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Fires on Lefkas
Thanks to Vicky Bradley (Vlicho Yacht Club)
The mountain area behind Nidri, near the village of Karia has been on fire since yesterday afternoon. You may well hear about this soon on the international news but we wanted to let people know that
A fire service plane battles the fires on Lefkada
everyone is ok and so far we are told that no lives have been lost.
Strong winds yesterday made the job of controlling the fire very difficult for the many fire fighters that have gathered from all over the island and extra firefighters have arrived from as far as Corfu and Patras. One large helicopter and 4 sea planes were dispatched to help put the fire out and they had to stop at night but have continued again since dawn.
Greece will pay stranded tourists
Greece says it will cover the extra costs for any tourists stranded in the country as a result of industrial action or natural disaster.
Lefkada like no other Greek island
“What a beautiful place!” one can say. Mountainous island with splendid mountain scenery and clear seas with turquoise waters next to the wonderful beaches. High standards of civilizations in prehistoric times, lots of historical monuments for the territory of an island.
Greece-Euro woes make Villa Rental great value.
Greece, Euro woes are the traveller’s gain for Greek vacations this summer
Greece and Spain’s economic struggles have weighed on the strength of the Euro, and that means one thing for travelers: Greek Holidays keep getting more affordable. Greek Island Villa Rentals have never been better value.
Top Ten Reasons To Pick A Greek Villa Rental
True story—
“We are planning a family trip for just a few days. That is my family, my brother’s family, and my other brother’s family. Our mother will be joining us, too. That makes four households, seven adults and six children all under three years old. Praise to my brave (foolish?) wife who has somehow volunteered to coordinate the arrangements.
