From Monday 3 August to Thursday 2 October visitors will be able to admire the underwater exhibits from the famous shipwreck of the 5th century BC. It opens its gates on Saturday, August 1st, in Alonissos, the first underwater museum in Greece, being a real reference point not only for the Sporades but for the whole country. The underwater museum, which was located very close to the shores of the uninhabited island of Peristera and a stone's throw from the east coast of Alonissos, will welcome its first visitors on August 1st, when the inauguration will take place from Monday, August 3rd to Thursday. On October 2, visitors will be able to admire the exhibits -on the bottom- from the famous shipwreck of the 5th century BC.
Trikala is a city known for its natural beauty. The Elves' Mill, the Fortress, the walk along the Lithios River and many other attractions are some of the reasons why you should visit Trikala. So if you are wondering what to see, what to do, where to stay and what to eat in Trikala then here are 9 things that will help you with Trikala.
Trikala - hotels - accommodation - apartments If you are thinking of staying in Trikala for more than one day then you need to know 2-3 things about your stay. You will find hotels mainly in the city center. If you do not find availability then do not hesitate to look for some hotels just outside the city or even apartments, the prices you will find in Trikala whether hotels or apartments are great. View available hotels in Trikala here. View available Trikala apartments here.
Pinakates is one the most picturesque mountain villages of Pelion. Located in central Pelion, at an altitude that allows it to have a striking views towards the Pagasetic and the rest of Pelion being also close to other magnificent villages such as Agios Georgios, Milies and Vizitsa. With the presidential act of 1980 also known as the Pelion act, it has been declared a preserved village, in the first zone of absolute protection along with Vizitsa and Makrinitsa.
Skyros is mainly connected with the port of Kymi in Evia. There are daily ferry routes on the line Kymi - Skyros with the conventional ferry boat of SNE Lines Achilleas at very good prices. A highspeed vessel does not currently operate a Skyros route. Also the ferry Achilleas also operates the routes Skyros - Skopelos - Alonissos. Kymi is a beautiful town and is located in the eastern part of Evia and is 87 km from Chalkida and 150 km from Athens. Thus, if you choose Skyros for your holidays, access to the island will take place via the ports of these routes. It is also important to mention that Skyros has its harbor in Linaria and not in Chora to the east (see map above). Linaria is a picturesque and traditional village in the western part of the island where you will find cafes, taverns and rooms to let and is 10 km away from Chora. If you arrive at the port of Linaria then do not worry there are municipal buses that run to Molos and Chora (Skyros Town) with a ticket price of approximately 1.80 euros.
Skyros ferry tickets timetables
a) Kymi - Skyros ferry tickets prices With the conventional Achilleas of SNE Lines ferry tickets cost: single seat 12,10 euro, distinguished position 16,50 euro, distinguished and bed 27,40 euro, car tickets 25,20 euros up to 3,70 meters length (if your car is bigger the prices are different), 6euros ticket motorcycle. The duration of the trip is one hour and 50 minutes. Itineraries are scheduled to depart daily in the afternoon at 17:00 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), Friday at 19:00, Saturday at 17:00 and Sunday at 17:00. Book your ferry tickets to Kymi - Skyros fast and at great prices
b) Skyros - Skopelos ferry tickets prices With the conventional Achilleas vessel, which operates the Skyros - Skopelos route in the summer months, with the prices for the sea tickets being set for the single seat at 20 euros, a distinguished place at 26,30 euros, a distinguished and a bed at 49,40 euros, car tickets 42euro up to 3.70m and motorcycle tickets 16.10euro.
c) Skyros - Alonissos ferry tickets prices The conventional ferry Achilleas again of SNE Lines as well as on other routes so here and here the prices on the ferry tickets are formed for the simple place at 20 euros, a distinguished place at 26,30 euros, a distinguished and a bed at 49,40 euros, car ticket 42 euros 3.70 meters and a motorcycle ticket 16.10 euros.
Karditsa is a city that it is located at the heart of the Thessalian plain. Karditsa is a small town near Trikala with not many inhabitants and at calm rhythms that surely do not remind you the cities of Larissa or Volos. In Karditsa everything is rolling more relaxed and relaxed and you see it wherever you are in the city. Known especially for the large cycling network, Karditsa is also called the Amsterdam of Greece, due to the use of the bicycle by a large part of the population of Karditsa. And it is true that if you are circulating in the center and out of the center you will see people on bicycle. Generally, Karditsa is built on a plain and does not resemble a large city densely populated but within it you will find some interesting things if you visit it.
Crossing a dreamed forest of chestnut trees and passing the verdant ravine that separates it from Zagora, you will find Pouri, the last village in the East Pelion road. Although not as known as other Pelion villages, its not falling short in any terms as it is characterized by breathtaking natural beauty and retains the traditional Pelion architecture with stone buildings and many sights for travelers to visit.
