Monday, July 27, 2009

Costakis Collection

Lefkada will host the next stop of George Costakis's painting collection till 31st of August. Costakis's collection is devoted to the Russian experimental painters who had been active during the period 1910 to 1930. An example of that art among others, is the Travelling woman by Liubov Popova:


For more information, please take a look here: Lefkada's Cultural Center.

An exhibition that you should definitely visit!

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

House for sale in Ionian Islands

By visiting a Greek Island is exactly the right time for looking also for you summer resort. The machine below should help you for finding your house in Greece.




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Ciao. Dui. Geia. Vamos.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Lefkada

For those of you visiting Lefkada soon or being already there, I would like to write a post for places that might be difficult for you to aware of.

Of course there are many things that you could write about Lefkada, a small island of Ionian Islands with so long and interesting history. Worth reading this article: Lefkada History . In this post though, I will just recommend you some places for you be.

Regarding food:
  • Stavrakas Patisserie in the main town of Lefkada, just opposite to the church of Agios Minas (a church built at the beginning of the 17th century if I am right) is an excellent shop. Their ice cream varieties are pretty good.
  • In the main town, is worth trying to find Fragoulis shop and buy the traditional salami of Lefkada. Lefkada's salami is a brilliant delicatessen, quite famous for its taste.
  • In the main town please try to find shops selling mandolata and pastelia. Italian influenced sweets, quite traditional and different.
  • Sivota is a good place for fish food. A small, very traditional village of Lefkada.
  • Xaradiatika just before Vlixo. Xaradiatika a north located village with very good taverns mainly offering Greek meat dishes.
  • Lygia, a small port and village towards to Nydri, has quite well fish restaurants.
Regarding spots:
  • You have to visit Agios Nikitas! A unique village, near to the sea, with a beautiful port. Agios Nikitas is protected by international organizations for its nature.
  • Porto Katsiki. Undoubtedly a unique place to visit and swim.
  • Agios Giannis beach, very close to the main town, also a unique place to go.
  • Vassiliki, an excelent place for wind surfuring and nice nights.
  • Perigiali, a small and peaceful beach very near to Nydri.
A website that you could find more information is this one: Lefkada

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I will post soon!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Kythira

Part of the Ionian Islands is the isolated island of Kythira. It is located at the foot of the Peloponnese.
Kythira is known as the Isle of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite.
Since tourism is still quite undeveloped, Kythira still looks like a calm refuge, with astonishing deserted beaches and an unharmed traditional life.
An interesting place to visit first of all is Hora, the capital of Kythira. It is built on the southern tip of the island, on a high hill which offers a magnificent view of Kapsali.
The town is dominated by a Venetian castle, or kastro, built in 1150 on a cliff so as to be inaccessible from the sea.
The white and blue little houses share their peaceful existence with the Venetian castle and they create an interesting picture.
In Hora you will find many hotels, rooms to let, shops, bars and taverns.
Another place is Avlemonas Village. It is situated on the eastern part of the island. It is a small coastal fishing hamlet with numerous gulfs creating an astounding natural backdrop. The beach is ideal for swimming with crystal clear water. In Avlemonas Village there is also a small castle, “Kastelo”, of Venetian influence.
Here the tourists will find many accommodation facilities and taverns available during the summer.
Kythira has also waterfalls. Close to Mylopotamos village, 15km from Hora is the valley of Neraida or Fonissa. A lovely valley where you meet lush green, old trees and a small lake with waterfall. It is ideal to go for a stroll!
Kythira is known for the picturesque beaches. On of them is Chalkos beach. A small beach situated on the southeastern coast. It is a typical sand and shingle beach with fine gradient adding to its magnificent.
I have visited Kythira already two times and the only thing I could say is that I will definitely go again! A calm refuge with natural beauty is what everyone is looking for to spend his holidays!





Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Food and Drink in Corfu

Corfu has a tradition of casserole cooking.
Pastitsada, is a Corfu speciality with an Italian touch that derives from Venetian spezzatino. It is created from layered pasta, meat or veal and tomato filling, with bechamel sauce, paprika, cinnamon, and cheese topping. True Corfiot pastitsada is made with cockerel.
Sofrito is another Corfiot speciality. It should contain veal preferably, or beef, cooked in white sauce with olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic and onion, plus white pepper to encourage a thirst.
Roast lamb (arnaki psito), roast kid, pork and of souvlaki are classical tastes you should try!

Of course fish dishes are always available in the psarotavernes (fish restaurants)! Marides for starters this is whitebait, fried whole in olive oil or kalamari, fried squid. Also you can try xsifhia, a kind of 'fish-kebab', with pieces of grilled swordfish sharing a skewer with tomato and onion.

About drink, ouzo is the great Greek drink for socialising, with a strong aniseed flavour. Greek wines are often dismissed, but they have kept the Greeks smiling and singing for a long time. As long as you are not an ostentatious cork-sniffer, you'll find some good wines on Corfu. These include Santa Domenica, light white and red, made from kakotrygis grapes. Some tavernas make their own wine, varelisio, from the barrel and this can be extremely good. Small rural vintners produce distinctive wines such as Liapaditiko, a white wine produced in the Liapades area. Corfu's most famous wine is the expensive and elusive Theotoki Roppa.

If you 'eat Greek', you rarely have room left for such effete indulgences as 'dessert'. The best way to finish a meal is with to taste yoghurt with honey or with fresh fruits.
You should also try kataifi (wheat cakes soaked in honey) or baklava (nut and syrup cake), or loukoumades (fritters soaked in honey).

Many thanks

Joe!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Food in Zakynthos!

If you are a fan of the good food, here are some places where you can find it in Zakynthos.
“Costa’s Brother” is famous for the local delicacies and you can enjoy them in the spacious garden at the back.
If you are looking for a mixture of international and local dishes, “Aresti” is a good suggestion. It is located at the lighthouse of Krioneri and has a good service.
In the town, there are very good tavernas such as "Arekia" and "Oraia Hellas", where one can taste braized rabbit, the island's specialty, and drink Verdea wine.Finally, if you like sea foods, there are plenty seaside tavernas, such as “Theodoritsi’s Taverna” in Gaitani and “Sgouro’s Taverna” in Maherado, which offer fresh fish and nice view.
A visit to these places I am sure that it will convince you!
Bon appetit!!

Joe



Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Mistral Luxury Houses in Zakynthos

Mistral Luxury Houses is a complex of luxury villa homes built in Zakynthos, in the coastal resort of Tsilivi, only 6km from the capital of Zakynthos.
The complex consists of 12 villas and two storey houses covering 1350 m2 (over 2 floors) and covered private parking for 12 cars.The villas vary from 80 sq. m. to 135 sq. m. total area and consist of 2 or 3 bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi).

The villas also comprises of:
-2-3 balconies
-Spacious living areas with fireplace or A/C
-Large open kitchens
-Private garden (with outdoor pool in three villas)
-Extra storage room
-Central individual heating system
-Large individual concrete water tank
-Drainage system connected directly to town’s main sewer system
-Private closed parking


The complex is only a five-minute walk away (400m) away from one of the best “blue flag” white sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and 7km away from the airport.
Moreover, each villa has its own plot of land, independent entrance, electricity, central heating system, water supply, spare water tank, storage room, and covered parking space.

High quality materials were used in the construction of this complex, like top quality concrete, bricks and the best Greek type of marble. Internally the villas are fitted with Italian “Marazzi“ floor granite tiles and Italian kitchens. Also, all the villas have full sound and heat insulation.


In the area of Tsilivi there are plenty taverns, bars, shops and restaurants. The beach proposes various water sports facilities.

For more information about properties in Zakynthos, Corfu, Lefkada check Properties in Ionian Islands.
Many thanks,
Joe