terça-feira, 4 de agosto de 2009
domingo, 2 de agosto de 2009
quinta-feira, 30 de julho de 2009
Pelion Peninsula (Arredores de Volos)
The Greek Gods knew that the Pelion was special. The home and birthplace of the half man half horse centaurs, though of a fearsome reputation, they had a deep knowledge of plants and herbal healing. It was a centaur, Cherion, who was entrusted with educating heroes and demigods such as Hercules, Achilles, Jason and Theseus, all mighty warriors. A profession where possession of such skills might be handy!
Here it is easy to see the connection between myth and historical fact. It only takes five minutes on one of the many ancient paths or ‘kalderimia’, that still link the isolated communities of these majestic mountain forests, to recognise many of the herbs and plants, used medicinally by the ancients, as well as the centaurs, growing in profusion amongst the trees.
The Pelion Peninsula is unique, still largely unknown to foreign visitors, but long recognised by the Greeks as a national treasure to be appreciated and preserved. One can recognise the Pelion on the map as the long peninsula with a claw like promontory at its southern end that divides the Aegean Sea from the Pagasitic Gulf. Cut off in the North by the Pelion Massif, the only easy access by land is a narrow corridor from the great plain of Thessaly to the west at the head of the gulf through the city of Volos. The mountains, snow covered in winter (there is even a ski resort on the flanks of Mount Pelion), feed the many rivers and streams. The region is one of the most fertile and verdant in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Pelion is famous for its fruit, particularly apples. In the springtime when the blossom appears and the native chestnut, oak and beech trees are bursting into leaf, the colours and textures are simply breathtaking. In the full heat of summer the tree cover means that the temperature is at least five degrees less than out in the open.
One of the great pleasures of a holiday here is to be able to enjoy lying in the sun on a beach with the clear Aegean waters lapping at your feet, before moving to relax in the cool shade of an ancient chestnut tree. September is apple picking time, the orchards are laden with fruit of every colour, whilst the cooler nights turn the forests above into a sea of russet and gold.
The inhabitants of the Pelion, despite a long tradition of independence from the ‘mainland’, are extremely hospitable and friendly. It is the only region in Greece that remained autonomous throughout the centuries of foreign intervention. Even the usually fearless Ottomans left these mountain villages well alone.
Standing on the beach at Mylopotamos, the mouth of a narrow and precipitous ravine, one can easily understand how even the fiercest Turkish general would think twice about committing his warriors to an assault up the twisting steep and narrow trails!
By the 19th century, they had not only survived but many had become prosperous through selling their produce to the increasing population of Volos, a fastgrowing port and industrial centre at the head of the Pagasitic Gulf.
Wealthy merchants built distinctive large mansions in villages such as Vizitsa and Makrinitsa, each trying to out do their neighbour with colourful embellishments on the upper walls and ornate stained glass windows, enjoying an exclusive eagle’s eye view over the Gulf and the Thessaly Plain.
By the early years of the 20th century, roads were built up into the hills and a railway line was constructed linking Volos with the important village of Milies. Designed by an Italian engineer, Evaristo de Chirico, the narrow gauge line with its graceful viaducts and arches later figured in the work of his son, Giorgio de Chirico, the famous surrealist painter who was born in Volos. The line remains in use to this day as far as Ano Lehonia on the coast and is a deservedly popular tourist attraction.
Small family-run hotels can be found along both coastlines, taking advantage of the many coves and quiet bays, each with beaches of white pebbles or sand. There are a wide variety of tavernas and restaurants which have opened, many offering such delicacies as wild boar and desserts based on the local fruit. The infrastructure of the Pelion is improving steadily, but money exchange and ATM machines are still often hard to find outside the larger towns, so be prepared!
Perhaps the best way to explore this fascinating region is on foot, using the ‘kalderimia’ mule track network. Although by car the recently improved roads leading into the mountains are no longer a driver’s challenge. As one local put it, when asked about the road up to the apple centre of Zagora, ”Ah, it’s ok, but it’s like a politician, many twists and turns!”
