Greece The Peloponnese

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781641710176

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Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese by Rick Steves Pdf

Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves on your side, Greece can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Greece Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnesian Peninsula How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Sparta, Mystras, Delphi, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese. Spending a week or less in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Athens!

Author : Andrew Bostock
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841624518

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Greece by Andrew Bostock Pdf

The Peloponnese contains a huge diversity of landscape, everything from the classic image of Greece - white sand beaches and sleepy white-washed villages through to the ancient sites of Olympia and Mycenae, Byzantine churches and medieval fortresses; towering mountains for hiking and skiing, olive groves which produce the finest fruit, and mountains covered in flowers. In recent months Greece has undergone a well-publicized economic meltdown. However cheaper prices and the expense of long-haul tourism has actually led to an increase in visitor numbers. The government is keen to invest in tourism as a way to reinvigorate the country. Specific examples of this are the new year-round flights from Athens to Kalamata and a major new international spa / golf resort in Messinia. Greece is no longer an 'easy' travel destination and there as been an increase in the trend towards independent travel, away from package tourism. The new edition reflects this with reviews of the plentiful new accommodation, details of independent tours and activities as well as excellent coverage of off-the-beaten-track sites and attractions. Greek expert, Andrew Bostock leads travellers to hidden villages, sophisticated towns, and to other top attractions - one of Europe's most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. He explores the lesser-known sites and attractions, including details of places not covered anywhere else. The guide is packed with information on agritourism spots, eco-conscious boutique hotels, camping under the stars, rustic tavernas and locally grown produce. Traditionally the tourist season in Greece is the summer, but this is fast changing, with savvy travelers discovering the wild flowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn, and skiing opportunities during the winter. Bird life and marine life are also a huge attraction for visitors to the Peloponnese. The guide also focuses on the colourful life of the traditional 'paneyiri' and those who still embrace the Greek spirit of 'philoxenia'.

Author : Andrew Bostock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Peloponnesus (Greece : Peninsula)
ISBN : OCLC:1280873796

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Greece by Andrew Bostock Pdf

Author : Andrew Bostock
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1841623075

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Greece by Andrew Bostock Pdf

From the evocative ruins of Olympia to the towering Taygetos mountains, from crystal-clear seas and pristine beaches to stone villages steeped in tradition, with clear advice and honest opinions Bradt's "Peloponnese "shows you all.

Author : Tim Salmon,Michael Cullen
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781783625826

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Trekking in Greece by Tim Salmon,Michael Cullen Pdf

This guidebook presents four specially devised treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli. Taking in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain life. A shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary.

Author : Andrew Bostock,Philip Briggs
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781784776336

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Greece: The Peloponnese by Andrew Bostock,Philip Briggs Pdf

This new edition of Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese with Athens, Delphi and Kythira remains the only dedicated guidebook to the southern part of the Greek mainland and provides more detailed coverage of the peninsula than any other rival book, making it an indispensable read for travellers to this small but fascinating part of Greece. It also incorporates a focussed mini-guide to the Greek capital of Athens and nearby world famous site of Delphi and is particularly strong on off-the-beaten-track sites, background information, accommodation and other subjects of interest for both independent travellers and those travelling as part of a group. Originally written by Andrew Bostock, an expert on Greece and former resident of the Peloponnese, this fourth edition has been updated by Bradt's most prolific and experienced guidebook writer Philip Briggs. Selective listings have been refreshed to reflect a growing trend towards eco-conscious boutique hotels. As with previous editions, in-depth coverage of well-known sites is supplemented by descriptions of lesser-known attractions and independent tours and activities, reflecting the reality that the Peloponnese, more than any other part of Greece, exemplifies the ideals of 'slow travel'. With Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese, discover hidden villages, sophisticated towns and other top attractions, including one of Europe's most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. Explore hidden sites, including places not covered anywhere else. The guide is packed with information on agritourism spots, camping under the stars, rustic tavernas and locally grown produce. For those coming out of high season, revel in the delights of the wildflowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn and skiing opportunities during the winter. Bird life and marine life are also a huge attraction for visitors to the Peloponnese. The guide also focuses on the colourful life of the traditional 'paneyiri' and those who still embrace the Greek spirit of 'philoxenia'.

Author : Patrick Leigh Fermor
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781590171882

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Mani by Patrick Leigh Fermor Pdf

Join a classic adventurer on his travels throughout southern Greece, where he explores remote villages, swims in the Aegean and Ionian seas, and finds history wherever he goes. The Mani, at the tip of Greece’s—and Europe’s—southernmost promontory, is one of the most isolated regions of the world. Cut off from the rest of the country by the towering range of the Taygetus and hemmed in by the Aegean and Ionian seas, it is a land where the past is still very much a part of its people’s daily lives. Patrick Leigh Fermor, who has been described as “a cross between Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Graham Greene,” bridges the genres of adventure story, travel writing, and memoir to reveal an ancient world living alongside the twentieth century. Here, in the book that confirmed his reputation as one of the English language’s finest writers of prose, Patrick Leigh Fermor carries the reader with him on his journeys among the Greeks of the mountains, exploring their history and time-honored lore. Mani is a companion volume to Patrick Leigh Fermor’s celebrated Roumeli: Travels in Northern Greece.

Author : David Willett
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Peloponnesus (Greece : Peninsula)
ISBN : 1740590147

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The Peloponnese by David Willett Pdf

Birthplace of Greek civilisations and playground of the gods, the Peloponnese offers a wealth of culture matched only by its spectacular landscape. Escape into the Greece of myths and legends with this essential guide for planning your own odyssey.

Author : Marjory McGinn
Publisher : Bene Factum Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781909657090

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Things Can Only Get Feta by Marjory McGinn Pdf

Two journalists embarking on a year's adventure in Greece just as the country faces economic collapse seems foolhardy—but it's their decision to bring their crazy Jack Russell to a crisis-weary country with zero dog tolerance that tips the plan into actual madnessAfter an Arctic winter, a recession, and a downturn in the newspaper industry, two journalists and their dog embark on an adventure in the wild and beautiful southern Peloponnese. A perfect plan, except for one thing—Greece is deep in economic crisis. And if fiscal failure can't overturn the couple's escapade in rural Greece, perhaps macabre local customs, a scorpion invasion, zero dog-tolerance, health scares, and touchy expats will. This is a humorous and insightful journey through one of the last unspoiled regions of Greece. It is full of encounters with warm-hearted, often eccentric, Greeks who show that this troubled country still has heroes, if not euros. In a hillside village in the Mani, the locals share their lives, their laughter, and their stories, and help chart the couple's own passage back to happiness. They even find a place in their hearts for their Greek nemesis—the local pungent goat cheese. Things really can only get feta.

Author : William George Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Greece
ISBN : UOM:39015035955924

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Peloponnesus by William George Clark Pdf

Author : William George Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10470129

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Greece and the Greeks by William George Clark Pdf

Author : Hermann Hettner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Athens (Greece)
ISBN : BNC:1001935009

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Athens and the Peloponnese by Hermann Hettner Pdf

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241236321

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The Peloponnese (Rough Guides Snapshot Greece) by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Greece: The Peloponnese is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating region of Greece. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the major sights and attractions. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Greece, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the Peloponnese, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, events, and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Greece.

Author : Michael Cullen
Publisher : Landscapes
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 185691528X

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Southern Peloponnese by Michael Cullen Pdf

Author : Kit Tan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Endemic plants
ISBN : OCLC:156332416

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Endemic Plants of Greece by Kit Tan Pdf