Messolonghi is a small and picturesque town, situated at the edge of the lagoon of Messolonghi. Its name derives from the Italian word mezzo-laghi (in the middle of the lake). The fist settlers of the place were Dalmatian pirates, who settled there because of the lagoon. It was a safety haven and it had abundant fish production. They lived in huts standing on poles over the water level of the lagoon. The town gradually developed a significant ...
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The town of Nafpaktos
The town of Nafpaktos is not very famous or popular among comparing it with other Greek destinations. But doubtless is one of the most picturesque places on the Greek mainland. Nafpaktos has an old fashioned and Medieval atmosphere which impresses the visitors. Attractions as the charming scenery, the Venetian port and the plenty of beautiful surrounding beaches make the town the perfect destination. The port is the most prettily scenic of the ...
The Greek Easter
In every corner of Greece, the Greek Easter is celebrated in a unique way. Customs and traditions come to life and folklore events take place in the biggest celebration in Christendom. The paint and crack of the eggs, the Procession of the Epitaph on the streets and the transfer of the Holy Light from the church at home are the most common customs. Each region, however, has its own way of celebrating both the Passion and Resurrection. -Pottery ...
Rivers in Greece
A river is a watercourse which flows towards to a lake or sea and comes from a lake, from a well or from the combination of two streams. A river from the prehistoric years was a source of life for the residents who lived around it. Human uses the power of the rivers with a lot of ways as the transport, the use of hydropower, for sports, for bathing/washing and of course as a source of food and freshwater. These important for life characteristics ...
Why keep the work away from your vacations
Vacations have a very important role to play. They allow us to move away from the many, excruciating, everyday business problems and allow our body to get rid of some of the stress, the anxiety and tension. Vacations can help you relax, renew, heal mentally and physically and recover your strength in order to reach your goals. Nowadays the number of people who go on holiday to relax but actually remain connected and engaged with the everyday ...
Tips for first-time skiers
Skiing is not a sport for everyone, there are many who simply won't enjoy it. However, many people who try skiing once and then never again were not given a fair chance, because they were brought by a "friend" who probably made no serious effort to give them the basic information they needed to avoid being miserable. Here then is a list of advice for a new skier. It can also be used by would-be instructors to help you give a novice the best ...