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If you own property or recently inherited the rights to property in Greece, you need to be aware of a major change taking place in the way property rights are registered in Greece. In fact, you need to register your property by December 30th of this year or risk the possibility of forfeiting your rights.

What are the changes?

Greece is instituting the Hellenic National Cadastre (Ktimatologio) – a unified system of legal, technical and other information pertaining to all property throughout Greece. The goal of the cadastre is simple, yet colossal: to record all existing property rights and their holders. The cadastre will eventually replace the existing system of land registries (Ipothikofilakia), in which properties are registered under the name of the owner, with a system based on the property itself.

The first phase of registration in the cadastre has been completed.  Ninety-five cadastral offices are in operation throughout Greece. The second phase, which recently began, is intended to expand the cadastre to 107 new areas, namely the entire Attica region, the prefecture of Thessalonica and all capitals of prefectures not already recorded. In less than four years, an estimated 6.7 million property rights will be registered, covering two-thirds of the country’s population. The cadastral survey of the new areas is scheduled to be completed by 2011.

Property owners residing outside of Greece have until December 31th, 2008, to register their property. Failure to register within the time frame will result in a fine ranging from 50 to 1,500 euros, based on the type and value of property right.   More importantly, failing to register your property in time will result in it being listed as of “unknown owner” or “state owned.”  Reclaiming it would necessitate costly and lengthy judicial proceedings.  A three-month extension may be granted, but it is not advisable to exhaust the deadline.

Who must file?

The law applies to any person or legal entity (companies, institutions, foundations) with property rights of any kind (including, but not limited to, ownership rights, easements, mortgages, leases of more than nine years, encumbrances, etc.). Whether the property is within or outside the zone plan, urban or rural, is irrelevant; all property rights must be registered. The cadastre, in essence, aims to organize the land and the rights upon it, not the existing buildings on the land.

If the property rights have recently been acquired by inheritance, the right holder can register his right even before completing the Acceptance of Inheritance procedure, thus formally becoming the owner of the property.  

What is the process?

The cadastre process is two-fold. First, once the applications are submitted, properties are located and archived in an electronic database (in the existing Ipothikofilakeion system properties are recorded by hand).  In the second phase, property rights are legally verified and each piece of property is precisely defined. Property rights are posted on a list, thus giving property right holders the opportunity to object in the event the property they believe they own is listed under someone else’s name or as of “unknown owner.”

A precondition for submitting the application is payment of the required fee (35 euros per property right in urban areas and 20 euros per property right on auxiliary spaces, such as storage rooms, garages, etc.). Note: in rural areas, owners need to pay for a maximum of two property rights regardless of the number of rights to be registered.

 

Once the property right is registered in the cadastre, the right holder will be called upon to pay an additional amount (a variable fee of 1/1000 of the property’s value exceeding 20,000 euros, up to a maximum of 900 euros. In cases where there are multiple owners, the fee is apportioned among the co-owners.        

Should any information regarding the property change, the right holder must submit an additional statement. (The penalty for submitting false statements include imprisonment of three months to 10 years.) No transactions, including the issuance of a building permit, are permitted until the property is declared.

In cases where a person acquires a property right during the period when the area is undergoing cadastre registration, the right holder should file an application, even if the previous owner had already done so.

Foreign residents must submit their applications by December 31th, 2008, either by granting power of attorney, or by proxy, in which case they would have to print the application off the Internet, fill it out, sign it and send it to their proxy. The proxy then pays the cadastral fee and attaches the payment receipt to the application and supporting documents (tax certificate, the property’s deed, valid passport/identification, and, in certain cases, additional documents).  An attorney can handle the entire process.

What is the appeal process?

If upon filing your application you discover the property has already been registered – under another name, under “unknown owner” or, worse, under “the State” – you can file a lawsuit. Residents of Greece have five years (foreign residents have seven years) to file a lawsuit against the party that has registered the property. The property is then awarded to the one who proves to have the better title.

DISCLAIMER. The information contained in this article is solely for general guidance on matters of interest. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in information contained in this article. Thus, the information is provided with the understanding that the authors and publishers are not herein engaged in rendering legal or other professional advice and services and is not to be used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisers. 

