Yassou Spyros

My avatatar is the lion rampant from Scotland.

Thank you Spyros and Maria for yet more informtion on the Nafplion and Paralion Astrous area, it sounds as though it would be just what we are looking for

How would Nafplion compare with for example Parga, is it bigger, more / less touristy, more commercial etc

Efkaristo
Graham

Hi Graham,

Compare Parga to Nafplion, is a smaller town in size and commercial, same touristy, but more beautiful scenery around. Nafplio except been bigger has more "night-life"
Personal opinion is that Nafplio is more Romantic to walk it, especially old parts of town.
Here is the official page of municipalty of Parga: http://www.parga.gr/dynamic/

Here is the official page of municipalty of Nafplio: http://www.nafplio.gr & http://www.nafplio.info (unfortunately, only in Greek)

Here are some more (private with commercial ads) sites for Nafplio: INVALID URL http://www.nafplio-tour.gr & http://www.nafplio-guide.gr
Overpass the commercials and have a look at pictures and infos

Long live Scotland
Spyros

From my point of view, Parga is more of a resort (and a nice one at that) and Nafplion more of a nice old town. I'd say it was worth staying a few days there, rather than a week - unless you hire a car and tour about. Lots of ruins to visit in that area. If you like Parga, I'm sure you'll like Paralio Astros. Either or even better, both, would make a good holiday.

Yasas Maria

We love Parga so Paralio Astros sounds ideal

I have been on the computer all morning trying to find out how to get there from Scotland, no luck so far as there are no flights going to Athens or Kalamata

It also appears to only be Manos that go to Paralio Astros, via Manchester but I am now trying to find flight only to Kalamata and try DIY

Spyros I have spent a long time looking through the web links you sent me and must say the pictures and information on http://www.nafplio-tour.gr/ is fascinating and Nafplio lokos lovely.

If we can get it sorted I think we will try and stay in Paralio Astros and use that as our base and hire a car to visit other areas.

The Manos picture has started a quest for me to get to Paralio Astros

When you are ready and settled down to where you are going for holidays send me a PM and I can send you additional infos regarding the area (History, monuments etc.) Do not forget the Pyramid I mentioned, very few Greeks know about it and even fewer tourists.
Nafplio is close to Athens, so we could drink a beer in Nafplio sometime

Spyros

Hi, MariaH

For Chania you need a full month holidays and you may not see everything.
Best experience in Chania is to know locals that will invite you in a local marriage! Believe me is something unforgettable.....lololol.......I hope you do not afraid guns as been in a Cretian marriage is similar to a Palestinian protest....lololol

Anyway, call me any time for infos

This is where we stayed in Paralio Astros. I wouldn't say luxury but they were very large, clean, comfortable and well equipped. The owner and his wife were very friendly and helpful. We flew to Athens with BA from Manchester via Heathrow - I had some airmiles so saved a bit with that.

http://www.vahaviolos.gr/english.htm

We also considered this place if you prefer a pool:

http://www.dukes-astros.gr/English/En_Index.html

Glad you found your answer Graham

I was going to say that the pic reminded me of Parga having not been to the place it actually is

Also you asked where I was going? Corfu in 2 weeks time and looking forward to it

Like you, we are limited to where in Greece we can go due to our nearest airport. As we are in Plymouth, we find that Exeter is rubbish and we normally fly from Bristol

Dear kiltman-graham, regarding the picture on page 8 of the manos brochure, could it be Paleokastritsa/Corfu.