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Anafi Island
 History:
Its the southest island of the Cyclades. Santorini is the nearest island. Hora
with the picturesque
windmills is the village in the island. Agios Nicolas
and Klisid are small communities. According to Mythology the
island was named Anaphi because it emerged from the depths of
the sea to offer refuge and save the Argonauts from a fierce
storm.
Of course many say that the name simply
stands for the
cic-existence of snakes in the island- "aney opheon"
("without snakes"). In the 5th century BC Anaphi was
a member of the Athenian alliance. During the Middle Age it
belonged to the Duchy of Naxos. In 1537 it is conquered by the
Turks and is fried in 1821 with the rest of Greece.
In spite
of its small gegoraphic size, Anafi has mythological and
archeological interest. On the place of Apollans' Aiglita's
temple which was replaced latest by the monastery of Panagias
Kalamiotisas (whose little ruins still exist) there are tombs
of Aphrodite, Asklipios and tisian Zeus. Giakinthia and Grania
are celeb rated there.
During the kingdom of Othonas, many
habitants of Anaphi moved to Athens and build their community
as today's Anaphiotika, in the northEast side of
Acropolis, above Plaka.
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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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