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The most popular European destinations - Spain, Portugal and Malta - are really not affordable for many. Another thing is Greece.
Why Greece?
Greece is a wonderful country for comfortable life. This is partly due to her geographical location: It occupies the south of the Balkan Peninsula and islands in the Ionian, Mediterranean and Aegean seas. Short in Greece warm winter(temperatures in winter rarely drop below +10 °C) and dry, hot summers (from +26 to +40 °C).
Mediterranean type of nutrition, which the Greeks adhere to, prevents the development of heart disease and normalizes cholesterol levels. It is based on fruits, vegetables, potatoes, whole grains, rice, beans, nuts, chickpeas, lentils, herbs and olive oil. By the way, Greece is the third largest exporter olive oil in the world and one of the leaders in Europe in terms of volume of tomatoes and fruits grown.
The average life expectancy of Greeks is higher than in most European countries: 78 years for men and 83 years for women versus 83 and 80 years, respectively.
One of the important arguments in favor of Greece is its availability. Greek property prices have fallen sharply since the 2008 crisis and today they are much lower than in most European countries. According to the German portal Statista, square meter in Greece it costs 2,846 euros - this is 20% cheaper than in Malta, 25% cheaper than in Portugal and 35% cheaper than in Spain.
While the islands and the capital are teeming with tourists, the small villages a couple of hours' drive from Athens are a great place to live for those seeking solitude. Here you can combine a simple and relaxed lifestyle with a weekend in the city or on the coast.
Kyriaki
The village of Kyriaki is located two hours from Athens on the western slope of Mount Helikon. It is located in a picturesque location seven kilometers from the Gulf of Corinth. Today, just over 2 thousand people live in Kiriaki.
In the central square is the Church of St. John the Baptist, a little further away is the old chapel of Agios Nikolaos and the theater. Near the village there is the Aravnitsa Park - it is believed that walks in the coniferous forest help with insomnia and overwork.
Gura
The picturesque village of Goura was built at the foot of Mount Ziria in the Olvios River valley, 2.5 hours from Athens. As travelers say, the atmosphere of Greece of the early 19th century has been preserved here. The hills of Ziriya, dotted with fir trees, are a stunning place for walking or driving.
From the village you can walk to Lake Doxa (the walk will take about two hours). Here is the three-story monastery of St. George, whose windows offer stunning views of the mountain landscapes of Corinthia. Visitors to the monastery are treated to sweets prepared by the monks themselves from rose petals.
Chrisso
At the foot of Mount Parnassus is the village of Chrysso - just over 700 people live here. The village is separated from Athens by 2.5 hours by car. Chrysso has preserved traditional stone churches, and the village itself is surrounded by beautiful olive groves.
Just three kilometers from Chrysso are the monuments of Delphi - sanctuaries that are now included in the UNESCO heritage list. According to myths, it was here that two eagles met, sent by Zeus from opposite ends of the earth in order to find the “navel of the earth.”
Polydrosos
Polydrosos is another village built on the slope of Parnassus, but a little closer to Athens: the road to the capital takes about two hours. Today about a thousand people live in Polydrosos.
A couple of kilometers from Polydrosos are the very small villages of Lilea and Ano Polydroso and the famous Byzantine monument - the temple of Paleopanagia. Those who like longer walks can go to the village of Arachova, the path to which lies through a large national park. Half an hour's drive from Polydrosos - the largest in Parnassus ski resort, which will delight those who are interested in winter sports.
Steni
The village of Steni is located on the slope of Mount Dirfi on the island of Evia. Thanks to two bridges connecting Greece's second largest island to the mainland, the journey from Steni to Athens takes less than two hours.
Steni is a paradise for older mountain lovers: in the forest surrounding the village you can go walking, climbing and cycling. Less than an hour's walk away is the Agali Gorge, a place of stunning beauty that is included in most local tourist routes. Hiliadou Beach is a 40-minute drive away, where you can spend a hot day with the whole family.
