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Mother of Democracy! Since ancient times, during classical periods and the Olympics, Greece has offered to the Western civilization philosophy, tragedy, com-edy, literature, political science, etc.A courntry full of mythological tales and magnificent landscapes, makes Greece dominates the desire to be visited by foreign (and local) tourists.Modern Greece has more to offer for all kinds of tour-ist but mostly the intact (from human activities), rich in natural beauty, unspoiled Greek land.Free camping to full experience with nature, outdoor activities in the mountains or sea (as young Robin-son), to excursions in contemporary bands, all in total

harmony with the natural environment. Our goal to satisfy the requirements of the most “difficult” visitor.

In Greece one can find rare species of birds and ani-mals, walks in national parks, forests, wetlands, pro-tected ecosystems, rafting-canoe-canyoning-trek-king-riding etc. in river-sea-canyons-mountains- He/She can visit monuments churches, ancient places or just wander in streets or dive in the deep blue sea ex-perience the greatest dance of colors...

Welcome to Greece

According to the Greek mythology, many of the Olympian gods were born here, in Thes-saly.It also identifies those areas as paradise Historical and geographical region of main-land Greece, Thessaly bordered to the North by western Macedonia, to D. the Continent, to south of mainland Greece and to A. bor-dering the Aegean Sea.In Homer’s epic, the Odyssey, Odysseus vis-its the kingdom of Aeolus, and this is the old name for Thessaly.

The Plain of Thessaly, which lies between Mount Oeta/Othrys and Mount Olympus, is the site of the battle between the Titans and the Olympians.

According to legend, Jason and the Argonauts launched their search for the Golden Fleece from the Magnesia Peninsula.Transport

TRANSPORT

There are a number of highways E75 and the main railway from Athens to Thessaloniki (Salonika) crosses Thessaly. The region is directly linked to the rest of Europe through International Airport of Central Greece located in Nea Anchialos in a small distance from Volos and Larisa. Until today char-ter flights links the region and brings tourists to the wider area, mainly in Pelion and Meteora. The new infrastructure includes a brand new terminal ready to serve 1500 passengers per hour and new airlanes.

THESSALY

At the land of the Gods, The Centaurs, the Nymphs and the Giants, every period have its own charm. Lakes, rivers, fertile valleys and wild and beautiful mountains as base for the blue water of agean pelagos have been welcoming man for 100.000 years. Archeological sites, Byzantine for-tresses, monasteries, historical settlements and ancient traditions are proof of the uninterrupted continuity of culture. Thessaly holds a different, magical landscape for a memorable experience. The Prefecture of Larissa is the heart of the Greece. Situated in the centre of the Greece makes easy to travel from here all around, to the sea and to the mountains. Has the largest cultivation area of Greece, with exceptionally fertile soil and a rich production of agricultural products. The eastern side of the Prefecture of Larissa, washed by the Aegean Sea, is one of the most beautiful coastlines of the country, with sandy and rocky beaches, two harbors, crystal clear waters and untouched natu-ral environment. It constitutes the centre of the NW Aegean for sea excursions and journeys. Ag-iokambos, Sotiritsa and Velika, stretching over a coastline of 12 km, have been repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag (EU symbol for top-quality beaches), are the most popular summer choice for holiday makers, offering a range of exciting activities (beach volley, sea kayaking, water-cycling etc.)So close to the mountain of Kissavos (or Ossa) covered by dense forest with impressive gorges, torrents and streams crossing its slopes that has been classified as the “Aesthetic Forest of Ossa”, is protected by the Natura 2000 European network and it has been characterized as a “botanical garden” with several water ways (canyons, lakes etc.) The Mavrovouni Mountain also, covered in vegetation with mixed forests of chestnuts, oak, beech and other shrubs, is a particularly interesting escape location.The Polydendri Forest, formerly known as the Royal Estate, with its marked paths and bicycle routes, organized picnic facilities and two old monasteries dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) is an area for visit and rest.At the narrow crossing between Ossa and Olympus (home of the Gods, classified as National For-est, while UNESCO declared the mountain a “Biosphere Reserve”) flows the river Peneus, forming the impressive Tembi Valley. At the outfalls of Peneus to the Aegean Sea, lies the Peneus Delta, one of the most important wetland habitats of Greece, protected by the Ramsar Treaty, is the habitat of several rare bird species.One can complete his visit to the Prefecture only by savoring the unique tastes of local products and traditional flavors of the area. (Pure, genuine Mediterranean products for a Mediterranean diet!) Wine tourism also earns the visitors by visiting the local wineries (Dougos winery, Tsantali, Liapi and others)For the true adventure lovers, the choices offered are infinite.With the experienced staff of Trekking Hellas East Thessaly, your vacations will be unforgettable!!!

