Hellasforum.no

http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=150841
http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2007/07/12/506033.html

I Athen er det mange mørkudete gateselgere som selger bl.a. solbriller og vesker. De har varene sine liggende på store sammenleggbare plater som raskt kan slås sammen med varene inni. Vi så flere ganger at selgerne slo sammen disse platene og ruslet bort når politiet nærmet seg. Så slo de seg ned en annen plass og fortsatte salget. Det virket ikke som politiet var interessert i å beslaglegge noe som helst, de bare viste seg og da virket det som politimennene var fornøyde.

Er det noen som vet noe om disse selgerne og om politiets rolle? Hvorfor griper ikke politiet inn? Er salget ulovlig på enkelte steder og ikke andre? Alt er piratvarer. Bryr politiet seg om det??

På meg virket det hele som et skuespill!

Kom innom denne siden ved en tilfeldighet:
http://www.travelmarket.no/cfml/vta.cfm?wt.srch=1&WT.mc_id=flysogning
http://www.travelmarket.com/

Har søkt litt på reiser mellom Ålesund og Athen og fikk opp mange gode priser i oktober. Verdt et forsøk...

Her er en side med mange fine videoer fra Hellas: http://www.aroundgreece.tv/greek-islands-videos.php
Dessverre er det ikke alle videoene som virker. Litt morsomt at de har fått med seg noen videoer som jeg har lagt ut på You Tube også... :grin:

Prøver å lage en liten forklaring på hvordan man setter inn bilder i forumet. Man kan enten laste opp bilder fra harddisken eller man kan bruke bilder som allerede ligger på nettet.

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Har jeg glemt noe???

Driksguide til 26 land: http://www1.vg.no/pub/vgart.php?artid=149190

Vi gir vanligvis ca. 5%. Vi runder ofte oppover til nærmeste tier. Koster et måltid 45-48 euro, så gir vi 50. Eller vi sper på med de myntene vi har tilgjengelig hvis det ikke er naturlig å runde oppover, f, eks. hvis det koster 49,50 euro.

Hva gir du i tips når du er i Hellas?

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WELCOME TO HANIA



GEOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS
Located on the west coast of Crete, the county of Hania is the most mountainous area of Crete and is dwarfed by the imposing mass of the White Mountains, about 40 km long. The tallest peak (Pachnes, 2453m) has snow up to and including the month of May! There are four mountain shelters (Kallegris, Tavri, Svourichti, Volikas). The south side of the island, facing the Lybian sea, has the longest sunny days in Europe. North, west and south, the county is surrounded by sea. The northern side of the county, which has very hospitable seas, ends in three peninsulas. Tourist development here is intense, so of course this side is more populated. Here you will find excellent, modern, well equipped hotels with willing and friendly personnel. The county is 2,376 km2 big and has a population of 140,000. It is divided into five districts, with the town of Hania as its capital pop.52,000). Over 500 villages arrayed on the sides of the mountains on the mountain plains of Omalos and Sfakia, but mostly near the sea are waiting for you. A short way out of Georgioupoli (east of Hania) you will find the unrivalled Cretan lake of Κournas.

CLIMATE
There is usually a mild Mediterranean climate. In autumn and winter the winds are usually North/Northwest, while in the summer light breezes make it enjoyable. However, God\'s gift of unending sunshine allows you to start your holiday form the month of March and finish at the end of October. The county of Hania has the most spring water in Crete (65%). This is why there is so much vegetation and fruit bearing trees (citrus, olive, grape, etc), which flourish year after year. The sparkling clear seas of Hania, which always win the European "Blue Flags\" are accessible for all ages, all year around.



BRIEF HISTORY OF HANIA
Its story starts with the New Stone Age, as proved by excavations. Minoan civilization 2800-1150 BC with remains scattered all over the county. During the Classical period, the ancient town of Kydonia (where Hania stands today) was the principal town until the 7th century AD. From 826 to 961 AD, Hania was occupied by the Arabs. In 961 AD, it was overtaken by the Venetian Emperor Nikiforos Fokas. From 1204 to 1645, the Venetians ruled Hania. From 1248 till 1252, the Venetians built a section of the old town (Casteli) in the port of Hania.
From 1645 to 1669, Crete was occupied by the Turks. In 1821 Crete participated in the Greek revolution against the Turks without, however been freed. From 1866 to 1869, there were bloody uprisings and Europe became more responsive. In 1878, Crete became semi-autonomous and in 1897 was placed under the protection of the European Forces. In 1908, the first High Commissioner to the Island, Prince George, was appointed. His headquarters for the "Cretan State\" were based in Hania. In 1905, the revolution of Therisso took place, lead by Eleftherios Venizelos and in 1913 the Greek flag was raised on the Fortress of Firka. Lastly was the big "Battle of Crete\" (20-29 May 1941), one of the most famous and memorable of the 2nd world war.

THE TOWN OF HANIA
The most poetic town of Crete gives you a taste of beauty when you stroll through it. Built on the site of ancient Kydonia, it has seen and lived through many invaders. The tastes of different civilizations have left their stamp on the facades of the buildings, on castles and walls, ancient sites, monasteries and churches, The town has two entrances: the airport in Akrotiri (the most advanced in Greece) and the port of Souda (the largest port in Mediterranean). All the streets lead to the market square the center of the town. The public market, an illustrious building in the shape of a cross, which has completed in 1913m is modelled on the style of Marseilles, A sign of the prosperity of the town, with the commercial stores around it and to the south, it sells all the produce of the Cretan soil. Always full of people, id stands as a reference and starting point for an introduction to the town. Only five minutes walking distance from the center the Public Gardens await you, situated between the streets of Dimokratias and Tzanakaki and next to the Park of Peace and Friendship of the Nations. The Gardens are the most beautiful in Crete and have a pastry and coffee shop. The public garden also has a small zoo, which includes Cretan animals such as the "kri-kri\" - as well as Cretan plants and trees.

