Visiting Kallithea Beach During Rhodes Holidays

Location wise, the beautiful beach of Kallithea is about 11 km far from south to the Old town of Rhodes and approximately 7 km away from the eastern part of the city of Rhodes and the amazing village of Koskinou. Rhodes holidays 2010 look forward for various tourists to come and enjoy the splendor of this beautiful beach. In order to enjoy best Rhodes holidays ideas, this place is no doubt the best.

The exotic vegetation as well as a range of beautiful palm trees along with a pebbled coast will collectively make your Rhodes holidays excellent. The scenic beauty of the landscape and facilities like public transportation, sun beds, umbrellas and food will amuse you during your holidays. Apart from this, you can enjoy famous Scuba Diving activity of the area during your next Rhodes holidays.

Being quite near to the Rhodes town with the charm of a beautiful sea, the beach provides numerous opportunities like delicious cuisines, accommodations, entertainment and shopping, which can be enjoyed both in the surrounding areas as well as in the main town of Rhodes. The rocky cove with its amazing sea also fascinates seabed, which is quite ideal for underwater activities.

You can find many of the facilities here like the sun beds, umbrellas, cabanas and shower. On your entrance to the beach, you can also locate a card-operated phone with a cantina, where you can enjoy having snacks and refreshments. Moreover, the neighboring Koskinou Village is the best site to wander around, which is about 7 kilometers in the west to this beach.

How to Access Kallithea Beach?

In case of emergency you can avail services of the town of Rhodes which is about 7 kilometers towards the West from Koskinou. Approaching this beach is quite easy from the town of Rhodes, where you can find public buses with frequent services during your Rhodes holidays 2010. You can also hire cabs, private or rented cars and motorbikes to enjoy all pleasures of your holidays.

Kallithea beach is such a place, where most of the locals often gather on daily basis. The attraction is because of its small distance from Rhodes town, the alluring Italian-Baths, the obvious mezedes delights as well as the little bays and coves along with their monumental rocks and crystal green waters. This resort attracts a variety of local visitors especially after the peak season for swimming activities.

Tourists usually mix up Kallithea beach with another mini-beach, located below the baths; you're supposed not to do so. This place gathers a variety of visitors from Rhodes town, who wish to get benefited from the special bathing facilities here. This area also offers one of the tasty foods and the sign boards' guides towards various small-scale hotels of the area, where you can fulfill your eating desires. Apart from this, there are also a range of coves, bays and stone pools, which are surrounded by the pine trees. You are also warned not to dive into the nearby sea until and unless you are very much sure about your swimming capabilities as the sea is quite deep.

Luxury Destinations For Honeymoons

When you plan your honeymoon, you will see there are an almost infinite number of destinations to choose from. Even so, an increasing amount of newlywed couples are opting for particular locations for their honeymoons. So, which are the most popular places to honeymoon at the moment?

Beautiful scenery, peaceful secluded beaches and turquoise blue seas await you on the island country of Aruba. Situated in the southern Caribbean off the coast of South America, Aruba is in reality, where you can escape it all. Couples, bars desire to spend days relaxing on the beach and romantic nights in restaurants and will be happy to honeymoon in Aruba.

St. Lucia is definitely a tropical paradise. lush vegetation, white sand beaches and vibrant nightlife features of this small Caribbean island. Whether you prefer to stay at the beach all day or participate in a wide selection of All-Inclusive Hotels and Resortsmake it simple to plan a honeymoon there.

Riviera beaches, a colorful culture, an amazing cuisine and friendly locals are rapidly resulting in Italy being one of the top destinations for honeymoons. An Italian honeymoon can be the trip of your life and, even though it can be more expensive than other choices, many couples feel it is well worth it.

If you take your honeymoon in Hawaii, you will find plenty of white sand beaches, dramatic scenery and opportunities for adventure waiting for you. It provides honeymooners with more more than simply the find to unwind on picturesque beaches; after you are done sunning yourself, you can trek up the side of a volcano or spend time driving along the rocky seaside cliffs.

By choosing one of these popular locations for your romantic time away, you will be guaranteed that your first trip as a married couple will be nothing less than sensational.

