White House on Obama-Papandreou meeting

The White House released a statement on Saturday announcing a March 9 meeting here between US President Barack Obama and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.

The White House also referred to Greece as the "birthplace of democracy" and its standing as a US ally in joint efforts aimed at stability and prosperity in the latter's region and throughout the world, as well as to deep historical and cultural bonds between the two countries.

Source:www.express.gr

New Development for sale in Rethymno, Crete Property

New Development for sale in Rethymno, Crete Property

The traditional village of Gavalochori is situated in the foothills of the White Mountains in an area of outstanding natural beauty. In this spectacular area 3 villas are constructed with traditional building techniques to blend harmoniously with the environment. The traditional style and the modern comforts are put together to ensure the unique Cretan way of life. Remarkable beaches are close by and the Chania International airport and Souda port are a few minutes drive.

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Famous Greek cuisine

The Greek Cuisine is famous all over the world for the unique tastes and flavors, recipes that left speechless any test an has fanatical followers.

Indeed, in Greece there are some dishes that are found in all regions, while others are local specialties, or variant form a nationwide prescription.

Are you ready for a «trip» to the famous Greek cuisine. We will present some of the most famous Greek dishes:

Greek Salad - «Horiatiki», tzatziki, keftedakia, Spanakopitakia, briam, feta, mousaka,

Pasticcio.

Sweets: galaktoboureko, Kataifi, halvah, Pasteli (similar to the Spanish tourist).

Greek wines and other alcohol drinks: tsipouro, raki, ouzo, Mavrodafni, Retsina, wine red, white and rosé, dry and sweet.

Easyjet Announce 15 New Routes Across Europe

Easyjet have announced new destinations and services to add to its european routes. Eight of the 15 new routes will run from UK airports, mainly to winter sun destinations.

The low cost carrier is to serve Paphos and Sharm el Sheikh from Luton; Fuerteventura from Liverpool and Stansted; Lanzarote from Liverpool; Lyon from Edinburgh, Hamburg and Porto from Gatwick.

Other services added to the network for winter 2009-10 include six routes from Rome and one from Madrid.Fares from the UK start at £27.99 one-way on the three flights a week between Edinburgh and Lyon and rise to £75.99 one-way from Luton to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh which will be also be served three times a week.

The new flights start between November 2 (Liverpool-Fuerteventura) and February 2, 2010 (Gatwick-Hamburg) with the majority starting in early November.
Chief executive Andy Harrison said: “Times are tough for consumers so we are proud to offer great year-round holiday destinations for incredibly low prices.”

Source Travel Mole

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.

2009 and Real Estate news is there any ??

There are so many things you can write about today’s Global Real Estate market but where do you begin??
My advice is forget the news and start getting your positive head on, its tough we all know but hey just this last week we were seeing a resurgence of the UK pound vs the Euro, Monday 2- Feb- 2009 saw the week open at an interbank rate of 1.10 and as at Friday 6-2-2009 we were at 1.15, not all bad news, the Bank of England has reduced interest rates to a low of 1% ( European central bank electing to remain at 2% ).

Property prices offer some exceptional opportunities today throughout the world, at GoldAcre Estates we have some Great examples of this with studios starting from 45,000 Euros and one bedroom apartments from 54,000 Euros, Villas from as little as 135,000 Euros, the time has to be now!
By taking a euro mortgage you can mitigate your exchange rate concerns.
The good news is that we only have 11 months of the year to endure !!The world is in good shape, airlines are flying, banks are open and for some of us lucky enough to live abroad the sun is shining.
Come and join us even if its only for a holiday and I can ensure that a warm welcome will always be in our office’s wherever you choose to meet us.
Please remember any comments that you may have on how we can improve our newsletter are always welcome write to me directly john@goldacre-estates.com

Greece Hottest Property for sale

In one of the most elite neighborhoods on the outskirts of Patras there is a villa that astounds anyone passing by.
Now this villa can be yours!
Price : 600.000 €

Built in 1993 on a prime property of 311sqm and only 300 meters from the sea with a view of the Rio-Antirio suspension bridge and the mountains as a backdrop, this Villa has become a landmark in the area.
The house itself is 380sqm. It has three bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, an attic that can be turned into a super master suite, and a basement that can be turned into separate living quarters with its own entrance. In the living room the wall mural paintings are in themselves conversation pieces as well as the marble fireplace. All the doorways on the ground floor are encased in marble that tie in with the fabulous marble staircase. The colors used throughout the house give a sense of tranquility and luxury to its occupants and its visitors.
Outside the verandas are all tiled with marble and the landscape is in complete synchronization with the house and its surroundings. Imagine drinking a cup of tea with friends on the veranda of an exquisite home such as this.