THE OLD TOWN
The old quarter of the town "inside the walls\" still keeps its Venetian gentility, Narrow, paved sidewalks are surrounded by elegantly restored houses (Venetian and Turkish) which nowadays have become rooms for rent, shop selling popular art and tourist goods, of Cretan Style restaurants. The old port is picturesque at any time of the day or season and is a center of attraction for visitors and locals alike, as much for its beauty, as for the varied choice of entertainment there choices such as fish taverns and restaurants for the gourmet, coffee shops and cake shops to meet with friends, bars and night clubs for all tastes and ages. But the real walker can enjoy a stroll starting from Koum-Kapi and ending at the Lighthouse or Nea Î--ora.

MUSEUMS OF THE TOWN
The Archaeological Museum (Chalidon 25, tel. 2821090334) is under the same roof as the Catholic church of St Francis. Rich in idols clay sarcophagus, statues, guns, items of ceramic and glasswork, old coins, inscriptions, jewelleries, etc.
The Naval Museum of Crete (Akti Kountourioti, tel. 2821091875) exhibits different kinds of naval war guns, navigation equipment, model ships, portraits of important admirals, even a collection of rare shells! On the upper floor is housed the exhibition of \"The Battle of Crete\" in 1941.
The Byzantine Collection (Theotokopoulou str.) housed in an old monastery, contains various exhibits of rare Byzantine art.
The historical Archive of Crete (I. Sfalianaki 20, tel. 2821052606) contains pictures, photographs and material pertaining to Eleftherios Venizelos, the revolutions against the Turks and the resistance of the Cretans in the second world war.
The War Museum (Stratopedo Tzompanaki, tel. 2821044156) contains rare photographic material and historical heirlooms from the revolution of the Cretans against the conquering Turks, from the Macedonian war (1903-1908), The Balkanian wars and the destruction of the Greek part of Asia. It also contains memorabilia from the second world war and the "Battle of Crete\" (1941-1945).

VENETIAN AND TURΚISH MONUMENTS OF ΤÎ--Ε TOWN (13ΤÎ---19ΤÎ-- CENTURY)
The Neoria (in the harbour of the Old Τοwn) Venetian buildings (14th-16th century AD) which were used for the protection, repair or building of Venetian \"galleys\". There are 9 (out of the original 25) still in existence.
The Loggia in the area of the Xenia hotel and the church of St. Francis in Chalidon street, are two of the most important Venetian monuments. Also worth seeing are the churches of St. Rokos (1630, Splantzia) and Sotiros (near Xenia).
The breakwater and the Lighthouse are both Venetian (with Arabian foundations), whilst the Mosque (with its\' dome shape) is Arabian. These monuments are to be found in the old harbour.
The Firka Fortress (opposite the lighthouse) is where the Cretan rebels were imprisoned by the Turks. The minaret (at the church of St. Nicholas, Splantzia), the Turkish baths (near the main town church), the Court House (Court Square) which is also the County Î--all, the Italian army barracks (next to the Public Gardens), all originated from the Turkish period of the islands\' history.

LAST TWO CENTURIES\' MONUMENTS
The Public Market, the Public Gardens (1870, α creation of Reouf Pasas), the house of the French school \"Saint Joseph\" (Chalepa, 1860), the refurbished Villa Koundourou (at the end of Iroon Politechniou str.) and also the houses of Venizelos and Prince George in Chalepa.
The Venizelos Graves (Profitis Ilias, Akrotiri), 5 km out of town, on the way to the airport. Here rests Eleftherios Venizelos, the greatest politician of Greek modern history.
The German Eagle (3 km from Hania, on the coastal road to Platanias) and the German Cemetery in Maleme with 4465 graves, are reminders of the recent history of the county. Equally remembered is the Allies Cemetery, which can be found in Souda bay, with 1597 graves, mainly from the Battle of Crete in 1941.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Aptera (15 km from Hania, on the way to Rethimno) is one of the most important ancient towns of Western Crete, overlooking the plain and the bay of Souda. The ruins of α small ancient temple and the walls of the town still exist; together with the remains of an ancient Greek theatre, Roman reservoirs, a Venetian monastery and a Turkish castle.
Polyrinia (49 km NW of Hania) ruins from the walls, the acropolis of the ancient town and the sanctuary of Artemida Diktinna, there are also remains of α Roman aqueduct. The Venetian church of 99 Martyrs is built on the foundations of a Greek temple, with building materials from roman times. Falasarna (55 km west of Hania) remains of cyclopean walls, house foundations and sculptures carved into the rocks. Important ancient sites still exist in the following places: Elyros (near Rodovani) and Irtakina, Lissos and Syia at Sougia, Kandanos and Kadros (minoan graves carved into the rocks), Tarra in Agia Roumeli, Araden and Anopolis in Sfakia, Hippokoroneon at Apokoronas, Diktina at Rodopou peninsula, Mithimna near the town of Kasteli, etc.

FLORA AND FAUNA
The climate and the configuration of the land make the county of Hania a paradise for thousands of plants and animals: The lilys of the sea (pancratium maritimum), the lavdano (lavdanum), the cyclamen (cyclamen creticum), the Cretan tulips (tulipa cretica), the maple (acer creticus) and chiefly the endemic and unique dittany (origanum dictamum) and malorita (dideritis cretica), which, with matzourana (origanum maiorana), compose medicinal boiling plants of Omalos you can find stamnagathi (cihorium spinosum). Dried or freshly cut, these special medicinal herbs can be found in the Public Market or local shops. In Crete you can find 17 unique plants, 4 of which exist only in the county of Hania. The proud Creta beast, the "Kri-Kri\" (capra aegagrus cretica), lives freely only in the Samaria Gorge. There and elsewhere you can see Cretan eagles (aquila chrysaetos) and partridges (alectoris chucar). Ferrets (martes foina bunites), skunks (meles meles arcalus), weasels (mustela nivalis galinthias), hares, hawks etc. can also be seen in open places. There is also an endeavour to protect an area on the north shores of the county especially for the turtles (caretta-caretta) that can be seen occasionally on the sandy beaches of Platanias-Maleme and Georgioupolis.