I Love Italian Travel - Wine Touring in Marche

So you have decided to go to Marches, a small region of Italy on the Adriatic Sea. The Marches (it's often spelled with The) is relatively unknown to tourists. This is a great place to see the real Italy. Sights to see include the college town of Urbino with a lovely Palazzo Ducale that houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche and the Casa Natale de Raffaello, the house where Raphael was born. Further south, While the National Gallery doesn't contain much work by Raphael, you can view Titian's Resurrection and Last Supper.

The coastal city of Pesaro has the usual (for Italy) components of Ducal Palace, Cathedral, castle, churches, and museums. One museum is devoted to a hometown boy, the opera composer Rossini. Head further down the coast to the port of Ancona and visit the Duomo di San Ciriaco (Cathedral) and stroll the streets of the old city. Loreto is home to the Santuario della Santa Casa (House of the Virgin Mary). Festival time is Easter week and December 10, the Feast of the Holy House. Finish your tour at Ascoli Piceno. Visit the Piazza del Populo (Square of the People) and the Thirteenth Century Palazzo dei Capitani del Populo (Palace of the People's Captains). Festival time is the first Sunday in August, devoted to the city's patron saint, Saint Emidio.

Marches, tucked between the Appennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, produces two top of the line wines, Rosso Conero Riserva DOCG made from mostly Montepulciano and up to 15% Sangiovese grapes in the hills surrounding Mount Conero near Ancona. The Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG is a red sparkling wine made mostly from the Vernaccia Nera grape near Macerata towards the region's center. The regions' best-known wines are the white Verdicchios: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica DOC. They are usually dry but may be sweet. Be careful, their quality is quite variable. Try to find Bianchello del Metauro DOC wine from the rare Biancame white grape.

In addition to the grape varieties mentioned previously common white varieties include the Italian Trebbiano, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. The local red Lacrima is fairly rare. Common red varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.

Companies selling wine tours of Marches include Prime Italy, Vineria la Birba, Hotel Universal Senigala, and Wine Tour Italia. Marches wineries that accept visits include Il Conte in Momteprandone and Casa Vinicola Gioacchino Garofoli in Loreto. Belisario Matelica offers a wine bar. A few words of caution are in order. Do check in time, if the opening hours and if you speak English. Some places can charge admission, others expect to buy some of their products.

I Love Touring Italy - Cinque Terre, Liguria

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Liguria region of northern Italy, commonly known as the Italian Riviera. This thin strip of land lies on the Ligurian Sea, not far from Monaco and the French Riviera. While Liguria is by no means undiscovered, its crowds are much smaller than those next door. There are many little towns or villages, and one international port city almost smack dab in the center of the coast. This article explores Cinque Terre, five little seaside villages that just might steal your heart. Be sure to read the other articles in this series: eastern Liguria, western Liguria, and Genoa, the capital and largest city of Liguria.

As its name indicates, Cinque Terre are five coastal villages located in eastern Liguria. Collectively they form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Going from west to east their names are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. If you are going to hike across all five villages you probably should work your way in the opposite order because the easiest paths are in the west. You can always take the train from one village to another. Don't be a hero and spoil your trip.

There are several trails, some of which evolved from mule paths. The most popular one is Sentiero Azzuro (Blue Trail) that runs along the water. It's about 8 miles (13 kilometers) long and is said to take about five hours to complete. Don't worry if it takes you longer. I said it before, and I'll say it again; don't be a hero and spoil your trip.

Monterosso al Mare, population about 1500, is the largest and busiest of these five villages. Stone steps take you from the village center to the port and seaside promenade. Monterosso al Mare is surrounded by hills bedecked in vineyards and olive groves. Thursday is market day and the market brims with local arts and crafts as well as food and wine. The Aurora bell tower separates the ancient and modern parts of the village. It is the only remaining tower of the thirteen that surrounded the village in the Sixteenth Century.

Be sure to see the Twelfth Century Chiesa di San Francesco (Church of St. Francis). This church was built in the Ligurian Gothic style and like so many others includes black and white marble. The church proudly displays a painting of the Crucifixion attributed to the English painter Van Dyck who lived for six years in Ligura. The village is home to festivals celebrating Lemons (Saturday just before Ascension Sunday), Flowers (second Sunday after Pentecost), and even Salted Anchovies and Olive Oil (second weekend of September).