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DISTANCES FROM VELIKA

VELIKA – LARISSA 53,34 KMVELIKA – ATHENS 387,56 KMVELIKA – ATHENS AIRPORT 404,89 KMVELIKA – THESSALONIKI 151,96 KMVELIKA – THESSALONIKI AIRPORT 181,23 KMVELIKA – LITOHORO (BASE FOR OMYMPUS) 68,49 KMVELIKA – METEORA (KALAMPAKA) 136,73 KMVELIKA – VOLOS (FROM VOLOS PORT FOR SPORADI) 92,88 KMVELIKA – PLASTIRA’S LAKE 131,92 KMVELIKA – DION 77,08 KMVELIKA – DELFI 263,18 KMVELIKA – NEA AGHIALOS AIRPORT 106,03 KMVELIKA – ELASSONA 91,19 KM

DISTANCES FROM LARISSA

LARISSA – VELIKA 53,34 KMLARISSA – ATHENS 354,84 KMLARISSA – ATHENS AIRPORT 372,18 KMLARISSA – THESSALONIKI 152,37 KMLARISSA – THESSALONIKI AIRPORT 181,63 KMLARISSA – LITOHORO (BASE FOR OMYMPUS) 68,89 KMLARISSA – METEORA (KALAMPAKA) 83,73 KMLARISSA – VOLOS (FROM VOLOS PORT FOR SPORADI) 60,16 KMLARISSA – PLASTIRA’S LAKE 78,92 KMLARISSA – DION 77,49 KMLARISSA – DELFI 230,47 KMLARISSA – NEA AGHIALOS AIRPORT 73,31 KMLARISSA – ELASSONA 40,67 KM

DISTANCES

SEA POINTSAGIOKAMPOS: NORTH 39Ο 40΄48΄΄ EAST 22Ο 53΄27΄΄

STOMIO: NORTH 39Ο 52΄61΄΄ EAST 22Ο 44΄52΄΄

HOW TO GET TO THE BASE OF OLYMPUS ADVENTURE “AKTH SPITAKI “ VELIKA

FROM THESSALONIKI:From the highway Thessaloniki – Athens after the Station of Rapsani before the valley of Tempi, turn to the coast of Lar-issa, Omolio - Stomio – Kokkino Nero. Then after 35 km of coastal beauty (Omolio, Karitsa, Kokkino Nero, Koutsoupia, Paliouria, Velika-here begins the row of beach of 13 km. till the port of Agiokambos) you will find the base of Trekking Hellas in “Akti Spitaki”.

FROM ATHENS:Take the National Road Athens-Larissa-Thessaloniki-Kater-ini. After the last toll before Larissa (after you have passed Volos) will encounter a fork. You will continue straight for Katerini. You will exit from the national road to the 2nd en-trance for Larisa to Volos and immediately left at the lights direction Agia. After 25 km you leave the Agia at your left and you will continue for Agiokampos.Turn left at the sign for Sotiritsa and hit the beach. Turn left towards Velika and stop at the base of Trekking Hellas in “Akti Spitaki”.

FROM LARISSA: From the street Heroon Polytechniou, taking direction AGIA – ONR toVolos and you go straight ahead until you see the sign to Agia - Agiokampos. Keep moving towards Agiokampos. Turn left at the sign for Sotiritsa and hit the beach. Turn left towards Velika and stop at the base of Trek-king Hellas in “Akti Spitaki”.

