery at Phourni is one of the most important sites in Crete and certainly the most important Minoan... 

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Old Mansions   Thessaloniki

Old Mansions, Thessaloniki

 2 Reviews  Thessaloniki has a lot of beautiful old houses with traditional balkan architecture. These are spread round the city. In the picture you can see Ahmet Kapantzis (top-left), Villa Bianca (top-right),... 

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Mountain and Plateau   Crete Island

Mountain and Plateau, Crete Island

 8 Reviews  A lovely drive up through the mountains , the scenery is spectacular. Almost at the highest point a visitor centre and the Homosapiens museum are to be found, We did not visit the museum as a chance... 

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Summer Resorts nearby   Thessaloniki

Summer Resorts nearby, Thessaloniki

 1 Review  I think the nearest place to swim in Thessaloniki is Aghia Yorgi and the beach is really very good although I didnt like very much the quality of the sea but the facilities are enough and its also an... 

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Places to Walk   Crete Island

Places to Walk, Crete Island

 4 Reviews  The surrounding area of Melame is very rural, peaceful and quiet and great for wandering around. Watch out for the cats - although greek islands are famous for their catlife I've never seen so many in... 

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Places the Locals go   Crete Island

Places the Locals go, Crete Island

 3 Reviews  Lyraraki Winery It is certain there is not a family in Crete, that at some time during the year, has not either been directly or indirectly involved in the production of Cretan wine. For it is from... 

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Places To Stay   Crete Island

Places To Stay, Crete Island

 1 Review  The island of Crete, presents a wide range of alternatives to people that prefer camping to the more traditional hotel style of tourism. There is something extremely appealing about sleeping under an... 

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Islands   Crete Island

Islands, Crete Island

 1 Review  It is a big island, which means that you can still find many "hidden" places, undiscovered caves, beaches, gorges... Islands like Gavdos, the southern point of Europe (this painting about it was made... 

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Cape Sounion - Temple of Poseidon

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According to legend, Cape Sounion is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff when he saw a black sail on his son Theseus's ship, returning from Crete. This led him to believe that his son had been killed in his contest with the dreaded Minotaur. Thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea.Here you may find Tample of Poseidon from 440 BC and you may enjoy famous sunset with islet of Patroklou in the background.Cape Sunion is ca. 70 km from Athens.

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Thermopylae

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This is with Marathon field one of most important places where field battle take place during Greek war with Persians 480 BC.During two days of battle, the small army led by Spartan King Leonidas blocked the only road by which the massive Persian army led by Xerxes could pass. At that time land configuration was bit different. After the second day of battle, a local resident named Ephialtes betrayed the Greeks by revealing a small path that led behind the Greek lines.Here you may find "Leonidas Monument" in honor of the Spartan king.Thermopylae is placed on road E75 Nea Ethniki Odos Athinion-Lamias ca.200 km from Athens. near Lamia.

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The Samaria gorge.

by cachaseiro

the Samaria gorge is the longest gorge in europe and it stretches from the center of Crete until the southern shores where it ends.Hiking it is very nice and fairly challenging, but anyone who is resonably fit can do it.You can either take the bus to the top of the gorge and then hike all the way to the bottom or you can do "the easy trek" and start by the sea where it kinda ends and then walk back when you feel it´s enough.You have local travel agencies organising both things and you can also just do it on your own by taking the local bus.But it´s a nice hike in amazing nature and you should do it even if the gorge has become quite touristy the past 20 years.

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The Most Difficult Peak On The Balkan Peninsula

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Peak Mitikas (2918meters) is considered as the most diffult peak for hiking on the Balkan Peninsula!Enjoy the hike! :-)We are getting a small break and continie in the next chapter or travelogue :-)

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Hiking in Greece

by sinequanon

If you love hiking and mountains and the country side you could contact POA or else the Hiking Society of Athens. They organise for an outing every weekend and you could join. Their expeditions range from simple to difficult so you can pick what suits you most. Their site is in Greek but you could call them and they will tell you the program over the phone.They know the mountains inside out so if you want to see the inside and real part of Greece rather than just the surface these are the people to contact!Happy Hiking!

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Laconia - Mani - Githio

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Now I 'll give you some info about the land of gods.The holy land. It happens my both parents to have been born there.So I know the place pretty well. Land is called 'gi' in greek. Holy is called 'thio'.So I'm talking about GITHIO town in Peloponese! It is a pictursque & authentic small fishing town, with a long sandy beach. A town where no shops were made for tourists. A town that has all the facilities for the locals and foreigners can simply join! Of course many foreigners have discovered it (especialy the Germans) and after visiting the area for vacations again and again they finally decided to buy land ,(holy land) and live there permantly!!! It would be much more cheaper than going back and forth!!! Githio is in Laconia region in Peloponnese and it is supposed to be the entrance for Mani area. It is a resort that allows the traveler to visit all the highlights of the area as none...

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The Delphi Stadium

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The ruins at Delphi include the Delphi Stadium, one of the best-preserved ancient stadiums in Greece.The stadium was first constructed in the fifth century B.C., but was rebuilt several times over the centuries. It acquired its present form in the second century A.D. when Herodes Atticus, a Greek aristocrat who served as a Roman Senator during Roman rule over Greece, financed the stone seating and arched entranceway. The new seating gave the stadium a capacity of 6,500.The length of the stadium's track is 550 feet (178 meters) and its width is 85 feet (26 meters).The Delphi Stadium was used extensively for athletic events during the Panhellenic and Pythian games. It also hosted musical competitions.

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Delphi

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Situated on multiple terraces on the southwest slope of Mount Parnassus in south-central Greece, Delphi was one of the most important locations in Ancient Greece because it was the center of a cult dedicated to the god Apollo, and was the home of the Delphic Oracle. Greek mythology holds that Apollo killed the serpent god Python at the site occupied by Delphi. A major temple dedicated to him was built on the site that drew worshippers from all over Ancient Greece. The area became a neutral sanctuary where the Panhellenic and Pythian games were held every four years. The site also hosted musical competitions.However, Delphi was more important for being the home of the Delphic Oracle. The oracle, also known as Delphi Sibyl, was a priestess who was appointed to the position. She was chosen from among the peasant women who lived in the area. She had to be over 50 years old and to have had a...

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The Holy Monastery of Rousanou

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The monastery on the distant pillar (best seen by enlarging the picture) is the Holy Monastery of Rousanou. It was built on one of the lower pillars at Metéora sometime during the middle of the sixteenth century, and finishing touches to the exterior were completed in 1560. The monastery is dedicated to the Transfiguration, and honors Saint Barabara.The Katholikon (the main chapel of an Eastern Orthodox monastery) and the reception rooms are located on the ground floor. The monks' cells and subsidiary rooms are in the basement and on the second floor.

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Metéora

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The monasteries of Metéora make up the second-largest collection of Greek Orthodox monasteries after Mount Athos. Six monasteries are perched atop granite pillars located in the northwest portion of the Thessalian Plain, just north of the village of Kalambaka. This unique geological area contains spectacular granite megaliths, some reaching a height of 1,800 feet (549 meters). In the ninth century, a group of hermit monks escaped to the granite pillars of Metéora to avoid the influences of the outside world. The height and steepness of the rock formations kept out visitors and other intruders. For several centuries, the monks lived in solitude in caves and crevasses in the rock, getting together only on Sundays or on holy days to worship and pray in a small chapel built at the base of the rocks. At the end of the twelfth century, there was an influx of monks into the area. In 1344,...

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