POPULAR ART
Popular traditional Cretan art is continued today in weaving, crocheting, carpet making, towels, lace work etc. showing the feel for beauty and art the people of the county have. Village women and local co-operatives make embroideries from silk or wool. Handcrafted items of glass, wood and metal can be found in Casteli Kissamos, while workshops for ceramic goods, wooden sculptures, as well as metallurgy (copper, gold and silver) are plentiful in the county. There is a special workshop for glass blowing at Kokkino Horio Apokoronou. Many shops selling popular art can be found in the old town. Above the Catholic Church there is the "Cretan House\" (private folk museum). Rich folk material can also be found in exhibitions at the Firka Fortress. You can also see collections of objects from farming and the local civilization at Kandanos, Gavalochori, Vamos, Kefalas, Therisso, Spilia Kissamos, Sougia, Askifou (Sfakia), Azogires and elsewhere. A special techniwue is the production of Cretan boots (made from genuine leather) at Stivanadika (Skridlof str. Hania) where dominating all else, is the smell of leather. Other characteristic items are Cretan Knives with four line poems written on their blades.

CHURCHES & MONASTERIES OF THE COUNTY
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHES
There are 300 registered Byzantine churches, situated across the county of Hania.
The Cathedral of Isodion in Chalidon str.
St. Nicholas in Splantzia. Built in 1204 by Dominican monks.
The church of St. Anargyroi, behind the Odeon, possibly the most touching in the town. It was the first cathedral (16th century) and the only one functioning under the turkish occupation. It has priceless pictures from the Byzantine period.
The Annunciation in Chalepa. Magnificent and spacious.
St. Magdalene in Chalepa, Russiam Byzantine style (1903), built when Prince George was high commissioner.
The church of the Prophet Elia (Venizelos Graves)
Archangel Michael form the 12th century (Rotonda) in Kato Episkopi
CATHOLIC CHURCHES
The catholic church of St. Mary in Chalidon str.
The Evangelical church (near the Court House)
The church of Pentikosti in Sfakion str.
MONASTERIES OF THE COUNTY
The Monastery of Aghia Triada Tsangarolon (17th century), castle-like with western influenced. It contains a small museum (16 km NE of Hania in Akrotiri).
The Monastery of the lady of Angels (Gouverneto), next to the cave of St. John the Hermit. It has castle like appearance (1548) with sculptures form Venetian times (4 km north of the monastery of Aghia Triada).
The convent of St. John (Korakies). Situated 7 km from Hania towards Akrotiri. Traditional hand made embroideries by the nuns and a small museum can be found there.
The Monastery of St. John Elehimonas in Pazinos with notable architecture.
The convent of the Source of Life (Chrisopigi). Castle like appearance (1863), with a workshop for icons and publishing religious periodicals (3 km on the road to Souda).
The Monastery of Gonia (Kimisi Theotokou) from the 17th century. Situated in Kolimbari (24 km form Hania), near the Orthodox Academy of Crete.
The monastery of Chrissoskalitissa.

THE LOCAL PEOPLE AND THEIR WAY OF LIFE.
They say the at the soul of the Hania people, and of every Cretan, is as one: haughty and proud, "straight\" and hard like the steel of the their "rebels\" weapons, but also mild and gentle like their love, passionate writers of verse which shows their love of their way of life. It\'s not by chance that Crete has given birth to some of the greatest men of contemporary Greece: N. Kazantzakis (man of words), El. Venizelos (politician), Vitsentzos Kornaros (poet of tender love songs), M,. Theodorakis (composer of passionate, stirring and expressive folk music) and M. Hatzidakis (musician). For the people of Hania, life is a "celebration\" and celebrations are opportunities to communicate. There is no town or village without a saint to protect it. Religious celebration and festivals are always accompanied by good food, music (Lyre) and dance. Then is your chance to try xerotigana (sweet), tsikoudia (drink), kalitsounia (cheese pies), local honey, Greek soft cheese and the famous pilafi (rice with boiled meat).

IMPORTANT CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS
St. George in Asi Gonia Apokoronou, when thousands of sheep are "blessed\" in the church and heir milk is given free to everyone (23rd April).
The local celebration of St. Mary (15th Aug), with big small festivals all over the county of Hania.
St. John (29th Aug) in Gonia Rodopou (Kissamos)
St. Nikitas in Sfakia with athletic competitions (15th Sept)
St. John the Hermit at the monastery of Gouverneto (7th Oct)
21st November in Hania, a celebration of the city cathedral and a bank holiday for the town.
Anniversary of the "Battle of Crete\" (20-30 May). Sporting events "Venizelia Games\" take place over the same period.
Summer festival of Hania, with shows of every kind.
Celebrations of cherries (Karanou), of chestnuts (Elos), of sardines (Nea Chora), as well as the local celebrations "Elafonissia & Gramvoussia\".