The Aegean coast though rugged, has a number of delightful small villages. Some are no more than a cluster of silver roofed stone cottages above a small cove which make a perfect base for exploring gentler paths that often follow the shoreline past pristine beaches.
The Pagasitic Gulf coast is more sheltered and typically Mediterranean, with olive groves and pine trees overlooking the sand and pebble beaches. Exploring this coast by small boat is a delight or one can take a caique cruise down to the ‘claw’ of Pelion at Trikeri, with its small island and monastery.
Even in July and August, when people from Athens and Thessaloniki arrive to escape from the summer city heat, the Pelion never seems overcrowded, nor loses that sense of being a world apart. Those who live here are determined that it never will.
Highlights:• Horse back riding from Arghalasti• Take a ride on the mountain steam train from Ano Lehonia to Milies• Cruise the Pagasitic Gulf on board a gullet to beaches & Trikeri island.• Enjoy the magnifi cent sandy beaches on the eastern coastline• Take the Pelion Tour, exploring the seaside resorts and the mountain villages of Tsangarada and Milies• Experience the cosmopolitan city of Volos from its archaeological museum, the municipal gallery to the shops and atmospheric waterfront walks in the evenings• Take your own motor boat to explore the hidden beaches and islands of the Pagasitic Gulf• Take a guided tour walking tour from Agia Kyriaki.• Walk the Milies - Potistika path to enjoy views of the Aegean Sea and the Pagasitic Gulf from the peakline• Diving school in Trikeri• Take a trip to Meteora and its incredible mountain top monasteries
Here it is easy to see the connection between myth and historical fact. It only takes five minutes on one of the many ancient paths or ‘kalderimia’, that still link the isolated communities of these majestic mountain forests, to recognise many of the herbs and plants, used medicinally by the ancients, as well as the centaurs, growing in profusion amongst the trees.
The Pelion Peninsula is unique, still largely unknown to foreign visitors, but long recognised by the Greeks as a national treasure to be appreciated and preserved. One can recognise the Pelion on the map as the long peninsula with a claw like promontory at its southern end that divides the Aegean Sea from the Pagasitic Gulf. Cut off in the North by the Pelion Massif, the only easy access by land is a narrow corridor from the great plain of Thessaly to the west at the head of the gulf through the city of Volos. The mountains, snow covered in winter (there is even a ski resort on the flanks of Mount Pelion), feed the many rivers and streams. The region is one of the most fertile and verdant in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Pelion is famous for its fruit, particularly apples. In the springtime when the blossom appears and the native chestnut, oak and beech trees are bursting into leaf, the colours and textures are simply breathtaking. In the full heat of summer the tree cover means that the temperature is at least five degrees less than out in the open.
One of the great pleasures of a holiday here is to be able to enjoy lying in the sun on a beach with the clear Aegean waters lapping at your feet, before moving to relax in the cool shade of an ancient chestnut tree. September is apple picking time, the orchards are laden with fruit of every colour, whilst the cooler nights turn the forests above into a sea of russet and gold.
The inhabitants of the Pelion, despite a long tradition of independence from the ‘mainland’, are extremely hospitable and friendly. It is the only region in Greece that remained autonomous throughout the centuries of foreign intervention. Even the usually fearless Ottomans left these mountain villages well alone.
Standing on the beach at Mylopotamos, the mouth of a narrow and precipitous ravine, one can easily understand how even the fiercest Turkish general would think twice about committing his warriors to an assault up the twisting steep and narrow trails!
By the 19th century, they had not only survived but many had become prosperous through selling their produce to the increasing population of Volos, a fastgrowing port and industrial centre at the head of the Pagasitic Gulf.
Wealthy merchants built distinctive large mansions in villages such as Vizitsa and Makrinitsa, each trying to out do their neighbour with colourful embellishments on the upper walls and ornate stained glass windows, enjoying an exclusive eagle’s eye view over the Gulf and the Thessaly Plain.
