For those tired of faceless luxury 5-star hotels and want to try something different, or for those who avoid interruptions in the Greek province because they think they will encounter benefits residence worst quality, agro-tourism is the ideal solution.
The success was the European rural development policy, while Greece has just begun the last 2-3 years to "sound" and discussed, has a tradition of 40 years.
The… agrotouristes have the opportunity to learn "from within" the Greek province and the unique natural beauty of landscapes, to try traditional dishes and recipes that will have the opportunity to taste elsewhere, to share experiences and knowledge of life with the people resist the wave of urbanism that has submerged large cities.
In tourism, nature is not simply the backdrop of the holiday - the visitor contact with her, as well as its inhabitants, is real and substantial, and not superficial and formal.
Living as agrotouristas will have the opportunity to actively participate in a series of activities, ranging from agricultural activities such as collecting mushrooms or olives, and ecotourism, such as observation of birds and visits to wetlands, to sports such as rafting, hiking or parachute slope, cultural tours and traditional arts courses, such as loom, traditional dances or manufacture honey.
A special place in rural tourism activities held by exploiting the cultural, folklore, gastronomy and architectural elements in the region. The ability to visit and tour in old monasteries, churches, bridges, wineries, craft workshops, participation in fairs and local celebrations, the gathering of olives or vintage, even the lessons of local cuisine, all contribute to the acquisition of new, unique experiences and in the sense approach to nature, with authentic and meaningful way.
The accommodation of the farm have nothing to do with the prejudices of casual, "empty" rented rooms in the middle of nowhere. It is, for the most part, traditional buildings, old mansions, egkataleleimena homes and schools, which have been fully renovated to include all necessary amenities, while the local color and architecture of the region.
Xechorisame and we recommend four of the best agrotourism lodgings, to get a first taste.
Agrotouristika accommodation
The house Kazakou (tel: 27950 31660) in Dimitsana Arcadia is important sample of traditional architecture, built in 1851. The stone and wood which dominate indoors give the visitor the sense of past eras. The house has 5 rooms, all equipped with central heating, cd player, bathroom with shower and a hair dryer, which can accommodate from 2 to 4 people. Prices for a double room start at 70 euros.
At a distance of 50 km from Naupaktos and at an altitude of 1050 meters is surrounded by fir trees the village of Ano-Country Nafpaktos, where you will find Hotel Village Inn (tel. 26340 41433, 41434). The hotel has 8 rooms, each with a different decor, with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, color television, telephone and large private balconies. The stone and wood, and here the main characteristics of the interior, which bind harmoniously with modern furniture ..
In San German Prespa, across from the old Byzantine church, is the traditional hotel "Saint German" (tel: 23850 51397). The 10 rooms are in two diplana buildings, renovated, preserved, notable examples of local architecture. All have private bath and central heating with individual thermostat. Most have a fireplace. Prices for a double room with breakfast, start at 50 euros.
POLYGYROS Halkidiki find the traditional guesthouse Archontariki (tel: 23710 21721), a combination of traditional architecture with the composition of stone and wood and modern amenities, has a total of 5 rooms, one of which has a Jacuzzi, comfortable living room with fireplace, television, library, kitchen and balcony overlooking the katafyto horizon. The double room with breakfast costs around 100 euros - are often discounts, particularly in periods of reduced tourist traffic.