Georgia is a wonderful place to live in. No wonder you have decided on picking up Georgia real estate for living-in or investing. Your Georgia real estate hunt can quite easily start with looking for the real estate prices (i.e. average prices) so as to gauge what kind of house and location will fit your budget. This is assuming that you have already estimated how much you can afford to spend on that Georgia real estate piece that you are so much after.

With little effort you can easily find out the Georgia real estate prices. You can do this in a lot of different ways. One way is to directly give a call to a Georgia real estate agent and ask him about what kind of house you can get within your budget (if you are looking for Georgia real estate for investment purposes). In fact, a lot of people find it easier to just make a call to the real estate agent and get a grasp of the going prices for properties in any place let alone Georgia. Now, as mentioned above, if you are looking for Georgia real estate piece as an investment option, then you would start with checking out what you can get for your budget. However, if you are looking for Georgia real estate because you actually want to live in Georgia (and enjoy your life), then you would be better off starting with your most basic requirements from a house e.g. you could specify a 1 bedroom house or a condo or whatever, if that is the minimum space you would need to be able to live in comfortably with your partner or your family etc. If you cannot get that basic house in the location of your choice in Georgia, you might have to rethink and figure out other options (e.g. not going for Georgia real estate at all, or picking up a house at another location in Georgia, or waiting for some more time before you can actually own a Georgia real estate piece etc). So evaluation of affordability is important. Here, we are not saying that you should not evaluate the affordability factor if you are looking for Georgia real estate for living in and not investing. It’s just that you will need to pose the question differently to that Georgia real estate agent. In any case, you should never reveal your real budget to that Georgia real estate agent. Mention an amount that is lower than your real budget by 10-20% even if your Georgia real estate insists on what maximum you can spend. For a person who is looking at Georgia real estate as an investment avenue, the Georgia real estate agent is just a way to find out the going rate, he will have to use other real estate investing techniques to find the best deal.

So your Georgia real estate hunt can easily start with just calling up a real estate broker.

The internet is one of the best new tools to help you sell your house fast. By picking and choosing the right real estate web site content, you can spark interest in the property that you’re selling without having casual lookers tromping through your house. If you’re preparing to sell your house on your own, take the time to explore a few real estate web sites for content and see what kind of content makes you want to look at a house more closely.
There are several types of real estate web sites available to you. The one that will get the most exposure for your property is a national multiple listing real estate web site with contents from all states. In order to have your home listed on a multiple listing real estate web site, though, you’ll need to comply with their terms. Those terms usually include having your home represented by a real estate agent.
That doesn’t mean that you’ll be paying out 6-8% of your home’s selling price to a realtor. All you need for entree into an FSBO (for sale by owner) real estate web site is a realtor who is willing to add your home to a multiple listing service. Most FSBO real estate web sites even maintain a list of realtors throughout the country who do ‘lat fee listings’ – accepting a flat fee with no further commission simply for listing your home with a multiple listing service. Others may do an exclusive listing with a reserve clause that you pay no commission if you find your own buyer. Either way, you’ll generally get an individual page or pages on which to advertise your home for sale.
No matter how you get your home listed on a FSBO real estate web site, the content you put on your individual page will determine how many prospective buyers actually decide that they want to see more. Experts recommend that you include at least the following content on your real estate web site:
1. A professional photograph of the outside of your home. Do invest in a professional photographer who has done real estate web site content before. Remember, this photo is the first glimpse prospective buyers will have of your house. Make sure that it’s as flattering as possible.
2. A well-written description of the property and house that includes the number of rooms, bathrooms, amount of land and any features that are of special note about the house (3 car garage? fireplaced living room? Central vacuuming?)
3. A ‘ballpark’ figure asking price to give prospective buyers an idea of the price range you’ll consider
4. The location of the property – at the very least the area, city or town and state in which it is located.
That’s the absolute minimum content for a real estate web site that you expect to help sell your house. But don’t stop there. Take advantage of any special features offered by the FSBO web site to add more real estate web site content to your basic listing.
Most sites allow you to upload up to four more pictures in addition to your main listing picture. Most realtors recommend a photo of the master bedroom and one of the kitchen. Beyond that, they suggest adding photos of any particularly attractive features: a back deck, the view from the rear of the house, a Jacuzzi – anything that makes your house special.
Another form of real estate web site content that is invaluable in selling a house is a virtual tour. If you intend to offer a 360′ virtual tour, shop carefully for an FSBO web site that includes one that is easy to set up and easy to use. There are nearly as many variations of virtual tours as there are web sites that offer them. Some use it to refer to a series of photos of each of the rooms and different views of the house. Others can be as complex as a point-and-click tour that allows viewers to ‘walk’ through the house.
Additional real estate web site content that you might list includes information about your town and neighborhood, the local schools and shopping and cultural events. Remember, the more information you provide on your property web page, the easier you make it for prospective buyers to make up their minds in advance that they WANT your house.

