Kayaking
Rafting
Cycling
This is a blog about the beauties and natural treasures of the Peloponnese, its traditional and modern lifestyle and its long-aged history. Furthermore you will discover with us some of the most beautiful destinations of the Peloponnese, taste our delicious local recipes and share your opinions and experiences with us.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Mediterranean diet and its benefits.
All of us have heard that the Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthy and balanced diets in the world, but what makes it so special ?!.
It reduces significantly the risk of appearance of cardiovascular diseases, it protects us from obesity, it reduces the concentration of bad cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein), it reduces blood pressure and offers us longevity. The Mediterranean diet,
Friday, February 19, 2016
Castles in the Peloponnese
The need to protect themselves and their families, led the Greek people of the Byzantine era to construct forts and castles in order to withstand any enemy invasion that might occur.
The possibility of danger resulted in the construction of great and impressive buildings, such as the Castles of Koroni and Methoni located in the Greek regional unit of Messinia, the Bourtzi fort which is located in the harbour of Nafplio city in the Argolis regional unit and the Palamidi which is located on top of a mountain over the city of Nafplio.
Other castles worth mentioning are the castle of Monemvasia in the regional unit of Laconia and the castle of Mystras located in the same regional unit. There are many great structures in the Peloponnese, we just mentioned a few of them. To find out more about the above and to discover many more castles and forts of the Peloponnese, there is only one way ! Travel to Greece ! Then proceed to the southern part of Greece to the glorious and renowned through the centuries Peloponnese peninsula.
This mythical land, will not only offer you the holidays of your life, but will also let you witness the greatness of the past centuries, the warmth of the smile and the welcoming of Greek people and the night life of modern Peloponnese. There are many different and interesting things to do. Many experiences to gain. Many activities such as water sports, hiking, cycling, sailing and kayaking to entertain yourselves, but let's focus at the historical part of this article. Have a look at the castles/forts mentioned above:
The possibility of danger resulted in the construction of great and impressive buildings, such as the Castles of Koroni and Methoni located in the Greek regional unit of Messinia, the Bourtzi fort which is located in the harbour of Nafplio city in the Argolis regional unit and the Palamidi which is located on top of a mountain over the city of Nafplio.
Other castles worth mentioning are the castle of Monemvasia in the regional unit of Laconia and the castle of Mystras located in the same regional unit. There are many great structures in the Peloponnese, we just mentioned a few of them. To find out more about the above and to discover many more castles and forts of the Peloponnese, there is only one way ! Travel to Greece ! Then proceed to the southern part of Greece to the glorious and renowned through the centuries Peloponnese peninsula.
This mythical land, will not only offer you the holidays of your life, but will also let you witness the greatness of the past centuries, the warmth of the smile and the welcoming of Greek people and the night life of modern Peloponnese. There are many different and interesting things to do. Many experiences to gain. Many activities such as water sports, hiking, cycling, sailing and kayaking to entertain yourselves, but let's focus at the historical part of this article. Have a look at the castles/forts mentioned above:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Friday, February 12, 2016
Benefit by cycling in the Peloponnese
Cycling benefits people of all ages as it help them get rid of stress, strengthens their body, improves their cardiovascular system, burns calories fast and boosts their mood. Cycling is one of the best, healthy, economical, eco-friendly ways to move around town.
Buying a bicycle and using it is a good investment, as it helps you move faster through town and apart from this, is one of the best ways to workout. But what about all those people, who use a bicycle to, not only travel small distances but planning and fulfilling trips even around Europe?!..
What makes them do something so challenging and tiring like this??!!
The answer is that they have realized the benefits of cycling and have adopted it as a way of life. But do you know what makes cycling better?! Traveling in places such as Greece with good friends and family and particularly traveling in places such as the Peloponnese peninsula, which is the southern part of Greece and is a region full of astonishing and captivating towns and villages.
The breathtaking coastlines with the cool breeze coming from the sea combined with the green forests and the rivers that flow through all those grand mountains and gorges, make the Peloponnese peninsula an ideal destination for all those who love cycling. If you are interested in visiting and discovering all those amazing places, there are biking tours such as: http://www.discover-peloponnese.com/holidaypackages/laconia-coastal-biking-tour
The breathtaking coastlines with the cool breeze coming from the sea combined with the green forests and the rivers that flow through all those grand mountains and gorges, make the Peloponnese peninsula an ideal destination for all those who love cycling. If you are interested in visiting and discovering all those amazing places, there are biking tours such as: http://www.discover-peloponnese.com/holidaypackages/laconia-coastal-biking-tour
Mosaics in Greece
Source:
http://americanmosaics.org/
http://www.richarddavismosaics.com/page/page/3023789.htm
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Franchthi Cave and the first seafarers in Greece's history.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Mythical river Lousios
Lousios is a mythical Greek river and a gorge that is located in the Peloponnese peninsula in the western Arcadia. It stretches from the village Karytaina north to the village Dimitsana and empties into Alfeios river. People use the river and the surrounding area for activities such as rafting and hiking.
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