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“Greece...

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P.E.S. Polytropon

a country full of invaluable treasures

connecting travellers with specialists

CONTENTS 6. Greece….

Where the past meets the 42-55. Cyclades Islands future Ios, Kea, Mykonos 10-13. Things to do 56-59. Aegean Islands Walking through time Lesvos & Chios and nature Travelling by train 60-63. Peloponnese - Olympia 14-35. Attica A Unique Destination 64-83. Travel Professionals Worth Exploring Athens-The City of Light Athens Riviera Southeastern Attica Pes Polytropon Following Pausanias in South-Eastern Attiki The Museum o Asia Minor Culture “Makis Agkoutoglou” Mesogeia – the land of our ancestors Attica Wine and Food Experience Western Attica - Eleusis 38-41. Mainland Greece Kastriotissa village and Thematic Park 2

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editor’s letter

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Let’s Hellas!!

Even the stones speak* in this land of the 12 gods, this land of Pericles and Aristotelis, of Alexander the Great and Paleologos – the land where principles, values and the sciences were born.

How emotional! A tear for all …

Greece, a country which is part of the Wider Homeland called Europe, which introduced not only logic, the Olympics, Peace, Truce but also a country with a huge cultural heritage!

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A country which beyond its ancient and modern culture, is known for its healthy Greek diet, its wines, its oil and aromatic herbs. The breathtaking, endless stretch of beaches and its countless islands and more… so much more indeed …

Such wonderful memories …, I began to gaze out … I saw the sun which was hiding behind the clouds, the small terrace of the village café …

Memories which stirred only positive emotions …

A hidden treasure! Yes! That is exactly what it is … this place which just waits to be discovered…

Then the night …, oh that night when it came …

I stretched out my arms and cupped the moon in my hands – a moon so thick and as sweet as honey. I felt its sweetness on my lips … God’s grace touched my temples. And then I realised what it was.

I shouted out loud … some Saint has surely passed by – there’s no doubt about that – I can feel the scent still in the air! (extract from the works of Nikos Kazantzakis – “The Poor man of God”.

So, Let’s Hellas!!!

Greece invites us all to breathe in her air, to share her amazing history and culture!!!

Elena Agyrides

* The Stones Area Speaking, an interactive activity of the Union of Attica Hotels, where actors recite extracts at archaeological sites of Athens. www.travelling.gr

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With love and inherited knowledge in viticulture and the production of fine wines , the Markou brothers continuing a family tradition of 150 years , founded in 1983 in Paiania, Attica, a modern wine making unit. Today the 4th generation as younger and more educated winemakers, deposit their first tokens of personal dedication and inspiration, uniquely combined with the experience of their fathers. The high traffic of the winery as well as the speedy reading of contemporary trends resulted, in 2001, in the creation of a gorgeous reception hall within the building of the winery. In 2006 the Markou family, created the absolute jewel of the company, the “Wine Museum “, where the architectural integrity, the glamour and history of wine , which diffuses every corner of the area , join forces in making it ideally special.

Wine Museum (Mouseio Oinou) The architectural grandeur , the splendor and history of wine diffused from every corner of the hall are just a few of the elements that make the “ Wine Museum “ a gorgeous site to visit. This beautiful hall, located in Pallini, is perfect for hosting various conferences and events with the demanded professionalism ensured. In addition the museum visitors have the rare opportunity to dwell into tradition, history and the art of wine making throughout the ages while enjoying a tour on the museum’s premises.

Ampelones Markou Our winery’s reception hall “Nefeli”, in Paiania at 1st klm Paianias-Markopoulou, can accommodate up to 400 people, indoors and/or outdoors for a most special social event. The use of traditional building materials, the decoration and ambient lighting design create an impressive and imposing atmosphere that guarantees grandeur out of the ordinary that will leave your guests with only the best impressions and you with the fondest of memories. With high end quality as our beacon, both for our wines and our cuisine, as well as for our exceptional services, it will be our sheer pleasure to offer you the evening of your dreams. Timely reading of market trends, the correct prediction of negative developments in the area in question, and the need to ensure consistent quality in all activities of the company, led in 2010 to the creation of «Cave Cuisine», a catering service of exceptional quality.

The Markou Vineyards Winery also keeps its doors wide open to all of those friends who desire to get more intimately acquainted with the experience of wine making, and what a great opportunity it is to visit the Wine Museum and the Ampelones Markou. Before you come make sure you contact us so we can greet you appropriately.

Our passion your event

Wine’s Museum: Petsa Ave., Pallini, Τ: 210 6037933, 2106644711 F: 210 6037933, 210 6644123 E: info@markouwines.gr www.mouseioinou.gr Ampelones Markou: 1st km. PeaniaMarkopoulo Ave., Peania-Attica, Τ: 210 6644711, F: 210 6644123 E: info@markouwines.gr www.ampelonesmarkou.gr www.markouwines.gr www.ampelonesmrkougroup.gr

Greece... where the past meets the future Did you know that 2018 will be the European Year of Cultural Heritage?

With the slogan “Our Heritage – Where the past meets the future”, this year will be an opportunity to discover different expressions of Europe’s rich, diverse and shared culture.

What does Greece have to contribute to the European Year of Cultural Heritage?

When the whole world, by just listening to the first names of people who lived thousands of years ago, understand what they have offered to humanity, then we are taking about Greece!

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle – Philosophers Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides - Theater Aesop, Hesiod, Homer - Poets Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon - Historians Archimedes, Aristarchus, Euclid, Hippocrates, Pythagoras - Scientists Alexander the Great, Cleisthenes, Demosthenes, Draco, Pericles, Solon - Leaders

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These are just a few names of individuals who have set the ground work for every aspect of life!

As for the Greek language, it is considered to be among the first if not the first. It dates back to the 9th century BC and has been evolving ever since and continues to lend itself to other languages when there is no word for what is invented or new. Just the English language has over a hundred and fifty thousand Greek words.

Greece is not just about antiquity, it has evolved with time, building on the foundations our ancestors have set. Depending on the interests of each and every visitor of Greece, one can enjoy every type and it’s evolution in time. How it is similar or different to his. The European Year of Cultural Heritage will bring to focus the rich Cultural Heritage of Greece. The events and activities will be one of a kind.

Although Greece is a small country it has so much to offer.

V1935

Luxurious Apartments

V 1935 is a fully renovated Classic Pre-World War II building of 9 apartments. Behind its heavy iron door, the building’s entrance is decorated with colorful orange, black and white marble tile, a reflection of its glorious past, with a reception in the lower level and a roof garden on the 6th floor where you can be served all day, from breakfast to late night drinks and tapas. Each apartment is fully renovated with extra care, keeping and highlighting the characteristic atmosphere and features of the buildings age. High ceilings with classical decorations, wooden or marble floors and bright colors combined with antique or collectible furnishings to create a relaxing and luxurious atmosphere that will make you feel immediately at home.

Normal amenities such as fluffy white cotton towels, freshly ironed bed sheets, shower gel and shampoo are provided for everyone. All rooms are air conditioned. Hot water is provided by a central gas system which also provide the flats heating. Cable TV in every room and washing machine in every apartment.

Each apartment has its own character and style and can accommodate from 2 up to 6 persons. It is located in the famous plaka in a central road of Athens, which can be reached by metro (Acropolis Station), Bus, Tram or Taxi. 1-minute walking distance from Syntagma square (and metro station) where the Parliament and the National Garden are, and 3 minutes walking distance from Zappion and the Panathenaic Stadium (where the classic Marathon ends). It is 7 minutes walking distance from the museum of Acropolis (and metro station Acropolis), 10 minutes walking distance from Acropolis and Parthenon.

Your home in Athens!

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Voulis 29, 10557 Athens Greece Tel.: +30 211 182 1935 Mob.: +30 6945 41 49 60 www.v1935.gr info@v1935.gr

things to do... walking through time and nature

Walking through time and nature The variety and the rich landscape of Greece with its rivers, mountains and gorges, lakes and ruins can all be reached on foot; so if you can walk, come along on a hike of a lifetime!

The numerous paths are easy to follow as most are marked having served its people for hundreds of years in order to facilitate their trip to their fields, churches, or wherever they wished to go. They are still used today to take the hiker who wishes to enjoy the true beauty of this magnificent land.

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as to your whereabouts, if you need anything like water or something to eat. The hospitable nature of the Greek people shines through these simple and warm villagers.

A beautiful botanical tour to study the countless herbs growing at their own free will on mountains, in rocks even, and in forests will surely excite you. Visiting honey farms where the art of honey collecting is still done in the good old traditional way is also an option.

Along your way, you will also encounter windmills which are either powered by wind or water and most are still in use to this day.

An excellent but grueling route to take would be none other than Olympus – otherwise known to be the home of the 12 gods. Olympus rises up to 2.918m above sea level with its highest peak called Mytikas. In ancient

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“ beauty of the most famous gorge in Europe – The Gorge of Samaria! It winds through dense forests, passes over rivers and the abandoned village of “Portes” at its narrowest part. The gorge itself does not exceed 3 meters in width and towers over 200 meters of rigged rocks.

Other destinations suitable for hiking whilst admiring the unique natural beauty of the country, are Monemvasia at the southern tip of the Peloponnese. A beautiful and easy path leads to the castle-city of Monemvasia.

A short stop to admire the ruins of the church of Agia Paraskevi is a must. A cup of steaming Greek coffee and an almond sweet at the many quaint cafes within the castle walls will end this excellent tour.

So, if you can put one foot before the other, join the many hikers who visit Greece in order to enjoy nature in all its glory.

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times, Mytikas was called Pantheon, which means “of all gods”. Today Olympus is considered to be an ideal destination for lovers of hiking and dare-devils who would even climb it. Many events are held throughout the year having to do with sports, religion and culture.

Another fantastic and easy hike would be through the Sounion National Park. Apart from the awesome beauty of this natural landscape, one can see the gulch of Chaos, the tunnels leading to the iron mines and also the washing plants where workers would separate the useful material from scrap. Standing on one of the higher points of the trail, one can look ahead and see Lavrion and the islands of Makronisos and Kea if it is a clear day.

Leaving Attica and heading off to Crete by ferry or plane, the hiker is enthralled by the famous and unprecedented

The hospitable nature of the Greek people shines through these simple and warm villagers

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things to do... travelling by train

Travelling by Train Travelling by train in Greece is both a spectacular experience and a reasonably priced means of transport. The Greek Railway – OSE – has made remarkable improvements to its network and trains, so as to offer more comfort to its passengers and transport them to their destination safely and faster. The main train station in Athens is Larissis Station and in Thessaloniki, it is located on Monastiriou Avenue, a stone’s throw from Aristotelous Square.

It is a convenient network connecting big cities to small towns in Greece. The main routes being from Athens or Thessalonik to: Patra, Alexandroupoli, Florina and Kalambaka. One can now travel from Athens to Thessaloniki in 4 hours if they take the Intercity. Otherwise, the slower train will take approximately 6.

There have been quite a few railway lines designed and built to serve touristic and cultural purposes; this is what is called, ‘The Thematic Rail’. These will take the tourist from Diakofto to Kalavryta and pass through the Vouraikos Gorge and the village of

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Zachlorou – a breathtaking route which leaves everyone stunned at its beauty.

Another exquisite route to take would be the Pelion one which departs from Ano Lehonia and arrives in Milies – a wonderful village in the south of Pelion. Once there, do remember to visit the tiny but picturesque village called ‘Horto’ – a swim in the cool, clear water will revive all your senses.

Many tourists arrive at Katakolo by Cruise Ship, intending to visit Ancient Olympia; the train ride takes only 45 minutes and is worth every penny .

The Railway stations most of which are very old but very well preserved, are quite a sight themselves, not to mention the scenic routes through Greece’s breathtaking nature – through forests and gorges, along rivers and over bridges built many a year ago for the purpose of connecting towns and villages facilitating its people in their transportation from one place to another.

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Attica A Unique Destination Worth Exploring The birthplace of democracy, literature, philosophy and the arts – Athens is the capital of Greece. Extending from Elefsina to Megara, Pendeli and Parnitha, it is a destination rich in natural beauty, monuments and sights worth visiting and admiring.

Attica is divided into the capital region and that of its many and unique suburbs. Despite its densely populated centre, it is a place one needs to visit and feel the magic of the past vibrating through the ancient walls of its many monuments and temples; the Parthenon being the major attraction and perhaps the most visited one. The temples built for the many gods and goddesses attract millions of visitors annually – people from all over the world who have read about and appreciate the wonders of this beautiful and rich country.

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Athens – The City Of Light The Athens of today has spread throughout Attica, starting from Elefsina, where the goddess Dimitra taught the cultivation of wheat to its people, thus defining the term ‘culture’, down to the plane of Thriasio, Skaramanga, Perama and Egaleo. It spreads on to Parnitha, Kifissia and Ekali. From Ymito Mountain, it goes down to the Mesogia, Spata and Liosia, but also towards Vari and Vouliagmeni. From Penteli and Dioniso it goes on to Rafina, Nea Makri and all the way to Marathona. All the above have been connected to Piraeus.

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Athens Riviera

Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens. Just a quick ride away from the Athens center.

The coastal road continues through marvelous tourist resorts such as Lagonissi and Saronida and ends at Cape Sounio, Attica’s southeastern tip. There you will find the impressive Temple of Poseidon – the last piece of the ancient Athenians’ homeland every time they sailed into the Aegean.

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When something seems impossible to happen, Gavrilos is called because, as he says with certainty himself: There is nothing that cannot be done.

P.E.S. Polytropon “...we appeal to our Mesogheite compatriots to preserve anything that exists which comes back from our ancestors, that he still can be saved.