Real estate investments are often termed as hot investments and if done right, they can really yield high returns and that too very quickly. Prudential is a popular name in the world of investments. Prudential financial companies are spread throughout the world and offer wide range of financial services including real estate services (which are also known as Prudential real estate services or just Prudential real estate brokerage services). Prudential real estate network is quite large.Prudential real estate services start with a tool for finding a home. Enabled by the vast Prudential real estate network, the Prudential real estate home finding service provides you with thousands of listings from various states in the US. This is one wonderful service that also provides you with the access for the multiple listing service in the area of your choice (you need to register for that on the website of Prudential real estate services; this registration is free). Using this service, you can even save homes in your portfolio (i.e. save the details of your choice of homes in your portfolio) and later comeback and view them. You can even request an online home tour. Besides this home finding Prudential real estate service, you can use another service called “Find a neighbourhood service”. Using this Prudential real estate service, you can determine not only the average costs of houses in a particular locality (and you can choose any locality by giving its zip code or postal address) but also things like schools in that area (with full details) and also other demographic, lifestyle details of the area. Prudential real estate goes even further with providing you with a service that automatically provides you updates for homes that match your profile. These updates are provided through email and are based on the profile that you provide to Prudential real estate at the time of registering on their website. Prudential real estate also provides you with guides and tips for buying and selling homes. These guides can help you in enhancing your understanding about real estate and hence aid you in decision making. Prudential real estate services also include relocation services, real estate investments, commercial mortgages and commercial properties. You can even join the Prudential real estate network by becoming their franchisee. So Prudential provides the whole gamut of real estate services that you can utilize for your benefit.Various Prudential real estate services and the Prudential real estate network can be easily accessed through the Prudential real estate website.