FOR NATURE LOVERS
On Crete there are a total of 20 recognised areas of "Natural Beauty\", of which 14 are found in the county of Hania. For lovers of hiking, climbing and cave exploration there are 61 gorges all over the county. The most famous are:
The Samaria Gorge rightly considered to be the most magnificent and beautiful gorge in Europe, which is why it has been honoured three times with a \"Î' Class\" diploma by the Council of Europe (1980, 1984, 1989) for the purity of its natural environment. Situated 43 km south of Hania, it is 18 km long. The entrance is at the mountain of Omalos. From 1962 it has been declared a protected \"National Park\" and passage through it is allowed only from Μαy to October. It has water all year round. Its impressive, wild, pure naturalness with unsurpassed views, show the immeasurable variations of nature on your journey into the gorge and provokes a feeling of awe and the sentiment of your own insignificance before the grandeur of nature! It takes approximately 5-7 hours to walk through the gorge. Your reward is a beautiful pebbly beach and a marvellous sea. There you will find many places to rest and eat a good meal. All the tourist offices organise daily tours to the Samaria Gorge. The buses take you to Omalos, then after Aghia Roumeli, at the end of the gorge, you travel by boat to Sfakia or Sougia-Paleochora, from where you catch the bus back to Hania.
The gorge of Agia Irini (Agieriniotiko), which starts form the village of St. Eirini (2 km SW of Hania) and finishies at Sougia. It has rich vegetation and a small kiosk. It is 7 km long and its passage takes 2.5-3 hours.
The gorge of Imvros (Imvros or Nibros, 57 km SE of Hania) on the mountain plateau of Sfakia, with "narrow doors\" and a wide variety of plants. It is 6 km in length and takes approx. 3 hours to travel through. It ends at Komitades.
The gorge of Aradaina, east of the Samaria Gorge,
The gorge of Therisso or Venizelos, 7 km form Hania towards Therisso. Easy passage by car, on an asphalt road, a miniature of Samaria.
In the county of Hania there are over 1500 caves. The most noteworthy are at Apokoronas (Samonas, Kournas, Kokkino Chorio, Melidoni), at St. John and Arkoudospilia (Gouverneto, Akrotiri), the Koumarospilaio, the cave at Azoriges etc. Another way to enjoy mature is the lake of Kournas (unique in Crete). Picturesque area of water, with large amounts of fish and eels.



OUTINGS AND WALKS IN THE COUNTY
Whether you prefer the sea and beaches with fine sand or pebbles, or you like crowds at the beach, then the following outings will please you:
Kalives-Almirida-Vamos-Georgioupoli (40 km).
For nearby beaches: Aghi Apostoli (Greek Tourist Board beach, 4 km long) Aghia Marina-Platanias-Kolimbari (23 km long, with pebble beach and a choise of taverns and restaurants). You can also visit the Monastery of Gonia and the Cretan Orthodox academy (25 km).
Kasteli-Falasarna (with beautiful beaches)-Monastery of Crissoskalitissa (73 km)- Elafonissi (with the most beautiful fine red sand of the island).
Hania-Tavronitis-Kandanos-Paleochora (77 km) with fantastic beaches, cool seas and an abundance of places to stay. From Kandanos you can drive to Sougia, while form Paleochora you can go by boat to Sougia, Aghia Roumeli or to Chora Sfakion (and from there to Frangocastelo).
Frangocastelo "Castel Franco\" is situated to the east of Chora Sfakion, near the Libya sea (80 km from Hania). Built by the Venetians in 1371 for their protection form pirates and from Cretan rebels, it is a most impressive and well-preserved castle. The beautiful sea with its beaches is a centre of attraction as is the strange story of unexplained human shadows (Drossulites) that appear at dawn on May and September mornings. The people of Sfakia say that the dead of the Castle appear from the sea, exciting the imagination of artists, poets and historians. ""¦you feel it"¦\" G. Manoussakis writes, a Hania writer, in his book "Travelling in Sfakia\" (page 72, 1980). "At this end of Sfakian land the ghosts of nature and the remains of history live every night together. The spirits of air, of water, and the plain mix with the souls of the dead, and you, the person day, are the intruder in this secret cohabitation.
Hania-Akrotiri-Kalathas-Aghia Triada-Gouverneto-Stavros with beautiful sandy beaches.
Hania-Therisso (17 km, then through the gorge)-Zouvra-Meskla-Fournes-Alikianos-Hania.
Hania-Omalos (42 km, walking through the Samaria gorge).

CRETAN DIET
Cretan soil and its products were matched with the mythology and the ancient gods. The purity, the richness, in vitamins and the divine taste of these products made them a quality reference for those interested in healthy nutrition and a subject of research for the scientific community, while their beneficial attributes for the prevention of carcinogenesis have already been proved. The land, the climate, the care in cultivation the mostly the love for quality and the respect for tradition are the reasons for which Cretan goods enjoy worldwide respect. Besides, in Crete there is a rich variety of unique products, such as the Cretan olive oil, various herbs (dittany, malorita, matzourana, sage, etc. and wild plants. These compose a superb nutritious chain, which functions as a special shield against old and contemporary diseases.

A TASTE OF LIFE
The county of Hania, besides the beautiful town of the same name with its cosmopolitan port, also consists of thousands of secret corners to relax in or explore, which are just waiting for you to discover them. Enjoy the sea and sun in Georgioupoli, Kalives, Marathi, Stavros, Stalos, Aghia Marina, Platanias, Maleme, Kolimbari, Kasteli, Gramvoussa, Falassarna, Sfinari, Crissoskalitissa, Elafonissi, Paleochora, Sougia, Aghia Roumeli, Loutro, Sfakia, Fangocastelo, the island of Gavdos etc. Afterwards, enjoy fresh fish, village salads, fresh greens from the Cretan soil, local wine, tsikoudia and traditional plates of Cretan cuisine at the seaside taverns and restaurants. Of course, good food, a pleasant atmosphere and new places to enjoy can be found inland, where the Greek enjoyment of company or family entertainment often finishes in the early hours of the morning. The feel of the beneficent sun, the excellent Cretan cuisine, the relaxed lifestyle and the warm hospitality of the people will stay in your heart forever. So intensely you will miss the paradise of Crete.

