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Tzia is only 2 hours away from the port of Lavrio, which with the shiny new Attiki Odos is only half an hour away from Athens, that all adds up to the perfect island for a weekend getaway! This trip to Tzia involved a small addition from the previous trips, an 18 month old baby, an opportunity to have a look at some of the island’s more easily accessible beaches and sites then!
Read - A May weekend in Tzia (Kea)
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I will admit right away that I am not much of a sailor. Sure, I have been on a sailing yacht every once in a while and have enjoyed it. And I can see the attraction of being completely free to go where and when you want without being chained to ferry timetables and feeling like a sheep along with the hundreds of other tourists pouring off the ferry and into the port of whatever island we are talking about.
Sailing holidays in Greece
We received an email today regarding the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology which resides on the main square of Katakolon opposite the train station and next to the church. The last time we were in Katakolo in the summer of 2009 it appeared very shut and we were told that it was unlikely to re-open, but the email seems to negate that news.
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Katakolon
In addition to the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, the Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments housed in the same building also appears to have re-opened after a period of dormancy and exhibits a wide range of working musical instruments from ancient Greece. If you don't have time to make Olympia, or simply want to see everything there is to see in tiny Katakolon, go check them out!
Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments in Katakolon
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