Vernazza is the only natural port of the five villages and became wealthier than its neighbors. Consequently its architecture is more elaborate. Vernazza was a Roman installation and was strategically quite important during the age of the Maritime Republics in Genoa. It was also famous for its carpenters. Make sure to see the Castle of the Doria, the watchtowers, and the Romanesque sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio (Our Lady of Reggio).

Corniglia, a farming village, is the most remote of the Cinque Terre villages and the only one not directly on the sea. There are plans to build an elevator from the railway; until this happens to get there you must conquer 337 steps in 33 flights of stairs. Once you're there make sure to see the Fourteenth Century Church of San Pietro (St. Peter) built in the Gothic-Ligurian style. Corniglia was mentioned in Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron. While a local castle was mentioned way back in the late Thirteenth Century no one has found any such ruins. You're welcome to look.

Manarola is the center of the local wine and olive oil industry. What a color feast: the houses are pastel, the water is turquoise, and the rock on which the town sits is black. Make sure to see theVia dell'Amore (Love Road) that joins Manarola with Riomaggiore, said to provide some of the most thrilling scenery in the world. This mile (one and a half kilometer) long path was cut from rock overlooking the sea. That's what they call a labor of love.

Riomaggiore is the most accessible and therefore the least charming of the five villages. According to tradition this village dates back to the Eighth Century, when it was founded by group of Greek refugees who escaped the religious persecution of the Byzantine Emperor. The Fourteenth Century parish church of San Giovanni Battista (Saint John the Baptist) overlooks the village. Be sure to see the ruins of a Fifteenth-Sixteenth Century castle.

What about food? Liguria is most famous for its pesto, claimed to be the best in the world. It's simple to make, take a mortar and pestle and combine basil, Ligurian basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Don't break a true Ligurian heart; don't make it in a blender. Serve with fresh pasta. And don't forget the Ligurian wine.

Let's suggest a sample menu, one of many. Start with Ciuppin (Fish Soup). Then try Coniglio Arrosto alla Ligure (Roast Rabbit) For dessert indulge yourself with Baci di Dami, literally Ladies' Kisses (Almond and Dark Chocolate Cookies.) Be sure to increase your dining pleasure by including local wines with your meal.

We'll conclude with a quick look at Liguria wine. Liguria doesn't have a lot of room for wine grapes. It ranks 19th among the 20 Italian regions in acreage devoted to wine grapes and total annual wine production. About 34% of its wine is red or rosé, leaving 66% white. The region produces eight DOC wines. DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata, which may be translated as Denomination of Controlled Origin, presumably a high-quality wine. About 14% of Ligurian wine carries the DOC designation.

Cinque Terre/Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà (DOC) is the only DOC wine in the Cinque Terre area. It is a white, dry or sweet wine made from a variety of local grapes. The wines themselves are not nearly as spectacular as the vineyards carved out of rock thousands of years ago. You have to go to Liguria or perhaps neighboring regions of Italy to taste any of them. To tell the truth, there are many better reasons for visiting this lovely area.

Travel Sydney, Australia

Bondi Beach, possibly the most famous beach in Australia, alongside Bells Beach and Kirra point, is a popular place to soak up the sun, sand and water, located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Bondi is also one of the most tourist filled area's in Sydney. Whilst spending a few hours or even days in Bondi should be atop your 'things to do' list whilst you're in Sydney, there are several other similar beaches that won't be as crowded or touristy.

Coogee Beach, just south of Bondi is like the Sydney beaches' little brother and often gets overlooked. Coogee offers plenty of space to spread out on with large grass and sand areas to enjoy.

The upper north shore (north of the CBD) may offer some smaller and quieter beaches than those of the eastern suburbs. Palm Beach and Whale Beach are top picks for this area.

Feeling the need for a few drinks after a day at the beach? Not to worry, Sydney is home to a myriad of bars, pubs and some of the best restaurants in Australia. Bottle shops and pubs (often both on the same corner) are plentiful in almost every suburb of Sydney. The chilled out Melt Bar in Kings Cross and the Roxbury in Glebe are some interesting nightspots Sydney has to offer. Kuleto's in Newtown is one of the best restaurants for Italian food in the area. The Rocks is an historic area north of the CBD that is full of charming pubs, in an amazing colonial style setting overlooking the Harbour Bridge.

Travelling and food go hand in hand - firstly, because you need food to survive and secondly because food is a significant part of experiencing a different culture and destination. Sydney has some of the best international cuisine as well as a plethora of modern Australian food for you to sample. The only problem is knowing where to eat, especially if you're on a budget.