Someday, all those things will be needed.

Let us take care of all for this purpose, we will have the satisfaction of doing something, leaving our children with the works and depictions of the people of our country...of our ancestors”, writes in his article, George D. Hadjisotiriou, thirty years ago.

This is how Gavrilos Michalis thought, when in 2013 he decided to repair his 350-year-old ancestral home in Kalyvia, Attica, and to create the Cultural Society of Saronikos POLYTROPON Art Showroom.

Gavrilos Michalis was born in Kalyvia, Attica, in 1948.

He studied at the Diplareio School in Athens, freehand drawing, building and industrial design and

decorative applications. In 1970 he studied Decorative arts at the Center of Technology and Applications of KET with excellent teachers.

Gavrilos has collaborated with all recognized contemporary artists in Greece and abroad and with all the museums of Greece.

The Cultural Society of Saronikos POLYTROPON in Kalyvia In 2013 Gavrilos Michalis chooses to offer all his unique experience in Kalyvia, the city that he was born and lives today.

Gavrilos Michalis and Georgia Kousari founded the Cultural Society of Saronic Polytropon and set the foundations for Kalyvia to become a center of dialogue and reflection on art. Significant exhibitions have already taken place in POLYTROPON Art Showroom.

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“Following Pausanias in South-Eastern Attiki...*

...From the glorious Past...

to the New Homeland... in ANAVYSSOS�

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Following Pausanias in SouthEastern Attiki...*

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We are in Anavyssos, ATTIKI roughly in the 50th klm of Athinon –Souniou Avenue. From the archeological area of ATHENS acropolis ,……till the…… temple of Poseidon in Sounion……..the location is characterized by the archeological department, as a protected area. In the south view of the area …. exists the chapel of Agios Nicholas, which is build in a small hill. In this idyllic place with the green-blue sea and the few plants….. the beauty of the nature debouch more than everything….. In this unique place, the sea is almost always calm ….and protected from the usual north winds of Attiki, in this unique area is supposed to be the the ancient ANAPHLYSTOS...

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In the ancient years Anaphlystos and the surroundings became a land with a past, indeed a glorious past. This is the time when Pausanias, a Greek traveller creates an important ‘’Guide’’ ( ‘’The Periegesis of Pausanias‘’) for consultation and inspiration for the future generations . He was the one who connected the classical studies with the contemporary archaeology.

The fortifies walls of Sounion were remained for years an inaccessible fortress till the admiral Patroklus in command of the Egyptian menof-war sent by Ptolemy, build a fortication ( 265 B.C) in the opposite uninhabited island of Sounion ( nowdays called Patroclus ) and managed to occupied Sounion . After a few years the Macedonian King Antigonos Gonatas re-occupied Sounion ( 263 B.C ).

Pausanias became a major milestone for modern Travel Guides.

James Fraser characteristically said about Pausanias : “Without him the ruins of Greece would for the most part be a labyrinth without a clue , riddle without an answer . His book furnishes the clue to the labyrinth , the answer to many riddles . It will be read and studied so long as ancient Greece shall continue to engage the attention and awaken the interest of mankind ...’’

Demos of Lavrion Farther on, is Demos of Lavrion , where once the Athenians had silver mines. Through the exploitation of these mines Athenians manage to create their famous strong fleet. The name Lavrion exist from after Homer years. Its name origins from the greek ancient word “lavra” which means pits-caves whereas workers extracting silver and lead.

Pausanias starts his ‘’ Periegesis’’(journeys) from his birthplace Sipylos (surroundings of Smyrna and Pergamos ) in Asia Minor to Attiki .

In his mind the readers of his ‘’ Periegesis’’ would be his fellow countrymen from Asia Minor, to whom Attiki (Athens and surroundings) were accessible to them by the sea.

So he started his Journey from the first coast that the traveller comes across..... “On the Greek mainland facing the Cyclades Islands and the Aegean Sea the Sounio promontory stands out from the Attici land...”

Demos (Municipality) of Sounion (Tribe of Leontis) As Pausanias said: “ There is but one entry to the Acropolis. It affords no other, being precipitous throughout and having a strong wall. The gateway has a roof of white marble, and down to the present day it is unrivalled for the beauty and size of its stones.” In Sounion was build the biggest Temple of Olympious god Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Demos of Thoriko (Tribe of Akamantis) The site was inhabited from Neolithic Age and there is evidence of lead extraction from the Early Helladic period and of silver from 1500 BC. There is a theatre dating from c. 525–480 BC, significant town walls and a postern.

Demos of Aigilia /Aegelia (Tribe of Antiochis) This attic coastal demos Aegilia was famous for its figs (Strabon). The area was rich in ancient treasures. Major archaelogical digs were carried out and revealed the 2nd Necropolis of Ancient Anaphlystos, and famous Kouroi (standing ancient Greek sculptures) such as : - The Kouros of New York ( 600 B.C) - The Kouros of Munchen ( 540 B.C ) - The Kouros Aristodikos ( 510 B.C) Demos of Amphitropi, Vissas, Atene (Tribe of Antiochis)

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Anaphlystos was glorious between 5th-4th cent. B.C. According to Xenophon appears to be one of the fortified places that protected the mines of Lavrion and was the biggest Municipality between Alimos and Lavrion/Sounion.

The location of Anaphlystos is considered to be, in modern times , north-east from the area of Palaia Fokaia. The ruins of the fortified places are nowdays in the port of Palaia Fokaia.

The earliest settlements in the ancient Anaphlystos, were the surroundings of the chapel of Agios Nicholas /Astipalea and in the opposite island Arsida .

Famous people were born there, such as : Kleisthenis (legislator / founder of Democracy ) Euboulos (orator/poet) Κtesifontas (politician) Timotheos (politician / general) The area was rich in ancient treasures ( statues, coins, necropolis, amphoras etc) and was for years the scene of a systematic traffic in antiques. Actually, the richest graves of the early 8th century came not from Athens itself , but from Elephsis and ancient Anaphlystos. Also, the ground of Anaphlystos was rich in silver, through which Athenians were minting their coins.

One of the most famous statues of the archeological treasures was revealed in Anaphlystos. The name of this statue is: Kouros (young man) Kroisos( H=1.95 m) dated 540-515 B.C., made of Parian Marble, now situated in National Archeological Museum of Athens.

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The moving epigram of the funerary Kouros (young man) Kroisos, intensifies so well the impression of calm manliness and the controlled immobility than the statue itself conveys.

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In the epigram is written: “Stand by this grave sign and mourn Kroisos whom fearsome Ares made disappear when once he fought among the first”*

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Demos of Anaphlystos (Tribe of Antiochis) Further on, is the glorious Demos of Anaplhystos.

According to Paphsanias , Anaphlystos owed its name and foundation to a son of Troezen, who came in Attiki with his brother Sphettos. Each one of them ,created each own Municipality (Demos).Sphettos, created the Mesogeian Municipality (Demos), (an inland area). Anaphlystos ,created the Anaphlystos Municipality (Demos), (the costal area). (Pausanias “Korinthiaka”: “....Anaphlystos and Sphettos, sons of Troezen, migrated to Attiki and the parishes are named by them...”)

This most imposing of all Kouroi (young men), was uncovered in the land of ancient Anaphlystos (nowdays called Anavyssos), in 1936, was cut in two and smuggled to France from where he returned in 1937.

The origin of the place-name Anavyssos is corruption of the name Anaphlystos . In travel guides, in early 19th century, the area is called port of Anabissi or Anaphisi .The actual geographical location matches exactly the description of latitude and longitude coordinates of the area of ancient Anaphlystos. Since then, the area of Anabisi/Anavyssos was inhabited by a few shepherds .

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From the glorious Past.... to the New Homeland*

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treaty of population exchange, between Greece and Turkey became one of the worst moments in the 20th century history. It involved approximately 2 million people (around 1.5 million Anatolian Greeks and 500,000 Muslims in Greece), most of whom were forcibly made refugees and de jure denaturalized from their homelands. By the end of 1922, the vast majority of native Asia Minor Greeks had “A hunted herd of Refugees from East/Asia Mi- already fled the Greek genocide (1914– 1922). nor, summer of 1923, are searching for their NEW homeLAND … in the desert of Anavyssos” The 1923 population exchange created a vast wave Elias Venezis’, 1939 novel “Galini’’ (Tranquility) of refugees in Greece.

In 1924 the first group of Greek Refugees of Asia Perhaps Kroisos, was the source of inspiration for Minor comes by ship in Agios Nicholas, Anavyssos, Elias Venezis, were the impoverished Refugees Attiki. They were from the area of Fokaia of Asia from Asia Minor discovered an archaic statue.

Minor. By that time,in 1926 , other groups of refugees , came in Anavyssos. They were from : Enehil The Treaty Of Luasene ‘’ (24th of July 1923), the of Cappadokia, Vourla, Tsarikli, Aravyssos ,Nigde,

Bor, Misti , Tousla, Meli , Pontos, Alagia, Attalia, Egglesonisi, Erithrea and many other areas of Asia Minor.

The Greek Ministry decided to settle the refugees in Anavyssos because of the salinas (Salt Marsh). Ιt should be noted here, that Anavyssos was the ideal place for the Government to settle the refugees of Fokaia of Asia Minor, because the Fokaians were excellent saltminers.

The Salinas in the area of Anavyssos , were operated since the ancient years.

In the years of Aegean Chartography (1530 A.C.), Piri Reis is referred to the Anavyssos Salinas. More specific he is referred to a salt production made from locals with primitive methods.

In the early 20th century (1902), in Greece were operating 16 Salinas.

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In 1929 the new Municipality of Anavyssos was officially established by the Greek Government.

In the middle of 1950’s the main costal avenue from Athens to Sounion added an extra value in the whole area, setting the base of the creation of Athenian Riviera.

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The Government, in order to increase the public revenue, tried to upgrade the production of salt in the Salinas . Therefore they cooperated with a Spanish Jose Santosa, who completely restructured the operation system of Anavyssos Salinas (1917-1926). By that time, Anavyssos Salinas spread yearly production up to 70,000 tones.

Between 1919 – 1931 Anavyssos Salinas were in top position in Greece and the salt was exported only in foreign countries. The production stopped in late sixties.

The glorious ancient Demos of Anaphlystos regenerated the best asset of Athenian Riviera....... the promising areas of Saronida, Anavyssos and Palaia Fokaia.

Places blessed........ and kissed from Gods !!!

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The Museum of Asia Minor Culture “Makis Agkoutoglou”* The Museum of Asia Minor Culture “Makis Agkoutoglou”, located in Anavyssos Attiki, was founded by Chrysostomos (Makis) Agkoutoglou, to the memory of his parents Paraskevas & Maria Agkoutoglou and to all the people from Asia Minor who “became forcibly refugees” in 1922.

In 2005 he fulfilled “the informal command” (as he was saying) of his father. He turned his paternal house in Anavyssos - a refugee house build in 30’s – into a Museum of Asia Minor Culture.

This private collection illustrates the history, the culture and the civilization of Asia Minor and records the inhabitation of refugees in their “new homeland” and the glorious ancient history of the area of Anavyssos and Palaia Fokaia , the legendary ancient Anaphlystos.

From 25th of September of 2015, Maria and Olga Agkoutoglou, are administers of Makis Agkoutoglou archieve.

Museum of Asia Minor Culture” Makis Agkoutoglou” 40 Megalou Alexandrou Str, Anavyssos, Attiki, Greece 190 13 www.museumagkoutoglou.gr e-mail: museum@agkoutoglou.gr tel: +30 6945997987

*No part of the text or illustrations may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the administers of Museum of Asia Minor Culture” Makis Agkoutoglou” written permission.

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Attica’s vineyards

the land of our ancestors Mesogeia is the blessed land of the farmed Attica Vine. They say that it is “blessed by the goods” since it is surrounded by the sea which protects and nurtures it, its soil has the ideal combination of ingredients, while the winters

By Gastronomads It’s a minute past ten, we are well on our way to the land of our ancestors. The first vines on the other side of Imitos begin to make our trip all the more exciting as we drive along the Attiki motorway.

Our conversation on the mini-bus focuses on how simple our forefathers’ lives were and how they lived mainly on vegetables, pulses and wheat.

They consumed very few dairy products, meat and fish and this all depended upon their location and financial status.

A frugality, even when there was an abundance of the raw materials or the basic foods. This could also be observed in their cooking methods – simple – as were their symposiums.

A symposium was the gathering of friends and acquaintances to eat and drink together. It was an event divided into two parts; the first being when there was food served and the second when drinks were served, accompanied by music to which courtesans would dance for the pleasure of the men; their wives were of course absent during the second phase of the symposiums.

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are soft and the summers are warm. The result is the well known from antiquity, Mesogeia wine. Mesogeia is also a wine and gastronomic destination, well known for its wine, local cuisine and delisious products.

of that period were mainly that of wheat, olive oil and wine, however, in Athens it was wheat, olive oil and Sabbatiano – a variety of wine which can withstand high temperatures, dry climate and disease – perfect for the region. It is a wine to which resin can be added to, so as to make the renowned retsina.

It is said that it all began 4000 years ago when the ancient Athenians would rub the insides of their urns with resin as it closed the pores of the containers and thus preserved the wine in a much better way. They also used resin to seal the lids on the urns. Pine trees from which the resin is excreted were plentiful in both Athens and Evoia and the resin of a superior quality.

As the years went by, restaurant owners would buy the must and make their own wine. As demand grew, they would also add water to it making it less intoxicating and better for their health. Fortunately for us, some people now treat this historic variety of Attica vines as they should, offering us some of the best wines on the market.