By the early years of the 20th century, roads were built up into the hills and a railway line was constructed linking Volos with the important village of Milies. Designed by an Italian engineer, Evaristo de Chirico, the narrow gauge line with its graceful viaducts and arches later figured in the work of his son, Giorgio de Chirico, the famous surrealist painter who was born in Volos. The line remains in use to this day as far as Ano Lehonia on the coast and is a deservedly popular tourist attraction.
Small family-run hotels can be found along both coastlines, taking advantage of the many coves and quiet bays, each with beaches of white pebbles or sand. There are a wide variety of tavernas and restaurants which have opened, many offering such delicacies as wild boar and desserts based on the local fruit. The infrastructure of the Pelion is improving steadily, but money exchange and ATM machines are still often hard to find outside the larger towns, so be prepared!
Perhaps the best way to explore this fascinating region is on foot, using the ‘kalderimia’ mule track network. Although by car the recently improved roads leading into the mountains are no longer a driver’s challenge. As one local put it, when asked about the road up to the apple centre of Zagora, ”Ah, it’s ok, but it’s like a politician, many twists and turns!”
The Aegean coast though rugged, has a number of delightful small villages. Some are no more than a cluster of silver roofed stone cottages above a small cove which make a perfect base for exploring gentler paths that often follow the shoreline past pristine beaches.
The Pagasitic Gulf coast is more sheltered and typically Mediterranean, with olive groves and pine trees overlooking the sand and pebble beaches. Exploring this coast by small boat is a delight or one can take a caique cruise down to the ‘claw’ of Pelion at Trikeri, with its small island and monastery.
Even in July and August, when people from Athens and Thessaloniki arrive to escape from the summer city heat, the Pelion never seems overcrowded, nor loses that sense of being a world apart. Those who live here are determined that it never will.
Highlights:• Horse back riding from Arghalasti• Take a ride on the mountain steam train from Ano Lehonia to Milies• Cruise the Pagasitic Gulf on board a gullet to beaches & Trikeri island.• Enjoy the magnifi cent sandy beaches on the eastern coastline• Take the Pelion Tour, exploring the seaside resorts and the mountain villages of Tsangarada and Milies• Experience the cosmopolitan city of Volos from its archaeological museum, the municipal gallery to the shops and atmospheric waterfront walks in the evenings• Take your own motor boat to explore the hidden beaches and islands of the Pagasitic Gulf• Take a guided tour walking tour from Agia Kyriaki.• Walk the Milies - Potistika path to enjoy views of the Aegean Sea and the Pagasitic Gulf from the peakline• Diving school in Trikeri• Take a trip to Meteora and its incredible mountain top monasteries
sexta-feira, 24 de julho de 2009
Delos, terra sagrada
Assinalada ainda hoje como uma ilha sagrada, Delos encerra importantes vestígios arqueológicos, visitados por milhares de turistas, sobretudo a partir de Mykonos, o porto mais próximo. As ruínas – de templos, teatros, estátuas, pórticos – cobrem quase a totalidade do território, fazendo recordar os tempos em que a ilha assumia um lugar de destaque no panorama religioso e político do Egeu. Delos começou por ser procurada pelos Iónicos para celebrar os seus rituais, passando no século V a.C. para as mãos dos atenienses. Este povo acreditava que a ilha teria servido de berço a Apolo e que, por esse motivo, seria de todas a mais sagrada . Esta seria, aliás, a razão da sua localização central face ao restante arquipélago (daí a denominação de Cíclades, as ilhas que rodeiam Delos). Sacralizaram–na ao ponto de aí proibirem qualquer nascimento ou morte, tendo, finalmente, acabado por deportar a população para a Ásia menor. Após os gregos, passaram ainda pela ilha os macedónios e os romanos, que a elevaram a um dos mais importantes portos do Mediterrâneo, onde se comercializavam principalmente escravos. O seu carácter sagrado haveria, no entanto, de lhe ditar a má fortuna: em 88 a. C. o rei Mithridates entra em guerra com os romanos, ataca a ilha e assassina 20 000 habitantes num só dia, arrasando os templos e santuários. Delos nunca viria a recuperar deste rude golpe e, após mais alguns ataques de corsários que passaram a dominar o Egeu, acabou por ser totalmente abandonada.
