Category: Greece

Nafplio and Palamidi Castle

Vissershaven van Nafplio

This picture shows Nafplio (a city on the Peloponnese, Greece), its fishing harbour with some fishing boats and the Palamidi Castle. Behind the waterfrond the old city of Nafplio (often: Nauplia or Navplion) is situated. Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece after the Greek Revolution.

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Waterfall at Polilimnio

Polilimnio - natural beauty
This beautiful waterfall is situated in the nature reserve of Polilimnio. Translated ‘Polilimnio’ means ‘many lakes’. The creek overcomes a considerable altitude difference. The lakes of Polilimnio have water of good quality, so it is nice (but cold) to swim here. Very beautiful is the emerald green colour of the water. You should watch out for the snakes however, because there are some venomous snakes too at Polilimnio. But as they are very shy, you should not worry too much and enjoy the swim. The shortest hike might take up to one hour (without breaks for taking pictures), but use good shoes as there are two substantial ascents. If you want to hike the whole distance, it will take about two hours and if you’re planning to swim or have a picnic you should calculate about three to four hours.

In the village Charavgi near Polilimnio there are some taverns with a great view over the valley and its nature.

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Sunset @Kardamyli

Kardamili kort na zonsondergang
This photograph shows the coast at Kardamili (Kardamyli) shortly after sunset. The clouds are still being illuminated by sunlight while the flowers are being illuminates softly by the flashlight of my camera.

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A Thundercloud over Methoni Kastro

Onweerswolk boven het kasteel van Methoni
Over the Castle of Methoni hangs a dark and ominous thundercloud. Methoni Castle (Methoni Kastro) was built in the 15. century and is of Venetian military architecture. This picture was taken from the octogonal fortress oposing this great Kastro. The medieval port was the longes held possession of the Venetians at the Peloponnese

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Panoramic view over Kardamyli

Kardamili Panorama met uitzicht over de kust in noordelijke richting
This picture shows the view from the mountains behind Kardamili over the town itself and Ritsa Beach. After that the landmass blocks the view on Kalamata. The land below the clouds at the other side of the water belongs to the coastline around Koroni.

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Beach, Sea and Nature at the Peloponnese

Triple Water
A nice view over three areas of water at the south-western part of the Peloponnese. First you have Voidokilia beach, a very beautiful, sandy beach with crystal clear water. There behind you see the Gialova Lagoon, natural habitat for a lot of birds and there behind you can see the Ormos Navarinou, the natural port area at Pylos. The town of Pylos is visible too, at the upper right part of the picture!.