Olympus Adventure is a group of 3 companies (Cafe Spitaki, Trekking Hellas East Thessaly and Aegean Weddings) , member of the high profile Group of Companies, TREKKING HELLAS. Through pioneer ideas in alternative tourism.Olympus Adventure also operates as a classic Tourism Agency and proudly collaborates with major tour op-erators worldwide. Our company offers a great variety of services, including: accommodation, domestic and international air & sea tickets, car rentals, transfer ser-vices, guide services, as well as many other products both to groups and individual travelers. Services and prices can be provided for all destinations in Greece and we will be glad to share with you our knowledge and operation in special interest tours, such as archae-ological and classical programs, Cooking instruction & cultural tours, religious and third age tours, incen-tives and package holidays. Specifically, concerning the accommodation, Olym-pus Adventure offers to its participants and custom-ers rooms in traditional houses, let rooms, hotels, organized campings and mountaineering shelters of all categories. In long-lasting collaboration with the householders of lodgings “mammal” undertakes the reservations of all types of rooms, apartments and Chalet, on the mountain and coastal, for individu-als or teams, all seasons. Also, mammal offers apart-ments and rooms to let for long periods (5months) to Travel Agents in Greece and abroad in the coastal vil-lage Velika in the Eastern coast of Mt. Kissavos (Ossa).

Corporate EventsOlympus Adventure, offers Incentives, Promotional Events and Management Development Programs to Companies, Associations and Local Authorities.

Adventure travels Organised trips beyond Greece in exotic and numi-nous destinations in Alps, Finland, Nepal, Tibet, Jor-dan, Yemen, Marocco, Egypt, Peru, Vilovia, etc. We cooperate with the most respectful tourist agencies of the countries visited and therefore we can guarantee the quality of accommodation, transportation and services provided. Range of activitiesOur company is situated in Larissa and operates its activities in the geographical area of East Thessaly: the imposing beauty of Mt. Olympus’ massif, the unex-plored bulge of Mt. Kissavos (Ossa), the luxuriant veg-etation and clear waters of Mt. Pelion and Mt. Mavro-vouni, the Tempi Valley and Delta of Pinios River, the East coastline of Mt. Kissavos and the exquisite com-plex of Sporades islands (Skiathos- Skopelos- Alonis-sos- Giours- K.Panagia-Psathoura).Our main concern has always been to protect and fea-ture the beauty of our land and therefore we have des-ignated locations congruent with the safe operation of our activities. In co-operation with over 30members of experienced staff in RAFTING, MONORAFT & HOT-DOG, CANOE KAYAK, CANYONING , HIK-ING, CLIMBING, MOUNTAIN BIKE (ΜΤΒ), JEEP SAFARI, PARAGLIDING, SAILING, ZODIACING, DIVING, we give the chance to children and adults to experience the multiform sublime of Greek na-ture by soaking up the traditions, history and beauty of this area. You can participate in a fixed departure, self-drive or tailor made program. We will be glad to provide you with all relevant information and services prior to and after your trip. So, if you are interested for a more in-depth visit of ”the other Greece” join one of Mammal trips, you’ll be amazed!

Larissa: The biggest town of the area has the biggest amphi-theatrically ancient theatre of the Europe, a second smaller ancient theatre, the Acropolis on the hill of St. Achillios, Monument of Hippocrates, Pinakotheke, Park of Alkazar, Historical and Archaeological Mu-seum, etc. All the Commercial Centre is pavemented that makes the visit very pleasant. Agia: St. Anthony church, Romaic Bath, Ancient Caves, Nobleman’s houses, Monasteries, pavemented Com-mercial Centre, Tassel studioAgiocampos: Sts Anargiroi ancient rock sea caves, Port Veneto: Flampouri Monastery, Egea’s Sea CavesPolidendri: organized Forest with BBQ places, MTB roads, 2 Pa-nagia’s churches, Trek paths

