Are you planning a tourist trip to a foreign resort? Don't know which country to choose? We recommend choosing a tour to Greece. This country is not only full of resort areas, but also known as one of the cradles of civilization. Thanks to this, it is home to a huge number of historical and cultural monuments and values, and due to its special geographical location and mild subtropical climate, the country is a very attractive place for lovers of beach vacations. One of the traditionally popular resorts, which is visited by a large number of tourists from European countries, America, Asia, and Africa, is the Peloponnese. And the resort town of Greece most visited by Ukrainians is Loutraki.
This small resort town is located on the coast of the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean. The land around the city is represented by low picturesque hills, mountains covered with coniferous forests. And almost all beach areas are covered with small, well-rolled pebbles, which are not only pleasant to walk on, but also useful due to the effect on the acupuncture points of the soles of the feet. There are also areas with pure golden sand.
The ecology in the Loutraki region is almost ideal: there are no large industrial enterprises nearby that pollute the environment, the air is filled with a mixture of the aromas of sea water and needles - pine, cypress. The cleanliness of the coast is constantly monitored by a special service, thanks to which Loutraki in Greece has become one of the few resort towns that are regularly awarded the prestigious UN award - the Blue Flag.
It should also be noted the excellent level of infrastructure development: a variety of sports, extreme, children's entertainment is organized. Tours to the Peloponnese can be bought for the whole family - both old and young will find rest and activities to their heart's content here.
The cuisine in Loutraki, as well as in many other coastal Greek regions, is distinguished by its originality, the presence of exquisite dishes, the analogues of which cannot be found in other parts of the Mediterranean. Traditional dishes are presented with a large number of fresh vegetables, fruits, and olives. Salads and other dishes are usually dressed with the most useful olive oil. Of course, a lot of fish, seafood, cheese (mostly goat or sheep). And, of course, what lunch or dinner in Greece is complete without dry red wine.
Such a set of food products is the basis of the worldwide popular Mediterranean diet, which improves the health of the body and slows down the aging process.
Many travelers visit the Peloponnese not only for active, passive recreation, entertainment, and health. This region is incredibly rich in historical, architectural and cultural values. Having bought a tour to Loutraki, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the following places and objects:
Other popular places visited by tourists include Europe's largest casino, numerous shops where you can buy souvenirs, art objects and other goods.
In addition, it is recommended not to neglect the sources of thermal waters, which have long been used for medicinal purposes. This underground water contains a large amount of macro- and microelements of natural origin, so it is not for nothing that Loutraki is considered one of the most popular balneological resorts in Europe. If you want to visit this wonderful city, contact the services of the tour operator "Alf".
