Exactly in front of one of the most beautiful and longest beaches of Ilia Prefecture, the magnificent Kourouta, 5 km from Amaliada, is located our tourist complex, which is spread over in a seaside area of 20 acres, overgrown with ornamental flowers, eucalyptus and mulberry trees, next to the vast & golden sandy beach, where you have the opportunity to combine relaxation and comfort in perfect harmony with the natural environment.
Unique Location
This little known region in the Peloponnese is your launchpad for
golden beaches, spas, trekking and fun-packed holidays.
golden beaches, spas, trekking and fun-packed holidays.
ILIA
Τhe dreamy coastline of Οlympia
A long coastline embracing the western side of Ilia, with the wonderful waters of the Ionian, can turn your summers into a dream – leaving you wanting just that little bit more of those golden rays and limpid seas. The unique natural landscapes boast a variety that never lets up: scenes change as if nature were performing a medley of all her greatest hits. Start with a visit to the original home of the Olympic Games, Ancient Olympia, where the energy of those first athletic events still lingers in the air. After your brush with Ilia’s sporting past, your journey continues through valleys and mountains and on to the wonderful beaches of the area. There are many secrets to uncover and many wonderful holiday experiences to be savoured on this western stretch of the Peloponnese.
Kaïafas
Kaïafas, where nymphs bathed
As you approach Kaïafas, a vast pine forest greets you. The thermal springs here flow from the caves of the Anigrian and Atlantean nymphs. A narrow strip of land separates the sea from the Lagoon of Kaïafas and the islet of Agia Ekaterini is set in the middle like a gemstone. Your holidays here will be like a fairy tale.
Ancient Olympia
A stroll through history
In one of the most important religious and athletic centres of antiquity (the cradle of the Olympic ideal and symbol of the timeless values of bravery, honour, peace and freedom) you will be awestruck as the centuries fall away before your eyes.
The oak forest of Foloi
The oak forest of Foloi, known since antiquity as the kingdom of the mythical Centaur!
It is one of the rarest oak forests in Europe and unique in the Balkans. It is located in Ilia, southwest of Mount Erymanthos and according to mythology, it was named after the king of the Centaurs Folos, a friend of Hercules.
Due to its morphology, the forest of Foloi is ideal for activities such as hiking, mountain biking and horse riding and will satisfy even the most demanding nature lover who will visit it.
This little known region in the Peloponnese is your launchpad for golden beaches, spas, trekking and fun-packed holidays.
Temple of Apollo
In Figalia, on the border between Arcadia and Messinia, rises to an altitude of 1130 meters the imposing temple of Epicurean Apollo, which was built in the 5th century BC and as the architect of the temple is mentioned by Pausanias Iktinos. It is one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Greece and is founded on the rock of Mount Kotilio, where the ancient city of Vasses was located.
Folklore Museum
The exhibits come mainly from donations from the locals and include local traditional costumes, everyday objects, furniture, decorations, agricultural tools and children’s toys. The majority of the items are from the late 19th and early 20th century, while several have been sent from abroad by Ilia immigrants.
Museum of Ancient Ilida
The new Archaeological Museum of Elis now dominates the foot of the ancient citadel overlooking the entire archaeological site. Visitors have the opportunity to admire exhibits that for several years, stacked in warehouses, were not accessible to the public. It includes findings brought to light by excavations and date from the Early Helladic to the Roman era. Vases, statues, sculptures, tombstones, clay and stone architectural members, figurines, bronze utensils, weapons, coins and other small objects are on display.
Pelion Dam
It is located above Ancient Ilida. This is one of the most important land improvement projects in the Prefecture of Ilia. The artificial lake was created in 1960, after the construction of a dam on the river Pinios, and is the largest in the Peloponnese. It is located northeast of Amaliada and is used for the irrigation of the plain of Ilia.
Holy Monastey of Frankopidimatos
It is an Orthodox Greek monastery dedicated to Agios Nikolaos and is located in the Prefecture of Ilia, in the Local Community of Koryfi, at 16.69 km outside the city of Pyrgos and at an altitude of 219 meters. It belongs to the Holy Diocese of Ilia and Oleni. It was founded around the 14th century and got its name because according to the tradition during the Frankish period in the area, a Frankish Knight to escape the persecution of Saracen pirates jumped on horseback without suffering the slightest from the rocky slope of a hill invoking the Saint Nicholas to save him.
Fragkovilas
On the green hill with the dense vegetation that is located about one and a half kilometers from the center of Amaliada southeast, one of the most important pilgrimages of Ilia, the holy church of the Assumption of the Virgin, which was the catholic of the Byzantine monastery of Frangavilla. The church is cruciform with an 11th century dome, built on the ruins of an ancient temple, as it is supposed, and with interesting frescoes.
Neda
Natural border between two prefectures, waterfalls, ponds and paths in a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty, the gorge of Neda with its lush vegetation invites you to explore it!
AT THE BORDERS OF THE PREFECTURES of Ilia and Messinia, very close to the extensive area of Ancient Figalia, at the foot of Mount Lycaeus and in the temple of Epicurean Apollo are the sources of the river Neda with the female name. Neda, after traveling 32 kilometers, flows into the Ionian Sea on its beautiful sandy beaches! According to Greek mythology, Neda was a nymph, a water deity and one of those who raised Zeus. The gorge of Neda, is an incomparable natural beauty attraction of Messinian nature and a popular destination for nature and adventure lovers. The constant changes of the landscape, the rich vegetation, the turquoise waters of the river and the imposing rocks, make the crossing of the gorge an unforgettable experience!
How you’ll reach us:
Closests Airports:- Athens International Airport: 3 hours by car
- Araxos Patra Airport: 45 minutes by car
- Kalamata Airport: 1 hour + 40 minutes
- Zakynthos Airport: a boat transfer is required.
- Patra Port: 1 hour by car
- Katakolo Port: 20 minutes by car
- Private transfer from / to all the above can be arranged.
