Top sigths of Greece
Peloponnese Peninsula is an important tourist object of Greece. There are many legends connected with the peninsula. Most of them are about the ancient city of Corinth and its grandiose temples and acropolis. The temples of Athena and Apollo have survived in best condition. Both the temples were constructed in the 6th century BC. Macedonia is another popular tourist destination. This part of Greece is not only rich in historic landmarks, but is also very beautiful. Spectacular waterfalls, ruins of ancient settlements, odea and oases – you will see all these and even more in Macedonia. Crete Island is simply adored by travellers as this is a wonderful place with rich history. The most famous sights of the island include Minotaur Labyrinth, Minos Palace and around a hundred of other ancient monuments that tell more about Greek gods and heroes. Every city and region in Greece can strike visitors with their rich heritage and share many interesting stories about past centuries. … OpenChapters of the guide to Agistri Island
Best beaches
One of the most romantic sites is Maritza. The small Aponisos Island can be found there a few meters from the coast; you can get there via specially equipped bridge. Despite the fact that an island is private, this part of its area is available to the public access. There is a small area equipped for sunbathing, where you can swim and make photos of the coast surrounded by exotic plants. Surprisingly, you can find an … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Local hard drinks also deserve your attention. You should definitely bring at least one bottle of retsina. Look for it in the refrigerators of local supermarkets, but not on the shelves with wine because it is served chilled. Local cognac Metaxa, anise vodka ouzo and grape vodka grappa are extremely popular on the island. These products are well known for good quality and low price. Moreover, local wine also … Open
Agistri Island for children - what to visit
Fans of watersports will love the island. Your children can try waterskiing, windsurfing and try their hand at fishing. Moreover, there is an opportunity to rent a boat and try fishing in the open sea. Teenagers can undergo diving training, or dive if they have a license. However, if your kid wants to explore the underwater world, he can try snorkelling. It is easy to rent or buy a mask, a snorkel or flippers on … Open
Travel guide to Agistri Island
Fans of scuba diving will be mesmerized by Mariza Beach. It is a rocky beach surrounded by gorgeous pines. As there is no sand, water is always transparent and clean in this part of the island. It is hard to find a more suitable place for scuba diving and snorkeling. Comfortable location is one more advantage of Mariza. Moreover, there are interesting historical landmarks nearby. Besides beachside entertainment, … Open
Traditions and mentality of Agistri Island
Greeks are very emotional people. They raise their voice, use a lot of hand movements and interrupt each other. It is important to know that Greek people have their own gestures. When they want to signal «no», they raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. A Greek “yes” is tilting the head to either side and making a sideways motion while slightly closing the … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
There are also many meat dishes on the island. For example, dolma. It is a local version of stuffed cabbage in grape leaves. Moussaka is a dish, every tourist should taste. It is a layered dish made with minced meat, egg-plants and potatoes with béchamel sauce. Pastitsio is baked pasta dish with ground meat and béchamel sauce. You can find paidakia, a dish with lamb chops and roast potatoes in every tavern. Other … Open