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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Konitsa April 28th 2022

Die Männer fuhren weiter, ich fuhr in die Berge. Nichts als Kurven, schöne Aussicht und Sonne. All die Dörfer, die etwas weiter weg sind von Konitsa (15 km) sind nur noch im Sommer bewohnt, sicher eine angenehme Sommerfrische, wo die Hitze nicht so schlimm ist. Der Endpunkt war ein Thermalbad, das aber erst im Juni öffnet. 35 km Kurven, keinerlei Verkehr. Mehrere kleine Kapellen, bei einer war ein hohler Baum, in den eine Kapelle eingebaut war. In einem Dorf, 12 km von Konitsa entfernt, war dann etwas Leben. Es gab eine Kneipe, ich bekam ein Wasser und einen Bauernsalat. Und ein paar Infos Dank Google Translate. Im Dorf leben ganzjährig 30 Personen, im Sommer sind es insgesamt 100 Bewohner. Man hat sofort gesehen, dass da eine Dauersiedlung ist, bei den Häusern waren Gärten, die bestellt waren. ... read more
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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Konitsa April 27th 2022

Wir fuhren getrennt, die beiden sind flotter als Florentine. Schöne Fahrt, menschenleere Straßen, sehr angenehm. Als ich bei der alten Steinbrück von Konitsa saß, waren die beiden Männer plötzlich auch da. Sie sind ebenfalls kleine Nebenstraßen gefahren. Hotel war nicht besonders, Abendessen im Zentrum. ... read more
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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Parga April 26th 2022

Ich hatte Hotel für 2 Nächte gebucht, deshalb gemeinsame Rundfahrten nach Parga und zum Acheron. Abendessen wieder am Strand, wo die Männer zelteten. ... read more
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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Igoumenitsa April 23rd 2022

26 Std bis Igumenitsa, Regen bei der Abfahrt, aber am nächsten Morgen strahlende Sonne. Dank Kabine wunderbar geschlafen, Al nahm das freie Bett, Michi schlief im Theater und war deshalb unausgeschlafen. Abendessen am Meer, Kalamarie, ich finde immer, die schmecken wie Gummi. SELEFKOS Palace ist sehr ruhig gelegen und die Leute sind sehr nett. ... read more
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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Ioannina May 30th 2021

Am descoperit o zona deosebita atat prin istorie cat si prin arhitectura-zona podurilor de piatra. Am ales cazarea la Hotel/Pensiunea Machalas din orasul Kipoi aproape de Ioanina, zona minelor de argint. Impropriu spus camera ca era deja apartament, cu bucatarie, sufragerie, elemente vintage deosebite, candelabre, tavan pictat, lada de zestre, totul intr-o constructie de piatra. Am stat 3nopti la 175 euro.... read more
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Europe » Greece » Epirus » Parga January 31st 2021

For the second week of our Greek trip, we finally went to Parga on the mainland. It has been on our list for years, having heard such good things about it. We booked eight nights at Magda Apartments. We arrived on a ferry from Corfu at the port of Igoumenitsa and one of the owners, Kostas, came out to pick us up. This leads straight into one of the big plusses, because they also took as to the airport when we left. We reckoned this saved us about €150, as taxis are expensive in Greece. The topography of Parga is difficult to describe. Effectively it is a number of large beaches/coves with a rocky peninsula separating the main two. Like many other places in the Med, it's an old fishing port that has developed into a ... read more
View of Valtos beach from Amicos bar
Exciting cocktail at Amicos
Lichnos beach

Europe » Greece » Epirus » Igoumenitsa May 27th 2017

Ding Ding, Ding Ding - it is 2.45 in the morning. Ding Ding - the alarm wakes us in readiness for what will be a long long day. Kalimeera folks for the last time . We freshen up as best we can. We have a drink to wake us up and we try to get Suzy ready for the trip to the docks as quietly as we can. There has been no sound all night. The campsite has been one of the quietest yet which is quite a feat as most of our campsites have been deadly quiet. We creep out trying not to slam doors. We unhook Suzy and take a long last look in the darkness at our Georgie neighbour. He will be staying awhile longer. His vehicle is too big to park anywhere ... read more
The Parthenon under scaffolding
More items from the museum in Athens
Cycladic art - the harp player

Europe » Greece » Epirus » Igoumenitsa May 23rd 2017

All I can say is that I have never been a Margaret Thatcher fan. I hated what she did to the unions in Britain. I disliked how our own Trade Union no longer had teeth. However as I write this I wish Greece would get to grips with their workers. We stayed for what was our last night in Greece at a rather dingy and miserable site - Drapano Beach. Described in the ACSI book as a pleasnt place to stop whilst waiting for your boat. The toilets were described as a little dated. In reality Suzy is parked up in a miserable dull camping ground with no life whatsoever . It took some while to find reception and then lost the staff. There were the usual holiday caravans parked up but these looked as if ... read more
Amaryllis growing in pots
Two on a beach

Europe » Greece » Epirus » Ioannina May 19th 2017

We felt a sense of déjà vu as we headed out on the road to Ioannina . We had travelled this road on our first day in Greece after leaving the port of Igoumenitsa. Today it felt sort of normal. A few weeks driving in Greece make anything feel normal The city is one of the biggest in Greece with a population of over 70 thousand bolstered by a large university presence and the military. It is a touch rough, ready and rather shabby. Bustling and busy with cars were everywhere , coming out of side streets, unable to use roundabouts correctly, scooters and motorbikes weaving their way through the traffic. It was rather dirty and uninviting in a way. It is the capital of Epirus and stands on the Lake of Pamvotis. It came under ... read more
Aslan Pasha Mosque
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Pointing in the direction of Mecca

Europe » Greece » Epirus » Ioannina May 12th 2016

Woolly says – Our bus trip went without a hitch, I have to hand it to Jo she seems to be getting the travel arrangements down to a tea....talking of tea is it time for food yet? Two and a half hours after leaving the quiet peaceful town of Meteroa and having admired the mountainous landscapes on the winding Greek roads we arrived in the hustle and bustle of Ioannina. This is the capital and largest city of Epirus, an administrative region in north-western Greece, with a population of 112,486 (in 2011). It lies at an elevation of around 500 metres (1,640 feet) above sea level, on the western shore of lake Pamvotis. Founded by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, Ooooooo it’s just like being back in Turkey! The town flourished following ... read more
Views over the lake
Feithye Mosque
Inside the Church




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