Vasiliou Estate - Koropi This winery has been producing wines for over a century. George Vasiliou, a third generation member of this wine-making family who studied at Dijon in France was the person to welcome us

and take us on our tour of the winery. He spoke to us about his dreams concerning the winery and the methods and techniques they use with great enthusiasm. He speaks of his wines with as much love as one would speak of their children. The love for what he does is so obvious. One can still see a display of the tools and equipment used many years ago. The tour ended with a delicious glass of sabbatiano from the Ciban Estate served with snacks – a most wonderful breakfast indeed.

Microwineries of Milona – Keratea This discreet little winery which is easy to miss unless you’ve visited it before, is small yet modern and has no need for much advertising or winery symbols. It is as discreet and as modest as its owner – Mr Stamatis Milonas who manages the winery and speaks softly and with great modesty of the prizes his wines have won; some competitions like for instance that of Decanter which is known to demand the strictest of criteria.

The Milona family have been working the soil of this vineyard in Attica with so much love and respect; something which is reflected upon the amazing wines they produce. There is nothing fancy about them and they do not try to impress the consumer – they simply win you over.

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While trying the Milona Retsina, despite the fact that it was still quite early – hardly lunchtime – I enjoyed it thoroughly. I could detect the presence of resin, however, it was very discreet and then the fruity aroma and herbal blends followed.

Anagnostou Wineries – Koropi Arriving at the massive gate and observing the vastness of this winery, we just had to wonder how long it would take us to tour the place. It is a 15acre, super modern winery in Attica. They produce everything one can hope to find at a place like this and if you wonder how they do it, all you need to do is talk with Mr. Christo Anagnostou – a third generation winemaker with studies in Germany. He is a man who is extremely passionate about his work and who strives for perfection. Despite just having met us, he spoke to us so openly and as we walked towards the cellar which hosted French barrels and long monastery-type tables. We learnt so much not only about his wines, but also about him.

When the time came for us to taste the wine from the “magical” barrel – as he calls it – we couldn’t believe how delicious it was; it was beyond our expectations and it goes without saying that none of us wanted to leave the winery but it was time to move on to our next stop.

this way the visitor can admire and appreciate this amazing wine produced in this winery.

Growing up with the sabbatiano, Papayiannakos is one of the few people who truly know all there is to know and fully appreciate this variety. We, too became aware of the quality of this delicious wine after a glass of Estate 2008.

Georga Family – Spata This is not your regular family and such was the winery itself. Dating back to 1898, it is not your everyday type of setting; it was in its natural surroundings – the vineyard! It was there that Dimitris Georgas, having a degree in Geology and having done a post graduate course in Oceanology and Environmental Management, lives together with his plants. He has clear communication with them and “travels” as far as ancient Greece in order to get advice from his forefathers on all problems concerning them. This is what biodynamic vine cultivation means and this particular family is not the only one who follow this life philosophy. The wines they produce follow this logic as well; no chemical enzymes or other assisting ingredients are added and neither is any chemical process followed – this is the reason why its acidity reaches as low as zero in its mature wines. We stood below a very old pine tree which has been standing there Papayiannakou Winery – Markopoulo for centuries and tasted not only the exquisite wine This was the first time when we all wanted to first but also many other products which the family take a walk around the building before actually en- produce from the grapes. tering it – so impressive it was! Its architecture and bioclimatic nature. A century after grandfather Fragou winery Papayiannako had first filled the first barrel, today From the first moment of its operation, Anastasia his grandson, Vasilis has created a modern winery Fragou’s winery focuses on the cultivationand prowhich serves to respect the history of the region. motion of Savatiano, the historical white variety of His aim is to reveal the wonders of these amazing Mesogaia, that through the beauty of its taste nurraw materials and the winery is so designed that tured and raised many generations and of course the visitor can watch all the stages of its production the owners themselves, Anastasia Fragou and her without being in the way of the winemakers. In husband Dionysis Fragou. The winery of Anastasia Greece...

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Fragou has a wine garage style and in its premises tradition intersects with modern equipment in order to protect the original characteristics of the grapes that it hosts and their designation as the protagonists of pleasure at the table. Just behind the winery there is the proprietary vineyard of Rafina. The heart of the winery is the small welcoming reception, which operates as a wine tasting room, a shop but also as a display room for the awards and the family memorabilia with impressions of another, forgotten Mesogaia.

The total production amounts to around 40,000 bottles. The winery of Anastasia Fragou is located in Rafina, at the 6th km of Marathonos Avenue, just 1.5 km from the sea. It is a strategic point that communicates with our history, since it is located above the Athens Classic Marathon (at the 18th km from the start), the original route from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, the importance of which remains unchanged in the years.

Gikas Winery There’s something very inviting about the Gikas Winery as soon as you set eyes on it. Once you enter through the attractive large wooden door at the front of the caste-like stone structure you’ll be impressed with the high-tech equipment, barrels and vats that represent its beating heart.

In the backyard of the property, cozily situated in the stone-built annex, the wine-tasting hall will captivate you with a variety of flavors, bouquets and palates. Wines made with the white Greek Malagousia and Assyrtiko grapes will delight your palate, so will the red wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah varieties grown under the Greek sun. The Gikas Winery builds on centuries of winemaking in the area of Spata, on the outskirts of Athens. The winery is open to visitors who would like to taste or buy Gikas wines every weekday, as well as on weekends by appointment.

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Allagiannis winery The founder Dimitris Allagiannis already involved with the wine world since 1970, achieved to turn his passion for it into a way of communicating with the wine enthusiasts of the region and now with the help of his children Vassilis and Maria is aiming to even more successes and recognition in both Greek and International markets.

Oenotria Land Kapandriti Attica Oenotros, the youngest son of King Lycaon, was, according to mythology, the first greek who left his land and founded a colony in the bay of Taranto, in souther Italy and produced wine. In a similar venture, setting out from Drama, we created our Oenotria Land in Kapandriti and produced wine in the, rich in wine history, land of Attica. The estate includes a small modern winery, for the vinification of the grapes from our private vineyard. But, Oenotria Land is a lot more. In the 10.500 square metre complex we have the Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum, hall for professional and social events, conference rooms and, of course, underground cellars for the ageing of wines.

Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum The Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum, which open its doors in its present form in 2011, is probably the most comprehensive attempt in the country to reflect the course of vine and wine through time and space. Using modern museum “tools” – projections, signage, collectibles and representations – offers a complete and easily understandable depiction of the history, cultivation and propagation of the vine, vinification, distillation and even balsamic vinegar production. During you museum visit you can also taste representative wines of the Estate and, naturally buy all our products in preferential prices.

Nikolou winery Nikolou Winery is located in the heart of Koropi, at the very place where the Nikolou family has been producing wines since 1920. The adaptation of the winery facilities to the modern wine making requirements was strongly needed. In 1991, the obsolete apparatus was gradually replaced with modern wine making equipment and machinery and stainless steel temperature controlled tanks.

Based on these conditions, along with the knowledge and experience gained through all these years, Savatiano, the traditional variety of Mesogeia, was vinified by controlled fermentation for the first time. It consequently revealed its aromatic and tasty treasure, which was certainly hidden all these years. As a result, Retsina was not essential at all to provide further features to the wines’ character.

At present, the winery maintains stainless steel grape-vessel, weighing berries, destemmer-crasher, must pumps, pneumatic press, modern automatic machine used for bottle tapping and filling line of sparkling wines with the traditional method of fermentation in the bottle.

Markou Winery The Markou brothers are carrying on with the famOenotria- Costas Lazaridis winery ily’s tradition which dates back to 150 years. Their The story begins in 1979, when Costa Lazaridis, love and inherent knowledge of wine making helped “infected” by the … wine bug in Germany, where he them build the plant in Paiania in 1983; an area spends a lot of time for the family marble business, known through the ages for the excellent traditional establishes in Xiropotamos, on the slopes of mount Attika retsina. Today, the 4th generation have taken Falakro, around his house, the first modern linear the reigns guided and motivated by their love and vineyard inDrama. zeal in the work of their forefathers.

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The “Markou Vineyards” stretch out to 100 acres owned by the family and used in the making of this exquisite wine. The family also owns another 100 acres in Nemea in the Pelloponese – a large part of which is organically grown. They also have a long and loyal collaboration with other vineyards in the making of their delicious wine. A variety of grapes are cultivated in both the Attika vineyard and the Nemea one. Some varieties are: Sabbatiano, Agiorgitiko, Assirtiko, Roditis, Athiri and so on.

The “Markou Vineyard” is open to the public - to anyone wishing to watch the wine-making process, taste some of the wines or buy some at a much lower price than that of a bottle store.

The Labels of “Markou Vineyard” wines.

The premium selection – “Wine Expressions” or the “Eno Expressions, have been created by the fourth generation and follows a more minimal design of label and conforming to the highest of quality standards by utilizing the ultramodern equipment of the winery and implementing innovative ideas and methods.

Best value for money labels are Rodavgi in both white and red wines – a wine which has been the winery’s pride and joy for a great many years.

We are all invited to observe and taste their exquisite selection of wines.

The sky of Attica had begun to change from a blue to different shades of red and orange, telling us in this way that it was time to head back home. We chatted away on the mini bus discussing the amazing experiences we had and relaxed while listening to music coming from the radio.

This wine-tasting tour had come to an end leaving us all with unforgettable memories to cherish for a long time to come.

Attica wine and food experience

Attica Wine and Food Experience “Attica Wine And Food Experience” aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Attica’s vineyards, to maintain traditional wine-making techniques and to help in the promotion of modern recipes.

Wine and food has played a significant role in the every day life of the Greek people since antiquity and among the millions who come to Greece every year, a great percentage of them long to experience, first hand what locals have on their table every day.

This is what wine makes and gastronomy professionals saw and got together and formed an organization called “Attica Wine And Food Experience” with objective to promote wine and produce from Attica. Along with them other professionals have joined to compliment their activities, such as tourism professionals; caterers; and wine and gastronomy lovers to celebrate the new wine flavors of Retsina and Savvatiano.

The founders of “Attica Wine And Food Experience” are Mr. Vassilios Allagiannis of “Allagiannis Winery” in Markopoulo; Mr. George Vassiliou from Vassiliou Estate based in Koropi; Mr.

Andreas Gikas of “Gikas Winery” in Spata; Mr. Sotirios Ginis from “Aoton Domaine”, based in Peania; Mr. Vassilios Kaniaris from “Chateau Kaniaris” at Megara; Mr. Stavros Koulocheris from “Evinos Domaine” in Spata; Mr. Konstantinos Lazaridis from “Oenotria Land”, based in Kapandriti; Ms. Maria Maltezou from “Strofilia” in Anavyssos; Mr. Vassilios Nikolou from Nikolou Winery, based in Koropi; Mr. Vassilios Panagiotou from Markopoulo; Mr. Serpieris from “Chateau Serpieris” based in Athens, and Ms. Assimina Fragou of “Fragou Domaine”, based in Spata.

The professionals from other sectors are: Ms. Maria Alifragi from “Signature Travel”; Dimitris Alexiou from “Gastronomads”; Ms. Elena Agyridi from “Hellenic Travelling”; Ms. Fotini Gavalou of “View Studio”; Mr. Ignatios Kontos of “Kazba” restaurant; Ms. Katerina Nikolou of “Intelligente Collaborations”; Mr. Timos Petridis from the “Timos Petridis’ Gastronomy and Culture Team”; Mr. Christos Fotiadis from “Lazaridis Domaine”; Mr. Yiannis Tsakalos from “Electra Hotels & Resorts”, and Mr. George Pittas from “Greek Gastronomy Guide”.

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Western Attica hosts the city of Eleusis, which was a major destination in antiquity and will become the center of culture in 2021 as it has been pronounced as Eleusis 2021: European Capital of Culture.

Eleusis 2021

European Capital of Culture Eleusis 2021 European Capital of Culture: Without culture, cities can’t be livable or sustainable. But the urgent problems that they face have made developing and nurturing culture more challenging than ever.

What culture can contribute to the fight against climate change? How is the cultural sector responding to major international issues, such as the refugee crisis? Why collaboration, co-production and active participation are an essential part of the future of culture?

Eleusis 2021 European Capital of Culture Get to know the “Transition to EUphoria�: Year 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the Hellenic Revolution, which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state. Revolutions are times of transformation and transition.

Eleusis and Europe touch on the two great transitions that radically transformed human living conditions and created new forms of organization and co-existence: the Agricultural and the Industrial Revolution. Today, both are faced with the challenge of a new transition, the need to redefine concepts such as development, social cohesion and, eventually, prosperity. The role of art and culture in this process is decisive, precisely because that is the function of the artist: to dress fantasy with shape and form, to transubstantiate possibility, to operate beyond the obvious. Art opens new roads and offers new prospects for the future.

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Western Attica Inspired by the figure of Persephone, the transition and alternation of the seasons, the program includes 5 key events that link the natural flow of time to the evolution of Europe and the European Union.

Euphoria The 3 main themes are an attempt to systematize the vocabulary of Euphoria and highlight the relationship between sustainability and the connection of all human activities with the art and culture.

EUnvironment The first main theme correspond to the great challenge that Eleusis and Europe as a whole are facing today, as specified above: the challenge-need to redefine our relationship with the environment, based on the pursuit of “eu” (EUnvironment). The EUnvironment theme is made up of 4 programs, corresponding to significant areas of the relationship between contemporary humans and the environment. The “Demeter – Mother Earth” program focuses on our relationship with food. The “Persephone” program focuses on our relationship with urban green areas, gardens and flowers. The “Ecoculture” program focuses on climate change, energy and recycling.

Finally, the “Feminine Nature” program focuses on cultural heritage and femininity.