Metaksohori: Nobleman’s houses, Ancient school of girls, Aqueduct, Rock Bridge, Churches, summer Cherry’s Feast

Megalovryso: Spring “Megali Vrisi”, Byzantine Monasteries, Feast of EasterRoof of Kissavos, Profitis Elias, Kanalos (1680 mt), RefugeAnatoly: Woman multiethnic monastery (unique in Europe), Museum, Rock ancient Bridge Lakes of Skiti and Ampelakia Ampelakia:

Swartz museum, Cultural Centre, Orias Castle, Mon-asteriesTempi Valley: Suspension Bridge, Church of St Paraskevi (cave of saint water), Local Wineries, Drias Centre, Trizina, Love BoatRapsani: Caves, Mon. St. Teodoroi, Churches, Feast of 15 Au-gust, Feast of WinePinio’s Delta: Wetland (Ramsar Treaty), Fiords, Heron’s kind birdsOmolio: Ruins of ancient Omolio, Rock Bridge, August maize and kiwi Feast Stomio: Pinios River mouth, Mon. St. Demetrio, July Sea’s Feast Karitsa: Arioprino (forest), Calypsos Canyon, Octo-ber Chestnut FeastKokkino Nero: Prebyzantine Bridge, Spring of natural red carbonic water

Prefecture beaches: From Rakopotamo, Polidendri, Agiokampos, Sotiritsa, Velika, Paliouria, Koutsoupia, Kokkino Nero, Platia Ammos, Panagitsa, Kalibi, Pig-adi, Psarolakas, Stomio, Aleksandrini, Delta Piniou, Kouloura, Mesaggala, to Kastri Loutro almost 70 km of coastline and a lot of them awarded Blue Flags (EU symbol for top-quality beaches)

All of those villages present traditional atmosphere and one can find traditional products and artistic lo-cal objects.

WORTH TO SEE

Crossing of navigable departments of rivers or natural and artificial lakes with two-sit polyesteric canoe-kay-ak. Canoe-kayak they bring also special seat for chil-dren, attribute that renders the activity ideal for fami-lies.An amusement descend in the River Pinios that brings till the Aegean Sea, where we will have our barbeque! We will enjoy the view of the land’s fauna with “bird watching” and we’ll try the sport of archery!

Canoeing

 CanyoningCanyoning for the many:”Kalypso” Canyon: the view of the dream-like 70m-waterfall of “Kalypso” is a magnet for every children and adult. Our guides will take you via a prompt hiking route at the base of the waterfall to swim in the biggest of its lakes and then will guide you back to the start by descending three successive water-falls 25-35m.

 

Inflatable boat Safari Pelion Sea Caves and Alonissos Natural ParkThe days will be spent discovering the islands, snorke-ling, sunbathing on isolated beaches, and sitting back and relaxing at traditional fish taverns. Days shall also include, cultural visits and shopping, while we will be spending our nights at luxury accommodations. For our transportation we will be using inflatable boats (ZODIACS), which provide us with the comfort of traveling at moderate to high speeds and approach-ing the most remote and beautiful landscapes.

 

Rafting at the Valley of Tempi

individuals and a professional driver Raft. A way of ex-ceptional beauty in one of the most important natural monuments of our place with wealth of fables, the Val-ley of Tempi. We will enjoy the nature in all the great-ness, ancient trees where find shelter many species of birds, stahtotsikniades, herons, flamingos, cormorants. We will pass under the famous bridge of the Valley of Tempi. We will pass also near ancient places of adora-tion.

 

Activities

Rafting Pinios River (Vernezi)

An adrenaline high descent in the narrow parts of Pinios river (Vernezi). The descent has rapids of 3rd-4th degree of difficulty requiring previous experience in rafting. See a video on erttv River descent with RAFTS consist of 8 paddlers and one profes-sional river guide. Pinios River is one of the biggest and longest rivers in Greece and although it is not considered to be a moun-tain river, parts of it flow through the foothills of Mt. Olym-pus’ massif and Mt. Kissavos. Vernezi: a demanding descent in Vernezi area with rafts of 8paddlers inflatable boats. An excit-ing challenge to experience ‘‘shooting the rapids’’ of three and four grade of difficulty. It will take your breath away!!!