Assinalada ainda hoje como uma ilha sagrada, Delos encerra importantes vestígios arqueológicos, visitados por milhares de turistas, sobretudo a partir de Mykonos, o porto mais próximo. As ruínas – de templos, teatros, estátuas, pórticos – cobrem quase a totalidade do território, fazendo recordar os tempos em que a ilha assumia um lugar de destaque no panorama religioso e político do Egeu. Delos começou por ser procurada pelos Iónicos para celebrar os seus rituais, passando no século V a.C. para as mãos dos atenienses. Este povo acreditava que a ilha teria servido de berço a Apolo e que, por esse motivo, seria de todas a mais sagrada . Esta seria, aliás, a razão da sua localização central face ao restante arquipélago (daí a denominação de Cíclades, as ilhas que rodeiam Delos). Sacralizaram–na ao ponto de aí proibirem qualquer nascimento ou morte, tendo, finalmente, acabado por deportar a população para a Ásia menor. Após os gregos, passaram ainda pela ilha os macedónios e os romanos, que a elevaram a um dos mais importantes portos do Mediterrâneo, onde se comercializavam principalmente escravos. O seu carácter sagrado haveria, no entanto, de lhe ditar a má fortuna: em 88 a. C. o rei Mithridates entra em guerra com os romanos, ataca a ilha e assassina 20 000 habitantes num só dia, arrasando os templos e santuários. Delos nunca viria a recuperar deste rude golpe e, após mais alguns ataques de corsários que passaram a dominar o Egeu, acabou por ser totalmente abandonada.
quarta-feira, 22 de julho de 2009
Sabiam que...
O berro bruscamente lançado por Pã durante a guerra em que Crono é destornado pelo seu próprio filho, Zeus, e que aterrorizou os Titãs, deu origem à palavra "pânico".
"Conhece-te a ti próprio" - Oráculo de Delfos
O primeiro oráculo de Delfos era conhecido geralmente como Sibila, embora seu nome fosse Herófila. Ela cantava as predições que recebia de Gaia. Mais tarde, Sibila tornou-se um título dado a qualquer sacerdotisa devotada ao oráculo. A Sibila apresentava-se sentada na rocha sibilina, respirando os vapores vindos do chão e emitindo as suas frequentemente intrigantes e confusas predições. Pausanias afirmava que a Sibila "nasceu entre o homem e a deusa, filha do monstro do mar e uma ninfa imortal". Outros disseram que era irmã ou filha de Apolo. Ainda outros reivindicaram que Sibila recebera os seus poderes de Gaia originalmente, que passou o oráculo a Têmis, que depois o passou a Phoebe. Este oráculo exerceu uma influência considerável através do país, e foi consultado antes de todos os empreendimentos principais: guerra, fundação das colônias, e assim por diante. Era também altamente respeitada em países semi-helênicos como Macedônia, Lídia, Cária e até mesmo Egipto. O rei Creso da Lídia consultou Delfos antes de atacar a Pérsia, e de acordo com Heródoto recebeu a resposta:
Se você o fizer, destruirá um grande império.
— '
Creso achou a resposta favorável, atacou e foi completamente derrotado (resultando daí, naturalmente, a destruição de seu próprio império).
Alegadamente o oráculo também proclamou Sócrates o homem mais sábio na Grécia, ao que Sócrates respondeu que, se assim era, isso devia-se a ser o único que estava ciente da sua própria ignorância. A afirmação está relacionada com um dos lemas mais famosos de Delfos, que Sócrates disse ter aprendido lá, γνωθι σεαυτον (gnothi seauton, "conhece-te a ti próprio"). Um outro lema famoso de Delfos é μηδεν αγαν (meden agan, "nada em excesso"). No século III d.C., ante o domínio cristão crescente na região, o oráculo, por motivo desconhecido, declarou que a divindade não falaria lá por mais tempo.
Se você o fizer, destruirá um grande império.
