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TONS OF ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n FROM SPORTS TO SIGHTSEEING, WE HAVE IT ALL<\/span>\n\n
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\n\n Sightseeing<\/span>\n\n

Botanical Garden Zelios Gi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Just five minutes from the bridge of Rio – Antirrio “Charilaos Trikoupis” you can meet the botanical garden “Zelios GI”.<\/p>\n

A small paradise on earth where the Zelios family created with passion, special elegance and after a decade of work.<\/p>\n

It is located just 25 kilometers from the picturesque Nafpaktos and 20 kilometers from the historic Messolonghi in the location “Aidoni” in the region of Chalkia, in the Municipality of Nafpaktia.<\/p>\n

From the moment he enters the main gate of the garden, the visitor realizes that this is a unique and special place where the images and smells of the plants will enchant you.<\/p>\n

In total, on more than 100 acres of land next to the river Evinos, the “Zelios GI” Botanical garden spreads, including about 3,500 plants in 6 themed gardens.<\/p>\n

Aromatic, medicinal, seasoning herbs, common and rare species of the Greek flora as well as horticultural ones, each of them has a special place in the garden.<\/p>\n

The garden, apart from being a lung of greenery and mental calm, also has an educational character, as all the plants grown have their own history.<\/p>\n

Visiting hours:<\/p>\n

Thursday to Sunday,<\/p>\n

Winter opening hours: 09:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

Summer Hours: 09:00 \u2013 14:00 & 18:00 \u2013 21:00<\/p>\n

*Visit the Garden’s website www.zeliosgi.gr before your visit to find out about the correct opening hours.<\/p>\n

**No reservation required for individual guests, only for groups of more than 15 people.<\/p>\n

More information at zeliosgi.gr or 0030 26340 45707[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1314″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” color_set=”black_section” transparent=”transparent” transparent_overlay=”transparent_film” row_padding_top=”padding_top_2-3″ row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_1-2″ css=”.vc_custom_1657600317984{background-image: url(http:\/\/elaionaszeliou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SnA-packages-banner-1.jpg?id=200) !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″]

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FREE SPORTS FOR ALL<\/h2>\n\n\n <\/span>\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

You can book your room online, and automatically reserve a seat for all the sports activitesin our 5-star sports fields. So do not wait, book your room now!<\/p>\n

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MOUNTAIN TRIP<\/h2>\n\n\n Explore the Natural Beauty<\/span>\n\n
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\n\n SPORTS<\/span>\n\n

KITESURFING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]The Junkpark | Nafpaktos Kitepark is one of the best and safest beaches for kitesurfing, with perhaps the best and most stable wind in Greece. It is located in Punto, on the eastern beach of the city of Nafpaktos.<\/p>\n

Visit Nafpaktos to kitesurf while combining your vacation. The windy season in the Nafpaktos area is between March and September. The wind blows from the sea to the land (onshore). During this period the wind intensity ranges from 16 \u2013 25 knots. We use kite sizes from 9m \u2013 12m.<\/p>\n

Kitesurfing is a sport that without the proper training can become particularly dangerous for you and those around you, Do not try to fly a normal kite without previous experience and without someone experienced next to you.)<\/p>\n

More information on the site: Junkpark | Nafpaktos Kitepark[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″][vc_single_image image=”1493″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” row_padding_top=”padding_top_none” row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-push-6″][vc_single_image image=”1482″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″]

\n\n GROUP ACTIVITY<\/span>\n\n

CREATE YOUR OWN SPINACH PIE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Create your own spinach pie at the hotel! Our experienced personnel will guide you through the process of creating your own unique spinach pie, the Greek way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” row_padding_top=”padding_top_none” row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-push-6″]
\n\n FUN ACTIVITY<\/span>\n\n

BBQ at Elaionas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Use are grill to master your BBQ technique. Organize with your family, or friends a bbq night at our a hotel using organic Greek ingredients and have great evening.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″][vc_single_image image=”1484″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”padding_top_1-2″ row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column]
\n\n\n

TONS OF ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n FROM SPORTS TO SIGHTSEEING, WE HAVE IT ALL<\/span>\n\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”padding_top_1-4″][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
\n\n Sightseeing<\/span>\n\n

