Magic holidays in Greece: Peloponnese east coast - Monemvasia & Astros

Welcome to the enchanting Peloponnese! Together we will discover its eastern coast. Two castles, 150 km of impressive coastline, traditional settlements and many exotic beaches. #Greece #Peloponnese #Exoticplaces Do you like this video? Click LIKE and subscribe to discover unique landscapes and places! We start from the traditional settlement of Paralio Astros. It is clearly the star of the Peloponnese. This is what its name says, due to the asteroid shape of the peninsula on which the #castle that dominates the area was built. #Medieval atmosphere, legends, unrestricted views, churches and beautiful alleys, a stone-built Lighthouse, the open-air theater named after Melina #Mercouri and the statue of a #mermaid! It is called #Stheno and according to mythology it is the most independent and wild, as it stands haughtily in the port. The dream and the expectation of the ideal of a perfect life characterized by #harmony among humans and between men and #nature. This is #utopia. Paralio #Astros is a seaside resort built amphitheatrically and surrounded by beautiful crystal clear waters. Your relaxing walks are perfectly accompanied by a high mood and end in the hospitable taverns and restaurants for greek food and drinks.It is located in a fertile plain that has a strategic position. The Greco-Roman senator Herodes Atticus had built his villa in the area during Roman times.The beach of the settlement is called Kallisto and is fully organized, while you can visit the beaches of Atsiganos and Paliochanos in the north and Portes, Herronisi and Agios Andreas in the south. Next stop is the #Arcadian Village. It is a model settlement, an idea from Arcades expatriates of America. Bright whte and endless Greek blue everywhere. #Kryoneri beach is one of the best and most popular in the area, with the homonymous beach bar being a favorite hangout. The bays of Tserfos, Moulas, Agios Christoforos and Tigani are pebble beaches with turquoise waters just before we reach the settlement of #Tyros or Tere in the local dialect. A picturesque fishing village that will fascinate you!Follow us on instagram & Facebook for extra material and backstage. And we arrived at the colorful #Leonidio. A traditional settlement with a population of #Tsakonian origin overlooking the #Myrtoan Sea. Characteristic is the imposing red rock that rises above the settlement. Ideal destination in recent years for climbing lovers! Also due to the famous eggplant produced in the area, #melitzana in Greek, every year the #Melijazz festival is organized, with a lot of jazz music and of course many eggplants! Houses and mansions of wonderful architecture, towers, bridges, guest houses and picturesque alleys take you to the romance of another era. Every Easter, Leonidio is transformed into a giant scene of spectacle, sound and light. On the one hand the fireworks, on the other 500-600 colorful balloons come off the ground to illuminate the Greek sky! A wonderful spectacle worth watching. In Leonidio there are two beautiful beaches, #Plaka in the small port of the same name with picturesque fish taverns and #Poulithra, built on the outskirts of mount Parnon, a place that perfectly combines mountain and sea, quality holidays and good food. The next beach is called #Fokiano, it is beautiful, but it is difficult to access. Continuing south we meet #Kiparissi, one of the best beaches in the Peloponnese. Pebbles, crystal clear waters and aroma of authentic Greece! Did you know that an impressive fjord may not be found in Norway, but in Laconia region of Peloponnese? This is the Port of Ierakas. Let the image surprise you! And now let #Gibraltar of the East be revealed in from of your eyes! A huge rock, a well-protected castle town and a narrow access point. It is the famous #Monemvasia! One of the most special and historical places in Greece! It was coveted by many: knights, pirates, crusaders and emperors. Discover it.Stone houses, vaulted alleys, Byzantine churches and Venetian mansions. Like a living fairy tale of the Middle Ages. Leave the car away and wander to this uniquely preserved medieval settlement in the Peloponnese. Walk along the sea walls. Stay in the boutique guesthouses, dive into the exotic beaches and enjoy the modern comforts, flavors and the famous #Malvasia local wine. And then you will feel like a proper resident of the castle. On our way to the end of the east coast we meet in turn Agios Fokas, a beautiful church and a picturesque beach, #Panagia and the stunning Kastania cave, and finally the windswept Cape #Malea and its lighthouse. The beauties of Greece have no end, especially in places still untouched by mass tourism! What is your favorite destination in Greece? write a comment!Share this video with your friends.Produced by Anastasios Grekos for Rannismos travel guru channel.Thanks for watching and subscribe for more videos, unique landscapes and exotic beaches.

