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Matale beach festival in Crete , Greec is an event not to miss ! Especially the last day of it - when some originals are visiting memory lane...
Two of us together around greece for 14 days hitchhiking .First stop Porto Katsiki...
We stood just outside parking lot of Porto Katsiki .It was getting windy and dark clouds started to gather towards us coming from the sea like huge mountains moving closer and closer. Hitchhiking was the one and only option.
Many glasses of Bacardi and some strange shots later it was 3AM and we were drunk. Tunnel bar in Vassiliki did its job and provided us with great time , relaxed mood and even some dancing in the streets on the way home , with ...
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Bus from Lefkada to thessaloniki went fine , but Hotel Europa after the trip was not as expected. ..
Two of us heading down to Reworks festival in Thessaloniki, Greece. It seemed like a great idea at the time , but it was a lot different than we realized. As the title says - full on Greek and Techno is a good way to put it...
It was time to leave Thessaloniki for good and head to Kalambaka AKA Meteora at last . 2 buses and walk brought us to Meteora campsite at last...
We walked for about 10 minutes up hill and already started complaining about the heat , sun , bags , weight ...Anything we could think of .It just seemed like a perfect timing to complain about how unlucky we are = never mind the fact that we have arrived in the world famous Meteora that people dream to come to visit .For a second even rocks did not seem that special....
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This little guys is on a mission ! #ants #mission #insane #sinplelife #nature #greatoutdoors #littlecritters #delphi #greece_is_awesome (at Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi)
#reworks #thessaloniki is a mad #techno place #music #festivalgreece #greece #hitchhike #travel #reworks2017 #reworksfestival (at Thessaloníki, Greece)
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Day after #matala #hippiefestival in greece #matalabeachfestival #hippies #matalas (at Mátala)
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I was in Italy ( Taormina , Giardini naxos ) in a year 2009 and stayed there for a while . This is where i fell in love with Italy . Amore , Amore , Amore …. And few things from this amazing time stayed in my memory very strongly , here is the list of top things to do in Sicily – Taormina , Giardini naxos , Calatabiano and Mazzaro .
ISOLA BELLA !!
That`s the first i want to share . Isola bella is a little island between 2 beaches . Around it is a little island where are stunning dive sites ( Marine park area ) and the same time while on the boat already , you can see a blue caves near by . Ways to see Isola Bella are are by walk or by boat . Walk can be very nice , just steep and hot .And many hackers will try to sell you stuff on the way . Maybe bit annoying , but if you have headphone . By boat , highly recommend and its cheap too . Just go to Mazzaro bay and get boat from there . They will bring you to the Isola bella to snorkel and drive inside the blue cave . By the way , its an amazing diving into those caves.
More about Isola Bella in :http://www.gotaormina.com/en/beaches/isola_bella.html
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Mount Etna – Largest active vulcano in Europe .
I can’ t believe i have never visited Mount Etna . I have heard amazing stories and seen many , many photos ,and still NOT . You can see it from anywhere in Taormina . As far as i know you can go with a jeep or by normal bus up to Etna and see it quite close . But to enjoy full power of vulcano , you will have to pay much more to get closer . Ps .- vulcano is erupting constantly .
Tour prices : 33euro – 40 Euro : 4 hour tour , that brings you to the Riugio Sapienza . And you can independently explore . Walk up to the Silvestri craters .
75 euro tour and more : going much higher with jeep to craters and at the end of the tour still stops in Riugio Sapienza for a bit , so you get best of the both worlds .
Read more about mount Etna in Nat. Geo : http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/parks/etna-italy/
Castelmola – penis bar (Yup , not a spelling mistake)
Castelmola is a little village high up from Taormina . its so high that i thought that car will brake down and start rolling backward and fall of the cliff . It even stopped for few seconds . This little village is magical . Little tiny alleys , cafes , bars .. But all local . This place is touristic , but in its own strange way . Best attraction would be Penis bar – Turrisi bar . And a dinner on a cliff would do the trick for the romantic evening in full power.
Read more about Castelmola i : http://travelletto.com/2012/07/23/castelmola-another-hard-hike/
Read about most famous bar in Castelmola http://www.parrotfishjourney.com/index.php/italy/65-penis-bar-turrisi-castelmola-sicily-italy
Taormina little streets .
Taormina is amazing . i remember when i arrived . i arrived by train in late evening and when i stepped out of a train station i seen a huge cliff in front of me .. i didn`t realize that all town is on top of the hill . Ended up taking bus to the top for about 50 minutes , but in map it looked like 5 ( straight line ) .
Taormina is very touristic , but there are some interesting galleries and restaurant in between Taormina and Castelmola . Many artists offer to make an drawing for you . I liked Taormina , but would not go there more than one day .. Too many tourists .
Try Taormina specialty dish UNI PASTA .in other words called sea urchin pasta ! If you dont like sea urchin – no worries .. Carbonara is always on offer .
Read more about Taormina in : http://www.independenttraveler.com/trip-reviews/tantalizing-taormina-sicily
Little Italian cars parked outside .
Taormina greek Amphitheater between sea and air
Of course everyone needs a bit of a history . Well Taormina theater is great and it is the most dramatically situated greek theater in the world . Built in 3 d century . Just imagine how much have it seen . Italians and greeks walking on those old brown steps .
Read more about Greek Amphitheaterand see when are events : http://www.teatrogrecotaormina.com/concerts/events.html
Gelato in Taormina is incredible
View from Castelmola . Almond wine with this view could be medicine to any broken heart
Stop in a gelateria in giardini naxos
You cant walk . Obviously!So many flavors to try Look for anything tha`ts full with italians . Best ice cream in in Giardini naxos . You wonder why ? There are no tourists and ice cream is made for real Italians , that would not accept a good ice cream . They will need the best of the best !! and i got to try that “THE BEST ” . Amazing .
Find out where : http://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g194774-d4176378-Reviews-Isola_Del_Gelato-Giardini_Naxos_Province_of_Messina_Sicily.html
Go in the mountains .
There are so many activties in Taormina and surrounding towns , and i dont know why hiking in mountains , does not seem to be one of them .Even 20 minutes drive in-land will show you huge mountains with lots of trails to expore , and on the way can stop by in vineries , pick oranges from trees and feel like in Motorcycle diaries .
Hiking tours :http://www.hotelvillaschuler.com/walking_and_hiking_around_taormina_24en1944en.htm
Visit Calatabiano – Is there mafia ?
And see Castello Calatabiano . I leave this for the last , because im still confused about this village . One day i rented a bike and decided to explore surrounding areas . I ended p in Calatabiano . Village had this relaxing vibe , so i stopped and had coffee . Village was filled with a lot of older people , all smoking cigars and having expreso.I had a chat with few of them about village , life , families … From there i went touring around to the hill ( Calatabiano castello -). and went back to Giardini Naxos to meet my Italian friends . When i arrived i showed photos from my day and they all stopped at one photo and started talking Italian .: Where did you take this photo ?” they asked .. of course i took it n Calatabiano . They started laughing when i answered question .. Turns out there are rumors that its a mafia village , where tourist pass by VERY rarely . So add this on your list … And about that mafia thing .. There are mixed opinions , so … make you own choice ( believe or not )
More on Calatabiano : http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g672076-Calatabiano_Province_of_Catania_Sicily-Vacations.html
Author of ” Fun things to do in Taormina , Giardini naxos , Castelmola ,
Calatabiano and Mazzaro” is Parrotfish Journey .
Photographer for all photos in this article is Marta Sluja .
Fun things to do in Taormina , Giardini naxos , Castelmola , Calatabiano and Mazzaro
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