— '
Creso achou a resposta favorável, atacou e foi completamente derrotado (resultando daí, naturalmente, a destruição de seu próprio império).
Alegadamente o oráculo também proclamou Sócrates o homem mais sábio na Grécia, ao que Sócrates respondeu que, se assim era, isso devia-se a ser o único que estava ciente da sua própria ignorância. A afirmação está relacionada com um dos lemas mais famosos de Delfos, que Sócrates disse ter aprendido lá, γνωθι σεαυτον (gnothi seauton, "conhece-te a ti próprio"). Um outro lema famoso de Delfos é μηδεν αγαν (meden agan, "nada em excesso"). No século III d.C., ante o domínio cristão crescente na região, o oráculo, por motivo desconhecido, declarou que a divindade não falaria lá por mais tempo.
segunda-feira, 20 de julho de 2009
Como sair à noite em Myconos ( não se assustem!!!!!!!!!! ) segundo um apersonagem pouco interessante...
A ordem é a seguinte: chegar na praia a hora que conseguir acordar da balada do dia anterior. Umas 15h está bom. É a hora que a praia já está bombando, dá para comer alguma coisa a beira mar mesmo, tomar um gatorade, dar alguns mergulhos e assim que se sentir um pouco melhor (recuperado!) começar a balada desse novo dia. Não entendeu? É que a balada nas praias Paradise e na Super Paradise começam no fim da tarde, na areia mesmo.Umas 21hs já dá para fazer um “pit stop” no hotel e dormir. Calma, calma, sua noitada nem começou!!! Duas horas depois é a hora de jantar em algum restaurante no centro. Depois disso, novo aquecimento antes de encarar a verdadeira balada que vai até o amanhecer.Dessa vez achei um vídeo no You Tube para me ajudar a mostrar como é a balada na praia.Veja nesse link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok-YLGsWNf0
A ordem é a seguinte: chegar na praia a hora que conseguir acordar da balada do dia anterior. Umas 15h está bom. É a hora que a praia já está bombando, dá para comer alguma coisa a beira mar mesmo, tomar um gatorade, dar alguns mergulhos e assim que se sentir um pouco melhor (recuperado!) começar a balada desse novo dia. Não entendeu? É que a balada nas praias Paradise e na Super Paradise começam no fim da tarde, na areia mesmo.Umas 21hs já dá para fazer um “pit stop” no hotel e dormir. Calma, calma, sua noitada nem começou!!! Duas horas depois é a hora de jantar em algum restaurante no centro. Depois disso, novo aquecimento antes de encarar a verdadeira balada que vai até o amanhecer.Dessa vez achei um vídeo no You Tube para me ajudar a mostrar como é a balada na praia.Veja nesse link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok-YLGsWNf0
Estes gajos são uns imitadores..... Si vão fazer a tua volta, dá uma olhadela !!!!! http://voupragrecia.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html
TOP ATTRACTIONS OF MYKONOS ISLAND
Petros the Pelican ( tradução: Pedro o pelicano lá d sitio)- An old celebrity of the town's waterfront, "Petro" has been the official mascot of Mykonos for many years. Found after a storm in 1954 the pelican gave up its migrating to become a local resident. After more than thirty years of making the island his home, Petro eventually died. The loss of such a personality was so deeply felt by both Mykonian and tourist alike that a replacement was soon found and a tradition established. Through the care and protection of the islanders, the spirit of Petro lives on in his predecessor who continues to this day to make his home on the island's waterfront.
Windmills ( Ainda encontramos o Dom Quichote e o Sancho Pança.... ) - From as early as the 16th century one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos have been it's windmills. Due to it's geographic position, Mykonos was situated on major sea trade-route which at one time joined Venice, the gateway of Europe, to Asia. The need to refine grain and compact it for transport combined with an ample year round supply of wind made Mykonos the perfect location. Easy access to the harbor was necessary so most of the island's mills were positioned in or around the main port with the highest concentration covering the entire western portion of town. With the coming of industrialization the windmills importance began to decline as well as their numbers. Today only a fraction remains of what was once an active era in :Mykonian history.
