In spring 2019, we make our way from the southwest of Germany to Bruges in Belgium. We have had this destination in our sights for quite some time. One of the reasons for our visit was that Bruges was the destination of the later Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I, in the Middle Ages. Only a few […]
From Preveza to Missolonghi
After a short stay at Nikopolis, we reach Preveza. Preveza The port town lies opposite the Aktio peninsula, at the exit of the Ambracian Gulf. This bay was the location of the historically significant naval battle between Octavian, later Emperor Augustus, and Marcus Aurelius and his beloved Cleopatra. Octavian defeated Marcus Aurelius, who then fled […]
Round trip across the Kassandra peninsula
We stay several nights in the Hotel Stamos* in Afytos, an ideal initial starting point for our day trips. One of these day trips is a round trip across the Kassandra peninsula. Our tour leads us south along the east coast. But this part of the peninsula is primarily dominated by weekend houses of the […]
From Kassandra to Central Macedonia
After visiting Olynth, we drive to Kassandra. We cross the Canal of Potidea that intersects the land at the narrowest point of Kassandra and reach Nea Fokea. Nea Fokea We make a short stop in the harbor of Nea Fokea. A Byzantine tower, presumably built in 1407, towers above the port. Here was the center […]
A day trip to Valencia
Valencia is the capital of the Province of Valencia. Founded by the Romans, the city became famous in the 15th century for its silk weaving and its silk stock exchange. At that time, the city had already 75,000 inhabitants and it created numerous Gothic city palaces. After our arrival in Valencia, we first visited the […]
By car from La Manga del Mar Menor to Santa Pola
After our short visit to Cartagena, we want to drive along the coast towards Alicante. The first obstacle on our way is La Manga del Mar Menor. La Manga is a seaside spit that separates the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean. 4 natural canals connect the Mar Menor with the Mediterranean and provide an exchange […]