Walking in Palaiochora
A wonderful walk in Palaiochora, Aegina Mystras, a hill interspersed with medieval churches with frescoes of saints, and directly opposite to the imposing church of Agios Nektarios.
Provided the people of Aegina protection from pirates.
Tradition says that the churches of Palaiochora are 365, as many as the days of the year. Historical studies, however, indicate that in fact there have been around 50. Today we can visit the 33 still lasting.
Some of the temples have over the entrance door bell and it is a wonder how they survived in occupied area.
Today, already some of the temples have been renovated and have restored sections of the paintings as St. George Catholic, Episkopi, the St. Dionysius cell, the church of the monastery of Agia Kyriaki and Life Giving Fountain, the Agos Stephen and the Holy Cross.
Anitseo
Methana - Volcano
Turtle route
The route passes through wooded areas and meets many traditional villages.
It is worth walking in the famous Lemon forest among thousands of trees that will enchant you with their magical scent. Located on the coast of the Peloponnese southeast of Galatas on a wooded hill.
To visit take the boat from Poros to Plaka, route about 10 minutes and from there walk to the Lemon Grove, which has been declared a protected area by the European Union.
For someone going to the Temple of Poseidon, the path starts from the Settlement, passes from Virgin in Vrysoula, continues to Prophet Elias, arrives to St. Eustace and from there to the Palaces where is the Temple of Poseidon, which is Doric of 6th century BC.
There it is said committed suicide with poison the orator Demosthenes 322p.Ch.
The sanctuary was excavated by the Swedish archaeologists Samuel Wide and Lennart Kjellberg in 1894 and is the first Swedish excavation in Greece.
To date archaeological findings place the first use of space in early Hellenic era, perhaps even the Neolithic period. Still used in Mycenaean, Geometric and Archaic period.
By boat or even driving a rented bicycle or motorbike around the island is a pleasant way to explore it.
Starting from Dapia, through Agios Nikolaos, Agia Marina, the Xylokeriza beach, Saint Anargyroi, Agia Paraskevi, Zogeria, Kounoupitsa and returning to the town of Spetses.
Also by motorcycle or bike you can enjoy Limenaria-Metohi paths and Lake Aponisos which in summer evaporates.
It is worth tasting the unique and delicious pistachios fresh or cooked and all pistachio combinations in beverages and desserts, such as sweet pistachio, pistachio with honey, sweets with pistachio and pistachio liqueur.
Also don't forget to try the delicious local fish, Katsouli, as well as almond sweets and before you leave, remember to buy as a souvenir of Aegina a water-jug.
Beautiful walks from the Dapia station to the Old Port, Ag. Marina, Kokinaria and the station of Poseidon to Kounoupitsa Square, Sourbouti, Scholes.
Dapia station Tel. 2298073171
Posidonio Square station Tel. 2298073170
For those who don't know and want to learn horse riding there are experienced teachers who hold classes for children and adults.
Situated in Aponisos, it offers an unforgettable experience.
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In the area of Agioi Anargyroi Lake Vromolimni is formed exclusively from 25 springs. They have beneficial therapeutic properties for many diseases such as arthropathy, discopathy, spondyloarthritis, rheumatopathy, fractures, gynecological diseases.
Tel. +30 22980 92079
Akti Toti Hatzi
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Aiakou & Aiantos
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Faneromenis Ave.
Tel. 2297025989
Aiakou str.
Port
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Hydra Beach
Tel. 22980 53105
