Guidebook for Kala Nera
Sightseeing
A must! It's the church known as Taxiarches with a great history, a stunning architecture, unique frescos, a gilded iconostasis and excellent acoustic. Also the terminus of the narrow gauge railway.
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Milies
A must! It's the church known as Taxiarches with a great history, a stunning architecture, unique frescos, a gilded iconostasis and excellent acoustic. Also the terminus of the narrow gauge railway.
Lafkos is a beautiful village built at an altitude of 330m overlooking uniquely the south part of Pagasitic Gulf. Keeping its traditional architecture it has many cobble-stoned paths to discover.
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Lavkos
Lafkos is a beautiful village built at an altitude of 330m overlooking uniquely the south part of Pagasitic Gulf. Keeping its traditional architecture it has many cobble-stoned paths to discover.
In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these sky meteor columns from the 11th century onwards to create the second largest monastic complex in Greece. It's worth it!
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Kalabaka
In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these sky meteor columns from the 11th century onwards to create the second largest monastic complex in Greece. It's worth it!
Its town is characterized by stone paths, traditional taverns and a couple of coffee bars. Steer away from the main drag you'll find stunning scenery and lots of luscious green terrain and beaches.
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Skopelos
Its town is characterized by stone paths, traditional taverns and a couple of coffee bars. Steer away from the main drag you'll find stunning scenery and lots of luscious green terrain and beaches.
Platamon Castle is an imposing medieval fortress located southeast of Mt Olympus, in a strategic position which controled the passes connecting Macedonia with Thessaly and the rest of southern Greece.
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Burg Platamon
38 Epar.Od. Platamona-PenteleimonaPlatamon Castle is an imposing medieval fortress located southeast of Mt Olympus, in a strategic position which controled the passes connecting Macedonia with Thessaly and the rest of southern Greece.
Food Scene
Aggelikόn: An old grocery store has been transformed into a traditional tavern with simple solid greek dishes and friendly prices. Nice scenery, sea views, easy, access, parking right next to it.
Ano Gatzea
Aggelikόn: An old grocery store has been transformed into a traditional tavern with simple solid greek dishes and friendly prices. Nice scenery, sea views, easy, access, parking right next to it.
Rodia: As-simple-as-it-gets greek tavern known to locals for its pure and solid taste offered. A good tip if you're starving. Right next to the sea, open air patio, easy access, ideal for children.
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Kala Nera
Rodia: As-simple-as-it-gets greek tavern known to locals for its pure and solid taste offered. A good tip if you're starving. Right next to the sea, open air patio, easy access, ideal for children.
Vrichonas is a lovely greek cook house on Aghios Lavrentios village square. It's a fine choice after a chestnuts-picking walk in the forest in late October, or for a cool dinner in the middle of July.
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Agios Lavrentios
Vrichonas is a lovely greek cook house on Aghios Lavrentios village square. It's a fine choice after a chestnuts-picking walk in the forest in late October, or for a cool dinner in the middle of July.
Being the greek match of spanish Tapas Bars, Me-Zen is a Tsipouradiko, a 'quickies' restau serving Tsipouro and other local distillates like Ouzo or Tsikoudia along with different traditional snacks.
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8 AlonnisouBeing the greek match of spanish Tapas Bars, Me-Zen is a Tsipouradiko, a 'quickies' restau serving Tsipouro and other local distillates like Ouzo or Tsikoudia along with different traditional snacks.
Six Keys: Beach café-restaurant with signature dishes of slightly creative greek cuisine and a sence of luxury you can afford. Beach chic and smart casual dress code.
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Παραλία ΚαλλιφτέρηSix Keys: Beach café-restaurant with signature dishes of slightly creative greek cuisine and a sence of luxury you can afford. Beach chic and smart casual dress code.
Mediterraneo is an all day Café Bar with nice facilities on the beach of Áfissos, a small and lovely summer resort about ten minutes driving from Agape.
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Afissos
Mediterraneo is an all day Café Bar with nice facilities on the beach of Áfissos, a small and lovely summer resort about ten minutes driving from Agape.
Glyko-Styllas: pastry shop run by three brothers, from dessert making to customer service. Fresh ingredients and daily product turnovers limit the product range to roughly thirty choices.
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135 IasonosGlyko-Styllas: pastry shop run by three brothers, from dessert making to customer service. Fresh ingredients and daily product turnovers limit the product range to roughly thirty choices.
The best version of the local cuisine in the region is set on the village's main square. In Kritsa you will be treated within a high-ceilinged, elegant room, with white tablecloths and an impressive fireplace, or under the enormous plane tree.
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Portaria
The best version of the local cuisine in the region is set on the village's main square. In Kritsa you will be treated within a high-ceilinged, elegant room, with white tablecloths and an impressive fireplace, or under the enormous plane tree.
Two old stores were joined to create a very special, romantic restaurant on the village's main cobbled path. The stunning open hearth reminds of the Middle Ages dominating the space. Its cuisine, completely different from the cooking patterns that prevails in the region, expresses the creative ability and technique of the owner and chef Anthony Tsolakoudi. Geusokratoras is a must!
*Reservations are strongly advised
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Εστιατόριο Γευσοκράτορας
Two old stores were joined to create a very special, romantic restaurant on the village's main cobbled path. The stunning open hearth reminds of the Middle Ages dominating the space. Its cuisine, completely different from the cooking patterns that prevails in the region, expresses the creative ability and technique of the owner and chef Anthony Tsolakoudi. Geusokratoras is a must!
