{"id":24056,"date":"2019-06-17T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T06:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=24056"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:40:33","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:40:33","slug":"greece-slow-tourism-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/greece-slow-tourism-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece: Slow Tourism in an Organic Haven far away from routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

An experience of slow tourism and far from the most crowded destinations. An organic farm surrounded by the wonderful nature of authentic Greece: slow vacation on the Gulf of Corinth, to forget the frenzied everyday life.<\/em><\/h2>\n

Greece<\/strong> is a multi-faceted land: colours, ancient history, the sea, headlands… vast land to explore and hundreds of islands to fall in love<\/strong> with<\/strong> and get lost in. Beyond the capital and the most famous touristic and luxury destinations, this land still preserves a lot of rural culture, which makes it special. This is what inspires the small itinerary<\/strong> we’re proposing: an “old-fashioned” holiday, far from the frenzy<\/strong> of everyday life and mass tourism.<\/p>\n

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A bay in the Gulf of Corinth. Pic by lakazeza.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Greece to be discovered slowly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A place that makes you rediscover the peaceful rhythms of nature<\/strong>, the pleasure of slowly discovering the world around us. Recovering awareness of how beautiful it is to stop and contemplate<\/strong> (rather than run, even on vacation)\u2026\u00a0If this is what you are looking for, dreaming of<\/strong>, for your next trip, well, you’re going to find what you want.<\/p>\n

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Pic by lakazeza.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Whether you arrive by sea or by air, the destination we are talking about is easy to reach. It is located two hours drive from the port of Patras<\/strong> and an hour and a half from the Athens<\/strong> airport. The location of the stay is the eco-friendly Laka Zeza farmhouse<\/strong>. We had met the owners, Marta and Luca, who in this interview had told us how Laka Zeza was born<\/a> and has evolved over time, to become the oasis of<\/strong> calm<\/strong> that is today.<\/p>\n

This organic farm<\/strong> is surrounded by a pine forest, just 250 metres from the sea<\/strong>, totally and purely in contact with nature<\/strong>. It is eco-sustainable<\/strong> because it is completely self-sufficient in terms of energy, thanks to photovoltaic panels. The architecture is simple, the environmental impact is minimal. Looking out of the windows you find yourself immersed in a triumph of authentic colours<\/strong>, olive groves and fruit trees. The atmosphere is familiar<\/strong>, friendly: flexible hours, baskets prepared for meals while you go around enjoying and exploring the heavenly corners<\/strong> of the Peloponnese.<\/p>\n

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Laka Zeza organic farm. Pic by lakazeza.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Crystalline Sea and Nature at 360\u00b0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A off-line<\/b> vacation, far from the most beaten paths, especially in summer. Days to let yourself be enchanted by the poetry of nature<\/strong>. Walking along the path that leads to the sea, your sight will shift from seeing the green hues of the trees to the intense blue of the water and the white of the limestone rock and sand. The nearest beach to Laka Zeza is a small isolated bay in the Gulf of Corinth<\/strong>. Take a dip, let yourself be caressed by the hot sun and lulled by the fine sand. But alternate these moments of absolute relaxation with equally slow but unforgettable<\/strong> experiences. In fact you will have available canoes<\/strong> to navigate independently along the coast and discover views and inlets.<\/p>\n

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Pic by lakazeza.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Take some time to try the dives and admire the backdrop<\/strong> and the fish of the Gulf. In some periods of the year then, a group of marine biologists<\/strong> is based in the same farmhouse, and you can take the chance of going out with them and spot dolphins<\/strong>. The area is so peaceful to be chosen by these beautiful creatures, and therefore it is not uncommon to get to see some of them directly from the shore.<\/p>\n

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Pic by lakazeza.com<\/div><\/div>\n

That\u2019s not all. We talked about a journey to feel in harmony with nature at 360\u00b0<\/strong>, so just the sea – infinitely enchanting – is not enough. Organize excursions on the nearby mountain trails<\/strong>, which can also be travelled on mountain bikes<\/strong> or on the resin roads. Take part in the farm’s daily activities, gathering the products from the vegetable garden and the fruits of the trees with your own hands. In some periods of the year, yoga<\/strong> and bio dance courses<\/strong> are organized, as well as workshops for children<\/strong> and teenagers to bring them closer to the world of marine biology and guide them in the discovery of nature’s resources.<\/p>\n\n\t\t