Olympus: the divine home of Gods - Myths and exotic places in Greece

Olympus, Greece: divine secrets - mystic experiences and exotic places. Why did Ancient Greeks believe that Olympus mountain was the Home of Gods? #Olympus #Greece #exoticplaces In the eastern #Mediterranean there is an #impressive #mountain that stands sole and proud and seems to have sprouted through the #sea! Its peak is the highest in the #Greek #peninsula. Olympus mountain enchanted the humans so much that they were deeply convinced that #Gods lived up there. We are in the land of #Macedonia! At the foot of this #Divine mountain, which apart from being a National Park has been declared by #UNESCO as a "World Natural #Heritage #Monument", lies #Litochoro, in the prefecture of #Pieria! With a population of over seven thousand #inhabitants, Litochoro will drive you crazy with its beauties but also with its many contrasts. What are we waiting for, let our #tour begin! Every time I visit Litochoro, the first thing I do is run streight to the Municipal 3Park. Green and welcoming, it will offer you an unforgettable #image #frame: a #jet of water and Olympus standing proud and #irresistible as a background! Nearby the #Maritime #Museum of Litochoro. And yet in this #beautiful #winter #destination the inhabitants were always dedicated to the sea with the majority being #sailors. From this park start mountain #running #races with international fame like Olympus #Marathon and hundrends participating. Do not miss the municipal #gallery and the memorial monument. The walk continues to the main square. #Traditional stone buildings and the glorious #church of Agios Nikolaos dominate the scenery. From here begins your wandering in the #labyrinthine #alleys of the settlement. Traditional #guesthouses and #hotels. Crystal clear fountains, Churches and schools that take you back in time. Places with breathtaking views. You will find that in addition to its countless #picturesque corners, Litochoro has a lot of #hangouts for #food or coffee. Irresistible flavors, unforgettable hospitality and absolutely reasonable prices. Some taverns are by the river, #Enipeas. From the Restaurant the Mills begins a wonderful route to the #gorge and the words here no value compared to this landscape. Outside Litochoro and next to the Motorway is the Alexandrio Foundation with the imposing building and the Statue of the great Macedonian #King #Alexander. Do not forget to visit the Holy #Monastery of Agios Dionysios in Olympus, northwest of Litochoro. At an altitude of 850 meters lies the old monastery founded in 1542. And the breathtaking Holy #Cave. While the New Monastery of #AgiosDionysios was built about three kilometers from Litochoro when the old one was destroyed. #Dion was the holy city of the Macedonians in Ancient Greece. Here the hoe brought to light the existence of a brilliant civilization and one of the most important Macedonian cities, through the findings of the #Archaeological Park of Dion, and next to it you may visit the Ancient #Theater, where during the Olympus #Festival, the ancient tragedy is revived. To the south the visitor will see the #Castle of #Platamonas, one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Greece, which dates back to the Frankish era. During your stay in the shadow of Olympus, take advantage of the opportunity to get to know this sacred place better. Horse riding, hiking and mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking are just a few options. Breathe the air of this magical mountain: rivers and pedestals, #waterfalls and wild virgin nature, rare species of flora and #herbs. As for the local products, these will be a high quality memory of your trip. Pieria #truffle, #honey, tea and the famous Olympus #oregano, chestnut traditional dessert, jams, wine and grappa from arbutus. And now here are the top #beaches. Variko. Gritsa. Gremia. A beautiful #naturist beach Plaka. Mylos. Give a like to this video. Follow us on facebook & instagram for extra material and backstage.

Portofino: top beaches and attractions | Italian riviera, a magic cosmopolitan paradise

Blue, romantic and irresistible… This is not southern California… This is not southern France or Spain… This is Italy! Portofino, Liguria - Italy.