GETTING ABOUT
Local blue buses for all districts of the town and surrounding areas (departures form the Market square, 1866 square): for Akrotiri, Souda, Galatas, Agia, etc.
Long distance green buses for Rethimno-Heraklio, Vrisses-Hora Sfakion, Platanias-Maleme-Kasteli, Kandanos-Paleochora, (departures from the main bus station in town center.
Domestic Airlines: OLYMPIC AIRLINES & AEGEAN AIR with daily flights to Athens & Thessaloniki.
Shipping Lines: From Souda port ANEK LINES & HIGH SPEED FERRIES have daily, overnight & daytime sailings to Pireas-Athens. From Kissamos, port of Kasteli, there are extra daily sailings to Peloponissos, at southern mainland.

Har lagt til en ny blokk i venstre marg med linker til fotogalleriet. Håper dette vil føre til at flere oppdager alle de flotte bildene! :grin:

Og så noen bilder fra Dionysos-teateret i Athen. Tipper dette er den siste tråden fra årets Athen-tur. Men man vet aldri. Kanskje dukker det opp noe jeg har glemt av... :grin:

Her er noen bilder fra Zevz tempel... To av bildene er veeeeeeeldig store. De er tatt fra Lycavittos-åsen og Akropolis.

Da kommer det en ny dose med Athen-bilder. 146 stk. denne gangen. Da gjenstår det bare to tråder fra Athen: Zevs tempel og Dionyssos- teateret.

Fortsatt har jeg mange bilder fra turen til Athen i mai. Jeg har samlet en del av dem under paraplyen \"Dagligliv i Athen\". Håper her er noen bilder som setter dere i Athen-stemning! (Håper også at dere ikke blir lei av alle bildene jeg legger ut...)

Siste dagen på Poros spiste vi lunch på Taverna Rota. Den ligger like ved der Flying Cat I går til Pireus. Taverna Rota var et hyggelig bekjentskap! Vi spiste nydelig gyros med tzatziki og omelett. Anbefales!

Aldri en Hellas-tur uten pizza! På taverna Sikinos i Plaka bestilte vi pizza. Ingen kulinarisk opplevelse. Skal du på Sikinos bør du bestille noe annet enn pizza! Hyggelig betjening!

Første dagen vi var på Poros spiste vi lunch på Taverna Poseidon. Dette er en fisketaverna, men de har også en rikholdig kjøttmeny. Da vi helst holder oss til kjøtt, ble det kleftiko og chicken souvlaki med masse deilig tilbehør. Mette ble vi og maten var god. Souvlakien (som ikke jeg spiste) fikk toppkarakter, mens kleftikoen (som jeg spiste) var god, men jeg har smakt en del bedre.

Her er noen bilder fra Taverna Poseidon:

Takk til Elena Samara som har sendt denne informasjonen:


WHAT'S ON PAROS IN JULY

2-22 Jul - \'The Mystic Rose\' workshop with Deva Ambu at Tao\'s.

5-11 Jul - True North Cultural Travel Programs \'Footsteps of Civilization\'. Info: 210-612-1537, www.truenorthroutes.com

6 Jul - 9.30pm - Musical evening in Piso Livadi.

7 Jul - Live Earth concerts will reach 2 billion people around the world with a call to action on climate change. See www.avaaz.org . Local event at Yam, Antiparos starting 10pm hosted by Theodosis Roussos. Drinks, snacks, DJ set and lots of dancing.


7 Jul - 9pm - performance by the Music Dance Group of Naoussa in the courtyard of the Panaghia Church, Naoussa.


8 Jul - 11am - Art & Crafts Market at Still Waters, Apandima Beach, Antiparos.  


8-14 Jul - Yoga course with Oona Giesen in Aliki. Info: 697-9351951, www.yoga-paros.com .

9-13 Jul - \'Special Trilotherapy training with Nissim Amon at Tao\'s.

10 Jul - Opening of Alighizakis Architects \'Corkscrew Collection Exhibition\' at Xilaras Taverna, Drios. Until 7 Sept.


12 Jul - Guided tour of the Christou tou Dasous monastery, organized by the \'Friends of Drios\'. Departure at 6pm from Ag. Giannis, Drios.  

12 Jul - 8pm - Opening of Laurel Johannesson\'s exhibition \'Thirst\' at the Apothiki Gallery, Paroikia. Until 22 July. Info: 22840-25197. See page 7.

13-18 Jul - Seminar on marble sculpting at the Perantinos Museum, Paroikia. See page 7.

14-17 Jul - 4-day celebration in Antiparos for the feast of Aghia Marina with swimming and sailing competitions, races, traditional dancing, live music and food and drinks offered by the community. Info:


14 Jul - \'Anti-Aging\' Nutrition Seminar and healthy, vegetarian dinner with Sarah Dobbyn


14 Jul - 9pm - Opening of \'Mer et Terre\' Exhibition at the Venus Art Gallery, Astir of Paros Hotel, Kolymbithres.


15 Jul - 8pm - opening of \'Enigma\' exhibition at Holland Tunnel Gallery, Paroikia. Until 31 Aug.


16 Jul - Start of Aegean University Summer School on the subject of development in island areas at the House of Literature, Lefkes. Until Jul 29.


17 Jul - 11.11 GMT - Mass meditation/prayer session for the earth\'s healing -


17 Jul - 9pm - Celebration of Aghia Marina in the main square of Kostos with traditional music and dancing.

18 Jul - 7pm - IPAC meeting, Pandrossos Hotel, Paroikia.


19-22 Jul - True North Cultural Travel Programs \'Wellness Retreat for Women\'.


20 Jul - 9pm - Nasia Konitopoulou concert in the port of Naoussa.

21 Jul - 9pm - \'Nireas\' local celebration in the school yard, Naoussa.

22 Jul - 11am - Art & Crafts Market at Still Waters, Apandima Beach, Antiparos. Info: Kirsty 22840-24537. See page 9.

22 Jul - 9pm - performance dedicated to the music and traditions of the Sporades and Pilio by the Music Dance Group of Naoussa in the courtyard of the Panaghia Church, Naoussa.


