Beautiful restaurant on the main street of Lassi. It also has a small cafe bar with the decoration of tropical garden and a fountain, if I remember well. As you enter the venue, on the right is the bar and straight ahead is the restaurant. It was one of the few restaurants in Lassi opened in... More >
This is a very nice spot about 2 km from Argostoli. Actually a nice cafeteria has been built around Katavothres that works as a romantic bar at nights. The cafe opens after 7 in the evening, which is a shame because it would also be a nice place for day coffee. There you can actually see the sea... More >
A very interesting museum only few metres from Dapia, the port of Spetses. This is actually the second home of the Greek heroine and has many private things inside. This place was used as the home of a family, descendant of Bouboulina, who was living there till a couple of decades ago. Then they... More >
A nice typical Greek monastery with a flowered yard and a solemn church. But the best thing is the view! One of the best views I've seen! Next to the monastery entrance there is a bell tower, walk to it and from there you will see the most breathtaking view to Vathy, the green hills of Ithaca and... More >
Nice place for a drink on winter nights as the wooden design creates a warm atmosphere. Also nice to sit outside to see the people go by day and night. This is one of the busiest spots of Athens. Probably the most famous cafe in Athens with a bit high... More >
A nice large cafe that actually has the design of a house, with a garden of lawn, library selves, room with TV, study desks with computers and a very large balcony right on the beach. Service was good and quick, but as expected prices are a bit high than normal. Large parking space and easy to... More >
Probably the most impressive view from all cafes in Town. View to the sea, the old fortress and the opposite mountains of the mainland. After a tiring day of sightseeing in the town, have a seat in the outdoor paved yard of Aktaion and enjoy your coffee. It works as a bar at nights, but in the... More >
Not very different than the other ancient theatres in Greece, maybe less well preserved. It certainly needs restoration. It is located on top of the hill, just above the Temple of Apollo, on the way to the Stadium. But the view... ah, amazing! Great view to green hills, abrupt mountainsides and the... More >
A very interesting museum that needs about an hour, an hour and a half to get around. The best museum after the one in Olympia. It has many impressive findings. I loved the Sphinx and its size is so large that you can't believe it would actually stand on top of a column. The statues were also... More >
This is not actually a castle but the remains of a castle! One tower and few walls have survived time on this hill above Kyparissia. A small cafeteria offers nice views to the town and the sea. If you go in the evening, stay for the sunset. It will be one of your ever best sunsets! I suggest you go... More >
Nice beach and very long. The sand is soft but the beach gets quickly deep, which is why there is usually a lifeguard there. Around the beach, there are some cafeterias and clubs. It is great to sit there and enjoy the view of this golden beach. The good thing is that the town is only 10 min on... More >
An impressive museum just opposite the Acropolis. The most impressive feature is that the whole museum has been built above some ancient findings. The yard is made of glass and visitors can actually walk on this glass floor and see the findings beneath. The absolute sense of walking in the air!... More >
A gorgeous beach with soft sand and crystal water. It has a fun atmosphere and some beach bars with refreshing cocktails. Bad thing: it gets very crowded in high season. The bay next to Glyfada is Myrtiotissa beach, a partly nudist spot. The road to Glyfada is very narrow but through lush... More >
A very tourist place. Nice in off season, but in high season it gets very tourist. The good thing is the facilities (lots of hotels, shops and restaurants) and the location (only 8 km from Corfu Town, bus every hour). The beach is pebbled, avoid in the day because it gets too crowded but great for... More >
I stayed only for a day in Thessaloniki but we saw most of it. Actually it is not that a big city and if you have a car, you make a tour of all neighbourhoods in a few hours. Of course, we didn't see museums and other indoor areas because they usually close at noon or early in the afternoon.... More >
Very long beach and very crowded in high season. This is one of the most tourist spots in Corfu, with many hotels, shops, restaurants and beach bars. Edem Bar is great: it is located at the beach of Dassia, nice music, relaxing atmosphere and a perfect spot for night swimming. In the daytime, it... More >
The village with the best sunset in Corfu!!! It is located on the slopes of a hill, almost in the centre of the island. The village itself is not very tourist, but there are two beaches near Pelekas (Agios Gorgis and Pelekas beach) that are among the most tourist places in Corfu. There you will... More >
Sparti has nothing more to offer than probably a day's sightseeing. The town is mostly famous for its history and the glorious past, but today it is just like another small town in Greece: all activities are gathered around the centre, which is busy sometimes but it also has interesting parts. Food... More >
Cosmopolitan
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The most impressive thing about Porto Heli is the small port with the yachts. All you see is sails and fishing boats, sails and fishing boats... Where did all these sails come from??