Welcome to the heart of the Italian Riviera! This fishing port is famous for the picturesque harbor and the high class visitors, like celebrities and artists.
The colourfully painted buildings that line the shore, will make you fall in love with Italy! Dalida was right: "I found my love in Portofino!”
Located 45' east of Genoa (35 km) and about 2 hours (173 km) south of Milan.
During the Roman times, the area was called Portus Delphini. This splendid A class sea resort has a bright Mediterranean personality!
The “Piazzetta,” meeting-up point for the international jet-set, is the symbol of Portofino, while the port is the icon and the pride of the locals for their centuries lasting maritime tradition! Stroll around Portofino’s alleys, visiting the designer and artisan workshops to find elegant patterns of bobbin lace.
The charm of the place, the fine Ligurian cuisine and the innumerable cultural and nature itineraries make this corner of Italy an ideal destination any time of year. Nonetheless, tourists most  appreciate Portofino during the summer months, when the flora is at its most lush, and the warm seawater transports visitors beyond paradise…
Top attractions:
Portofino's Lighthouse (Il Faro). One km south of Portofino (20' walking). Situated on Punta del Capo (aka Punta Portofino), imposing itself over the entire bay. Don't miss the chance to enjoy cold and  refreshing drinks at the lounge bar "La Portofinese”. The views here will remain unforgettable!
San Giorgio Church. 5 minutes walking from Portofino. Portofino’s Patron, a construction from the 12th Century; inside are relics brought back by sailors after the Crusades. The breathtaking panorama from the churchyard is ideal for photo shooting!
Castello Brown. 10 minutes walking from the harbor. The Brown Castle is a fortress in the middle of a hanging-garden. Characterized by partitions with lovely bas-relief, and architectonic embellishments in marble and slate.
Christ of the abyss (Il Cristo degli Abissi). Located between Camogli and Portofino, was placed underwater on August 1954.
Top beaches
Paraggi beach. 1,5 km north of Portofino.
Pedale beach (il molo). 3 km north of Portofino.
Rapallo
Rapallo is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa and has 30,000 inhabitants. This beautiful area is part of the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino. The first settlement dates from the 8th century BC, and is not yet clarified if it was Etruscan or Greek.
Friedrich Nietzsche wrote that the ideas for Zarathustra first came to him while walking on two roads surrounding Rapallo. During the 16th century it was attacked and sacked by the Ottomans and Barbary pirates. To help defend the village against such attacks a castle was built on the seafront.
Top Attractions
Basilica of San Gervasio e Protasio. Consecrated in 1118 and has a leaning bell tower.
Torre Civica. Marks the skylike of Rapallo.
Castello sul Mare (Castle-on-the-Sea). It was erected in 1551.

Every July, Rapallo holds a magnificent celebration! Besides offering delicious food based on Ligurian traditional and fish dishes, breathtaking views of the stunning Mediterranean sea while strolling along the "promenade", from July 1st to 3rd Rapallo also proposes unique religious traditions accompanied by secular folklore with spectacular fireworks.

Santa Margherita
The resort of Santa Margherita Ligure is one of the most attractive and charming in the Riviera di Levante - the eastern half of the Ligurian coast in north-west Italy. Start your visit with a stroll along the promenade, pausing for a coffee or an ice-cream along the way. The seafront is the main attraction here, with its beach, and lively harbour.

Useful tips:
Do it like the Italians: rent a Fiat 500 convertible! Small, fast, stylish and convenient.
Prefer an accommodation in Rapallo. A cheaper alternative, while it's a fun and vibrant city!
Parking in Italy. In Portofino's main parking you will pay 11.50 EUR for 2 hours. In Rapallo there is a free zone parking at the marina. Otherwise, there are plenty of parking meters and private parking spaces.
Autostrada toll fees. Using the main motorways, means paying toll. From Genoa to Rapallo, the cost is about 13 EUR.
Where to eat:
Restaurants:
- Portofino: Trattoria Tripoli, Trattoria Concordia
- Paraggi: Capo Nord
- Rapallo: Oltremare, Sapore di Mare
- Santa Margherita: Ristorante Beppe Achilli

Portofino: a heaven to fall in love with!

Accommodation:
- Portofino: Hotel Nazionale 4*, Eight Hotel 5*
- Paraggi: Hotel Argentina 2*
- Rapallo: Hotel Astoria 4*, Grand Hotel Bristol 4*
- Santa Margherita: Hotel Minerva 3*
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