22-29 Jul - Sculpting seminar for beginners at Anezina Village in Drios.


24 Jul - 9pm - Celebration of the festival of Ag.Anna at Aghia Anna (by Town Hall), Paroikia.

25-27 Jul - \'Buddhism, Zen & Freedom\' workshop with Nissim Amon at Tao\'s.

26 Jul - 9pm - \'Magic Night\' Concert with Kitsa Trochani (mezzo-soprano), Dimitris Kotronakis (guitar) and Giorgos Davarelis (saxophone) with works by Di Marino, Piazzola & De Falla at Nostos Theatre, New Golden Beach.


26 Jul - 9.30pm - Local celebration of Ag. Panteleimonas in Prodromos following Esperinos service at the church.


26 Jul - eve - Local celebration of \'Paraskevi Osiomartiros\' in Marathi.

27 Jul ­ Local celebration of Ag. Panteleimonas in Kosto.

27-29 Jul - Asteras Marmaron summer beach volley event at Molos Beach.


28 Jul - 8.30pm - Opening of the IPAC (International Paros Art Circle) exhibition \'Souvenirs of Paros\' at the Pandrossos Hotel in Paroikia and on the 29th at 8.30pm at the Holiday Sun Hotel at Pounta. Until 18 Aug.


28 Jul - Opening of book exhibition in Aliki. Until Aug 2.

28 Jul - 9pm - Lecture on the \'Crests of Paros\' at the Othon Kaparis Museum, Naoussa.


28 Jul - 9pm - \'Magical & Dreamy Nights\' Concert with the Parian group \'En Plo\' in Papa-Georgi Stamena Square, Marpissa.

29 Jul - 7pm - Opening of Ameli Panagakou art exhibition at the Ai. Gianni tou Deti Monastery, Naoussa.  

29 Jul - 9pm - \'Magical & Dreamy Nights\' Concert with the Parian group \'En Plo\' at the Dimotiko (junior) School, Kostos.

29 Jul - 9pm - Performance dedicated to the traditional Parian wedding by the Music Dance Group of Naoussa in the courtyard of the Panaghia Church, Naoussa.


30 Jul - 8pm - Opening of painting & sculpture exhibition \'Aegean Blue\' at Anezina Village in Drios. Until 20 Aug.


30 Jul - 9pm - Full moon celebration with music and dancing on Drios beach organized by the \'Friends of Drios\'.

Av Mihalis Lytos

The island of Karpathos is located between the two well known Greek islands of Rhodes and Crete, with a history dating back to the Minoan era and Mycenean tombs and settlements going back to the second millennium B.C. In the Doric times (1000 B.C.) it was referred to as Tetrapolis, named after the four famous cities, Potideo (today Pigadia), Arkessia (today Arkasa), Vrykous, and the island of Saria. In the classic and Hellenistic periods, Karpathos followed the history of the rest of Greece. In 42 B.C. Karpathos was conquered by the Romans and later became part of the Byzantine empire. From the 7th to 10th century A.D. Karpathos was ravaged by the pirates so the people that lived close to the sea were forced to move to the mountains to protect their selfs. Through the following centuries the island was under the command of several conquerers sucha as the Genoans, St.John`s knights, the Venetians and the Turks. After the 1821 revolution of the Greeks, Karpathos was liberated but in 1830 it was given back to the command of the Turks under a treaty. In 1912 the island was conquered by the Italians. Finally in 1948 the island was liberated and joined the rest of Greece.


Pigadia av Fellman. (Håper det går bra å bruke det fine bildet ditt her.)

Karpathos is a God gifted island with authentic pure natural beauties and unique physical wealth.  Wherever you go you will find magnificent beaches, secluded small bays, imposing mountain peaks. All of the above are enhanced by the hospitality of the local inhabitants that dress up in their traditional Karpathian costumes. Karpathos comprises of 12 villages lived in by approximately 8.000 people. All villages preserve intensively the traditional style of the island. In the south east of the island you can find Pigadia (capital) and the main port of the island.  Pigadia are surrounded by the villages of Menetes, Arkasa, Finiki, Aperi, Volada, Othos and Piles. In the central of the island you will find Lefkos, Mesohori and Spoa. On the north side of the island you will find the villages Olympos and Diafani.


Olympos av Riitta (Håper det går greit å bruke det fine bildet ditt her.)

To reach the north of the island, and the towns of Olympos and Diafani, care needs to be taken as the road is still under construction. If you hire a car to visit this part of the island you will have to ensure that it is either a 4x4 or a jeep. Some of the more secluded beaches are also only accessible using this type of transport (or by boat), so care will need to be taken. The central and southern parts of the island can be reached via ash felted roads, so a less robust car can be used. Please make sure to take the advice the car hire firms offer.

Boat trips are frequent from Pigadia and Diafani, and some smaller craft will act as ferries to deserted beaches from the east coast resorts such as Ag Nicholas, Kyra Panagia, Achata and Apella.


Amopi av Riitta.

http://www.dagsavisen.no/utenriks/article258745.ece

Here, in Lefkos, we have only 1 religeous festival, in May, but there are others across the island throughout the year. There are Greek nights planned for the rest of the season in the village, taking place each Wednesday where there will be eating, drinking and dancing
 
We also have various sporting events such as the World Championship Wind Surfing contest at Aftiartis (the area near to the airport) that finished on Wednesday. From the middle of July to the beginning af September there are festivals featuring Greek dancing and music from different islands taking place in Messahouri and Pigadia.
 
Tha last major festival of the year on the island takes place in Massahouri from September 7th to the 9th, celebrating Panagia, the Mother of Christ. Here the villagers prepare traditional food and drink to be given to pilgrims, hoping that they will leave a donation to the church. People come from across the island, and the island of Kassos, to pay their respects.