 Zodiacing

We begin with the rubber dinghies - way southern- for a way of 15 miles (45 thin roughly). We pass beautiful creeks and coasts of Eastern mountainous volumes of Montenegro and V. Pelion. We will visit the Caves of Venetian in landscape of wild beauty, abundant and untouched still from human interventions, for few only that they dare to reach them and they admire nature’s dynamic creation. In distance of 2 miles we will enjoy our swimming in the solitary beach of monastery Flampouri where we will also have lunch

 

Zodiac Safari Sporades

A UNIQUE Experience for a different kind of expedition to the Island of Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos (Sporades North) and the protected Sea Parc. Our Ζodiacs will drive you, to desert as charming little isles and to unknown, wonderful beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters, away from the madic crowd!

 TrekkingEnnipeas’ Gorge on Mt. OlympusThrough the chivalrous’ tons of the chromatic alternation and the aesthetic harmony of Mt. Olympus, the visitor joins the natural beauty meandering at the mythical paths of the great mountain.

 

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Trekking - Crossing the Valley of Tempe

Meeting at the Winery of Rapsani on the highwsa - Thessaloniki.

we climb over the rocks of Tempe, where the view of the river and the surrounding area is something really breathtaking. We will have a pause for a snack and rest and after then we will cross the valley descending to the village Tempe from where our vehicles of Trekking Hellas will bring us back to our cars for the return (4 hours hiking time).

 

Kisavos River trekking, Flying Fox & Archery

Kisavos is a mountain with two aspects: The barren and rocky north-western side from where becomes the classic ascent in top (alt.1978 m.) with departure from the village Spilia (alt. 800 m.). On the contrary, his southern and Eastern side is plenty of forests. Mixed vegetation, bushy near in the level of sea, with platans and hydric trees in the streams, gives her place in for-ests of beech and fir more tally.

 

Τrekking, Μountain Βike & Bird Watching

In the centre of Fables, Traditions and History, the former Royal forest of Polidendri, extent of thirty-five thousands of acres, causes his visitors to participate in a wonderful “travel” in the green Mavrovouni.The guides of Olympus Adventure will accompany you walking from the temple of Virgin Mary in a path of small difficulty, at the duration of which you will have the possibility to observe concrete species of flora and fauna of the Forest and to enjoy the view of coasts of Eastern Aegean. We return from the same path in the Temple in order to continue our tour with mountain-eering bicycles (optional) and we circularly complete the way until the Holy Temple of Virgin Mary. pro-grams and big groups.

 

LABORATORY OF MOSAIC

Laboratory of mosaic in the beach of Velika: we will be separated in teams and with natural stones we will create unique work of art. amusing common process. In the end we can take with us the finished work. Tech-nuque is simple material various and the result magi-cul.

 

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(From Aegeus named the Aegean Sea)Here took place, the fabulous wedding of Peleus and Thetis, who celebrated with a feast, which was attended by all the gods. Chiron donated them for the wedding, a spear of wood apple, while the god Poseidon two immortal horses. Their union was harmonious and their son was the hero of the Trojan War, the famous Achilles, whom he trained Chiron, but then Thetis attempted unsuc-cessfully to make immortal and invulnerable.From the picturesque harbor Agiokampos we start with an inflatable boat for a way of 15 miles, about a half hour drive along the coast east of the mountains of Montenegro and N. Pelion. Crystal waters, flashy blue green hues and wild beauty are some of the words that characterize the caves of the Veneto. We reach the large cave at the top of the dome of which, approximately 35 m, the myth tells us that the attendees of the ceremony, threw rose petals at the newlywed couple.