EUrbanization The second main theme correspond to the great challenge that Eleusis and Europe as a whole are facing today, as specified above: the challenge-need to redefine our relationship with the Other (EUrbanization).

Currently, European identity is shaped through urban politics. These groupings of urban populations are not so much dictated by a common past, but rather by our living conditions within the city: our work, our neighborhood, our school, our studies, etc. Thus, in the modern city, people form their own links, their own networks. And today, these networks appear to extend horizontally throughout the European continent. They grow and expand, crossing national boundaries and embracing citizens in many different cities.

Eleusis and Europe have cultural diversity as a common point of reference, since they are both composed of populations of different origin trying to coexist by establishing common ground. Contemporary Eleusis, like many other contemporary European cities, is the product of a process of migration motivated by the need to work and leading to urbanization, to the coexistence of populations that are not connected to each other by the past, but rather by present and future linkages. Just as Europe is being shaped by an ongoing process of searching for a model for coexistence of different nations, located in distinct geographical areas, thus is Eleusis composed of many different ethnic groupings.

Some of these live in distinct neighborhoods within the city. Thus, in the modern world, Eleusis is establishing its identity through the process of urbanization, much like modern Europe. This is an ongoing effort to coexist, an effort to create Common Ground, which is not dictated by reference to a common past but to the current circumstance, to daily life,

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to the objective conditions imposed by the process of living and working together.

By viewing Eleusis as a “mirror” of Europe, therefore, this theme focuses on the way in which European society is formed, on the way in which we relate to each other, through 4 programs. The “Europe of Citizens” program focuses on the way in which European society relates internally; the way in which we relate to each other within the cultural construct that is Europe. The program “Europe, daughter of Phoenix” focuses on the way in which Europe relates to foreigners, with emphasis on the issues of migrants and refugees. The program “Port of Connection” examines Europe’s relationship with distant lands and cultures, such as China and India. Finally, the “Mysteries” program examines the way in which European cities project themselves in the fields of fantasy and sensory perception, the city as a sensory experience. Since the 20thcentury, festivals are the main vehicle by means of which European cities are projected onto the collective imagination.

The EU working classes The third main theme corresponds to the great challenge that Eleusis and Europe as a whole are facing today: the challenge-need to redefine our relationship with ourselves (the EU working class), which is crystallized in our relationship with work, since it is through work that we satisfy our survival, creativity and recognition needs. Our need for survival, creativity and recognition is crystallized by our relationship to work. Increasing unemployment all over Greece, and the search for job satisfaction, are perhaps the greatest challenges we face today. Sustainability at local, national and European level depends hugely on our capacity to adapt to a constantly mutating work environment. Innovation depends on our ability to link ideas to their implementation, art to production. The “The EU Working Classes” theme imagines future human resources and competitiveness arising through the connection of art with productive sectors such as industry, commerce and services. It creates synGreece...

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ergies between artists and businesses from various sectors, between artists and scientists, between artists and athletes, through 4 different programs.

The “Art Industry” program connects art to productive sectors such as industry, commerce and services. The program “The future begins here” focuses on science, technology and innovation as factors shaping the future working environment. The “Arts and Sports” program focuses on leisure, and links art to athletic activities. Finally, the “Culture My Profession/Culture My Hobby” program focuses on the transformations undergone by the field of cultural production and the increasing fluidity of the boundaries between professional and amateur activity in that sector.

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A temporary exhibition dedicated to the Eleusinian Mysteries

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Acropolis Museum Exhibition on the Eleusinian Mysteries and “Sacred Way” A temporary exhibition dedicated to the Eleusinian Mysteries - one of the most important religious rites of ancient Greece - is to be held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens under the title “The Sacred Way and Eleusis”.

The exhibition is scheduled to begin on December 15, 2017 and run until May 16, 2018.

Some 60 ancient works of art from the Athens Antiquities Ephorate, the West Attica Antiquities Ephorate and the National Archaeological Museum will be brought together for the purposes of the exhibition.

The exhibition’s main goal is to highlight the close ties between the famous Eleusis Sanctuary and ancient Attica, as well as the city of Athens itself, where the first four out of a

total nine days of the Eleusinian Mysteries were celebrated.

The exhibition will be divided into two main parts, called “The Sacred Way” (Hiera Hodos) and “Eleusis” and each will include seven sub-units, introducing visitors to various aspects of the Mysteries, such as the “The Cave of Pan on the Sacred Way” or the “Sanctuary of Apollo in Dafni”, the two lakes dedicated to the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, the bridges of over the Kifissos River, the various phases of the Telesterion or Eleusis in the Roman era.

The exhibition will be set up so as to resemble the Telesterion, a building used by initiates in the Mysteries, while the corridor leading to the museum’s temporary exhibition’s gallery will feature photographs of the Sacred Way that was used by the procession of worshippers.

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Mainland Greece and Kastriotissa village

a unique experience for those who love the mountains

Thematic Park of Kastriotissa

Catch a car and go to mainland Greece. Join the beautiful nature of Viotia and Fokida mountain area. Visit Kastriotisa village located on to top of the Fokida mountains.

“The Thematic Park of Kastriotissa is all ready for you to come and walk its trails, relax and breathe in its oxygen, clean and fresh air. Come and discover the changing colours of nature, the rushing streams, the sounds and the alternating shades of lights among the centenarian plane Greece...

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trees. Walk and listen to the leaves rustling in the wind�.

These are the words of Mr. Panayiotis Fountas, the instigator and creator of this park of Kastriotisa, as we began this nature walk in Fokida.

Just two and a half hours away from Athens, with its

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name taken from the remnants of an ancient castle found in the village and which was built in 500 BC and used by the Dorians. It is built at an altitude of 1.230m on the slopes of mount Oiti and constitutes one of the highest mountain villages in Greece.

At Thermopylae we headed towards Amphisa – Delphi and the village of Oiti, we went past the villages of Paulini and Mavro Lithari down the slopes of Oiti on the side where there is a view of Bardousia and Giona. It was there that we caught sight of Kastriotisa built amphitheatrically amongst plane and fir trees. Few know of this place and fewer reside there, simple people, shepherds, housewives, farmers, elders and people who are tied to this area, this land and the animals who inhabit this magical place with the thick fir forests and plane trees on the banks of rivers and streams everywhere.

That is where one will encounter the Park of Kastriotissa, Saint Paraskevi’s trail, the waterfalls, thick forest and century-old plane trees will come to mind along with stories of fairies and demons. The walk of the Park of Kastriotissa begins at “Evanthia’s Inn”, a small hospitable oasis offering comfort and luxury, with all necessary facilities (TV, Internet, hairdryer, etc.) and a beautiful view from its rooms.

“Evanthia’s Inn” is open 365 days a year and awaits you - the fireplace is already crackling. Its cuisine spreading aroma’s throughout the inn and inviting you to taste its delicious dishes.

Contact Information: Tel.22650-62247, 22650-62660, Fax 22650-62661 Reservations: 211-2114110, 211-2114111

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Cyclades Islands Nothing beats the amazing and unique architecture of the Cycladic houses; white-washed walls with contrasting deep blue window shutters and doors. Thinking of the Cyclades, one immediately makes metal pictures of windmills whirring in the wind, a party atmosphere which has no end, serene beach locations with soft golden sand and sun-beds lined up and occupied by the rich and famous – a place which one indeed needs to visit and experience Greek hospitality and beauty.

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Ios Kea Mykonos Ios Civilization

If you are willing to see the picturesque sceneries, find out about the culture and the history of Ios island, pick up a bottle of water, a hat for the sun and follow the numerous hiking trails of Ios, passing by magical beaches, old churches and many sightseeing. The trail network has a distance of 13.5 km and is properly and accordingly labeled.

In the middle of the city there is the household of Yiannis Loukianos decorated with mosaics. It is an interesting residence-workshop on the very spot of an old home that only the norther wall of the old residence still exists. On this wall, there are two windows with their margins. These were made probably in the first half of the 18th century in the workshops of other Cycladic architectures.

Only the first is being rescued on the wall, where the other is exhibited in the Benaki Museum.

Nowadays, in the earlier residence there are in and on the walls mosaics, while the floors are coated with ceramic mosaics. On the leading stairs there is a pedal mosaic.

Yiannis Loukianos, the writer of five books about the art of mosaic and pedal, is always willing to show you the place and to talk about the mosaic art. Mob : 6972107466 References: Loukianos G., “The mosaic house of Ios island. The art of redecoration floors” Votsalo, Athens 2006.

At Ag. Theodori-residence there is the exhibition- workshop of Panos Archolekas, a famous painter, where from August of 2010 you can visit. Arrangements can be made only in prior to the visit. Mob: 6948126378 The visitor can watch the “Homiria” show, an annually event, full of theatrical performances, concerts, art exhibitions and other cultural happenings.

In Ios island, in honor of Odyssea Elity, there is a stone made theatre, which is a replica of an old theatre of Sicily, Italy, with an extremely view of Mylopota bay.

Information of the events is on the city’s council website.

There are numerous religious/agricultural events (festivals) that take place in

Ios Island, originated in Ancient Greece, usually followed by food and folk music for all visitors.

Alternative Tourism: Archeological Tourism The archaeological tourism in Ios island, concerns the visit to the museums like the City’s Archaeological Museum, the Skaros Museum (Primitive Cycladic houses of Ios island), the ancient walls, the roman aqueduct in Ag.Theodoti, the Byzantine Old castle in Psathi, the ancient Greek in Epano Kampo, the ancient tomb in Plakoto which lays the claim on the tomb of Homer, the ancient poet, e.t.c.

The Ancient town of Ios is located on the

Cyclades Islands new Town, on the Castle’s cliff overviewing the harbor.

Its position was carefully selected due to the slate stone walls that surround them. The main entrance is on the west side, on the spot that the main street was connecting the harbor with the town. As can be seen from several parts of the wall, the ceramic art of the classic and archaic time, is matching the ceramic art of the ancient Greek Era. The contemporary archaeological excavation of Ios Island is made by the Greek National Archaeological Facility in the early 80s. The primary human trays are spotted at Skaros location. There has been a collection of surficial ceramic art that is dated in-between the First Cycladic I and the Firste Cycladic II Era (Kampos Team, 2.800- 2.700 BC).

During the following times (First Cycladic II 2.7002.200 BC) Ios island was in a leading role due to the Aegean transports that were ordinary and seems that

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Cyclades Islands Ios island was densely populated. Residences have been found on the mountains, near the sea and even at capes, like Ag.Theodori, Psatha, and Plakes in the east, in the south Magganari was found, and Skaros in the west, which is the main dwelling of the island.

Roman hairstyle is preserved and at Psathi and Ag. Theodoti there are remains of roman aqueduct. (Marthi, 1999).

The Palaiokastro residential area is built, probably during the Komninon Royal Era (Spartinou, 2004) on a hill in the north side of the island and shows Byzantine features.

According to the monetary findings of Ios island, Ios appears to be the place that poet Homer restPolief Zeus, Polief Athina, Pithios Appolonas, Sav- ed. (Stravona (book 10, ch.E § 1) that refers on the er Apollonas and Fytamios (God of Flora) and Isis, subject (Tsagaropoulos, 1965). were admired.

Temple’s ruins can be viewed at coastal places Museums like Psathi and Ag. Theoti, in the east side of the The Archeological Museum of Ios Island is located island. High on the mountains, as observatories, in a neoclassic building, Amiradakio Mansion, in other ruins of square shaped castles can be viewed the center of the town. The museum exhibits arche(Mersinia, Psaropyrgos etc.). ological findings from the excavations made by the Moreover, a two floor building of agricultural ar- National Archeological Facility from 1980 and later chitecture is well-kept in Ellinika at Epano Kampo from the Old Archeological Assembly, established location. At Magazia location the ruins of an old in 2004 by the mayor Fragouli Koretsi as well as by

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donations. Several events take place annually.

In the first lodging information about the natural environment, the history of the Island is provided by a photographic collection. The rest of the lodge is dedicated to the findings of the First Cycladic Era. The majority of the discoveries come from the first Cycladic II Era, exceptionally preserved, from the Skaros location.

In the second lodge, a film shows the development during the Middle and the Later Era of cooper. In addition, exhibits from the cemeteries taken from the Skaros excavations are shown dated in the Later Era of Cooper.

In the third and fourth lodge the history of Ios Island is displayed throughout history. The bulks of the findings come from the Ancient Town of Ios and include a collection of headlines from the Classical Greek and Roman Era up to the 7th PC century.

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Just a breath away from Athens, the island of Kea or Tzia as it is often referred to, is an idyllic weekend resort and at the same time an ideal summer destination in Cyclades. It is the island of the Cyclades, located closest to Attica. Combining a one of a kind natural landscape, beautiful beaches, thrilling sights and a rich historic tradition, Kea is an enchanting destination that fulfills the expectations even of the most demanding visitor.

Kea island, the Gate of the Cyclades, is surely known for its proximity to Athens, its beautiful clear beaches, the traditional architecture, the picturesque villages of Ioulida, Korissia and Vourkari.

Karthea is the most important archeological site of the island.

As it occurs by the finds, it should have been the most prominent from the four cities-states. The first habitation of Karthea reached the Geometric period. Gradually the city grew, reaching its height in the 6th and 5th century B.C. and it seems that it survived as a settlement until the Paleochristian years.

The site includes an acropolis fortified with walls, gates, towers and boulders, the Doric Temple of Pythian Apollo, the Doric temple of

Athena which is the oldest known Doric temple in Cyclades, a building of unknown function. At the western side of the acropolis lies a Hellenistic stone theater. In 2015 its excavations were completed, revealing a small sized and simply constructed theater. In 2017 the project “Maintenance and promotion of ancient Karthea in Kea” was awarded the prize of the European Union for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra 2017” and a great celebration was organized on the occasion. The most important finds of the excavations in Karthea are exhibited now in the Archeological Museum in Ioulida.