The weather here at the moment is very hot, around 35 degrees, but normally we have around 30 to 32 and is expected to stay so for the rest of the summer, at least until the end of August. In September we expect to drop to around 27 degrees.

Mihalis Lytos

Et nytt prosjekt er startet opp. En kort forklaring: Jeg oppretter kontakt med grekere (hovedsaklig folk som driver hoteller, studios etc.). De får en liten logo nederst på framsiden med link til hjemmeside. Til gjengjeld skriver de litt om øya si/byen sin (50-70 linjer) annen hver måned. Jeg oversetter til norsk og legger det ut i forumet. Håper dette blir suksess....

Gjengitt med tillatelse fra Andreas N. Lardopoulos (http://www.apollostudios.gr)

Tilos is located 48 miles southeast from Rhodes in Aegean Sea. Tilos is still one of the last virgin, peaceful islands have been left. Some of the beauty things in this island is the clean air and the beautiful beaches. The island produce tomatoes, potatoes, melons, fresh fish and feeds goats. It offers all the tourist comforts like us restaurants, mini markets, cafe snacks, bakery, souvenirs, rent cars - motors.

The island was first inhabited in the early Neolithic period 8000-7000 B.C. as finds in the cave of Harcadio show. There was contact both with the Minoans and the Mycaeneans who seem to have settled on the island. From excavations carried out Pelasgian walls were also found. However the island\'s most important period was 7th century B.C., when the Tilians together with the Lindians settled in Sicily and built the well-known city of Gelas. The tyrants Gelon and Ieron were from Tilos. The island flourished during the classical era also having its own coinage and being famous for clothing and perfumes. Thereafter, the history of Tilos followed that of Rhodes to which the island was united. In Byzantine times, together with Nisyros, Kos, and Samos it constituted the Samos Issue. The Knights of St John who either reconstructed or built three of the island\'s castles, inhabited it. In 1522 the Turks occupied Tilos until 1948, when it was reunited with Greece.  



Tilos

Seahorse shaped Tilos rises majestically out of the sparkling azure blue waters of the Aegean Sea with its magnificent beaches surrounded by rugged mountains that boast of rushing, fresh water underground springs that nourish the trees and flowers which grace its beautiful countryside.

An Aegean island with nineteen beaches, twelve mountains, seven medieval castles, a Byzantine monastery and two hundred churches, a cave full of natural discoveries, a village that is a declared cultural monument, a hundred bird species, hundreds of wild flowers and herbs, and a few hundred residents who will make your visit truly memorable.



Livadia

The village of Livadia quietly hugs the shore next to the port at the foot of the mountains that shelter Livadia Bay. As you face eastward, the silky silhouette of the mountains of Turkey appear to rise out of the waters of the Aegean. Agriosykia Castle emerges from the rocky mountaintop to cast its watchful eye over Livadia as it has done unfailingly for the past six hundred years. The gracefully sculpted Italian architecture of the Tilos Police Station building at the port stands as a reminder of the Italian domination of the island from 1912 until 1948.

Livadia Beach with its graceful mile-long curve invites one to enjoy swimming and snorkeling in warm, crystal clear water; breezing along the smooth surface of the protected bay on colorful windsurf boards, canoes and pedaloes easily available for hire; and sunbathing on comfortable lounge chairs that peak out from the welcome shade of tall trees scattered along the beach. When the spirit moves, you can drop into any one of a multitude of small tavernas and cafes that overlook the beach or are tucked away in the village where you are sure to find some lovely gifts, local delicacies and artistic creations to take home with you.

Mikro Horio

The village of Mikro Horio, established in the 15th century in the hills above Livadia, was abandoned after World War II by its residents, some of whom moved to Livadia to build a new life as business developed around the port. Surrounding this mountainous medieval village site, one finds ancient stone walls made centuries ago to corral the animals, a plethora of tiny churches with their ruggedly rustic architecture barely perceptible against the stony hillsides, and the venerable, twisted trunks of windswept oak and olive trees that guard the secrets of the island\'s past.

Megalo Horio

The village of Megalo Horio unfolds like a ruffled white fan against the steep slopes of St. Stefanos hill which is crowned by an ancient castle that dominates the skyline. There is a quiet charm inherent in this village that is built on centuries of tradition. Until the early 18th century, the entire population of Tilos resided within the castle walls of Megalo Horio which had a famous temple dedicated to Pythios Apollo and Poliada Athena. On the foundations of this ancient temple, the church of Taxiarch-Archangel Michael was built in the post Byzantine period.

Beginning in 1827, ancient ruins were woven into the buildings you see today in which you will find City Hall, the public school and library, the Pygmy Elephant Exhibit, the medical office, and the local grocery store. The adjoining main square will delight your senses with fragrance and color in this gardener's paradise filled with plumeria, bougainvillea and roses shaded by trees that overlook the valley and Eristos Bay to the south.

Eristos

Looking from Megalo Horio, the bird\'s eye view of the fertile valley against the cool, blue backdrop of Eristos Bay will tempt any visitor to explore this part of the island. Tilos is gifted with an abundance of natural spring water that enables the cultivation of a dazzling array of fruits, almonds and vegetables. The agricultural sector consists entirely of small family businesses thus creating a comfortable, old world feel to the fresh food you enjoy on Tilos. In springtime, this valley becomes a vibrantly colored canvas brushed with deep reds, swirling yellows, and splashes of blue bursting from the wildflowers that grace this island\'s soil.

At the end of this valley lies the most beautiful swimming beach on the island called Eristos Beach. Most of the mile long beach is golden sand inviting beachgoers to sunbathe, swim, snorkel and play volleyball as well as take long, dreamy walks along the shore. When fishing enthusiasts get hungry, they barbecue their catch of the day right on the beach using the island\'s own lemon juice, olive oil and wild thyme to make a succulent, memorable meal under star-filled skies.