 

Marriage at the C arriage at the Caves of Veneto

Cafe Spitaki

FUN CLUB SPITAKI welcomes for another year, the new summer period, maintaining inalterable the style that characterizes his 25 years history, and now functions henceforth 12 months the year. As all the previous years thus and this year we are ready to organise events that constitute “institution” in summer events to our country, in beach of Prefecture Larissa and more concretely in the Eastern side of Kisavos.A region with undeniable virtues and natural beauty that is adorned by the magical beauty of evergreen Kisavos and endless - spotless sea (as we do not forget, that we maintain in our region, the blue flag for enough years). Those mentioned natural advantages in connection with the creation of essential infrastructures, have ac-complished they very rapidly transform the region in a developing tourist area claiming him first places in the competitive market land, at least, Greece. The Fun Club Spitaki is an ”IN” beach bar that functions for 25 years, from the morning until the evening, the al-ways informed with the better music’s of DJs. The mainly shop is built in traditional style, while in the beach func-tions bar with beach-chairs, umbrellas and beach-beds.Services (discount in all our services)Breakfast, coffeeNight clubFast food (sandwiches, club sandwich, hot-dog, salads etc)Beach Volley campHire MTB, canoes etcChange and lockers room

Larissa Prefecture “Path of the Aegean”

Prefecture of Larissa offers a wide range of important at-tractions that impress the visitors with its great variety of the ecosystem. Is the second largest prefecture in Greece, exceeded only by Aetolia-Acarnania and features the Tem-pe Valley and the NE part of the Pineios River. It is the largest prefecture in Thessaly covering about one-third of the region containing the highest mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus with an elevation of 2,917 m. is the capital town of the prefecture and the heart of Greece for maps and travelers. The 1st abd 2nd ancient theatres, the Bez-esteni, the old manor-houses, the squares (palzas) and the pedestrianized city centre with the cafes and the classic “tsipouradika” (taverna –like oplaces one visits to drink the traditional throbbing with life, form many reasons why one “makes a stop here…”. It si a “smiling”and horspitable city built along the riverside of Pineios, the river descriped in ancient coins in the form of a bull.

Doubtless, the transport infrastructures of the Prefecture of Larissa, its railway network and the national road make the town easy of access and constitute major advantages. Is distances only 45 minutes from ancient city Dion in Peria and Meteora Rocks in kalampaka and also 3hours from the ancient city of Delphi in Fokida. Τhe southern, the northern and the northwestern parts of the prefecture are heavily covered with forests while the central, the southwestern, the western and the southeastern parts are covered with fertile land that is called the Thessalian Plain. The barren rocks are to the east and the northeast within the Aegean Sea and in the Olympus area. Lake Voivi is situated in the southeast and is a lagoon dividing the Thessalian Plain and the Pelion ranges, and with the prefecture

he well-known “Path of the Aegean”, constitutes an excellent combination of the mountain and the sea. From Stomio and Pinios Estuary to mount Pelion, visitors are deeply impressed by the numerous bays and marvelous sandy beaches, the luxuriant vegeta-tion and the gurgling water of the rivers that have their sources on the mountains Kissavos and Mav-rovouni.

In autumn make a stop for the chest-nut festivities in one of the most picturesque village of Larissa, Karytsa. It is on the most picturesque villages in the prefecture of larrisa, built on eastern side of Ossa (mt. Kissavos), amidts dence vegetation. The won-derful combination of the mountain and the sea have turned Karitsa into a winter and particulary a summer resort. During the summer you can take a walk in the small wooded arms of the sea until Velika beach. Velika is the most orginised beach in the area. It is mainly

populated by the younger generation from Larisa, who crowd the beach duting the summer months. Small Festivals, beach volleyballcompetitions and sorces of music events fill the visitors’ summer vacation. In the 11 kilometres of the beach (Velika – Sotiritsa – Agiokampos) that spreads from the Castle at Polydendri to the cove Dermatas at Vel-lika village, you will also find tavernas, rooms to let hotels and orginised camps sites and everything that has to do with the sand.

The Forest of Polydendri is located on the north – eastern slopes of Mavrovouni mountain range. The extensice variety of fauna and flora and its slightly sloping ground, make this highly accessible (hik-ing, cycling, enviromental education). The Panagia of Polydendri church is hidden amongst the local woods, beside the shade of an enorous oak tree, where pilgrims sit and rest. Polydendri beach is a few kilometres away from the forest.

