Tag: Ancient Olympia

Grecotel: A Luxury Olympia Riviera Stay

Posted 2nd June, 2023
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on July 16th, 2024 at 02:58 pmThe Olympia Riviera offers an idllyic seaside vacation, located in the beautiful Ilia region of the Peloponnese, in southern Greece. Vast stretches of sandy beaches offer a relaxing reprieve for couples and families, with sweeping views of the Ionian Islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Grecotel features a…

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Local Tips for Visiting Olympia, Greece

Posted 12th December, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC, Olympia is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Many tourists filter in through the cruise ship port Katakolo, which is lined with sandy beaches, seaside restaurants and shops. Between Olympia and Katakalo is the town of Pyrgos, where my father was born.

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