St. Antonios Bay

Picturesque St. Antonios Bay boasts a small fishing port, a seashore that is famous for its beach rocks, a few hotels, restaurants and cafes. A few kilometers to the west is Plaka Bay with its long sandy beach and fine swimming.

St. Panteleimon

The scenic road with breathtaking views along the west side of the island leads to the St. Panteleimon monastery that was built in 1470, restored in 1703 and 1824, and expanded in 1843. The palm-leafed entrance opens to a pebbled courtyard that looks like a lush oasis landscaped with flowers, trees, the traditional Greek basil and grapevines. There is also a glorious fountain of cool, fresh and delicious spring water gushing continuously at the entrance. The church with its centuries-old frescoes; the monks' quarters; the animal farm including pheasants, deer, peacocks, and ducks and a second courtyard on a lower level shaded by trees with picnic tables and a sandwich hut complete the complex. The monastery's zenith was reached during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as it printed bank notes used on the island, owned vast tracts of land with animal herds and served as a key economic as well as spiritual center. Today it is an inspiration open to the world.

An Island Poet\'s Message "¦ 2,000 Years Later

As long ago as 350 BC, the poet Irinna was born on Tilos and at an early age became inspired by the rich and diverse natural beauty of our island and the surrounding Aegean Sea. From recorded history, Tilos has been gifted with swiftly passing clouds bathed in pastel colors heralding the dawn and passing of each day, the quiet lapping of the waves on the shores of its beaches and the songs of birds echoing throughout the naturally fertile valleys scented by the fragrance of fruit tree blossoms. Within the peaceful embrace of this tranquil island and nurtured by its natural richness, Irinna through her poetry passed on to us the most noble of human values that have endured through the sands of time.

History and Nature Design an Island Landscape

Herbs and Myths "¦

In spring, autumn and winter, Tilos becomes an artist's canvas painted with brightly colored wildflowers and herbs against a backdrop of the pastel hues of the mountains that shelter a fertile green valley and sandy beaches before dropping dramatically into the sea. With the onset of warm, sunny days and balmy nights of summer, these natural floral bouquets recede, giving way to the prominent green and golden hues of unspoiled wildlife habitat. The fields of wild chamomile and the pungent aroma of wild thyme and sage wafting through the nature trails serve as a constant reminder of the Greek myth explaining the island's name. According to legend, Tilos, who was the youngest son of Alia and Apollo the sun god, collected herbs from the island which cured his mother of a serious illness. After her recovery, Tilos established a sanctuary on the island in honor of Apollo to express his grateful appreciation for his mother's renewed health. The island was named after him and thereafter, throughout the ages, it has been famous for its curative as well as culinary herbs that are now enjoyed internationally.

Early History

The island history, originating after a territorial separation from the coast of Asia Minor six million years ago, clearly traces its population back to the Minoan, Mycenean and Dorian periods between 3,000 BC and 1,000 BC from the artifacts discovered here. Herodotus spoke of the golden age of Tilos during which Tilini of Gelas colonized Sicily with Tilos islanders in the 7th century BC. The richness of the archaeological finds dating from the Roman and early-Christian times reflects the island prosperity until the great earthquake of 550 AD. Remains of the fortresses built during the Byzantine era and by the Knights of St. John can be seen silhouetted against the sky as a visible memorial to the numerous island invasions throughout its history, including the Ottomans in 1522 and the Italians in 1912. In 1948, Tilos returned to the modern arms of its maternal Hellenistic past.

The unmistakable presence of the past can be felt in the atmosphere surrounding the small churches that are spread throughout Tilos. Those who enjoy nature walks will find the added bonus of discovering that Tilos is home to two hundred Byzantine era churches scattered throughout the island with as many as forty one still retaining their original frescoes.

Half way between Livadia and Megalo Horio, the ruins of the castle and fortress of Messaria, which was brimming with life during the 14th and 15th centuries, rise out of the mountain. Beneath it, the cave of Harkadio is the site of recent paleontological excavations during which the skeletons of pygmy elephants dating back to 4,500 BC. were unearthed.

Lørdag 30. juni kl. 21:00-22:00 kommer denne annonsen på framsiden av VG-nett.

Et innslag på Kveldsnytt akkurat nå viste at det er skogbrann på Poros. Et raskt søk med Google førte meg til denne artikkelen: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L27640959.htm

http://www.rb.no/meninger/kommentarer/article2845985.ece

Radioene er nå organisert på en ny måte + at de er flyttet nederst på siden (i midten). Det anbefales å trykke på \"Velg pop-up vindu, hvis ikke stopper musikken når du forlater siden. Prøv ut.....

22 kanaler er tilgjengelig pr. i dag.

Artikkel med Tove Fasting:
http://www.adressa.no/forbruker/reiseliv/article883167.ece

Her er noen tips om hvordan man skal få vellykkede feriebilder:
http://www.akam.no/guide/fotografering/naar_du_skal_fotografere_paa_ferie/40691

Tipper turistene svetter også!

http://met.no/aktuelt/nyhetsarkiv/2007/06juni/europa_ekstrem.html
http://www.adressa.no/nyheter/utenriks/article885483.ece
http://www.aftenposten.no/vaer/article1856252.ece

Har lagt inn en ny søkefunksjon som søker i fotogalleriet, dagens bilde og i linkene. Du finner den som en blokk i venstre marg. Forumet har egen søkefunksjon. Test ut og kom med tilbakemelding på om dette er noe å ha, eller om jeg skal ta den bort.

En liten sak som viser temperaturen i Athen er lagt til i venstre marg. Skriv inn navnet på andre steder og du blir tatt til en ny side med info om været på det aktuelle stedet...