What started in 2003 as a website to keep family and friends posted about our new life in Greece, soon changed into an informative site for those who were planning a holiday to Pelion and Kala Nera and were searching the internet for information. Through the years we got acquainted with lots of people because of our jobs in tourism and most of them return to Kala Nera on a regularly base, because it has something special, something difficult to...
Although Kala Nera is being well visited during the summer, it never loses that typical Greek atmosphere! It is a favorite holiday destination for the Greeks, who think of Pelion as the most beautiful part of their country. No wonder, the magical green landscape connects perfectly with the blue colors of the sea. In combination with the traditional Pelion villages it is a unique place to spend your holidays. Kala Nera is central located on the Pelion Peninsula and is...
Pelion has a beautiful nature and is a special combination of mountains and sea. Every season offers its unique characteristics. The spring is an explosion of wild flowers and fruit trees blossoming, in summer the crystal clear water invites you for a swim, the late autumn shows the coloring of the trees and in winter there is snow on top of the mountain. A perfect environment for everybody to enjoy a holiday. The sporty ones can nicely wander over the...
Pelion is an excellent base to visit one of the places that you must have seen: the Meteora – Monasteries. From Volos it is a 2 1/2 hours drive following a nice highway to the town Kalambaka, where the monasteries are situated. Driving through the typical Greek village Kastraki the road curves up the hills towards the monasteries that lay on top of the characteristic massive rocks. This road leads you to all monasteries and offers marvelous views. The rocks...
When we think of Greece, we think about sun and sea, islands with magical scenery and unspoiled beaches, and picturesque villages. But Greece has so much more to offer than that!
Trips-to-Greece likes to show the authentic face of Greece. They offer touring programs include accommodation, transportation (minibus max. 8 persons) ánd an enthusiastic English speaking guide: a unique opportunity to learn all interesting facts about the destinations you visit.
In case you rather tour around Greece in your own (rental)car, it is also possible to book a tour without a guide, but including accommodation. More information at the website of Trips to Greece
RyanAir has 4 new routes from/to Thessaloniki: Brussels (Charleroi), London (Stansted), Oslo (Rygge) and Stockholm (Skavsta). Flights from Brussels to Volos and Volos to Brussels start at 27 March again.
Dutch airliner Transavia has a flight schedule all year from Amsterdam to Athens and offers return tickets and one-way tickets. More information at www.transavia.com
From July 2011 you can fly every Thursday and Sunday from Volos to Crete (Heraklion), with an in-between stop at Mykonos! Volos-Crete from euro 115, Volos-Mykonos from euro 99. More information at the website of Sky Express
If you are travelling to Volos from Brussels-Charleroi, the Best Western Leonardo Hotel Charleroi has a great offer: double room euro 69 per night, transfer to the airport and 7 days free parking for your car (extra day: euro 8 per day).
At 2 June 2011, Assumption Day, the traditional blessing of the horses took place in Kala Nera. After the blessing the horses walk into the water, in order to bless the sea as well: the beginning of summer! An impression you will find in the photogallery at www.kalanera.info
“The ordinary Greek pays the piper” is an article of May 20 2011 in the Dutch newspaper NRC, in which journalist Ingeborg Beugel describes correctly the current situation in Greece! In order to convince everyone that Greeks are not ouzo-drinking slackers who spend all day doing nothing on a terrace, click HERE to read the article (sorry, only available in Dutch).
Polyplan, a Dutch travel agency, offers the following:
- tickets Amsterdam to Athene with Transavia (1 April until 24 Oktober),
- tickets Amsterdam to VOLOS,
- accommodation LA LUNA and PANDORA in Kala Nera (call Polyplan at +31 20-6575657),
- accommodation in Portaria, Tsangarada, Agios Ioannis en Chorefto.
More info at Polyplan website or call +31 20-6575657.
Vanaf eind maart 2011 start RyanAir met een nieuw vluchtschema vanaf Brussel (Charleroi) naar Volos. Meer info op de site www.ryanair.com
