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Colors of Agistri Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

agistri Agistri is filled with festive atmosphere. Local inhabitants have a very relaxed way of life. It is not obvious. Locals believe that the idiom «Business before pleasure» is not truthful. Locals work as much as they need in order not to lose the pleasure of life. Greeks make the most of life. They will never use their energy to make money at all costs. Even if a Greek gets a large sum of money, he will immediately spend it on beautiful useless things or on one or two noisy celebrations in a tavern.
Agistri is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit among the Saronic Islands. It attracts primarily with its picturesque beaches and unique nature. Despite its compact … Open
A typical Greek day starts with coffee and cigarettes.A Greek wakes up at 8 o’clock, has a cup of coffee, which is the most popular drink in Greece, then he go to work, works till 2 o’clock and has siesta till 5 o’clock. Try to plan your holiday, because almost all the cafes and shops are closed during the period of siesta. Locals spend this period of time sunbathing on a beach or sleeping at home. In short, life on the island stops. The working day is finished at 9 pm and then the fiesta starts, it is time for leisure and meetings with friends. All taverns are full of people in the evenings, locals enjoy meals and drink local alcohol under folk music. This way of spending time is part of Greek tradition.
Local citizens enjoy drinking alcohol, they drink retsina almost every day, but you will hardly meet drunk people on the streets. This is because invariable behaviour is a disgrace for Greeks. So, if you don’t want to be condemned by locals, try to control yourself. Every tourist should know that people on Agistri are very conservative and you should wear appropriate clothes and behave decently. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Agistri is a small island, its area is just 14 square kilometres. However, an active and curious child won't be bored here. Agistri attracts people with its rich past. The island was … Open
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 eyes. When they want to say something, they touch or pat the lower lip with the index finger. If you want to show neglect to a person, just pretend that you are brushing off the dust of the lapel of the jacket.
agistri Greeks love to teach people, even if they don’t understand what they are talking about. They highly respect elder people. Most of the locals create their own families late, but they try to build strong relationships. However, Greek men love to flirt with different women and pay compliments.
Despite the size of the island, you can find all the Greek dishes here. If you want to try traditional food, choose a place far from touristic spots. Taverns usually serve Greek dishes and … Open
Greeks behave very freely. They can sing or laugh even in public transport or an office. It is customed here to express your feelings openly and be honest. Moreover, Greeks expect the same behaviour from people. For example, if you don’t have money, you can pay for dinner the next day.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Agistri Island and surroundings

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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Agistri Island
♥   Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, Athens, 44.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysious, Athens, 45.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Athens, 47.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Agistri Island
♥   Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 8.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Acrocorinth' Corinth, 47.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 50.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 50.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 51.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bourtzi' Nafplio, 51.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Agistri Island and around

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
A huge loss triggered the speaker to erect an incredibly beautiful and large-scale monument. Built by his order, the Odeon could accommodate up to 5000 spectators. Despite its impressive age, the theater has survived to this day almost in its original form. For many years it has been used for important cultural events. On its stage performed Maria Callas and Mikis Theodorakis, as well as the best theatrical and ballet troupes from around the world. … Read further

Corinth Canal

From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
The locals began thinking about creating of a channel between the bays thousands of years ago. The idea of this project’s development first came to a tyrant Periandros’s mind in the 7th century BC. But his grandiose ideas could not be realized at those times. Barely started they had to stop due to a number of difficulties. The present Corinth Canal can boldly be called a remarkable historical landmark. … Read further

Corinth Canal

From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
If one is not yet brave enough for the independent jump, one can look at the specialists. The Corinth Canal has been the location of the Zulu Bungy Festival, which is home to the most famous athletes from different countries of the world. The festival is held in summer. Thousands of people gather to watch the incredible tricks of the champions. While preparing for the jump you have to look downwards and make sure that there is no barge on the canal. Every year more than 15,000 ships sail through the canal. Thanks to the attentive and well-organized work of the specialists, the athletes as well as the sailors can use the canal. … Read further
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto

The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time. Read this

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Traditions and festivals in cities around Agistri Island

Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Agistri Island. Learn the best periods to visit Agistri Island to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Agistri Island.
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