We stumbled upon an abandoned village quite by accident! That day we made a rather extreme foray into the canyon of the Nestos River, accompanied by. We did not fully imagine the starting point of our route, but we clearly imagined the place where we were supposed to arrive. It turned out to be not so bad after all! It would be worse if the opposite happened!
Hence the advice - always imagine the end point of the route! But... I digress from the topic! So, armed with the experience of local residents, we set off towards the village of Stavropoli (Σταυρούπολη), not far from where we were going to start. On one of the mountain climbs we met a herd of cows (probably 50 heads...) walking towards us along the highway. This is the first time we encountered this:
In the Stavrupoli area, we asked a local taxi driver about how to get to the Canyon, and we got to some small village of 3-4 houses in the mountains. (Keep in mind! In these parts they speak only Greek!) Here Andrei asked the locals about where we should go next... The locals, seeing that we were walking in shorts and sandals, called my wife and I masochists, noting that we would only walk only a kilometer, after which we’ll come back! I said the Russians don't give up!!! Then, one of them got into the car with us and escorted us to the starting point.
I note that the sandals were not simple, but hiking ones with thick soles! My legs were slightly scratched, nothing more...
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Greek village in the mountains
Winding along mountain serpentines, we arrived at an abandoned mountain village. The place was called Kato Livera (Κατο Λιβερα). We have never seen such a place before! Before this, of course, I had seen destroyed buildings in the cities of Greece, but so that an entire village lay in ruins...
Abandoned village on the map:
There are a lot of destroyed buildings here! There weren't very many photos, because... I filmed mainly from the car window, hurrying to the starting point, and I didn’t want to delay the Greek accompanying us.
I note that there were flags near some of the buildings in the village, perhaps someone lives there or comes here... at least we didn’t see a soul here...
The house is in good condition... is anyone living there? :
Another one:
Surely many would be interested to know what an ordinary Greek village looks like and how it lives, what kind of houses there are, how life goes ordinary people in Greece…
Well, finally I took photographs to show blog readers our village, which is called Portaria. So today we’ll take a short walk through the most ordinary Greek village!
Portaria is located approximately 60 km from Thessaloniki, in the district of Halkidiki. There is also Portaria near the city of Volos, with which we are often confused. That village is a famous tourist site, and it is located in the mountains, at an altitude of about 670 meters.
The sea is about 4 km from us, that is, a few minutes by car - and on the beach. The beach is sandy, marked with the Blue Flag since 2016, but there are pebbles at the entrance to the water. In the area of the beach bar there are sandbags for comfortable entry into the water, which many people use.
There is a road along the beach, along which you can take pleasant walks and get to know the neighboring villages.
- 3 small supermarkets,
- 2 butcher shops,
- 2 bakeries,
- 1 pharmacy,
- 1 primary school,
- 1 kindergarten,
- 2 taverns,
- 3 coffee shops (small cafes mainly for men),
- 2 cafeteria-bars,
- 2 churches - big and small,
- 2 shops with souvenirs, linen, slippers and all sorts of small items,
- 3 hairdressers,
- stadium and its own football team.
The mountains are visible, they are not very far away, but the area where the village is located is just a little hilly. The population is approximately 1,300 people, which is considered a medium-sized village. Moreover, the village has:
All establishments, however, operate in a sluggish mode, Lately Due to the crisis, people are not too eager to spend money.
There are several major holidays - Easter, Christmas, Dormition of the Virgin Mary on August 15 and May 2. On these days, churches are overcrowded with people; residents do not miss such holidays. Although every Sunday the church is sold out, the new priest, Father Dimitrios, has taken seriously the spiritual education of the parishioners.
The main occupation of the villagers is Agriculture, olive and apricot fields stretch around, and there is also wheat. Most of The apricots grown in Greece are produced here in Portaria and its surroundings. At the end of June, it is held, people from neighboring villages gather for the festivities, and you can buy absolutely everything that can be made from apricots, prepared by the hands of local housewives.
In addition, many residents either have their own shops or work in the tourism industry during the season.
