http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37527 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37527 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37526 This used to be a small and extremely calm resort with beautiful beaches, best in Cyclades, running down the south east coast of the island and remains to this day an ideal holiday destination without the crowds and commecialisation of other resorts in the Islands.
The sunrises are spectacular, with the sun rising above Naxos early morning in stunning silence only broken by the chugging of a fishing boat going out to sea.
There are no disco scences, only traditional Greek hospitality in the evenings.
Of most note is on Logaras Beach nearby is the family hotel and taverna of Fisolanis who will provide you with the best holiday you have ever had.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37526 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37525 There is little apart from a long pebble beach and stunning countryside.
This used to be an ancient village and one can still see the remains along the dried up river bed and on the hills about.
Sougia has long been a 'hippy resort' and still attracts long term holiday makers camping on the beach, however it is also the centre for walking holidays in the white mountains and has excellent restaurants/ tavernas that offer the best of Cretan food.
It is quiet tranquil and relaxing in its own micro climate facing the Libyan sea.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37525 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37524 Quiet and peaceful, plenty of good quality accomodation, fantastic restaurants.
Lentas sits in its own micro climate at the foot of a mountain, there is only one road in and out, a long beach to the west, and several beautiful bays to the east with a fishing port newly built, accessed by a precipitous road from Lenas.
All in, its a place of peace and tranquility, hardly known but easy to reach.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37523 Hotels, tavernas and cafes are also available in Gytheio, and to the south are more unspoilt beaches, extending down the rugged but accessible 'Mani'.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37523 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37522 Milos is a lovely, lesser-known island close to Santorini but I think the people are friendlier and the island more romantic than Santorini (if that's possible.) In Milos, rent a car (Giorgio's in particular, good prices, Giorgio himself seems dependable and he actually gives receipts) and drive to all the beaches - Sarakiniko looks like the surface of the moon and looks simply surreal. Another beach Tsigrado is stunning and isolated and well worth the death-defying cliff descent. Take a day trip as well by boat to see Kleftiko, where the pirates used to hide - unmissable! Tours in October are about 35 euros (down from 70 euros in August!)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37522 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37518 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37518 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37513 www.travelleur.com. Although there’s only one main road, car hire is available which will get you to the start of walks and also secluded beaches at 25 Euros a day from Albedo Travel (abbedotravel.com) who also organise sea kayak trips.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37513 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37507 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37507 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37484 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37484 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37352 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37352 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37156 Today the ruins are largely free of tourists and beautifully overgrown but curious visitors who follow the paths and agricultural roads around the sprawling archaeological site will discover the remains of a Roman odeion, a nymphaea, an amphitheatre, a stadium, the foundations of a villa, a necropolis, mosaics, and stretches of the original Roman walls.
On a nearby hillside the Monument of Augustus stood on the site of Octavian's war camp and originally showcased the spoils of battle including bronze rams cut from the bows of Antony and Cleopatra's ships.
The Archaeological Museum of Preveza tells the story of the ancient city and displays finds from the site. Visit first and you will have a better feel for the history. The admission ticket covers entry to the museum and the archaeological site.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37156 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37145 Whichever route you take to Mystra you will experience great scenery as well as having the opportunity to visit classical sites.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37145 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37143 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37143 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37141 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37141 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37136 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37136 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37131 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37131 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37112 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/37112 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36594 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36594