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Skinos Ilivatos Eco Farm (Greece)   3/5 Rating Report A new solar and wind-powered eco farm and villa for rent, constructed under the principles of bioclimatic architecture and overlooking the blue Ionian Sea in Kefalonia island close to Lixouri. Experience organic farming, bee keeping, horseback riding, or gaze the stars using 2 robotic telescopes. Visit nearby villages, hike to pristine beaches, great mountains with fertile valleys, forests and olive groves.
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Professional Members' Websites:
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Dadia Ecotourism Centre (Evros) Community-owned lodge & information centre in Dadia National Park (candidate World Heritage Site) home to 36 species of diurnal raptors in a total of 38 species occurring in Europe.
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Ionian Eco Villagers (Zakynthos) Agency run by award-winning local conservationists providing carefully selected self-catering villas, cottages & apartments in the peaceful village of Gerakas within the Zakynthos National Marine Park.
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Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries (Crete) Educational Seminars highlighting culture, nature & food and agrotourism holidays led by greek-american chef Nikki Rose. An all-local network of historians, sustainable organic farmers, chefs, mountaineers and others share valuable information about the famed Cretan diet and traditional, sustainable food production.
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Alonissos National Marine Park Official portal of the largest marine park in the Mediterranean, set up to protect the endangered Mediterranean monk seal Monachus. |
Village of Valtessiniko (Arcadia) On the slopes of Mt Mainalon, at 1150 m. asl, a historic village proud of its traditions, in the heart of the Peloponnese.
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Villa Fleria (Crete) Family-owned seaside studios & apartments in the traditional village of Pyrgos Psilonerou, near Chania. All rooms with a sea view and balcony in a 2 acre garden setting just 80 meters from a crystal clear beach. Free wi-fi internet. |
Ecozante.com Local business directory for the island of Zakynthos (Zante) featuring ecotourism and agrotourism accommodation, eating places and local products. Also offers information on local history, culture and travel tips. |
ECOCLUB.com Interviews:
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Prof. Haris Coccossis Former Executive Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Development |
Vassilis Kouroutos Alonissos National Marine Park fmr. Executive Director MEDASSET
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Eleni Svoronou Capacity Building Officer, WWF Greece
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Nikki Rose Chef & Culinary Holidays Organizer Principal, Cooking in Crete, Greece |
Prof. Aimilia Drougas Marine mammal protection expert, Arion & Delphis (NGO) |
Sotiris Kitrilakis Culinary Tourism Expert, Zakynthos, Greece. |
Yannis Vardakastanis Proprietor, Ionian Eco Villagers
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Manolis Psarros Destination Expert (CED) Head, Sustainable Tourism Development Department, Greek Sustainable Tourism Organization, ELAGRO. |
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