The Beautiful Eretria Resort

The phenomenon with the "crazy waters" on the Chalkida Bridge, which change direction four times during the day, the famous tsipouro restaurants of the city and the short distance from the capital, have made Evia a popular destination for the residents of Athens. However, Evia is not only Chalkida, its capital. The green north creates the perfect contrast with the austere landscape of the south, which is more reminiscent than the one in the Cyclades. The historic Eretria, the spa town of Edipsos, the beaches to Central Greece and the "balcony" in the vast Aegean to the east compose a very special place, which awaits families and singles to discover it.

Eretria, one of the most important cities-states in antiquity, is an important seaside resort in the prefecture of Evia, founded in 1824 after the destruction of Psara (hence its first name which was Nea Psara and was given by the survivors of Psara who settled in its territories) and has 4,166 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. The current town, which has important companies in the sectors of accommodation, catering and entertainment, is connected to Attica via the ferry line Eretria - Oropos but also through the road network Eretria - Chalkida - Athens.eretria hotels It is an excellent holiday resort in the prefecture of Evia. It is located southeast of Chalkida, in the Gulf of Evia, just opposite the northern coast of Attica.

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From Minoan Era Till Present

At the place where today the small port Venetsianiko is located, used to exist, during the Minoan era, one of the most important ports of Knossos, with the name Heraklion. That settlement continued to exist during the Roman period with the same name. One of the 10 martyrs who testified in Gortyna in the middle of the 3rd century, Evarestos, also originated from Heraklion. 

But even in the first Byzantine period Heraklion still existed and even with the name Castle. When the Saracen Arabs occupied Crete in 826, they came to this area and built the center and base of their pirate expeditions, which they secured with walls and a moat for their safety. This moat is called in Arabic, Hadak, from which they named their state Hadak. Later on, the Byzantines changed it to Handax and then the Venetians to Hadia, a name that lasted a thousand years, from 826 built until 1825, when it was renamed Heraklion again. 

Of course, buildings of that period do not exist today, but even if they survive, they are located at a depth of 5-6 m. In 961 Nikiforos Fokas occupied Khandaka and wanted to completely oust it from his position. Of course he did not succeed, because the people preferred this position as a center of commercial and naval pursuits. The settlers he brought along with him, settled in Hadaka, rebuilt its walls and slowly began to prosper and gather new inhabitants.

Crecian history and especially historical data for the city of Heraklion are countless. Numerous are the spots in this town with incredible historical or mythological interest. In your next visit try to book in central hotels heraklion so you can enjoy place from any aspect. 

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Flora and Fauna In Mysterious Mani

Mani has a very unique landscape. The mediterranean mountain sides of the area are a pleasure to the eye. In spring the flowers are simply remarkable while the autumn rains often enlighten the scenery. Mani is in the top of destinations in Peloponnese for holidays for all seasons and there are good reasons for this.mani greece hotels 

Wildlife in Mani is also rich. Still, there are things to attend to. One should be careful with the usual stinging and biting things. Wasps, hornets and territorial horse flies can be quite a problem. Bees usually do not attack unless threatened - around hives they can be rather aggressive. Lizards are often to be noticed- they range from small darting ones to pretty huge bright green ones about the size of an iguana. They can be a rather annoying surprise when unexpectedly encountered but are rarely if ever aggressive.

The snakes in Mani can be found in large numbers and varieties. Vipers and adders however are the only venomous snakes and easily spotted thanks to the special zigzag pattern on their backs. Locals can easily and instantly kill anything that resembles a snake, using the nearest blunt object - a tactic that unfortunately highly increases their chances of being bitten. Being careful about where one places their feet and hands can be a real solution in avoiding close contact with any kind of serpent and thus remaining safe and away from unwanted stinging or biting. Besides that, the vast majority are non-poisonous, including many lizards and worms which aren't even real snakes. 

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Caviar, A Tiny Gem

For generations, caviar has been a gastronomic legend. It's difficult to come by, and it's regarded an unique delicacy and the cuisine of the wealthy. Despite the presence of close premium competitors such as truffle (which is shaved and grated over dishes), caviar connoisseurs are not fooled. Its one-of-a-kindness is further demonstrated by the fact that it is only eaten by the tiniest spoonful. Whether they're garnishing a delicate egg custard, smeared on a small toast slice, or spooned right into your mouth, the unique flavor of these miniature fish eggs is what makes them so special.buy caviar

The salted roe of female sturgeon fish found in the Black and Caspian Seas is known as caviar. Because of their size, color, texture, and flavor, the eggs of this particular fish are far more valuable than those of any other species. All of these features differ significantly depending on the subspecies from which the eggs are derived. There are 30 sturgeon subspecies that offer us with this tiny gem. Even though people frequently use the term caviar to refer to salt-cured eggs from other fish like salmon, they are completely incorrect.

The caviar produced by the breed known as beluga sturgeon is one of the most well-known. The eggs of this particular fish are bigger and more delicately grained. It has a striking silver or black hue and a creamy, briny flavor.

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