This is a lovely place for vacations, not far from Athens, only 3 hours drive, but the road after Corinth is... More >
The most beautiful part of Spetses is Dappia, the port, with the small canons around and the lovely cafeterias. This is a great spot especially with the soft lights at night.
No vehicles are allowed on Spetses, except for the public bus that goes around the island, bikes and motorbikes. Be... More >
Impressive and calm
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Nafplion is a special town. It is busy a bit, but once you slide in the narrow streets of the Old Town, this is total calm. First thing to notice on Nafplion was the many stores with worry beads and ice-creams. Grab an ice-cream at hand and stroll around. In the Old Town, you will see ample squares... More >
Ancient Epidaurus is a great, quiet village just two hours from Athens. If you have a car, it serves as a wonderful base for excursions: at a distance of just one hour, there is Nafplion and Mycenae on the north west, Corinth on the north, Poros, Ermioni and Porto Heli on the south. The village is... More >
Impressive spots
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It was a hot, hot, really hot day when we took an excursion to Mycenae, the oldest of the most famous ancient sites in Greece.
Mycenae is located on the slopes of a hill and you have to climb up through narrow footpaths. Fortunately, due to the altitude, the wind blows quite strong in Mycenae,... More >
I actually didn't expect Ermioni to be so picturesque, but it is!! This is a nice, small town to have some relaxing days. Typically the waterfront is lined by lovely cafeterias and taverns and has view to the port. On a hill above Ermioni, there is an old preserved windmill and a cafeteria... More >
Have low expectations
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I think the only positive thing about Poros is that it is very close to Athens (only 1 hour by hydrofoil) and that it has good transport between the town and the near beaches. Otherwise, I didn't feel any special or traditional vibe there. In August, it was very busy and far less traditional that I... More >
We visited Mystras last August but we arrived there late, as the site was about to close (it closes at seven in the evening). So, we just saw it from a hill above. The modern village of Mystras was very picturesque and had old, stone buildings. The square was dominated by traditional mansions,... More >
We went to Gythio on a daily excursion from Movemvasia. The trip was not very long, about 1 hour and a half by car. After we crossed some nice barren landscape, we went first to the Caves of Diros (or else Vlychada cave), about 1 hour away from Gythio.
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Just lovely
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Kyparissia is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece for me. Every time I go, I feel the wonderful aura of this small town around me. Fortunately, I have relatives there and I go quiet often. There aren't many sightseeing to see on Kyparissia, except for the Castle, which is almost ruined today.... More >
We stayed only for one day in Nafpatkos but if I knew that is would be such a lovely place, I would stay more! The best area was the square with the big plane tree in the centre and the cafeterias under its shade. From there. you had an exceptional view of the port on one side and the Castle on the... More >
Just excellent
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A visit to Olympia is a must if you travel around Peloponnese. At first, I didn't expect such an impressive site. But we found an organized area with well preserved ancient structures. The museum was excellent. The exhibits were labelled and in good order. There were also some maquettes on how... More >
It was my second time in Monemvasia this summer. I have to say the first time I liked it better, the rock seemed more impressive to me. Monemvasia is a special place you do not easily find today. For the more romantic souls, it is the top medieval castle with narrow, stone paths that gives them the... More >
Another face of Greece
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I was there two months ago in May for a weekend excursion. The route among high mountains and lush greenery was really refreshing. We went by car because we wanted to make excursions. In any case, the cobbled train was going only half way up, due to repairs. At half of the route after taking the... More >
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