Little Venice - Where the most western part of the town meets the sea is the area known as "Little Venice". Here the buildings have been constructed right on the sea's edge with their balconies overhanging the water. During the 16th and 17th century pirating was common and it is believed this area was used for the necessary quick loading and unloading of goods.
Paraportiani - One of the most famous architectural structures in Greece is the church, Paraportiani. Positioned near the main harbor entrance, this church is the central feature of the "Kastro" or castle area, the oldest section of town. It's name means inner or secondary door which it was to the Medieval stone walls which encircled the area. First begun in 1475, Paraportiani in reality is a group of five smaller churches which were constructed over a period of time and not completed until well into the 17th century. The two story structure was molded together utilizing four of it's churches to form a base for the fifth church which when placed on top formed a central domed roof.
Archaeological Museum - Located adjacent to the town's commercial harbor this museum houses marble sculptures, ceramics and jewellery, recovered from the islands of Delos, Renia and Mykonos. Included in this collection is a large ceramic vase dated 7th century BC which shows the oldest graphic record of the Trojan Horse.
Aegean Maritime Museum - Located in the center of town near the area Tria Pigadia the museum displays in the form of models a collection of ships from the pre-Minoan period through to the 19th century. Also on display are nautical and ancient artifacts related to the history of shipping on Mykonos.
Folklore Museum - Located in the "Kastro" or castle area of town and next to Paraportiani a large collection of 19th century antiques can be viewed which include, to name just a few, furniture, tools, ceramics, photographs, and local musical instruments.
Folklore branch museums - "Lena's House" - Situated next to the Maritime museum is an authentic 19th century middle class Mykonian house, completely restored with furnishings.
"The Boni Mill" - One of the island's best examples of a 16th century windmill overlooks the village on the upper east section of town. The mill has been maintained and is fully functional featuring it's customary wood-burning stone oven.
Delos - One of Greece's most famous archaeologic sites is the small island of Delos. Under the jurisdiction of Mykonos and situated just 2 kilometers to the west the entire island has been declared a national museum. Access to the island has been made readily available through excursions which leave daily from the main harbor of Mykonos and some of the more popular beaches.
E as Festas do luscofusco????????????????
Petros the Pelican ( tradução: Pedro o pelicano lá d sitio)- An old celebrity of the town's waterfront, "Petro" has been the official mascot of Mykonos for many years. Found after a storm in 1954 the pelican gave up its migrating to become a local resident. After more than thirty years of making the island his home, Petro eventually died. The loss of such a personality was so deeply felt by both Mykonian and tourist alike that a replacement was soon found and a tradition established. Through the care and protection of the islanders, the spirit of Petro lives on in his predecessor who continues to this day to make his home on the island's waterfront.
Windmills ( Ainda encontramos o Dom Quichote e o Sancho Pança.... ) - From as early as the 16th century one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos have been it's windmills. Due to it's geographic position, Mykonos was situated on major sea trade-route which at one time joined Venice, the gateway of Europe, to Asia. The need to refine grain and compact it for transport combined with an ample year round supply of wind made Mykonos the perfect location. Easy access to the harbor was necessary so most of the island's mills were positioned in or around the main port with the highest concentration covering the entire western portion of town. With the coming of industrialization the windmills importance began to decline as well as their numbers. Today only a fraction remains of what was once an active era in :Mykonian history.
Little Venice - Where the most western part of the town meets the sea is the area known as "Little Venice". Here the buildings have been constructed right on the sea's edge with their balconies overhanging the water. During the 16th and 17th century pirating was common and it is believed this area was used for the necessary quick loading and unloading of goods.
Paraportiani - One of the most famous architectural structures in Greece is the church, Paraportiani. Positioned near the main harbor entrance, this church is the central feature of the "Kastro" or castle area, the oldest section of town. It's name means inner or secondary door which it was to the Medieval stone walls which encircled the area. First begun in 1475, Paraportiani in reality is a group of five smaller churches which were constructed over a period of time and not completed until well into the 17th century. The two story structure was molded together utilizing four of it's churches to form a base for the fifth church which when placed on top formed a central domed roof.
