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  Kastro Sifnos.Sifnos panorama by Loukianos.
Kastro is the most ancient village of Sifnos with an interesting museum.
It is built like a castle with a few entrances to the village.Is build on the top of the hill and the houses are small and close to each other and is a fantastic for the architecture.
Kastro is not the best place of Sifnos for swimming but if you like diving from the rocks you will realy love it here.
www.geocities.com /sifnosholidays/kastro.html   (199 words)

  
 Kastro Apartments Spetses Island Greece  Traditional studios   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Only 20 metres from the sea front, Kastro is a beautifully renovated old mansion, constructed in the islands' traditional style and colour.
Kastro includes studios, apartments and maisonettes accommodating from 2 to 6 people.
Kastro's prices are reasonable and set according to season, size of studio and number of guests.
www.spetsesdirect.com /kastro/index.htm   (125 words)

  
 Olympia, Greece - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Olympia (Greek: Ολυμπία Olympí'a or Ολύμπια Olýmpia, older transliterations, Olimpia, Olimbia), a city of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, comparable in importance to the Pythian Games held in Delphi.
Ruins of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece
A reservoir is located 2 km southwest damming up the Alfeios river and has a road from Olympia and Krestena which in the late-1990s has been closed.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/o/l/y/Olympia,_Greece_56fd.html   (514 words)

  
 Kastro-Kyllini
Kastro-Kyllini is a municipality in the Elis Prefecture, Greece.
Kastro (Greek: Modern: Κάστρο, Ancient/Katharevousa: -on) is a town located fifteen km west of the GR-9 between Lechaina and Andravida.
The length of the road is 1 km west of the junction of a road to Kastro, Neochori and Patras and to Gastouni and Pyrgos.
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/KastroKyllini.html   (2530 words)

  
 Kastro Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Greek Hotels, Suites, Apartments, Studios, Bungalows, Villas in Greece, ...
Kastro Hotel embodies a rich Cretan tradition of warm hospitality.
Hotel Kastro known to everyone from it’s long lasting presence in the city of Heraklion with more quality services for our valued customers.
Kastro Hotel operates on a 12 months basis, consists of 39 spacious rooms.
www.ferries.gr /hotels/kastro   (398 words)

  
 Antiparos Hotels - Kastro Apartments & Studios, Rooms for Rent Antiparos Greece
The Kastro Room, Studio and Apartment Complex is an A' traditional Cycladic building that offers modern amenities in a warm atmosphere and is perfect for both short and long vacations on Antiparos Island.
The Kastro Hotel in Antiparos is comprised of traditionally designed, apartments, studios and rooms, all of which provide a spectacular view.
The Kastro Rooms, Studios and Apartments are ideal for families with children and operate from April to October.
www.antiparosgreece.com   (378 words)

  
 Kastro Sifnos in the Cyclades, Greek Islands
This is an ancient sarcaphagus, one of several in Kastro.
In the valley and the hills around Kastro there are several churches and the remains of ancient columns scattered around.
The port of Kastro is known as Saralia and has a couple fish taverns.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Sifnos/sifnos-kastro.html   (364 words)

  
 Kastro Maini Hostel-guest house-accommodation-lodging-areopoli-mani-laconia-peloponnese-greece
In the city of Areopolis, there is KASTRO MAINI hotel, with 29 double and triple rooms, and suites, with bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, refrigerator, and hot water 24 hours a day as well as daily room service.
The rooms do have balconies with view to the gulf Messiniakos or to the southern part of the Mount of Taygetos, called Sagias.
KASTRO MAINI offers to visitors, high quality services in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
www.kastromaini.gr /diamoni_en.htm   (119 words)

  
 Sifnos - Cyclades - Greece
The bus network is also extended to Platis Yialos, Kastro and Pharos.
Kastro, Sifnos' old capital (today with 100 inhabitants) built on a rocky outcrop, with beautiful churches.
Sifnos' capital derived its name from a 7th century BC temple of Apollo which was superseded in the 18th century by the church of Panagia Ouranofora.
www.thegreektravel.com /sifnos   (594 words)

  
 The mountain villages of Thassos Greece
Clinging to the steep slopes near freshwater springs and invisible from the sea, the little mountain villages hold the key to the more recent history of the island.
Built on an inland peak, Kastro was totally abandoned apart from the church of St.
Panteleimon and the path to the summit of Ypsarion, Theologos and Kastro.
www.gothassos.com /villages.htm   (1473 words)

  
 Greece Travel Guides - Skiathos Island Greece - Online Travel Guide to Greece & Greek islands - Mykonos - Santorini - ...
The house of one of the greatest Greek authors, placed near the harbour, is a museum of his personal belongings.
Kastro was erected in the middle of the 14th century; it was built on a peninsula on the northern part of the island, which was a natural fortress, because of the continuous pirate raids.
Kastro was the island’s sole town but it was abounded in 1829.
www.travel-guide-greece.com /greece-guide/Skiathos/Skiathos.asp   (544 words)