For further details call us today on (0030) 26104 56007
or alternatively e-mail elenap@goldacre-estates.com
or visit www.goldacreestatesgreece.com
or skype goldacre-estates

Ithaki Villas: New Development for sale in Ithaki, Ionian Islands, Greece

Ithaki is a unique place in many ways. The vegetation embraces the numerous beaches while scattered houses emerge here and there. Its numerous high and not so high hills within a small area, create breathtaking views and a dramatic landscape. Its small size and relative difficulty in access discourage mass tourism and development in a big scale. All the villages have changed very little through time and the houses have to follow by law the traditional characteristics of the area. It is the visitor seeking privacy, contact with nature and old traditions, who is rewarded most.The intimacy and picturesque nature convey to the visitor the feeling of its history. Situated in the centre of the Ionian Sea, Ithaki offers a great advantage in exploring the neighbouring islands.With a small boat, it is only a matter of half an hour away, to reach many beaches, some of which are considered among the best in Greece.

The Real Estate prices have been steadily increasing through the years. Ag. Saranta is a very small village in the North of Ithaki. It consists of appx 20 houses most of them very old made of stone. It sits right in the middle of Afales bay overlooking the island of Lefkas. The houses are within the boundary of Ag. Saranta village. They are being built on a piece of land 401sqm. Every house is 95-100sqm with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan kitchen-dining room-living room. The biggest advantage is the view which is prominent from almost all areas of the houses, besides the garden. All houses have a permit to be rented legally which can be done when not in use, as there is a storage of places to stay, particularly during peak season in relative high prices.

Greece Hottest Property

A Villa with an astonishing view of the mountains surrounding the city of Patras and the Patraikos Gulf , in one of the most beautiful suburbs of Patras. The property is 1400sqm and the home consists of three levels. On the grounds there is an abundance of fruit trees, olive trees, and rose bushes of all colors that give warmth and color to the beautiful surroundings.

The basement area consists of a large kitchen with tasteful cabinets, 1 bedroom loaded with closets, a large sitting and dining area with a fireplace, a w.c with a shower and storage space. This part of the house leads out to a very large veranda with an unbelievable view of the city.
The 2 car garage leads to the basement and closes off with 2 automated garage doors and gives access from the upper part of the property to the lower part.
The ground floor is accessed by either its separate entrance or by a wide staircase that leads you to all the levels of the Villa. On the ground floor you will find a very large living and dining space area with a fireplace. The huge glass doors that lead to a ceramic tiled covered patio with an even more breathtaking view of the city and even the island of Keffalonia give this level a feel of serenity unlike any other. This level is also complimented by the large windows that have a view of the mountains surrounding the area that offer wondeful morning sunlight like a breath of fresh air.



On the upper floor there are two bedrooms with plenty of built-in closets, 1 bathroom, and the master suite with its own private bathroom which consists of a shower, Jacuzzi, and a wardrobe vanity. The bedrooms lead to another very large veranda which again has a spectacular view of the sea and mountains. A perfect summers’ night under the stars on this veranda.


This wonderful villa is a total of 280 sqm living space and 35sqm garage space, close to schools and local shopping centers. This property must be seen to be appreciated for its beauty and serenity.

For further details call us today on (0030) 26104 56007
or alternatively e-mail elenap@goldacre-estates.com
or visit www.goldacreestatesgreece.com
or skype goldacre-estates

Alykanas Homes: New Development. Property for sale in Zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece

On the beautiful island of Zakynthos in the family resort of Alykanas surrounded by vineyards and views of mountains of untouched olive groves these properties, which will be developed in 2008, are superbly located.These ten self- contained homes are ideal for family holidays and investment for a high rental income. Their development will commence in 2008.

Each home on this development will consist of a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and living area, a fully fitted bathroom, and on the upper floor two bedrooms- the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and the second bedroom ideal for children or a couple. There will be an open fireplace with air conditioning units that can be used for cooling and heating. This simple but practical design has open wooden beam ceilings, large patio windows, a private veranda, a storage area, a built in security safe, a covered individual parking space, and a separate communal laundry unit. The gardens will be private for communal use and the property will be enclosed with private gates to enter. The water and electric metres will be separate for each property.

To hold this wonderful property a Deposit of 10,000 Euros is required. When the holding deposit is paid each property is freehold and will have legal binding contracts signed and agreed. This outlines the payment structure and the phases of the completion of the property in August as well as the transfer of ownership. Local mortgages is easy to obtain, maintenance and contacts for rental can also be organized.

Please e-mail us for further information and for larger floor plans to be sent.

The distances from town is 14km, from nearest beach is 2km, from nearest resort is 500m and from the airport is 15km.