*Reservations are strongly advised
El, is a modern and stylish restaurant within Agapitos Villas & Guesthouses. Great terrace with unique views to the Sporadic islands. Its cuisine is Greek and Mediterranean with a contemporary orientation.
El resto-bar
El, is a modern and stylish restaurant within Agapitos Villas & Guesthouses. Great terrace with unique views to the Sporadic islands. Its cuisine is Greek and Mediterranean with a contemporary orientation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back atmosphere, elegance, colorful sunset views, warm full moon nights, great music and fine cocktails. Search for 'Rivera' in Kato Gatzea.
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Kato Gatzea
Laid-back atmosphere, elegance, colorful sunset views, warm full moon nights, great music and fine cocktails. Search for 'Rivera' in Kato Gatzea.
Domain Milea is a local winery built in the traditional Pelion architecture but with high winemaking technology reflecting its philosophy which is 'wine tradition allying with experimentation'.
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Argalasti
Domain Milea is a local winery built in the traditional Pelion architecture but with high winemaking technology reflecting its philosophy which is 'wine tradition allying with experimentation'.
At the edge of the city 'La Nave' is a mainstream open air bar on the coast. Usually packed on Friday/Saturday nights this place offers great sea views under the fool moon.
Boat Club
162 PolymeriAt the edge of the city 'La Nave' is a mainstream open air bar on the coast. Usually packed on Friday/Saturday nights this place offers great sea views under the fool moon.
Breakfast, Burgers and Mediterranean casual dining, drinks above all, at Isalos, the bar right next to the sea!
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Breakfast, Burgers and Mediterranean casual dining, drinks above all, at Isalos, the bar right next to the sea!
Blossom is one of the rookies among Volos' espresso bars that is cool for a beer with a laid back feeling.
Blossom
40 Ag. NikolaouBlossom is one of the rookies among Volos' espresso bars that is cool for a beer with a laid back feeling.
So Red The Nose Or Breath In The Afternoon for wine and spirits. On e of the best places to start your night out in Volos.
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8 Don Daleziou IoanniSo Red The Nose Or Breath In The Afternoon for wine and spirits. On e of the best places to start your night out in Volos.
Parks & Nature
Well preserved village and a fine example of local architecture. Walking paths among olive groves with fantastic sea views connect Pinakates to Kala Nera; ideal choice for trekkers.
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Pinakates
Well preserved village and a fine example of local architecture. Walking paths among olive groves with fantastic sea views connect Pinakates to Kala Nera; ideal choice for trekkers.
Take a ride before lunch! Paliovigla, a stud farm tavern over the seigniorial village of Aghios Georgios, overlooks Pagasetic Gulf from a height level of 650m above sea offering rustic soul food.
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Agios Georgios Nileias
Take a ride before lunch! Paliovigla, a stud farm tavern over the seigniorial village of Aghios Georgios, overlooks Pagasetic Gulf from a height level of 650m above sea offering rustic soul food.
Theotokos beach, an abandoned archaeological site in southeastern Pelion, right opposite Skiathos Island is named after the little church of Virgin Mary built on the ruins of an ancient greek temple!
Liri
Theotokos beach, an abandoned archaeological site in southeastern Pelion, right opposite Skiathos Island is named after the little church of Virgin Mary built on the ruins of an ancient greek temple!
Plastiras Lake is a human intervention managed to integrate a hydroelectric dam construction into pure nature in the most harmonic way to creat a magical place with unique seasonal landscape changes.
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Lake Plastiras
Plastiras Lake is a human intervention managed to integrate a hydroelectric dam construction into pure nature in the most harmonic way to creat a magical place with unique seasonal landscape changes.
MOm/Alonnisos natural reserve: The Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus is the rarest of the 33 extant seal species on Earth and the most endangered marine mammal in Europe. See for yourselves!
Alonnisos
MOm/Alonnisos natural reserve: The Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus is the rarest of the 33 extant seal species on Earth and the most endangered marine mammal in Europe. See for yourselves!
Mt Olympus, the highest in Greece and the 2nd highest in the Balkans, is notable in Greek Mythology as home of the 12 Gods. It is also noted for its rich flora and its's a World's Biosphere Reserve.
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Berg Olymp
Mt Olympus, the highest in Greece and the 2nd highest in the Balkans, is notable in Greek Mythology as home of the 12 Gods. It is also noted for its rich flora and its's a World's Biosphere Reserve.
Entertainment & Activities
Built among 1895 and 1903 by the Italian engineer, Evaristo de Chirico, father of painter Giorgio de Chirico, the little train is lately a tourist attraction that whistles its unforgettable joyrides.
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Ano Lechonia
Built among 1895 and 1903 by the Italian engineer, Evaristo de Chirico, father of painter Giorgio de Chirico, the little train is lately a tourist attraction that whistles its unforgettable joyrides.
Agriolefkes Ski Center has four slopes for downhill skiing approved by the International Ski Federation: for beginners, cross-country ski run and a network of connecting ski runs.
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Chania
Agriolefkes Ski Center has four slopes for downhill skiing approved by the International Ski Federation: for beginners, cross-country ski run and a network of connecting ski runs.
Everything Else
Many joke that the livelier crowds in search of an instant beer are dropped off at Skiathos island. When life hands you lemons, bust out Tequila and salt! Party hard!
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Skiathos
Many joke that the livelier crowds in search of an instant beer are dropped off at Skiathos island. When life hands you lemons, bust out Tequila and salt! Party hard!