  
 LEMON - Online Information article about LEMON
siege; but in 1657 Kastro was captured by the Turks from the Venetians after a siege of sixty-three days.
Kastro was again besieged by the Russians in 1770.
There were two towns, Myrina, now Kastro, and Hephaestia.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /LAP_LEO/LEMON.html   (687 words)

  
 KASTRO Hotel, Paleopolis SAMOTHRAKI ISLAND, Hotels in SAMOTHRAKI ISLAND THRAKI Greece
It is 6 Km away from Kamariotissa, which is the port of the island, 7 Km away from Therma and it is 4 Km away from Hora, which is the capital city of the island.
In KASTRO hotel there are 6 separated buildings in which there are 100 beds in 50 rooms.
The former is a double room and the latter is a bigger room with a double bed and a couch, which opens and becomes two separated beds.
www.gto.gr /eng/accomm/hotel/detail.php?id=3929   (477 words)

  
 Greece, real estate attorney
In Greece, real estate attorneys co-operate with their local notary minimizing the number of visits required of the buyer/seller.
In Greece, real estate, land and commercial leases are monitored by which authority?
Is real estate in Paros Greece a popular choice for those wanting a second home in the sun?
www.realestate-greek-islands.com /greek-real-estate/greece-real-estate-attorney   (136 words)

  
 Kastro Hotel, Mykonos, Greece
Kastro Hotel, with panoramic sea views and wonderfully helpful service.
This beach location is 4 km from the town of Mykonos with a bus running from directly in front of the hotel every 20 minutes to the town, so that you can combine the beauty of the beach with your accommodation and the easy accessibility of the fascinating Mykonos town.
Each of the Hotel Kastro's spacious rooms is individually furnished in traditional Cycladic style, with the amenities of air-conditioning, TV, a mini bar, telephone and hairdryer.
www.greecetravel.com /aegean/hotels/mykonos/beach/kastro_hotel/kastro_hotel.htm   (143 words)

  
 The Castle (Kastro) of Naxos Island, Cyclades, Greece
The Kastro was built on dense constructions of the Middle Ages.
The "Barozzi" House is located at the southwestern gate of the Kastro and is still in property of the family.
The Catholic Cathedral of Naxos, the diocese and a very old building in the opposite, which must have been a retreat place for the Kastro and now used as a water depot for Naxos town, are closed.
www.cyclades-orbit.com /naxos/naxos_kastro.asp   (504 words)

  
 Links to Crete - Greece - Sfakia-Crete.com
Its purpose is to promote a different kind of holiday for those interested in rural life, culture and nature both in the district of Sitia and the rest of Crete.
Kastro Hotel - Kastro Hotel is located near the Four Lions Square in the center of Heraklion.
Zorbas Hotel Apartments and Studios - Agia Pelagia, island of Crete Greece, apartments and studios for rent at 40 mt from the beach of the picturesque bay of Agia Pelagia village.
www.sfakia-crete.com /sfakia-crete/links-crete.html   (5836 words)

  
 The Facts about Castro
Still, since very beginning of his life in Greece he threw himself in political engagement and activities.
In 1993 he co-created Initiative of Solidarity with Refugees in Rethymno/Crete, which launched campaigns against deportation, raised issue of opening trade unions for immigrants, etc. Working on construction sites he is involved in syndicalism and last years was elected to the administrative committee of Construction Workers Trade Union, both in Chania and Rethymno.
Many times detained for simply not having papers, he seemed to be an thorn in the eye for greek authorities.
www.geocities.com /antiratsistiki_protovoulia/eng/actions/facts_castro.htm   (241 words)

  
 KASTRO, Samothraki, Greece - Discount Hotel Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
KASTRO, Samothraki Description: In the 13 acres of hotel KASTRO, there is an outside pool and pool bar where you can enjoy your holiday drinking cold cocktails.
In the north-west of the island of Samothrace in Paleopolis near the archaeological site, hotel KASTRO is 50m far from the sea.
It is 6 km away from Kamariotisa, the port of the island, 7 km away from Therma (Loutra) and it is 4 km away from Hora which is the capital of the island.
www.stayxs.com /new/booking/hotel_detail.asp?wsid=9&hhm_id=5114   (356 words)

  
 Kastro Hotel Apartments Stoupa-Mani-Messinia-Peloponnese
KASTRO HOTEL welcomes you and promises the best service for your holidays.
Thank you very much for your preference and we will surely be worth of your expectations.
There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy your breakfast and your meals.
www.web-greece.gr /hotels/kastro/index_en.htm   (102 words)