Archaeological Museum - Located adjacent to the town's commercial harbor this museum houses marble sculptures, ceramics and jewellery, recovered from the islands of Delos, Renia and Mykonos. Included in this collection is a large ceramic vase dated 7th century BC which shows the oldest graphic record of the Trojan Horse.
Aegean Maritime Museum - Located in the center of town near the area Tria Pigadia the museum displays in the form of models a collection of ships from the pre-Minoan period through to the 19th century. Also on display are nautical and ancient artifacts related to the history of shipping on Mykonos.
Folklore Museum - Located in the "Kastro" or castle area of town and next to Paraportiani a large collection of 19th century antiques can be viewed which include, to name just a few, furniture, tools, ceramics, photographs, and local musical instruments.
Folklore branch museums - "Lena's House" - Situated next to the Maritime museum is an authentic 19th century middle class Mykonian house, completely restored with furnishings.
"The Boni Mill" - One of the island's best examples of a 16th century windmill overlooks the village on the upper east section of town. The mill has been maintained and is fully functional featuring it's customary wood-burning stone oven.
Delos - One of Greece's most famous archaeologic sites is the small island of Delos. Under the jurisdiction of Mykonos and situated just 2 kilometers to the west the entire island has been declared a national museum. Access to the island has been made readily available through excursions which leave daily from the main harbor of Mykonos and some of the more popular beaches.
E as Festas do luscofusco????????????????
sábado, 18 de julho de 2009
Meteora
Meteoros significa em grego "suspensos no ar". Os mosteiros de Meteora ficam na provincia de Kalambaka. Existem nesta zona vários mosteiros: Megalo Meteoro, Varlaam, Agios Nikolaos, Rousanou, Ágia Tríade, e Agio Stefanos.
Se quiserem ver fotos dos vários mosteiros vejam aqui:
http://dobrarfronteiras.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/fotografias-dos-mosteiros-de-meteora-grecia-varlaam-grande-meteoro-rousanou-santissima-trindade-sao-nicolau-santo-estevao-julho-2008-135-fotos/
Se quiserem ver fotos dos vários mosteiros vejam aqui:
http://dobrarfronteiras.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/fotografias-dos-mosteiros-de-meteora-grecia-varlaam-grande-meteoro-rousanou-santissima-trindade-sao-nicolau-santo-estevao-julho-2008-135-fotos/
domingo, 12 de julho de 2009
Atenas
Pessoal, está dificil combinarmos um encontro!!
Em relação a atenas, qual é a vossa ideia?
Dizem que 2 dias para Atenas é suficiente...
Tinha pensado reservarmos 4 noite, 3 quando chegarmos e depois 1 antes de sairmos! O que acham?
Digam de vossa justiça... :)
Em relação a atenas, qual é a vossa ideia?
Dizem que 2 dias para Atenas é suficiente...
Tinha pensado reservarmos 4 noite, 3 quando chegarmos e depois 1 antes de sairmos! O que acham?
Digam de vossa justiça... :)
sábado, 23 de maio de 2009
Rodes... mas é tão longe!!!
Gostava tanto de lá ir...
"A mistura arquitectónica é única, com a cidade de medieval de Rodes, cenário de filmes de época, a destacar-se, e inúmeros marcos históricos abertos à visita: as ruínas da cidade dórica de Kameirós, a fortaleza de Lindós, majestosos edifícios públicos, geralmente de construção italiana, mesquitas e palácios otomanos dispersos um pouco por todo o lado. A ilha possui ainda um coberto vegetal generoso..."
no link que o João enviou!