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But, as an authentic Cycladic island, Kea has also a unique local cuisine and its own delicious local products, fruits of apiculture, agriculture and animal husbandry. Don’t leave the island without tasting its delicacies based on the best ingredients coming straight from the land and the sea of Kea. Loza is a typical mezze with corned pork, the so called “prosciutto of Kea�. Ksino and Kopanisti are local cheeses with distinctive flavor. Tsigara is a traditional dish with small pieces of pork with fat and Tsigaropita is a pie made with tsigara, eggs, milk, anise and sesame. Paspalas is also a typical dish of Kea with pork meat, tomatoes and eggs. Try also rooster in wine sauce, a traditional dish Greece...

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with the determinant contribution of Greek wine. Honey, herbs and spices, fruits, cheeses, sausages, wine, acorn products, almonds, desserts and liqueurs, all of great quality and taste, are produced in Kea and are highly recommended if you are keen on authentic tastes. If you want to see how some of these products end up in our dishes and get involved in this procedure, you can combine it with vacation as many guesthouses give you this opportunity. Take part in grape harvest, or beekeeping, or acorn picking, get actively involved in farming tasks and nature loving activities all year round.

The best occasion for the visitor to experience the authentic culture and the local color of a small place like Kea is a folk feast,

a little festive gathering. The inhabitants of the island try to keep the tradition alive, so, in every occasion such as a religious celebration or an anniversary, you have the chance to taste local delicacies and wines from Kea, listen to traditional tsambouna and violins and dance syrtos and balos. During summer you will have the chance to enjoy plenty of events and festivals.

The Festival of Agricultural Products became an institution since 2015 that it was organized for the first time. It is summer’s most tasteful festival, a feast of aromas, dance and music, a feast of great gastronomic and cultural interest.

There you can find out the great range of Kea’s products, talk with the producers, discover the myths and the stories behind each product, get informed about their beneficial effects and taste the local cuisine.

For details and more information visit: www.destinationkea.com

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Kea, as an island with so many myths and fairy tales from the ancient times until our days, is now the homeland of a great Fairy Tales Festival.

Every July, storytellers, charismatic narrators, musicians and artists from all over the world disseminate and rescue the folk legends, the folklore and the traditions. The Nymphs and the Fairies leave their springs and appear on the seashores, the stone-covered paths, the squares of the island and anyplace the festival spreads. In Kea, with its great history, either you take a short walk in Ioulida or you make an explorative trekking through the 12 footpaths, you continuously stumble on interesting landmarks, dated from the prehistoric period to the previous century.

Mykonos-Delos

One of the most celebrated

Mykonos was once considered to be the island of paupers, in history, it was only mentioned as the stepping stone to Holy Delos.

Being mainly rocky and sterile, it could not feed its people until the island was totally transformed into the ‘Star of Tourism’. It is the island where you will meet international celebrated stars, designers and other VIPs mingle with the anonymous in its state of the art clubs and restaurants. Then again, you will see the However, Mykonos has so much more to offer its visitors; unri- Mykoniate of the olden times on his donkey, living and moving valled beauty and architecture, colour, simplicity bridged with at his own traditionally slow pace. The island of contrasts and beauty – the island of parties and relaxation – this is Mykonos! luxury – the beauty of contrast being its main characteristic. and cosmopolitan islands in the world is certainly Mykonos!

Rocky and arid, yet without a doubt one of the most enticing islands – it mesmerizes you and there is no way one will not return if they visit it once. Parties are ongoing from the early hours of the morning till the next.

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In Mykonos island we offer many different innovated programs, developed with our main idea, to present the "alternative approach" of Mykonos.

This is the reason we had created

Mykonian Spiti www.mykonianspiti.com "Mykonian Spiti" and it's Activities and Mykonos Cruises Away from the used impression for Mykonos, we are trying to offer to our clients a different way to experience the real life of the island, giving them the ability to sense the traditions, but also the primitive way of the domestic life.

If you will visit our web site, www.mykonianspiti.com, you will remark that we can offer a variety of programs, such as: - "Cooking Classes" - "Walking Tour at Mykonos Town" - "Mykonian Spiti Farm & - "Ancient Delos Tour" Family Vineyard" - Traditional Lunch or dinner at - "Mykonian Spiti Farm BBQ" Mykonian Spiti - "Hiking Adventure" - Armenistis Light House visit - "Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour" - Grand Tour of Mykonos

Mykonos Cruises

www.mykonoscruises.com Mykonos Cruises offers you an exclusive boat charter experience in one of the most famous worldwide holiday destinations!

- Ancient Delos and Rhenia Cruise - Private Boat Rentals - Ancient Delos & South Beaches Cruise - Shared Cruise Programs - South Beaches Cruise - Hotel on Board - Sunset Little Venice Cruise Mykonos Cruises offer you a unique opportunity of spending a night or more on one of its boats.

Cretan Spiti www.cretanspiti.com In Crete island we offer different programs, created with our passion for traditional lifestyle and to offer to our guests the worm hospitality of the locals.

For that reason we had created "Cretan Spiti" and it's Activities If you will visit our web site, www.cretanspiti.com, you will notice that we can offer a variety of programs, such as: - "Cooking Class" - " Traditional Lunch " - “Spinalonga Tour�

- "Hiking Adventure" - Classic and Authentic Day Tour - Explore the Nature of Crete - Across South Crete - Discover South Western Crete - Discover Eastern and South Crete I & II - Discover Eastern and Central Crete - Discover Authentic Crete

Our network of well selected associates and local representatives throughout the country guarantees extensive local knowledge and at the same time high quality and reliable services.

Our objectives are to excel in tourism related services backed by efficient and effective planning as well as the complete satisfaction for every traveler.

We are able to design a vacation with framework tailored to suit the travelers requirements, adapted to all types of tastes and budgets.

Big Blue Travel is equally comfortable creating an “off the beaten track” itinerary for the most adventurous as designing an indulgent luxurious holiday for the discerning traveler. From authentic charming properties to luxurious accommodations depending on the travelers’ choice.

Our skillful team of dedicated, multilingual employees is committed to making your client's stay in Greece enjoyable and their traveling easier along with providing them all up to date information for each destination leaving them to relax and savor their holidays.

member of Is a full service incoming services Destination Management Company (DMC), which covers all aspects of tourism services in Greece.

Big Blue Travel offers an extensive range of services for FIT, Groups, MICE and Incentive.

We have dedicated event management staff for planning and implementing innovative and personalized incentive packages, conference and meeting venues and theme and team-building events.

With a team of dedicated professionals, the leisure and ticketing department is well equipped to address all possible travel needs of leisure travelers and family vacationers.

Our services include:

For more info you can visit our web site, where you will find description of all our programs, what is included and what is not included in the package price. Our Classical Tours are operating all year round and have guaranteed departures.

· Hotel, villa and apartment reservations · Transfer services · Organized tours/excursions · Car hire · Airline and cruise tickets, yachting · Airline charter · E-services · Transportation services-chauffeured cars to coaches · Greek culinary experience

Athens office: 11, Priamou Str., 17343 Agios Dimitrios, Athens, Greece, Tel.: +30 210 9793510 Mykonos office: Messaria, 84600 Mykonos Island, Tel: +30 22890 77455 Web: www.orancon.gr, E-mail: info@bbt.gr

Aegean Islands

To the north, lie the treasures of the Aegean Sea; Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria and others, most of which are hilly and have dramatic coastlines, isolated beaches, brilliant architecture and unforgettable historic sites.

Lesvos

Our trip starts with the largest of the Northern Aegean islands – Lesvos – the capital of which is Mytiline. Lesvos is known for its aromatic Plomari ouzo, papalina (sardines), olive oil and its ladotiri cheese to mention but a few of its local products.

The island was also home to the great artist Theofylos who travelled around Greece painting, in his own unique way, coffee-houses and tavernas claiming that it was what gave meaning to his ‘humble’ life.

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Lesvos & Chios

A visit to the Petrified Forest (petrified meaning turning to stone), in the Sigri-Eressos district will stun you. A whole forest petrified by the volcanic ash from the eruption of a volcano near Antissa 10.000.000 years ago.

The picturesque village of Agiasos boasts an unrivalled beauty with the monastery of Panayia Agiassotisa at its entrance. A tiny village rich in chestnut trees, streams and fountains and friendly hospitable people who will greet you as you pass by and treat you to their traditional delicacies.

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The Petrified Forest of Lesvos The Petrified Forest of Lesvos (Lesvos Geopark) is one of the few discovered around the world. The forest is part of the Global Geopark Network of UNESCO. Read about our other experiences in Lesvos, too.

It is located near Sigri village, but at the mountains. It is a very spectacular set, with all tree trunks showcased at their original location. Each petrified tree is beaming with very vivid colors, and it is a true marvel of nature (and biology).

There are stone pathways that take you through all the exhibits.

Visiting at summer may be a bit hot (though there are beaches close enough to cool you down), but you will be able to see all exhibits exposed, since at the end of Autumn all are gradually covered to avoid erosion.

Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Such a trip won’t be complete without visiting the Museum.

However, you will need to drive around 30 minutes in order to land into Sigri village. There -we promise- that you will be amazed by a very well organized museum, especially made to host educational sessions. This means that you will be able to discover the history of the Petrified exhibits, along many more regarding Geoparks and how such wonders were formatted. Among different findings one can see old farming tools, where the stones you see embedded are from petrified trees. There are even educational replications of how a volcano actually works. The total trip is like jumping back and forth through millions of years at the island of Lesvos. Do not miss it for any reason!

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Chios

The island renowned for its mastic groves, however, it is also the island of ship-builders and captains. Chios is a jewel of its own with tourism only lately added to its priorities – an unspoiled beautiful island which prides in having exclusivity in mastic trees. Nowhere else in the world does one find these trees growing. They produce the resin masticha which is used in cosmetics, medicine and cooking.

The architecture of Chios differs to a great extent to other islands’. In the suburb known as the Kambos, you will find imposing high doors made of wood and metal.

Stone walls built with the local stone, one of reddish-yellow hue. The floors are pebbled and the gardens fragrant with mandarin trees.

Visit Anavatos – the “Mystras of the Aegean”, as it is often referred to. A village with overgrown streets, as it was deserted by its inhabitants in 1822 when the dreadful Massacre of Chios occurred. It lies ‘haunted’ since then and is only visited by tourists who tread through the narrow streets, in muffled silence – a gesture of respect to all who left their homes never to return again.

The many and beautiful islands of the Aegean all have their own local traditions, their unique beauty and character, however, they share a history of unity and pride that lives on in the people to this day.

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Chios Mastic Culture and Mastic Museum Adventure Mastic, is a magical product that grows at the island of Chios.

That makes the mastic products of Chios are know worldwide. It is known since old times that it helps in maintaining good health, healing ailments and even dental caries.

Exploring Chios Mastic Museum The museum is not far from Mesta (around 20 mins, tops) and is close to Olympi village. It is a very modern building in the middle of nowhere, which adds a “wild” tone to its overall beauty. Its role is to present the history of mastic gum, plus the ways it was (and is) grown, farmed and processed.

It is an excellent project and acts as a conference center too (amazing sound and visual installations).

You can see areas where props, mannequins and miniatures where used to depict the process of harvesting and manual processing of mastic gum. In many areas there are posters explaining the history of Chios and its relation to mastic.

The association of mastic producers of Chios donated a great number of equipment which is used to clean, polish and package mastic.

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Peloponnese

Peloponnese - Olympia

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Olympia the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece

Visiting the city of Olympia will become one of the most Olympia is easily accessible from other areas of interest memorable experiences you can ever have in Greece. of Greece. It is less than 4 hours away from Athens and only 1 hour from Patras port, or Kalamata airport. There In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the are numerous daily buses and trains that connect Athens Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of an- to Olympia. Another option for getting to Olympia from cient Greece. Olympia became the most important reli- Athens is to take one of the many sightseeing tours availgious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon able out of Athens. the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every Experience living history through the priceless, but four years to honor Zeus. The origin of the cult and of mainly free of charge offerings of the area the festival went back many centuries. Local myths con- The visitor can walk though the impressive ruins of the cerning the famous Pelops, the first ruler of the region, area where athletes trained and run in the ancient stadiand the river Alpheios, betray the close ties between the um; just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory sanctuary and both the East and West.

3000 years ago. They can also visit the museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as Olympia, ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous HerZeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Won- mis of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios. ders of the World. Olympia is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, Visitors can also enjoy festivals such as the Ancient Olym10 miles (16 km) inland from the Ionian Sea. pia International Festival and the Alfios River Eco-festival, It is only 33km from Katakolo port and village, 30km where they can explore the magnificent natural environfrom the Temple of Apollo Epikourios, 30km from the ment of the Alfios River, Kato Samiko’s unspoiled beach Temple of Aphrodite, 57km from Ancient Ilida, 60km that is only 18km away or enjoy the natural Kaiafas Therfrom Chlemoutsi Castle and many others. mal Spa. Also they can enjoy Philosophy and the Arts by the Olympic Center of Philosophy and Culture. They can Set amid an idyllic countryside consisting of low, wood- also have the option of taking part in activities such as ed hills alternating with farmland, the Olympia archaeo- walking along the promenade, and sports such as biking, logical site is of outstanding cultural significance. It was rafting, kayak, kite-surf, etc. Olympia can also become designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989. your base for your ventures to the border region.