“Path of the Aegean”

Athens is the capital of Greece. It took its name from the goddess Athena that was the protector. Athens today is a modern city and famous, as in antiquity was powerful city-state and a major cultural center. Considered the most historic city in Europe, with Rome. It is known throughout the world for its historical monuments that survived through the centuries and particularly to the Parthenon. Historic seaport city is the port of Piraeus, from where boats leave for the islands of Greece.

CLASSICAL DESTINATIONSATHENS

Meteora is one huge cluster of dark rocks rising out of Kalambaka, near the first hills of Pindos and Chasia. The monasteries of Meteora, which are built on the top of some rocks, are now the second most important group of monasteries in Greece after Mount Athos.Of the thirty who have been historically mentioned, currently are operating only six, which from 1988 are included in the world heritage list of UNESCO.

METEORA

 

Monument of World Heritage of UNESCODelphi was an ancient Greek city that served the most important oracle in the ancient world. The city is men-tioned by the Homeric times called Pytho. Delphi re-tained their important position until the end of the fourth century AC, when it was given an end to the ora-cle by decree of Emperor Theodosius A.

DELFI

The Plastira’s lake is located in the plateau of Nevropo-lis in Karditsa. It is an artificial lake, and the official name is Lake Tavropos.Formed in 1959 with the completion of the dam at the southern end of the principle of the river or Tavropos or Megdovas and the idea for the construction is as-signed to the military and civilian Nicholas Plastiras in 1935 when he visited his home town, and there have been devastating floods in the region of Macedonia and persistent rain, watching the area reportedly said “here one day will become a lake”, from which the best known name.

PLASTIRA’S LAKE

Dion was an ancient city of strategic importance and one of the most famous Macedonian cities. The location of ancient Dion is positioned at the eastern foot of Mount Olympus, where today is lo-cated the omonymous town.The city had a system of vertically intersecting roads, which have been paved at the imperial years. In the southern part of the city were the public baths, the Great Baths, dating from 200 AC. Adja-cent is the Conservatory and in the East the spec-tacular Villa of Dionysos, with its mosaics. In the center of the town there is the episcopal basilica of the 4th century AC and outside of the walls, the cemetery basilica of the fifth century. At Dion ex-ist and survive several temples, the most important are, the one of the goddess Demeter (the oldest Macedonian sanctuary) and Isis, the Hellenistic theater (built by Philip V) and part of the stadium where the athletic competitions held, Olympia.

DION

Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece.The city was founded by Cassander and was named in honor of his wife, Thessalonica, which was half-sister of Alexander the Great and daugh-ter of Philip II’s fifth wife, princess of Thessaly Ni-kisipolis.The city has a fairly extensive historic center, which brings together most of the shops, public services, attractions and recreational areas. The city lists sites from across historical time, with numerous Roman, early Christian and Byzan-tine. A well-known monument and symbol of Thessaloniki is the White Tower. Other impor-tant monuments are the Roman Forum (Forum), the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) and Grave (St. George Rotunda-), the church of St. Demetrius, walls and many other Byzantine churches.

THESSALONIKI

METAKSOHORI: “Αρχοντικό Souliotis”

GUEST HOUSES

 

SKITI “IOS”

SKITI: “Αμανίτης του Καίσαρος”

 

HOTELSAGIOKAMBOS: Ξενοδοχείο Golden Beach

 

KARITSA: Hotel Christina

 

STOMIO: Hotel Vlassis

 

STOMIO - Ξενοδοχείο Αλεξίου

 

AMPELAKIA: Hotel Kouria

 

LARISSA: Ξενοδοχείο Metropol

 

ROOMS TO LETVELIKA: Studios Ανδρομάχη

 

 

ANO SOTIRITSA: Ποίαντας

 

POLIDENDRI: Αφοι Γούλα

Along the coastline of 13 km, we have a choice between a large number of rooms to let, small and large groups, where will find for all the requirements

13 Km of Sealine you are welcome in every “step” of it

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