What Make the French Riviera an Ideal Destination For Your Holidays?

The strongest pull for visitors to this region is its diversity, as the French Riviera offers all kinds of tourists a wide range of activities all year round.

For yachters and boaters, there are 135 marinas in The French Riviera. These give you access to amazing seaside resorts. The beaches on this stretch of the South French coast are highly popular during the summer. Saint-Tropez and Saint Raphael are very famous for their exceptional beaches. The climate is exceptional during the summer and even the winter stays quite warm. The French Riviera is a region which can be visited all year.

If you like sport you'll enjoy walking in the mountains, surfing on the sea, skiing in the winter, cycling and the 66 golf courses invite for a round all year. The surrounding Alps, some of which reach 3,000 metres, provide excellent ski resorts. You'd no doubt be surprised to hear that the area boasts 68 ski resorts within easy reach of the coast. The sea and the mountains give an exceptional landscape, making this destination unique.

The three national parks in the area are very popular. The national park of les Ecrins which is located amongst the mountains, welcomes 800,000 visitors each year. Mercantour National Park is another of the nine national parks in France with 800,000 yearly visitors as well. Mercantour National Park is well known for the wolves it welcomes from across the Italian border. Finally, Port-Cros, located on an island, welcomes around half a million visitors every year. In the Cote d'Azur, you will also find another four regional nature parks.

The cultural heritage of the French Riviera is amazing. Among the 1,800 edifices registered or classified as historical monuments, three are classified as world heritage site by UNESCO. The old harbour of St Tropez has some very charming small streets, Cannes and Nice welcome celebrities all year for different events and Marseille is very famous for its old harbour as well. You will be welcomed by small villages where you will be able to discover their custom and their local traditions.

Local gastronomy is also a good reason to spend your holidays in the French Riviera. Lavender grows wild in this area of France and is very typical of the region's cuisine. The plant is used both in the Provencal herb mixture so common in traditional French food and to make lavender honey. Adding to the flavour of the Cote d'Azur are the olive groves that have become a regional speciality.

Alternatively the Cote d'Azur is excellent for just sitting back, sunbathing, and relaxing on one of the many fantastic beaches!

With something for every visitor, whichever season you wish to visit, the French Riviera is an ideal destination for your next holiday.

Best Italian Honeymoon Destinations

If you are looking for romance, it is difficult to beat an Italian honeymoon destination. An Italian honeymoon is by definition a top honeymoon spot when it comes to romance. The grandeur of Rome, the splendor of Florance or Venice and the shopping in Milan make an Italian honeymoon the dream destination for many couples. But there is more to Italy than its magnificent cites full of breathtaking architecture. There are also great beaches in Sicily and on the Amalfi coast and rolling hills in Tuscany for you to enjoy on your romantic honeymoon.

If art, history and culture on your honeymoon in Italy, then you may want to put Rome, Venice and Florence on your itinerary. Alright, even if art and culture are not your primary concern on your honeymoon you should still keep those on your itinerary.

Honeymoon in Rome

When visiting Rome On the top of every couples list should be the Bridge of Sighs, Juliet's Balcony, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain - the most famous fountain in Rome. The tradition involves throwing coins in his left shoulder while standing with his back to the good. On the left side of the fountain, the Fountain of the Lovers "(Fountain of Lovers"). It is said that fans will drink the well water was never unfaithful to each other.

Honeymoon in Venice

Venice is the city with attractions honeymoon that will delight both the eye and mind.There are plenty of quiet and picturesque canal-sides and lanes to stroll with your loved one. Enjoy beautiful palazzos and most definitely the Piazza San Marco, come in the early morning and enjoy an espresso before the crowds flow in or try in the late evening when the day trippers have left already.

Honeymoon in Florance

After Venice you might want to visit Florence. Another utterly romantic Italian honeymoon city and with Venus as the deity of Florence, specifically Botticelli's newborn Goddess of Love, how can you find a more better honeymoon spot. Try climbing up the Duomo cupola and looking out over the city -- splendid panorama or walk along the Arno river.

Try to avoid the height of the tourist season season. With crowds blocking your gondola rides and and school field trips posing for all your honeymoon pictures it can be difficult to capture romance.