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Museums and Sites Olympia Archaeological Site Archaeological Museum of Olympia History of the (ancient) Olympic Games Museum Museum of the Modern Olympic Games Pier de Coubertin’s Monument Temple of Apollo Epikourios Temple of Aphrodite Ancient Ilida Chlemoutsi medieval Castle Nestor’s Palace Nature and Sports Alfios River Activities in Olympia valley Kato Samiko Beach Kaiafas Thermal Spa Lagoon of Kotychi & Strofilia Forest Nedas’ Waterfalls Zacharo beach Greece...

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Culture and Festivals Philosophy and the Arts Congress by the Olympic Center of Philosophy and Culture Ancient Olympia Festival Olympia International Film Festival for Children & Young People Alfios river Eco-festival Andritsena traditional village Monastery of Sepetou Ancient Ilida Festival Chlemoutsi Castle Music Festival The Andravida horse show Local feasts ( panigiria) Monastery of Kremasti

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The congress that brings to life Philosophy and Culture

Philosophy and the Arts Congress by the Olympic Center of Philosophy and Culture The International Philosophy Congress is held in a three-day period with a strong local character and the participation of local authorities, aiming to pass the light to the hearts of the people, and to connect the past with the present and the future and what Olympia represents the world consciousness.

Science is fundamental. Without the advance of science at the present there will be no technology in the future, no arts and no artists. To successfully overcome the present economic crisis that we all face it is necessary to give more emphasis on the development of the Hellenic Paideia, which means, passing through the gates of the Academy and the The parallel cultural events of the conference, which this Lyceum, the austerity of the Platonic system and the multiyear were held by the Niroi Cultural Organization, took ple functioning of the practical philosophy of Aristotle, the place in the same atmosphere. ontological stimulation of the physical environment, of the arts and the artistic creation.

The International Philosophy Conference held in the summer of 2017, had as a theme “Philosophy and Arts” and was dedicated to the philosopher John Anton and Nikos Kazantzakis. In the proceedings of the conference, among Lyravlos: 3000 years of Hellenic music others, lecturers were prominent professors from Univer- Traditional songs and food sities in Greece and abroad.

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travel professionals

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Before you start your trip...

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In this section we will present to you a selection of the finest travel and tourism professionals with whom you can contact and begin investigating the possibility of cooperation.

First on the list are the hotels, which range from city hotels to resorts, of all categories, all over Greece.

Next are the people who will make sure your clients get what you promised them and have a wonderful time in a country full of possibilities, namely travel agents and tour operators.

To get your clients up and around Greece, local car rentals and motor coach companies are featured along with other travel and tourism service companies.

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MAIN LOCATIONS IN GREECE Reservations Center Tel (0030) 210 6264444, 80111100100 ALEXANDROUPOLIS Airport 155, Dimokratias Ave.

Tel. 25510/45.408 Tel. 25510/82.014

KEFALONIA Airport Lassi

KOS Airport

ATHENS Athens International Airport El. Venizelos 12, Syngrou Avenue 132, Syngrou Avenue 71, Vass. Sofias Avenue, opposite Hilton Kifissia, 33, Viltanioti Street Kifissia, 286, Kifissias Avenue Peania, 2nd Km Paenias-Markopoulou Vouliagmenis & Meg. Alexandrou (Argyroupolis) Agia Paraskevi, 414, Messogion Av. Piraeus 67, Akti Miaouli & Ag. Nikolaou St.

Tel. 210/3534.900 Tel. 210/9220.102-3-4 Tel. 210/9240201 Tel. 210/7247071 Tel. 210/8003.900 Tel. 210/8010.416 Tel. 210/6646.021-2-3-4 Tel. 210/9982941 - 2 - 3 Tel. 210/6512423 Tel. 210/4526.600

CHIOS 25 Neorion Airport

Tel. 22710/26.115 Tel. 22710/28.445

CORFU Airport Main Office, Corfu Town, Ethnikis Lefkimis street, Acharavi

Tel. 26610/33.547 Tel. 26610/38.388 Tel. 26630/63.864

46, Vas. Georgiou B Ave.

Heraklion Airport Industrial Area Chania Airport 78 Karamanli Av., - Down Town Rethymnon 46 El. Venizelou St.-Down Town Agios Nikolaos 15, Akti I. Koundourou Str. - Down Town Chersonissos 25, Dimokratias street, - Down Town

Tel. 2810/330.452 Tel. 2810/382.230 Tel. 28210/63.385 Tel. 28210/40.366 Tel. 28310/26.286

IOANNINA Airport

Tel. 26510/27.400

KALAMATA Airport 13 Lykourgou & Idras street, Pylos Costa Navarino Hotel - Resort

Tel. 27210/69.547 Tel. 27210/63.498 Tel. 27230/91.150

KARPATHOS Matheou str.,

Tel. 22450/29.051

KAVALA Airport 32, Eryth. Stavrou St., Down Town

Tel. 25910/53.320 Tel. 2510/838.310

Tel. 28410/28.311 Tel. 28970/22.009

Tel. 22420/51.400 Tel. 22420/28.002

LARISSA 53 Iroon Politechniou Street

Tel. 2410/670.200/1/2

LESVOS Airport

Tel. 22510/61.589 Tel. 22510/37.355

3 Eftalioti Str.

MYCONOS Airport Omvrodektis

Tel. 22890/27.511 Tel. 22890/27.346-7-8

NAXOS Chora Naxou

Tel. 22850/26.600

PAROS Parikia

Tel. 22840/28.113-4

PATRAS 40, Aktis Dymaion Ave.,

Araxos Airport

Tel. 2610/220.990 Tel. 2610 220.990

PREVEZA Aktion Airport

Tel. 26820 25.215

RHODES Airport

Tel. 22410/82.902 Tel. 22410/98.200-1-2-3 Tel. 22440/48.430

12th km, Rhodes-Kameirou Av. Lotharikia, Lardou

SAMOS Airport

CRETE

Tel. 26710/42.142 Tel. 26710/24.438

Vathi, 17, Sofouli Street

SANTORINI Airport Fira Town, 25, Martiou

Tel. 22730/62.406 Tel. 22730/24.771 Tel. 22860/33.670 Tel. 22860/25.220

SKIATHOS Airport

Tel. 24270/22.230

THASSOS Limenas

Tel. 25930/23.717

THESSALONIKI Airport

Tel. 2310/473.952 Tel. 2310/476.270 Tel. 2310/528.525

130, Georgikis Scholis 4, Salaminos Street

HALKIDIKI Sani Marina Hotel

Tel. 23740/31.313

VOLOS Pyrassou Agora Limenos Volou Anchialos A/P (Volos)

Tel. 24210/22.544 Tel. 24280/79.949

ZAKYNTHOS Airport

Tel. 26950/24.287 Tel. 26950/45.706

38, Lomvardou Street

Autohellas S.A. Hertz Licensee TH. VASSILAKIS GROUP OF COMPANIES 31, Viltanioti Street - 145 64 Kato Kifissia - Athens - Greece, Tel 210/6264.000, Fax 210/6264.449 www.hertz.gr

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Grande Bretagne***** On famous Constitution (Syntagma) sq., 105 63 Athens Tel: 2103330000, Central Fax: 2103228034, Sales Fax: 2103330200 E-mail: info.gb@starwoodhotels.com Web site: www.grandebretagne.gr RegCo by Hellenic Hotels Lampsa S.A. VAT 094008519 (FAEE Athens) Managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Managing Director & General Manager: Tim Ananiadis Director of Sales & Marketing: Anneta Svoronou Director of Sales: Aris Lefas E-mail: aris.lefas@starwoodhotels.com Members of: HATTA, IAPCO, SETE, Rooms: 321 Built: 1842 Operated as hotel since 1872

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Hotel Grande Bretagne is centrally located and is the finest deluxe hotel in Athens, meeting the highest standards and expectations of the most discerning traveler. Upon its opening in 1872, the hotel Grande Bretagne offered guests the comfort and luxury one expected to find exclusively in the most elegant estates and palaces of the era. Following a painstaking restoration, the hotel Grande Bretagne once again provides the atmosphere and attentive service found only in the most gracious residences. Distinotive and graceful refinement is reflected in each of the 321 rooms and suites of the hotel, including one Presidential and one Royal Suite, which meet the most uncompromising standards combined with all the modern facilities demanded by today’s international travelers.

10, Alexandras Ave., 106 82 Athens, Pedion Areos Tel: 2108894500, 2108832711-9, Fax: 2108238420 Open all year, Rooms: 150 E-mails: info.athens@radissonblu.com, radissonblu.com/hotel-athens Web site: www.athensparkhotel.gr Owner: Xente S.A. | VAT Reg: 094039270 (FAEE ATHINON) General Manager: Christos Dimas | Director of Sales & Marketing: Ms Katerina Giannioudi Sales Director: Nikos Baroutis | Sales Officer: Ms Margarita Kanellidou | Reservations Officer: Ms Anna Agrafa | Banquet Manager: Ms Valia Bourbi

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens*****

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Meeting rooms, fitness center, business center, lobby level all day restaurant/bar, roof top restaurant/bar, roof top swimming pool, parking, outside catering services.

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Airotel Alexandros ****

Member of Airotel Group

8, Timoleontos Vassou Street, 115 21 Athens, by the Concert Hall Tel: 2106430464, Fax: 2106441084, E-mail: alexandros@airotel.gr, Web site: www.airotel.gr Reservations & Sales Dpts Tel: 2106400720, Fax: 2106400750 Reservations E-mail: reservations@airotel.gr Sales E-mail: sales@airotel.gr Open all year, Built: 1973, Renovated: 2001, Rooms: 93 Owner: Airotel Alexandros S.A., VAT 094035024 (FAEE Athens), Mgr: Stathis Tsampazis Fr.Off.Mgr: Theodoros Evagelopoulos Executive Rooms: 74, Junior Suites: 16, Senior Suites: 3 Official member of the Hospitality Network for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

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Airconditioned throughout, Central heating, Restaurant, Bar, Room service, Buffet, Breakfast, 3 Conference Rooms (equipped) up to 100 persons, Laundry service, Garage. All executive rooms with direct dial phone, satellite TV, data line for PC & Fax, music, marble bath, hair-dryer, magnifying mirror, mini bar, tea-coffee facilities, safe box.

Titania**** 52, Panepistimiou Street, 106 78 Athens Tel: 2103326200, Fax: 2103300700, 2103830497 E-mail: titania@titania.gr, Web site: www.titania.gr Built 1976, Open all year, Rooms: Singles 42, Twin 239, Non smoking 30, For special needs persons 20, Double 35, Super 40, Triple 16 Deluxe suites 2, Executive 10, Family 6, Junior 6 Owner: Titania S.A. (VAT 094032568, FAEE Athens), General Manager: Vassilios Bougoulias

398 Completely: Renovated rooms, Executive rooms, individual climate control, fire detection & safety system, soundproof double glazing windows, dual-ISDN-line phones, mutilingual voice-mail, fax-modems, mini

bar, private safety boxes, satellite TV, in-house movies, 24-hour Room Service, “The Olive Garden” roof garden Restaurant-Bar with view of Acropolis, “Vergina” Restaurant, “La Brasserie”, “EUROPE” Conference & Banquet Halls for up to 700 persons, Business Center, 24-hour Garage for up to 200 cars.

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Zafolia ****

87-89, Alexandras Avenue, 114 74 Athens, Tel: 2106449002, Fax: 2106442042 E-mail: info@zafoliahotel.gr, Web site: www.zafoliahotel.gr Open all year, Singles 32, Doubles 151, Suites: 8 Owner: Attikos Ouranos S.A., VAT 094035386 (FAEE Athens) Manager: Zisis Paparizos Hotel Assist. Manager: A. Levis Sales/Reserv. Manager: Ms Efi Zafolia Members of: EXA, SETE

Airconditioned throughout, Central heating, Bar, Restaurant, Roof garden, Swimming pool, Room service, Direct-dial phone, Convention facilities, Private 2 level garage in the basement, fitness center, sauna. All rooms with satellite colour TV, mini bar, safety boxes.

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Herodion**** 4, Rovertou Galli str. Acropolis, 117 42 Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 923 6832, Fax: +30 210 921 1650 Email: herodion@herodion.gr Web site: www.herodion.gr

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This hotel has 90 rooms Free WiFi in public areas, Free WiFi in rooms, Free buffet breakfast and WiFi, 2 restaurants, Rooftop terrace, Spa tub, 24-hour business center, Childcare, 24-hour front desk, Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Car rentals on site, Lobby fireplace, Snack bar/deli, Babysitting or childcare (surcharge), Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Daily housekeeping, Laundry facilities.

What’s around Anafiotika, Acropolis Museum (3-minute walk), Acropolis (3-minute walk), Parthenon (5-minute walk), Filopappos Hill (5-minute walk),Odeon of Herodes Atticus (5-minute walk).

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Central Hotel*** 21, Apollonos Street, 105 57 Athens Plaka area near Syntagma Square Tel: 2103234357-9 Fax: 2103225244 E-mail: info@centralhotel.gr, Web site: www.centralhotel.gr Open all year Rooms: 84 Owner: Dimitriou Bros S.A.

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Electra Palace *****

9, Aristotelous Square, 546 24 Thessaloniki Tel 2310-294000, Fax 2310-294001, Athens office Tel 210 3378000, 3372000, Fax 210 3220310 E-mail: epconcierge@electrahotels.gr Web site: www.electrahotels.gr Open all year, Rooms: 138 Owner: Electra S.A., General Manager: John Anthoulides E-mail: y.anthoulidis@electrahotels.gr

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The hotel is of Byzantine architecture, at the historical square of Aristotelous, the center of Thessaloniki. The privileged position give it direct access to the shopping center of the city, while at a walking distance of 10 min are the conference centers of the International Exhibition of the city, the White Tower, the Byzantine Museum and the Archeological museum with the Vergina find. It is 15 Km from the airport “Macedonia” and 1.5 Km from the train station. All rooms have just been completely renovated with central airconditioning, sound proof windows, direct dial phone, mini bar, colour TV, pay movie system radio, hair dryer.The hotel has a veranda restaurant plus 4 multifunction areas, ranging from 220 sq.m. to 23 sq.m.

