New Deep Water Port For Patras

Construction is well underway of a new deep water port for Patras. The project will be approximately 1 kilometer south of the existing port which due to the shortage of land restricts is cargo capacity.

The port will be connected by the hub K5 road so making access easier and relieving the traffic congestion in the city.

The new harbour will be able to deal with many different types of vessels including container ships, Ro-Ro ferries and a dedicated passenger terminal. With a total wharf length of just over 1000 meters and accommodating ships with a draft of up to 11 meters the the port will provide modern facilities including a fire station, custom building, control tower passenger terminals and warehouses.

The project is due to be completed in 2010 at a cost of 50,000,000 Euros.

Greek Tourism Awards

Under the project for the “Promotion of the Tourist Region of Western Greece” the 2009 Tourism Awards were held in Patras. This is the first time these awards have been held to honour the enterprises, institutions and personalities that have contributed to helping tourism in western Greece.

The awards will be held in subsequent years and are the first to be organized by a state institution underlining the importance of tourism to the Greek economy.

Summer destinations in Greece

Zakynthos:
The splendid Country impresses the visitor with the landscape and the monuments. The wonderful golden beaches entertain apart from the visitors and infrequent turtles Kareta-Kareta.

Ithaca:
Its idyllic creeks, make the island a land of paradise. Vathy that is also the capital is built with the traditional Ionian architecture that fascinates the senses. Historical monuments as well as unique beaches wait to impress the visitor.

Agistri:
This small islet is found in the heart of Argosaronikos. It has an abundance of spotless, cool waters and innumerable attractive creeks with sand or pebble that will satisfy anybody.

Poros:
An island with a unique picturesqueness, a serene place that was praised by Seferis and Henry Miler and continues charming every visitor.

Spetses:
Spetses claims not only our weekends but also our full holidays. Picturesqueness, nobility, history, night life, Spetses have it all and is so close to mainland. The first picture that we are faced with when reaching in the island of Spetses is the historical harbour and capital of island, Ntapia, with the imposing neoclassical buildings and laid with pebbles little alleys.

Ydra:
Ydra is considered the most cosmopolitan island of Saronikos. Her unique charm attracts big number of visitors not only during the summertime but all year round.

You Should Travel To Greece

One of the greatest pleasures in life is being able to visit new countries and see places a lot different to what you were used to in your own country. When it comes to traveling to Greece, you can certainly expect a lot of fun and excitement because there is a lot to see and do in this wonderful Mediterranean country. In fact, travel to Greece is one thing that most travelers include in their wish lists and with so much to see including coming to Athens and even visiting the many islands that make up part of the country, you will be in for some very pleasant times indeed.

Varied Landscapes

The landscapes too are different and so travel to Greece means getting a chance to take in the mountains and even enjoy the wonderful seacoasts. There are many spellbinding views to enjoy as you go from one part of the country to the other. What's more, Greece has its own rich as well as ancient culture that is also reflected in its excellent architecture, and taking in some of the excellent historical remains is one of the reasons why travel to Greece remains so popular.
And, who has not heard about famous Greeks such as Plato and Aristotle and even Socrates, to name a few? Socrates also had their roots in Athens which makes the Greek capital a most often visited city in Greece. What's more, there is a heady mix of ancient as well as modern cultures and you will be spellbound when you look at the ancient archeological wonders and see at the same time how modern Greece has become transformed and so, provides an excellent study in contrast.
Traveling to Greece is one of those things that also allow you to savor the excellent Greek cuisine and the mouthwatering dishes as well as delicacies that are served in a mix of traditional foods as well as modern diets will satisfy even the most demanding stomach. In fact Greek restaurants are world famous for their culinary fare and so, if you are a foodie, then this is another excellent reason to travel to Greece.
In case you are in search of good water activities, then travel to Greece also seems a good choice as you will find some wonderful water based opportunities in the many islands that make up Greece and many places even offer outstanding views of the ocean and thus adds to the appeal of visiting Greece.
Thus, travel to Greece means getting a chance to view ancient sites, enjoy excellent Greek culinary delights and there are also mountains and beaches that provide a lot of excitement which makes Greece a veritable tourist paradise.
Courtesy of Nova Articles

Mamma Mia! puts Greece on map

Greece sees surge in tourism following the huge success of Mamma Mia, is Greece the new destination for Hollywood stars for Peirce Brosnan and Meryl Steep Greece comes with a resounding yes after both declaring they have never had a better time on a film location anywhere, Greek culture, food and and fabulous weather all played their part in making everyone’s stay in Greece a time to remember.

If you haven't booked your summer holiday yet, the chances are you may end up plumping for a trip to Greece after the success of hit movie musical Mamma Mia! has led to a surge in summer holiday bookings to the country.

According to a survey by online hotel booking site, hotels.com, the number of sun seekers searching for a Greek holiday has risen by a whopping 70%.

The film version of the successful musical was shot in a number of stunning locations across Greece, from the mainland region of Pelion to islands including Skiathos and Skopelos.

Alison Cooper, director of communications at hotels.com confirmed the rise in popularity of holidaying in the Greek isles saying: 'The idea that films can put a destination 'on the map' has long been established. The Lord of the Rings had a dramatic effect on New Zealand tourism.'

Incredibly Ms Cooper also revealed that cult film Borat saw Hotels.com searches for Kazakhstan soar by 300%

Remember Kefalonia and Captain Carelli’s Mandolin with Nicolos Cage?