Portaria - view from afar
Portaria— the village is quite ancient, people lived here for a long time, unlike many surrounding villages founded by Greek refugees from Turkey. They say that he was here ancient city Spartolos, where the battles of the Peloponnesian War raged, but no excavations were ever carried out. This is the nearest town Nea Moudania It was founded by settlers; they were allocated land there in the 20s of the last century. Then there were solid swamps.
I made a short slideshow of my photos. As you can see, there are a variety of houses - from modest to villa-like. The snow in one of the photographs is a rare phenomenon here; it can fall once during the winter and remain there for a long time. best case scenario few hours.
House plots here, as a rule, are quite large, since each owner needs some kind of extensions, sheds to accommodate all his agricultural equipment - tractors, cars, spraying tanks and the like.
Many people have chickens, geese, turkeys, sheep (not on the property itself, as a rule, but somewhere nearby in a suitable place). They also plant vegetable gardens for themselves at home, the size depending on the composition of the family. And, of course, there are a lot of flowers everywhere!
The mesmerizing beauty of the mountain landscapes of the Hellas mainland always makes it quite difficult to choose among them the most atypical and attractive, and at the same time undeservedly little-known to the general public.
But local residents talk about many of them as the most picturesque mountain villages in the country, but, unfortunately, only lonely travelers know about this beauty.
It's a pity! Let's get to know at least some of them.
Pelion at its best
Hand on heart, I will say: answer objectively all questions from travelers planning to visit Pelion mountain range, not at all easy.
The most frequently asked questions are:
Which the most beautiful village of Pelion?
Where to try local cuisine?
Which hotel has the best breakfast?
In which bar can you dance until dawn?
Where can you take the most romantic walks?
I immediately want to ask: “What would you like to see when going to mountain villages?”
If you are interested in impressive mansions and walks along quiet, idyllic provincial streets, then you definitely need to get to the place Agios Lavrentios (Άγιος Λαυρέντιος).
If you want romance, then Tsakarada (η Τσαγκαράδα).
If you are a fan of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a connoisseur of fine cuisine, go to Portaria (η Πορταριά).
If you want to explore the local attractions, then you are welcome to Milies (οι Μηλιές).
If you want to dance until the morning to see the sunrise through the colorful windows of a cozy bar, then this Zagora (η Ζαγορά).
So fill your car's tank to the brim and hit the road for your own discoveries and unforgettable experiences.
All we have to do is simply orient you so that you know which road map to choose...
Agios Lavrentios (Άγιος Λαυρέντιος)
One of the most beautiful, but the most “little noticed” and, therefore, rarely visited by tourists, village among all the mountain villages of Pelion.
It is surrounded by the greenery of wild cherries and chestnuts - a charming place chosen by residents to build “family nests”, local townhouses, made in the authentic architectural style of piloretic.
Here the streets are paved with stone, and there are many charming buildings with fountains around.
This village is famous for its festivals dedicated to cherries and local cherry moonshine held at the very beginning of summer.
Tsagarada (Τσαγκαράδα)
Finding the village is quite easy. It is located in Magnisia region, Zagoras-Mouresi district, 47 km east of the city of Volos.
In this small village, cozy home hotels are built literally every three meters. Do you know why? Regardless of the season, couples in love come here every weekend to spend it in a wonderful romantic idyll.
The village is built on a hillside with a magnificent sea view, the foothills are replete with wonderful coves, beaches and bays.
Here, the entire environment is reminiscent of scenes from fairy-tale films: huge ancient plane trees and chestnut trees with three girths, mansions similar to medieval palaces, paths paved with stone mined in local quarries, which, by the way, also covers the roofs of houses.
And sometimes it may seem to a traveler that a little elf is about to fly out of the forest thicket, and in the hollow of a thousand-year-old plane tree is hidden the cozy bedroom of a magical fairy from our childhood dreams.
Old Bridge
The Tsagarada stone arch bridge is located at the beginning of the village, where Mylopotamos gorge. This is the oldest and most famous bridge in Pelion.