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Queen Olga*** 44, Vas. Olgas Street, 546 41, Thessaloniki Tel 2310-824621, Fax 2310-868581 E-mail: info@queenolga.gr Web site: www.queenolga.gr Open all year, Rooms: 148, Built 1969, Renovated 2008, Owner: Queen Olga S.A., Manager: Ms Ioanna Logdanidou GNTO’s Authorized No 0933 Κ013Α0669500

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148 renovated (2009) rooms with private bathroom, direct phone with voice mail, LCD TV 21’’ with satellite channels, Mini Bar, Free ADSL / wireless internet, hairdryer and toilet amenities in bathrooms, laundry / dry cleaning service, air-conditioning throughout. Also the hotel offers room service, private indoor / outdoor parking (with extra charge), 3 conference rooms (10 - 200 people), breakfast hall with Thermaikos View, bar, Lounge, Room Service, internet corner for FREE guest use. www.travelling.gr 69

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Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort*****

On the beach, 25 km west from Heraklion airport P.O. Box 1354, 715 00 Heraklio, Tel 2810 521251-5, 521351-5, Fax 2810-521249, Open April-October, Built 1990, Ren 2000, Rooms 405, Suites 7 Owner: S. Giannikakis S.A. Tourist & Hotel Ent. E-mail: fodele@fodelebeach.gr, Web site: www.fodelebeach.gr

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All rooms are equipped with individual A/C units, 2 a la carte Restaurants, Self service restaurant, Snack Bar, Disco, Wi Fi, Water Park with 7 slides - 6 pools, 2 Outdoor swimming pools, 1 outdoor heated swimming pool (April and October), Water sports, 2 Tennis courts, Basketball court, Mini golf, Beach volley, Fitness room, Scuba diving, Archery, Animation team, Laundry service, Mini market, Jewellery shop, Car rental, Exchange bureau, Medical care Baby-sitting on request, Hair dressing salon, Conference facilities up to 400 persons, Secretarial support on request, Translation system & audiovisual, Car parking.

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Fira, Tel 22860-22232, 22860-22111, 22860-24937, Fax 22860-22821 Open April-October, Rooms: 27, Owner: Nomikion Touristic Hotel S.A. Manager: Mrs Antonia Gyzi E-mail: atlantis@atlantishotel.gr Web site: www.atlantis.hotel.gr

Living room, Bar, T.V. room,breakfast room, reception, swimming pool, spa. All rooms with air-condition, central heating, private bathroom, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, 3-channel music, hairdryer, most of them with balcony and breathtaking view to the caldera. Twice daily maid service. Breakfast is served 24 hours.

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Best Western Zante Park**** Laganas – Zakynthos GR-29100, Only 300m from the beach, 800m from Laganas centre (restau-rants, bars, bus station), 5km from airport, 7km from town and port Tel.: : +30 26950 52310–4, Fax: +30 26950 51949 Owner: Tetras S.A., VAT 094234732, Zakynthos Managing Director: Ms Christina Tetradis E-mail: zantepark@zanteparkhotels.gr Web site: www.zanteparkhotels.travel Athens office: XT Travel Services, 1, Omirou St., 171 21 N. Smyrni Tel.: 2109343468, Fax: 2109356512 E-mail: xttravel@xttravelservices.gr 2008 Fully renovated

135 Spacious, elegant rooms with balcony, remote controlled air-conditioning, direct dial phones, satellite plasma T.V, Mini-Bar (payable), Safe deposit boxes, Hair dryer, Wireless Internet Connection in all rooms and public areas (payable), Reception 24hours with Exchange & Secretarial Services, Buffet Breakfast with wide variety of choice, Restaurant Buffet style, Lounge Area with Snooker Table, Pool-Bar/ SnackBar/Restaurant, Outdoor, Semi-Olympic size Swimming-Pool with sun beds and parasols, Table Tennis (payable), Fitness Room – Sauna – Jacuzzi (payable), Reflexology, Massage, Hairdresser by appointment (payable), Water Sports & Horseback Ridding nearby, Occasionally night entertainment (English speaking), Baby-Sitting on request (payable), Laundry /Valet Service (payable), For Honeymooners Sparkline Wine and delicacies on arrival, Conference & Banqueting Facilities with Audio-Visual Equipment.Suitable for the less mobile (easy wheel chair access).

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Galaxy Hotel ***

291 00 Laganas, On the beach, 500m from Laganas centre (restaurants-bars, bus station), 5km from the airport &8km from the center of town & the port Tel.: 26950-51171-3, Fax: 26950-51177 Athens office: 1, Omirou Street, 171 21 Nea Smyrni Tel.: 2109343468, Fax: 2109356512 Owner: Ergotem S.A., VAT 094050875, Zakynthos Managing Director: Ms Christina Tetradis.

E-mail: zantepark@zanteparkhotels.gr Web site: www.zanteparkhotels.travel Open April-October, Rooms & DeLuxe Family Suites: 120, Fully renovated 2009

All rooms and Suites with balcony, remote controlled airconditioning, direct dial phones, satellite T.V., fridge, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer, Wireless Internet Connection, Reception 24hours with Exchange & Secretarial Services, Buffet Breakfast with wide variety of choice, Pool-Bar/Snack-Bar/Room Service, Restaurant Buffet style serving Greek & Int’l cuisine, Indoor Cocktail Bar, Roof Garden Bar, panoramic view of Laganas Bay, Lounge Area with Snooker Table & satellite TV, Outdoor, Semi-Olympic size Swimming-Pool with sun beds & parasols, Children’s Pool with water slides, Children playground, Reflexology, Massage, Hairdresser, Volley Ball & Table Tennis, Horseback riding nearby, Watersports at the beach, Entertainment with animation, day & evening time activities, Baby-Sitting on request, Laundry/ Valet Service, Luggage room, Suitable for the less mobile (easy wheel chairaccess)

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Mitsis Hotels S.A.

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Sani Resort

12, Filotheis Street, 111 47 Galatsi, Athens Tel: 2102134644, Fax: 2102917672 CEO & President: Konstantinos Mitsis E-mail: info@mitsishotels.com Web site: http://www.mitsishotels.com

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ARILA RESORT & SPA *****

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630 77 Sani (Kassandra), Chalkidiki On the beach, Tel: +(30) 23740 99500 Fax: +(30) 23740 99509 Web site: www.saniresort.gr E-mail: info@saniresort.gr

1. SANI ASTERIAS SUITES ***** 630 77 Sani (Kassandra), 2. PORTO SANI VILLAGE ***** 630 77 Sani (Kassandra), 3. SANI BEACH CLUB ***** 630 77 Sani (Kassandra), 4. SANI BEACH HOTEL ***** 630 77 Sani (Kassandra)

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Acropole Delphi Hotel *** 13, Filellinon St., 330 54 Delphi, 400m from the Archaeological site & museum, 8km from Arachova, Tel 22650-82675, Fax 22650-83171 E-mail: delphi@delphi.com.gr, Web site: www.delphi.com.gr Open all year, Rooms: 42, Suites: 3 Owner: Acropole Hotel & Tourist Ent. S.A. Manager: Socrates Kourelis

Finikounda **

50m from the beach, 240 06 Finikoundas 65 km from Kalamata, Peloponnisos Tel 27230-71208, 71408, 71400 Fax 27230-71018 E-mail: karhotel@otenet.gr Open all year, Rooms: 30, Built 1987 Owner: Karvelas Ltd Manager: Panayotis Karvelas Breakfast room, Bar All rooms with bathroom, Telephone

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Anesis **

14, Lassani Square, 501 00 Kozani, Îœakedonia Tel 24610-22504-6, Fax 24610-22509 Open all year Rooms: 76 Owner: G. Skarkalas & Sons S.A., Manager: Mrs Theodora Skarkala E-mail: info@anesis-hotel.gr Web site: www.anesis-hotel.gr

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Modern hotel in local-traditional style, conveniently located in a quiet place, near the town centre and the famous archaeological museum.The balconies overlook the magnificent view of Delphi Gorge gulf and the olive groves of Itea. All rooms have aircondition, satellite TV, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. Also offers central heating, restaurant, bar, safety boxes, TV lounge, fireplace, garden, room service, parking, Internet access. Suites with fireplace.

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Best Western Plaza **** 7, Ierou Lohou Street, 851 00 Rodos town, Rodos Island Tel 22410-22501-5, Fax 22410-22544 E-mail: plaza@otenet.gr Web site: www.rhodesplazahotel.gr Open all year Rooms: 142, Built 1968 Ren 1998 Owner: Georgios Georgas Manager: Lucas Georgas

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Navigator Travel & Tourist Services Ltd. Carlson Wagonlit Travel Athens Head office: 44, Kifissias Ave, 151 25, Athens, Building C Tel (210) 6509400 Fax (210) 6511712 VAT 098109280, FAE ATHENS Country Manager: Anthony Venios CWT Meetings & Events Director Michalis Kanakis TS Manager: Eleni Salamara Financial Controller: George Patergiannakis Member of: IATA (code 27-2 1880), HATTA, SETE, PETAGA E-mail: info@carlsonwagonlit.gr Website: www.carlsonwagonlit.gr

31, Akademias Street, 106 72 Athens Tel (210) 3609801-3 Fax (210) 3634271 Manager: A.A. Stylianopoulos Member of: ASTA, FUAAV, GOETO, HATTA, IATA (code 27-2 5848) E-mail: navigator@navigator.gr Web site: www.navigator.gr

Pyramis International 23-25, Ermou Street, 105 63 Athens Tel (210) 3272200, Fax (210) 3232527, 3221914, 3220703 Owner: C. & G. Anthopoulos, General Manager: Costas Anthopoulos Deputy General Manager: George Anthopoulos E-mail: info@pyramistravel.com Web site: www.pyramistravel.com Member of: IATA (code 27-2 0078), HATTA, GUATA Branch offices: 6, Vass. Katraki Sq., 166 75 Glyfada, Tel (210) 8949919, Fax (210) 8949976 40, Mitropoleos & Karolou Diehl, 546 24 Thessaloniki Tel (2310) 288367, Fax (2310) 288423

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Cretan Holidays 201, Mafsolou Street, 716 01 N. Alikarnassos, Heraklion - Crete - Greece Tel (0030) 2810 331420 Fax (0030) 2810 221548 Owner: K. Badouvas S.A., General Manager: Kostas N. Markakis We are specialised in: Hotel accommodation - 8/15 days roundtrips by coach Excursions -Walking tours - Rent a CarFly & Drive programs - Jeep safaris - Groups and Incentives Branch offices in: Chania - Rethymnon - Aghia Galini Chersonissos and Aghios Nikolaos Members of: DRV, HATTA, ASTA E-mail: cretan-holidays@cretan-holidays.gr Web site: http://www.cretan-holidays.gr

Alfred’s Tours (Est. 1979) 8, Thassou Street, 166 75 Glyfada Tel (210)9637091-2 Fax (210)9635666 Owner/Manager: Alfred Charikiopoulos, VAT 095014898, (Glyfada) Motorcoach Spv: Ms Evaggelia Chartsia E-mail: alfreds@ath.forthnet.gr Web site: www.alfredstours.gr Owning a fleet of fully airconditioned coaches Mercedes & Setra (36, 50 & 75 seats)

Corfu Sunspots Travel 24, Ethn. Paleokastritsis St., 491 00 Kerkyra Tel (26610) 39707, Fax (26610) 45068 Manager: Dimitris Moutsos Member of: AGTE, AOGTA, SETE E-mail: cfusunsp@corfuxenos.gr, Web site:www.corfusunspots.gr

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HELLO TRAVEL

86, Solonos Street, 106 80 Athens Tel (210) 3604450, 3603580, Fax (210) 3611742 Owner: Hellenic Organization of Travel Ltd Manager: Dimitris Tsalapatis Member of: HATTA, ASTA

HETCO TOURS S.A.

