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THIVA Thiva (Thebes) is a small city not far from Athens, about 100 kilometers on the east. The city as prestigious past, Thiva was the center of the Mycenaean world, but today the sign of this past are few, you can visit the Archaeological Museum whose is located in the center city, at the foot of the tower of the Temple of Apollo, (the original tower was approximately 46 meters but now it is more like a ten meters stuff). This tower was the fortress which protected the entrance of the city. The museum collects objects unearthed on all sites in the region and in the various Mycenaean palaces. Warning! the museum is currently closed for renovations, as a precaution call the Greek Tourist Office before you go to Thebes, tel/210 3310392, 210 3310716. The city itself does not present a lot of interest, we suggest a visit to Thiva only for the fanatic of archeology who wants to see the museum. If you look for a good place to eat in Thiva, you should definitely go to the taverna 'I STOA', certainly the best of the city. This restaurant is located on the main square of Thiva, a little bit hidden in a indoor path. There are alway peoples in Stoa, the place is well-known for his excellent and traditional Greek kitchen.
CHALKIDA.
Chalkidha is the main town on the island of Evia, the city is situated on the Euripus Strait, 78 km from Athens. Population is about 100,000 inhabitants.
The city in the early twentieth century was divided into two distinct parts: the old town with its ramparts (the kastro) where lived the Jewish and Muslim populations, and the modern suburb, mostly Greeks Orthodox.
Two bridges connect Chalkida to the continent. The old drawbridge in iron, which opens every evening to let boats pass from one side to the other, and the high modern bridge, built in 1990, in concrete, 700m long.
In Chalkida there are small picturesque houses and monuments like the imposing fort Karababas, the mosque, the the Byzantine church Agia Paraskevi.
You can also walk to the sea along the "paralia" (the beach), there are coffees, restaurants and taverna.
A attraction of Chalkida is the phenomenon of the tides of the sea Evripos. The current changes direction every six hours from north to south and from south to north.
Chalkida can be a nice detour, to do a short visit or have a lunch close to the sea.
NAFPLIO Nafplio is a port located in the north-east of Peloponnese. The capital of the region Argolis is a historical and touristic city that counts 14000 inhabitants. It was the second capital of the free Greek State (1828-1834), after Aegina. The city is located on the north side of a peninsula called Acronauplie. The harbor entrance is guarded by the fortress Bourdzi, a interesting building in a Venetian style. Successively occupied by the "Franks", the Venetians and the Turks, who have left their mark, the town is dominated by two fortresses Acronauplie and Palamedes. The citadel is impossible to miss, it overlooks the city, perched on a dramatic promontory. Prepare yourself for a lot of steps, i have not counted, but believe me, there are really a lot. The entrance to the citadel costs 4 euros, it is open from 9 o'clock to 14 o'clock. If you want visit the fortress Bourdzi, it's possible but you need to take a boat. The best way to get there from Athens is the bus. You must first go to the bus station Athens Kifissos, to reach the station you can take the bus 051 from Omonia or the x93 from the airport. Once there, pick up your ticket at the Argolis counter located inside the building. There are buses to Nafplio every hour from 6 o'clock in the morning until 21:30 at night. The trip takes around 2h30. The ticket price is 11.80 Euros and 18 Euros for a return ticket purchased together.
CORINTH
Corinthos is situated in northern Peloponnese. It was one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. It is mentioned in the Iliad, as Ephyra.
Corinth occupies a strategic position on the isthmus connecting North Greece and Peloponnese, and two seas, the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea. With its canal is an important crossroads of maritime traffic.
The city has two ports, Lékhaion on the Gulf of Corinth, and Cenchreae on the Saronic Gulf.
In 1858, a major earthquake totally destroyed Corinth, it was decided to create a new city 3 km away from the old Corinth.Ancient Corinth still exists, it is located close to the archaeological site.
The Acropolis dominates the ancient city.
There was once a famous temple of Aphrodite. Inside the fortress you can find works of different periods, a Venetian chapel, Ottoman houses, two small mosques, a minaret and a Byzantine cistern.
Do not miss the impressive view of the canal from the bridge, not recommended to people suffering from vertigo. For the adventurous one it is possible to practice bungee jumping from the bridge of Corinth.
It is possible to go to Corinth by train from Athens.
VOULIAGMENI, A BEACH NEXT TO ATHENS.
Vouliagmeni is a beautiful and picturesque peninsula, situated on the eastern edge of Athens (just 20 km from Athens city center), it is known for its famous lake with its mineral water spa.
To get there from Athens by public transport, take a bus to glyfada from Syntagma Square. Then take another bus to Glyfada Vouliagmeni.
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