Botanical Garden Zelios Gi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Just five minutes from the bridge of Rio – Antirrio “Charilaos Trikoupis” you can meet the botanical garden “Zelios GI”.<\/p>\n

A small paradise on earth where the Zelios family created with passion, special elegance and after a decade of work.<\/p>\n

It is located just 25 kilometers from the picturesque Nafpaktos and 20 kilometers from the historic Messolonghi in the location “Aidoni” in the region of Chalkia, in the Municipality of Nafpaktia.<\/p>\n

From the moment he enters the main gate of the garden, the visitor realizes that this is a unique and special place where the images and smells of the plants will enchant you.<\/p>\n

In total, on more than 100 acres of land next to the river Evinos, the “Zelios GI” Botanical garden spreads, including about 3,500 plants in 6 themed gardens.<\/p>\n

Aromatic, medicinal, seasoning herbs, common and rare species of the Greek flora as well as horticultural ones, each of them has a special place in the garden.<\/p>\n

The garden, apart from being a lung of greenery and mental calm, also has an educational character, as all the plants grown have their own history.<\/p>\n

Visiting hours:<\/p>\n

Thursday to Sunday,<\/p>\n

Winter opening hours: 09:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

Summer Hours: 09:00 \u2013 14:00 & 18:00 \u2013 21:00<\/p>\n

*Visit the Garden’s website www.zeliosgi.gr before your visit to find out about the correct opening hours.<\/p>\n

**No reservation required for individual guests, only for groups of more than 15 people.<\/p>\n

More information at zeliosgi.gr or 0030 26340 45707[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1314″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” color_set=”black_section” transparent=”transparent” transparent_overlay=”transparent_film” row_padding_top=”padding_top_2-3″ row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_1-2″ css=”.vc_custom_1657600317984{background-image: url(http:\/\/elaionaszeliou.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SnA-packages-banner-1.jpg?id=200) !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″]

\n\n\n

FREE SPORTS FOR ALL<\/h2>\n\n\n <\/span>\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

You can book your room online, and automatically reserve a seat for all the sports activitesin our 5-star sports fields. So do not wait, book your room now!<\/p>\n

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\n \n\n \n Book Now\n \n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” row_padding_top=”padding_top_1-2″ row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column]
\n\n\n

MOUNTAIN TRIP<\/h2>\n\n\n Explore the Natural Beauty<\/span>\n\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” row_padding_top=”padding_top_none” row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-push-6″]
\n\n SPORTS<\/span>\n\n

KITESURFING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]The Junkpark | Nafpaktos Kitepark is one of the best and safest beaches for kitesurfing, with perhaps the best and most stable wind in Greece. It is located in Punto, on the eastern beach of the city of Nafpaktos.<\/p>\n

Visit Nafpaktos to kitesurf while combining your vacation. The windy season in the Nafpaktos area is between March and September. The wind blows from the sea to the land (onshore). During this period the wind intensity ranges from 16 \u2013 25 knots. We use kite sizes from 9m \u2013 12m.<\/p>\n

Kitesurfing is a sport that without the proper training can become particularly dangerous for you and those around you, Do not try to fly a normal kite without previous experience and without someone experienced next to you.)<\/p>\n

More information on the site: Junkpark | Nafpaktos Kitepark[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″][vc_single_image image=”1493″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” row_padding_top=”padding_top_none” row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-push-6″][vc_single_image image=”1482″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″]

\n\n GROUP ACTIVITY<\/span>\n\n

CREATE YOUR OWN SPINACH PIE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Create your own spinach pie at the hotel! Our experienced personnel will guide you through the process of creating your own unique spinach pie, the Greek way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” row_padding_top=”padding_top_none” row_padding_bottom=”padding_bottom_none”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-push-6″]
\n\n FUN ACTIVITY<\/span>\n\n

BBQ at Elaionas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Use are grill to master your BBQ technique. Organize with your family, or friends a bbq night at our a hotel using organic Greek ingredients and have great evening.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-sm-pull-6″][vc_single_image image=”1484″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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