72, Ag. Paraskevis Street, 152 32 Halandri Tel (210) 6828748, 6828169, Fax (210) 6828246 Owner/Manager: Alexandros Messaris Member of: IATA (code 27-2-9227), GUATA/PETAGA, HATTA GDS: Galileo

EASY SAILING LTD

10, Poseidonos Avenue 17455 Alimos Tel.: +30 210 9859363 Fax: +30 210 9859365 Mobile: +30 6944-748503 E-mail info@easysailing.gr Web site http://www.easysailing.gr

TOURIST CLUB INTERNATIONAL 52, Omirou Street, 106 72 Athens, Tel (210) 3616031, 3622797, 3621419, Fax (210) 3610834 VAT 095000661, D’ ATHENS Owner: TCI Ltd., Manager: S. Postantzis Member of: HATTA

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SIGNATURE TRAVEL

26-28, Metropoleos Street, 105 63 Athens (near Plaka) Tel (210) 3245620 (10 lines), Fax (210) 3245508 VAT 095606763, D’ Athens E-mail: info@signature.gr, Web site: www.signature.gr Owners: Mrs Maria & Peter Alifragis Other offices SIGNATURE TOURS: 39, Metaxa Street, Glyfada Tel (210) 8980033, Fax (210) 8980295, Manager: Mrs M. Alifrangis

DIMIDIS TOURS

68, Kifissias Ave., 115 26 Athens Tel (210) 6925844, 6927240-1 Fax (210) 6926832 Owner: Dimidis Travel LTD Vat Reg No: 095403787, DOY: IB’ ATHINON Manager: Sergios Dimidis, sergios@dimidistours.gr Member of: HATTA, IATA (code 27-0 0151), GDS: Galileo E-mail: info@dimidistours.gr, Web site: www.dimidistours.gr

KOKKINOS TRAVEL

3, Makedonias Street, 153 41 Ag. Paraskevi Tel (210) 6006585 Fax (210) 6005890 Owner: Margarita Pan. Kokkinou Co., VAT: 999451721 (Ag. Paraskevi) Managers: Panagiotis Kokkinos, Mrs Margarita Kokkinou Member of: HATTA, Representative in Greece for: Service Reisen Giessen

MYKONOS ACCOMMODATION CENTER 10, Enoplon Dinameon & Malamatenias Streets P.O. Box 58 846 00 Mykonos Tel (22890) 23160, 23408 Fax (22890) 24137 Owner/Manager: John Van Lerberghe Member of: HATTA, ASTA Web site: www.mykonos-accommodation.com E-mail: info@mykonos-accommodation.com

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KLIRONOMOS TRAVEL Pindou Street, 143 42 N. Philadelphia Tel (210) 2584104 (3 lines) Fax (210) 2584679 Owner: K. Klironomos, Manager: Mr George Diamantopoulos Member of: IATA (code 27-0 0806)

XT TRAVEL SERVICES LTD 1, Omirou Street, 171 21 N. Smirni Tel (210) 9343468 Fax (210) 9356512 Owner: Ms Christina Tetradi Member of: IATA (code 27-0 0747)

KRONOS HOLIDAYS LTD

424, Herakliou Avenue, 141 22 Neo Heraklio Tel (210) 2826667, 2856036, (211) 2114000 Fax (210) 2856892, 2856807, 2856639 Owner/President: P. Fountas, Vice President: Fay Founta, Sales Manager: A. Sioutos, Financial Manager: Evi Founta Member of: IATA (27 2 00036), HATTA, PETAGA, SETE, IMTG Online bookings at www.airwing.gr E-mail: kronosholidays@kronosholidays.com Web site: www.kronostravel.com

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One day or night cruises Sea Cruises One day or night cruises in the Athens area on an exclusive charter basis Specialized in corporate events 1-3, Parthenonos Street, 146 71 Nea Erythrea - Greece Tel 210 6128832, 210 6142730 E-mail info@seacruises.gr, www.seacruises.gr

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AI-ANSA INTERNATIONAL RENT A CAR 27, Syngrou Avenue, 117 43 Athens, Tel 210-9243582, 9216355 Fax 210-9216436 Worldwide Reservations: Tel 210-9216304 Owner: City International S.A., Manager: Kyriakos Hatzimichael E-mail address: ansa@mail.hol.gr

CAPITAL RENT A CAR

Athens: 14, Syngrou Ave., 117 42 Athens Tel (210) 9218830, 9220994, Fax 210-9246345 E-mail: natrent@hol.gr Web site: www.capitalrent.gr Thessaloniki: 48, V. Olgas Ave., 546 42 Thessaloniki Tel (2310) 853856, 813182, Fax (2310) 853652 Thessaloniki Airport Service, Airport road Tel (2310) 853856 E-mail: natrent@hol.gr Crete: 103, Kydonias Street, 731 36 Chania Tel (28210) 92778, Fax (2821) 72086 E-mail: cityrentacar@netscape.net Chalkidiki service Tel 6944-101730, (2310) 853856 E-mail: natrent@hol.gr

AXON LEASE Car & Van Rental Ltd 22, Syngrou Avenue, 117 42 Athens Tel 210-9210964, 9212206, Fax 210-9212915 Managing Director: Georgios Roditis E-mail: axon@axonlease.gr, Web site: www.axonlease.gr

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Rent a Car Offices

TOMASO RENT A CAR Head office: • 52, Marathonos Avenue, 153 51 Pallini, Athens Tel 210.7474000, Fax 210.7473000 Thessaloniki: • 43, Meg. Alexandrou St., N. Paralia, 546 42 Thessaloniki Tel 2310.889000, Fax 2310.889100 Patra: • 1, Athinon & Norman Sts, 262 23 Patra Tel 2610.454000, Fax 2610.454700 Ioannina: • 42, Dodonis Street, 453 32 Ioannina Tel 26510.20000, Fax 26510.68400 Kastoria: • 147, Grammou Street, 521 00 Kastoria Tel 24670.84000, Fax 24670.84900 • Airport, Tel 24670.44400, Fax 24670.44400 Mykonos: • Airport area, 846 00 Myconos Tel 22890.28000, Fax 22890.28300

Milos: • Limani Adamanta, 848 00 Milos Tel 22870.24100, Fax 22870.24200 • Airport, Tel 22870.31000, Fax 22870.31300 Folegandros: • Hora Folegandrou, 840 11 Folegandros Tel 22860.41600, Fax 22860.41100 Astypalea: • Pera Yialos, 859 00 Astypalea Tel 22430.61000, Fax 22430.61700 Sifnos: • Kamares, 840 03 Sifnos Tel 22840.31900, Fax 22840.33400 Serifos: • Livadi, 840 05 Serifos Tel 22810.52000, Fax 22810.52300 Amorgos: • Katapola, 840 08 Amorgos Tel 22850.71000, Fax 22850.71999 • Aegiali, 840 08 Amorgos Tel 22850.73000, Fax 22850.74001

MOTORENT

Our Stations 4, Kavallioti Street, 117 42 Athens Near to Acropolis New Museum & Acropolis Metro Station Tel +30 210-9234939, Fax +30 210-9234885 Mobile +30 6936842842 E-mail: info@motorent.gr Web site: www.motorent.gr Facebook: http://facebook.com/motorent

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TRAVELPORT

2, Messogion Avenue, Athens Tower Building A (15th floor), 115 27 Ambelokipi Tel +30 211 10 23 200, Fax 210 3254178 Web site: www.travelport.com/gr E-mail: infogreece@travelport.com Help Desk Tel 9011405686 V.P. Damiano Sabatino Country Mgr Greece, Cyprus & Israel Leonidas Zotos Senior New Business Development Manager Helen Katsiadaki New Business Development Mgrs Dora Iliopoulou, Triantafyllia Pavlioti E-mail: athenssales@travelport.com Account Manager Team Leader Maria Koustoumbardis Account Mgrs Mary Darakou, Alexia Liati, Irene-Catherine Papaspyrou, Natasha Hasakioili, Theodore Dimopoulos, Sofia Arayianni, Maria Georgoutsou PA Vicky Hatzikosta Sales Support Assistance Diamanto Anastasopoulou, Joanne Aggelopoulou Training Consultants George Kakaroumpas, Penny Malikouti Finance Department Vasso Vassiliopoulou, Konstantinos Panagiotou Help Desk Analysts Maria Malafi, Pavlina Mavrogeni, Niovi Sinopidou

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AIR FRANCE (AF) KLM-ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES (KL)

Country Office Greece 1, Patroklou Street & 14, Paradeisou Street, Maroussi, 151 25 Athens Websites: www.airfrance.gr and www.klm.gr Country Manager for Greece Mr. Alain Lahellec Sales Director for Greece Mr.Yiorgos Zermas Tel 2109980307 Ε-mail: george.zermas@klm.com Key Account Managers: Mrs.Elina Kendrota Tel 210 9980304 and 6944-282968 Mrs.Hara Papalambrou Tel 2109980305 and 6944-594384 Mrs.Milka Papaioannou Tel 2109980306 and 6942-424205 Customer Relations Developer Mrs. Maria-Christina Hatzinikolaou Tel 210 9980277 Ε-mail: mail.cto.ath@airfrance.fr Trade Support: Tel 2111809476 Ε-mail: afkl.b2t.gr@websupportklm.com Marine Helpdesk Tel 2109980100 Fax 2109980090 Group Desk Tel 2109980200 Fax 2109980206 Ε-mail: mail.groups.afkldlgr@airfrance.fr Flying Blue Helpdesk Tel 2109648867 KLM: Reservations for Direct customers

Tel 211 180 9473 Air France: Reservations for Direct customers Tel 211 180 9474 Delta: Reservations for Direct customers Tel 211 180 9475 Marketing & Communications Manager Mrs. Mary Simopoulou Tel 2109980503 Ε-mail:mary.simopoulou@klm.com Personnel Dept. Mrs.Efi Katsarou Tel 2109980520 Ε-mail: efkatsarou@airfrance.fr Air France KLM Accounting Supervisor Mrs.Katerina Stamatiou Tel 2109980510 Station Manager for Greece Mr.Dinos Katsiotis Airport Tel 2103530380, 2103531296 Fax 2103532290, 2103532994 Airport Ticketing Desk Tel 2103530380 Fax 2103532994, 2103532290 Cargo Mgr for Greece Mr. Spiros Trakakis Cargo Customer service Tel: 2103543083 Cargo Import Tel 2103543111, 2103543102, 2103543065, Export Tel 2103543060, 2103543058, 2103543062 G.S.R for: Delta Air Lines (DL) G.S.A for: Transavia (HV) (TO)

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GOLDAIR – GOLEMIS AIR SERVICES CO. SA.

1st Km Peanias - Markopoulou Avenue, P.O.Box 126, 190 02 Peania Tel 2103274612, Fax 2103239982 Web: www.goldair.gr Member of: SAAE Chairman: Mrs. Regina Golemis, Tel 2103274612 Managing Director: Kostas Tsovilis, Tel 2103274612 Public Relations Manager: Ms Evi Voudiklari Tel 2103274578, Fax 2103239982 E-mail: pr@goldair.gr Commercial Dept: Marketing & Sales Manager: Mrs Mary Grigoriadou Tel 2103274630, Fax 2103231205 E-mail: mgrigoriadou@goldair.gr Marketing & Sales dept: Mr. George Panagiotakis, Tel 2103274637, Fax 2103231205 E-mail: g_panagiotakis@goldair.gr Group Sales Mrs Aleka Douvika, Tel 2103274694, Fax 2103224228 E-mail: adouvika@goldair.gr SKG Sales rep: Mrs. S. Kravaritou Tel: 6947 432 729, e-mail: skrava@goldair.gr Charter Dept Kostas Koukas, Tel 2103274567, Fax 2103236457, E-mail: kkoukas@goldair.gr Accounting Dept Mrs. Maria Adam, E-mail: madam@goldair.gr Tel 2103274640, Fax 2103236457 Travel Manager: Savvas Giannakos, Tel 2103274560, Fax 2103216801, E-mail: sgiannakos@goldair.gr

Congress Sales Manager: Panagiotis Georgakopoulos Tel 2103274570, Fax 2103311021 E-mail: pgeorga@goldair.gr Travel & Incentives Dept Tel 2103274560, Fax 2103216801 Airlines & Ferry Reservations Tel 2103274560, Fax 2103216801 Cargo Airport Tel 2103543842/846, 2103543848-9, Fax 2103543739, Manager: M. Anagnostou, E-mail: managnos@goldair.gr Airport Goldair Handling S.A. Tel 2103530376-7 GSA for: AEROFLOT (SU) (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou AEROSWEET AIRLINES (VV) (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou AMERICAN AIRLINES (AA)

Res/Counter Tel 2103274985-986,

Fax 2103224228

Reservations Supv.: Ms Sofia Sakellaki BIMAN-BANGLADESH AIRLINES (BG)

Reservations/Counter Tel 2103274943

Fax 2103224228 CARGOLUX (CV) (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou EL AL (LY) (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou ICELANDAIR (FI) Tel 2103274943

Fax 2103224228 LOT-POLISH AIRLINES (LO)

Reservations/Counter Tel 2103274920,

Fax 2103224228

Reservations Supv.: Mrs I. Spentzou

PAL-PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PR)

Reservations/Counter Tel 2103274911-13,

Fax 2103224228

Reservations Supv.: Mrs M. Katsirou PIA-PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL (PK)

Reservations/Counter Tel 2103274943

Fax 2103224228

Reservations Supv:

Mrs. A. Rentzepopoulou QATAR AIRWAYS (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou SAUDIA-SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES (SV)

Reservations/Counter Tel 2103274943

Fax 2103224228

Reservations Supv.:

Mrs A. Rentzepopoulou TAROM (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou UPS (For cargo only)

Sales Manager: M. Anagnostou VIETNAM AIRLINES (VN) Reservations/Counter

Tel 2103274985-986, Fax 2103224228 YEMENIA-YEMEN AIRWAYS (IY)

Tel 2103274911-13, Fax 2103224228 PSA for: AIR MOLDOVA (9U) Reservations/Counter

Tel 2103274943, Fax 2103224228 RUSSIYA AIRLINES (FV) Reservations/Counter

Tel 2103274943 Fax 2103224228

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Μarianna Lourba lives in Athens and works as a Visual designer. She owns a Bachelor’s Degree (Hon.) in Graphic Design of Middlesex University of London and a Master’s Degree Arte Visiva of IED MILANO She designs art objects for museums and galleries.

In 2011 she started the own line “Artjewels” for Benaki Museum. Marianna is also a tutor of design at the VSA college in Athens since 2013.

For the past years she has been capturing through her photographic lens visual forms of natural and urban landscape, making in 2016 her first solo exhibition. Since 2012 she is a partner of the creative workshop «Apolyto creative spot», undertaking the study, design and implementation of visual and architectural applications. This artwork is from her last exhibition “lux in tenebris “-light in darkness which took place in “Fotagogos” October 2017. instagram: @mariannalourba e-mail: marianna.lourba@icloud.com

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