  
 Greece - Folegandros, Yacht Charters South Cyclades Islands
Folegandros is small and rocky island between Sikinos and Milos, visitors will be struck by the wild beauty of the barren landscape, where huge rocks alternative with sandy beaches.
In the old settlement in the Kastro area, the outer walls of the houses form the sort of defensive precinct to be found elswhere in teh Cyclades.
The only road on Sikinos links Alopronia, the island's harbour, with Hora or Kastro, one of the most beautiful villages anywhere in the Cyclades.
www.yachtsbhc.com /greece/cyclades/Folegandros   (365 words)

  
 Noble Apartments : Greece & the Greek Island of Sifnos
Few places so perfectly preserve the ideal of the classic white Greek island village the way Kastro, Sifnos does — no cars, no development, no cheap hotels — just pristine 14th century architecture, and a maze of narrow lanes that all end in spectacular views over the clear Aegean.
Kastro, on Sifnos, is an opportunity to visit that very moment in the history of the Western world, because Kastro is a Venetian outpost, part of the trading network that connected Venice with Constantinople, during the 12th 13th and 14th centuries.
Our house, KASTRO, sits at the very heart of the astonishingly preserved village of Kastro.
www.nobleapartments.com /menu/4   (277 words)

  
 Kastro, Sifnos, Cyclades Greece
You have to go and visit Kastro when you stay at Sifnos.
A part Kastro photograph from the outside of the citywall.
If you have any tips, advice or memories from island strolling, or if there is a question you haven’t found the answer to, use the discussions group.
www.islandstrolling.com /islands/cyclades/sifnos/english/kastro.htm   (105 words)

  
 Matt Barrett's Guide to Sifnos, Greece
For people who are looking for the 'real Greece' and yet still wouldn't mind a little nightlife, Sifnos is the place to go.
There is at least one boat from Pireaus to Sifnos a day, usually two plus a highspeed catamaran that can get you to the island in just over 2 hours from Pireaus.
The Sifniots are also known throughout Greece as being the finest cooks and the local restaurants bear testimony.
www.greektravel.com /sifnos   (339 words)

  
 Kastro Maini Hotel, Areopoli-Mani - review, photos & reservations
Kastro Maini Hotel, Areopoli-Mani - review, photos & reservations
A newly built stone structure - clean simple lines, housing 28 rooms and one special suite.
UK tel: 0871 - 871 - 2891 (connects to us in Greece and costs just 10p/minute)
www.superbgreece.com /Kastro_Maini.htm   (456 words)

  
 Vacation in Greece, hotel reservations for Cyclades and the whole Greece, ferry and plane tickets, guided tours in ...
Vacation in Greece, hotel reservations for Cyclades and the whole Greece, ferry and plane tickets, guided tours in Athens and all around Greece.
Photo gallery for Greece and the greek islands.
Here you will find info on each island as well as a complete list of hotels with full description and rates for all budgets and tastes.
vacation-greece.com /search/index.pl?action=search&location=1&...   (1305 words)

  
 KASTRO, Crete Island, Greece - Discount Hotel Reservations
Book your hotel room at the KASTRO, Crete Island with us and save up to 75% OFF normal room rates.
KASTRO, Crete Island Description: Kastro Hotel embodies a rich Cretan tradition of warm hospitality.
Hotel Kastro is located in the Heraklion Town.This property lies only 4 km away from the airport, 500m from the port and 5 km from the beach
www.stayxs.com /new/booking/hotel_detail.asp?wsid=9&hhm_id=5823   (349 words)

  
 Kastro Apartments and Restaurant Kassiopi Corfu Greece - Welcome
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Kassiopi is a village in the north-east area of Corfu island in Greece with more than 2200 years of excistence and one of the few cities of antiquity, which is inhabited and built upon in the same area.
Today Kassiopi is a famous tourist resort with thousands of dedicated visitors every year, a unique combination of a traditional greek fishing village at the day time and a long night out after the sun goes down.
www.kastrokassiopi.com /index.html   (151 words)

  
 Naxos: The Kástro of Ano Hóra
Sanudo was one of the Latin leaders of the Fourth Crusade (the one that brought down the Byzantine Empire in 1207 A.D.).
The Kástro is a “must” visit for all architecture buffs because it is an excellent example of western ingenuity coupled with local craftsmanship and use of materials (Naxians were among the first Aegean cultures to use marble in building and art).
It is an equally interesting, if not as grand an architectural experience as walking past the houses of the rich, that will let you experience the grand neighborhoods and urban complexes that grew out of Sanudo’s exemplary medieval walled city.
www.theculturedtraveler.com /Archives/JUL2004/Naxos.htm   (1294 words)

  
 The Village of Kastro in Sifnos
The town of Kastro has been inhabited for over 3000 years and was at one time the capital of the island.
To get to Kastro you can take a bus there or by car or motorbike.
There are rooms for rent in Kastro which are available through
www.greektravel.com /sifnos/kastro.html   (354 words)

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