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Astypalea
Island
Area: 97 sq.km
Population: 1.238
 Butterfly-shaped
Astypalea can be excused its identity crisis. Officially
belonging to the Dodecanese, this most westerly island of the
archipelago would feel more at home geographically in the
Cyclades. The main port area of Skala certainly has a Cycladic
feel, with typical whitewashed, cubic houses clinging to the
hillside below the Venetian castle, which dominates the
skyline of hilltop Chora. Skala and Chora are linked by a
steep flight of steps or a less arduous meander along the
narrow road. On turning the final bend into Chora, a splendid
main square flanked by a line of windmills greets the eye.
Ferry
connections to Astypalea are poor and the journey lengthy so
the island has not fallen prey to any dramatic tourist
development. The simple pleasures of tavernas and cafes are
the limit to evening entertainment, preceded by the ever
popular "volta" when the locals have their
pre-dinner stroll along attractive harbour front.
Daytime
activity is limited to say the least. A 20 minute walk from
Skala and the shingle beach of Livadia, one of the best on the
island complete with tavernas and shaded by tamarisk trees,
beckons. A number of other beaches both to the south and north
are accessible by boat.
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SIRENS RESORT
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Greece announces the first accessible holiday accommodation in
Loutraki!
Sirens Resort offers five luxurious apartments, all fully accessible to
the physically challenged. The apartments were built with the disabled
traveler in mind and they combine the cozy atmosphere and all special
comforts of your dream holiday. Close to the famous tourist city of
Loutraki and
only 1,5 hours from Athens international airport and city centre, you
will discover our quiet and relaxing area, the ideal place to relax on
the
beach and enjoy a swim in our beautiful sea!
Our facilities have ramp access throughout. The garden and beach are
accessible through paved pathways. In the garden you will find a
traditional Greek barbeque free to use by all our guests, but what will
surprise
you is the beautiful fully wheelchair accessible beach with its
fantastic view
to the Corinthian gulf! Our unique sea-ramp that leads into the water
provides easy and safe access into and out of the sea. A special
sea-wheelchair
is provided for FREE to all our guests.
The apartments offer fully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, adapted
bathrooms (with roll-in shower, raised toilet seat, horizontal and
vertical bars and large space for easy access of the wheelchair), fully
equipped kitchen with all the essential for cooking, comfortable
living-room with satellite TV and fireplace, and balcony with view to
the sea.
We
look forward to welcoming you!
For any further information and reservations please contact Ms Clio
Psaraki: cpsaraki@otenet.gr
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