An Aegean yacht charter presents slightly more challenging conditions weather wise on your sailing holiday with the infamous Meltemi blowing through the summer season but most navigation is by line of sight and in the main provides for a perfectly relaxing yacht charter.
The Ionian Sea lies to the west of the mainland of Greece, it combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a fascinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays. Islands that can be visited include; Corfu, Paxos, Levkas, Meganisi, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos. More information about yacht charter in the Ionian Sea can be found here.
The Aegean Sea lies to the south and east of mai [Read more →]
Kefalonia, the largest of the Greek Ionian Islands, is well known as a summer holiday desination which increased in popularity when the film adaption of Louis de Bernieres book Captain Corelli’s Madolin was released in 2001. Kefalonia is famous for its beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery, delicious Mediterranean food and the hospitality of its people.
However, there is a side to Kefalonia that most tourists do not see but those lucky enough to have made Kefalonia their home never fail to appreciate and that is the period covering the winter and spring months. During these months Kefalonia takes on a whole new dimension, wild flowers start to show in early November and gradually increase until early spring when the fields are a riot of colour; many of the flowers that grow wild on Kefalonia are sought after garden plants sold in nurseries throughout the UK. The days become shorter and cooler and are ideal for walking, cycling or gardening. [Read more →]
The island of Kefalonia forms a key ingredient of the Grecian tourism. Miles.
Kefalonia is well known for its sea resorts, mountainous landscape, traditional priories and a prospering country, so making it out the most sought-after destination for the holidaymakers and property buyers both. The market for Kefalonia property grew at the same healthy rate by which it grew some place else in the other Greek cities, in the fresh years. Tho [Read more →]
Concrete Homes Stand Up to Earthquakes
Built according to good practices, concrete homes are among the safest and most durable types of structures in the world during an earthquake. Homes built with reinforced concrete walls have a record of surviving earthquakes intact, structurally sound and largely unblemished.
In reinforced concrete construction, the combination of concrete and steel provides the three most important properties for earthquake resistance: stiffness, strength, and ductility.
Why Buildings Survive Earthquakes
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Although prices have risen in recent years, this is now an excellent time to buy property as prices are forecast to rise significantly over the next few years. It has been widely suggested that Greece is poised to become the next “Spanish market” with property prices rising on average 20 per cent per year although a great deal has been learned from other countries about over development.
Where to invest? Look no further than Kefalonia, t [Read more →]