"A mistura arquitectónica é única, com a cidade de medieval de Rodes, cenário de filmes de época, a destacar-se, e inúmeros marcos históricos abertos à visita: as ruínas da cidade dórica de Kameirós, a fortaleza de Lindós, majestosos edifícios públicos, geralmente de construção italiana, mesquitas e palácios otomanos dispersos um pouco por todo o lado. A ilha possui ainda um coberto vegetal generoso..."
no link que o João enviou!
sexta-feira, 22 de maio de 2009
Encontrei este site com algumas sugestões a visitar na Grécia. Bom para começar a idealizar a nossa rota por terras de Aristóteles, Sócrates e Platão. http://www.almadeviajante.com/viagens/grecia/viagens-grecia.php
quarta-feira, 20 de maio de 2009
Mais uma curiosidade...
Os gregos para responder que não a uma questão inclinam a cabeça para trás, com o queixo para cima e sobrancelhas arqueadas... para dizer sim inclinam a cabeça ligeiramente para o lado... perfeitamente ao contrário do que para nós seria óbvio...
:-)
:-)
terça-feira, 19 de maio de 2009
Sugestões para as ilhas... vindas da Grécia!
Uma amiga da Margarida escreveu a falar um pouco sobre as ilhas...
"As for your question, it all depends on what your friends prefer. For example, the islands of the Ionian sea are covered in green, are somewhat more expensive but of extreme beauty. They are usually preferred by families and couples (and very many Italians for obvious reasons) but they do have a vivid night life.
The islands of the Aegean sea are pretty much bare of green but are truly the party heart of the summer. The most known of them are Myconos (usually preferred by all greek celebs and not only) but therefore it is very expensive. Paros is an island that never sleeps and has many options for variable pockets. Santorini is also very weird, because of the volcanic scenery and everything. It also depends from whether your friends prefer a big or small island. For example the smaller ones, like Folegandros or Astypalaia are also of extreme beauty but more fit for relaxing and also don't have the infrastructrure found in bigger islands.
Let me know what they have in mind. Perhaps then I can be less general."
Isto faz-me pensar em que tipo de ilhas queremos visitar... ilhas montanhosas e verdes... ilhas com praias fantásticas... ilhas mais calmas... ou ilhas com nightlife?? Que vos parece?
"As for your question, it all depends on what your friends prefer. For example, the islands of the Ionian sea are covered in green, are somewhat more expensive but of extreme beauty. They are usually preferred by families and couples (and very many Italians for obvious reasons) but they do have a vivid night life.
The islands of the Aegean sea are pretty much bare of green but are truly the party heart of the summer. The most known of them are Myconos (usually preferred by all greek celebs and not only) but therefore it is very expensive. Paros is an island that never sleeps and has many options for variable pockets. Santorini is also very weird, because of the volcanic scenery and everything. It also depends from whether your friends prefer a big or small island. For example the smaller ones, like Folegandros or Astypalaia are also of extreme beauty but more fit for relaxing and also don't have the infrastructrure found in bigger islands.
Let me know what they have in mind. Perhaps then I can be less general."
Isto faz-me pensar em que tipo de ilhas queremos visitar... ilhas montanhosas e verdes... ilhas com praias fantásticas... ilhas mais calmas... ou ilhas com nightlife?? Que vos parece?
domingo, 17 de maio de 2009
Hostel Atenas
Encontrei este site com vários hostels em Atenas...
http://www.portuguese.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/Albergues/Atenas/Grecia
Está lá a pousada da juventude em que fiquei quando lá fui há alguns anos... e pelas fotos fizeram obras... :-)
Os preços variam de 17 a 25 euros...
http://www.portuguese.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/Albergues/Atenas/Grecia
Está lá a pousada da juventude em que fiquei quando lá fui há alguns anos... e pelas fotos fizeram obras... :-)
Os preços variam de 17 a 25 euros...
domingo, 10 de maio de 2009
Curiosidades...
Estive a pesquisar sitios a visitar... e encontrei um sitio a não visitar... o Monte Athos...
pelo que percebi é uma espécie de Vaticano com governador próprio... habitado por cerca de 1500 monges em cerca de 20 mosteiros...
Para entrar neste território é necessário autorização... e a entrada é vedada a mulheres...
não vão cair em tentação...
sábado, 9 de maio de 2009
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