Very easy to find. On the central road leading to the village there is a sign for Palio Gefira “Old Bridge”, immediately after which a descent down the slope will lead you to the Mylopotamos gorge.
Here, among the chestnut trees, there are benches to relax and admire the ancient bridge, listen to the rustling of leaves and the murmur of water from the canyon. Can I have a cup aromatic coffee in a cafeteria located near the bridge.
Church of St. Paraskeva and a thousand-year-old plane tree
While walking around the outskirts of the village, be sure to stop by the Church of St. Paraskeva. This cathedral, built in 1909., where all holiday and Sunday services are held.
It is located in the central square of the village, and another attraction grows nearby - a huge plane tree, which is almost 1200 years old. The thickness of its trunk reaches 15 m, and the branches are so long that in the summer the area surrounding the tree is buried in the shadow of only it.
Secret school
It will also be interesting to take a walk to Fakistras, a rock with a cave located next to the beach, where in 1668, during the Ottoman yoke, an ascetic monk taught local children Greek language and Orthodox canons.
Beaches
In the summer, it is worth visiting the local beaches, known for their crystal clearness and the extraordinary emerald green color of the sea water.
Mylopotamos - one of the most famous beaches. Surrounding him wild nature and coastal cliffs make it difficult to reach. The beach itself is divided, as it were, by a rock protruding far into the sea into two parts, which are connected to each other by a passage through a washed-out sea water hole.
Fakistras - deserted beach, which is a beautiful bay, not blown by sea winds, surrounded on all sides by pristine rocks.
The beach is not equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds, however, it is often visited by lovers of pristine nature.
Village Makrinitsa (Μακρινίτσα)
It is located just 17 kilometers from the city of Volos and 12 from the ski center of Pelion. Thanks to this location, the village has become one of the most popular among tourists who come here both in winter and summer, who want to spend time relaxing in the lap of unique nature, doing their favorite recreational sports: hiking along mountain and forest routes, mountain biking, horse riding, and also skiing.
Various folklore festivals are often held here, demonstrating the skill and skill of local dancers, singers, and artisans.
The main attraction of Makrinitsa considered to be the central square, which is often called the “balcony” of Pelion - a name given to it because of the view from here stunning views of the city of Volos and the Gulf of Pagistiko.
Here stands a magnificent Church of John the Baptist, next to which there is a marble fountain decorated with bronze lion heads. According to legend, “living” water flows from the source that feeds it.
It is also worth drinking a cup of real Greek coffee at the Teofilos coffee shop and admire the work made in 1910 by a native of the village, the famous by artist Theophilus Hatzimikhail, a mural titled “The Battle of the Cold Fountain.” 
Visa (Βυζίτσα)
Another one of the most beautiful and popular mountain villages among Greek travelers, who revere it as an “open-air museum.” What attracts them so much? First of all, the beauty of the local unique architecture (pylioretics).
Beautifully preserved ancient mansions, decorated with paintings. While admiring them, you can wander for hours without fear of getting lost in the stone labyrinth of streets, since they all lead to the central square of the town.
Almost each of the mansions has small family hotels, and the fees for staying here are not very high. Local coffee shops serve especially delicious coffee brewed with sand, and if you are lucky enough to try... local moonshine - tsipouro and appetizer - meze to her, then you will certainly come back here again.
Agios Georgios Nilias (Άγιος Γεώργιος Νηλείας)
One of the ancient settlements of western Pelion, built back in the 15th century. at an altitude of 620 m above sea level. Local legend says that in those ancient years, shepherds were looking for good places with good pastures. At the place where the village now stands, under one of the bushes they found antique icon depicting St. George. So it was decided to erect a temple in honor of the Saint, around which the village of the same name was subsequently built. 
There's another one here church dedicated to St. Athanasius, which was built in 1795 by local craftsman Zipanetis. This temple is one of the best examples of folk art of the 18th century. and is protected by the state.
In addition, from the 13th century. There is a convent in the village.
An amazing fact: in 1821, during revolutionary actions, the village burned to the ground, but all the churches retained their original appearance.
