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Alternative tourism in Greece

Aug 29th, 2008 | By the Editor

If you want to experience the real Greece and its unique physical scenery, participate to the every day life, taste the original Mediterranean culinary treasures and discover off the beaten track places then try what ecotourism, agritourism and geotourism can offer. Related posts:Ecotourism with the Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS)Glyfada beachAgrotourism in Crete

The castle of Monolithos

By the Editor

The castle is located near the village of Monolithos at the summit of the tall, craggy rock, dominating the view. To visit the castle, you can drive to the foot of the cliff, park your car at a convenient spot, and follow the narrow little steps all the way up until you reach the summit. In old times, this castle was considered one of the four more powerful fortresses on the ...

Fourni beach

By the Editor

Located at about 78 km from the town of Rhodes on the south-western part of the island, Fourni beach does not attract many visitors. It is a quiet, isolated, sand and pebbles beach with fine natural surroundings, at 3 km from the village of Monolithos. There are no tourist facilities here but only a small canteen. The beach is ideal for naturists although the sea is usually rough and beaten ...

Glyfada beach

By the Editor

Located on the south-western part of the island of Rhodes, at about 72 km from the town center, Glyfada is a little known beach, ignored by the tourism. Not far from the village of Monolithos, it is a rocky beach with big pebbles, usually beaten by strong winds. It is surrounded by a unique physical scenery and it is ideal for those who want to avoid the crowds and enjoy ...

Monolithos

By the Editor

Monolithos (Μονολιθος) is a small mountain village at 77 km from the town center, in the south-western part of the island of Rhodes. It has a population of 134 inhabitants and its name derives from a 240 m. high, rock (lithos in greek) with a castle on its top that dominates the view. The village and its beautiful nature that surrounds it, still remain mostly untouched from the tourist ...