Ownership in Mexico – Separating Fact from Fiction The “Gunslinger Days” of buying properties in Mexico are over. Banking on the words “That’s the way we do business here!”, and trusting “Thy Seller”, have given way to U.S. Title Insurance and bonded escrow accounts. During the last ten years, property in Mexico has become a lucrative and viable investment strategy, bringing with it a new breed of sophisticated investors. U.S. title insurance, bonded escrow accounts and comprehensive title searches are “in”… promises and handshakes are “out”. Owning property in Mexico is easier and safer than ever, because now there are established and well defined rules regarding non-Mexicans owning land in Mexico. These rules are in place to protect your ownership rights and to promote the sale of real estate to foreign investors. The key is a safe, established and perpetually renewable Mexican Property Trust called a “Fideicomiso”. What is a “Fideicomiso” or Mexican Property Trust? With the advent of the North American Treaty Agreement, the Mexican Government recognized that it was critical to make foreign investment in Mexico safer and easier than ever. Because the Mexican Constitution prohibits foreigners from purchasing or owning real estate within 60 miles of an international border or within 30 miles of the Mexican Coast, a new, safe method of holding title was created. This new instrument, modeled after the one in Monaco, allows ownership through a Mexican Property Trust, called a “Fideicomiso”. This is a trust agreement, much like an estate trust, giving you all the rights of ownership. The Department of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City issues a permit to a Mexican Bank of your choice, allowing the bank to act as purchaser for the property. The bank acts as the “Trustee” for the Trust and you are the “Beneficiary” of the Trust. This is not an asset of the bank; they simply act as the Trustee to hold the Trust. Much like Living Wills or Estate Trusts in the U.S., the Mexican Bank, or Trustee, takes instructions only from the Beneficiary of the Trust (You). The Beneficiary has the right to use, occupy and possess the property, including the right to build on it or otherwise improve it. The Beneficiary may also sell the property by instructing the Trustee to transfer the rights to another qualified owner, or bequeath the property to an inheritor. The initial term of the trust is 50 years, and it can be renewed for an additional periods of 50 years indefinitely, providing for long-term control of the asset. You have all the rights of a property owner in the U.S. or Canada, including the right to enjoy the property, sell the property, rent the property, improve the property, etc. This is not to be confused with a “land lease.” The property you buy is placed in a trust with you named as the Beneficiary of the trust – you are not a lessee. If the property you purchase is already held in a Trust, you have the option of assuming that Trust, or having the property vested in a new Trust. When Should You Pay For Your Property? When you have clear title, exactly like you would anywhere else. By using a third party escrow service, your money is held in an individually numbered, bonded and insured escrow account until your trust is complete and the property rights have been transferred to you. Do not release funds to a seller unless you have received your trust first. Purchasing property without receiving a trust is simply buying without receiving the title in your name, which is risky and not recommended. Fact: Until you have received your Trust, and rights to the property have been transferred to you, the legal owner of record in Mexico is still the previous owner. Fact: You cannot bypass Mexican Taxes or fees by not getting your Trust, even if you sell the property to someone else before you have your Trust in place. Do I Need Title Insurance? Whether you buy real estate in the U.S. or Mexico, Title Insurance is recommended for every property you purchase. You have insurance for your car, your home and your health, why not purchase it for one of your largest investments, your property. Fact: U.S. Title Insurance is available for properties in Mexico purchased by U.S. Citizens. Fact: Just because you have a trust does not ensure you have a free and clear title. In a title insurance property search, the properties title is searched all the way back to the Mexican Revolution. Most title searches to secure a trust only go back one or two owners of record. How Can I Own My Property? In the Trust document, you must name the Beneficiary or foreign owner for the property. This can be you personally, multiple partners, a foreign corporation, an estate trust, a living will, or other entity. The Trustee of the Trust (the Mexican Bank) will take direction from whomever you name as the Beneficiary. Fact: You can name a U.S. Corporation as the Beneficiary of the Trust. This is perfectly legal. Fact: If you sell more than 25% of the shares in the U.S. Corporation, you have created a real estate transaction in Mexico, and all Mexican Taxes apply. (This is Article 151 of the Mexican Revenue Code and is also declared in the International Tax Treaty between the U.S. and Mexico. If this is done, and you do not pay the Mexican Taxes, you will have created a tax burden over the property for the new owner.) Fact: You can own a property in a Mexican Corporation and take title fee simple only if the property is for development or investment purposes. Fact: You cannot own property through a Mexican Corporation to by-pass the Trust process. Fact: It is against the law for a foreigner to own property in a Mexican Corporation for residential purposes. Check out our properties for sale and rent in Mexico.HABITAT360.net … The Next Generation in International Real Estate.

So you want really cheap housing? Whether you are buying or renting, here are five ways to find a home that costs you less. Those are followed by a list of the real expenses you need to compare your options fairly.

If you can live where you like, you can start by looking at towns where houses or apartments cost less, and cut your housing costs by as much as half or more. For example, an apartment which rents for $500 in Tucson, Arizona might be $1,500 in New York or San Francisco. A house you would have to pay $400,000 for in California might be $120,000 in many other cities.

Once you know which city you’ll be living in, find the neighborhoods where prices or rents are lowest. If they aren’t clearly unsafe or otherwise undesirable, start your search here. Only move on if you can’t find what you need after carefully looking at what is for sale there.

Some types of housing are cheaper than others. Normally mobile homes on property are the cheapest options for buying or renting (although I have seen exceptions). Beyond that, the relative value of various types of houses can vary a lot in different cities. In some, classic old houses are valued more than new homes, while in other towns they’re seen for the trouble they are and priced lower. Start cheap and work your way up if you don’t find what you want.

There are often just plain good deals that can be found in any area or with any type of home. Putting a price on homes (or setting rents) isn’t an exact science, and some sellers won’t even use what decent tools are available for this, so keep your eyes open for an under-priced house. If you’re willing to deal with a fixer upper, this could mean paying $20,000 less to buy a home that needs just a couple thousand in repairs and deferred maintenance.

Also, you can always offer less than the asking price. Learn a few good negotiating tactics if you are going to be talking to the sellers yourself. Otherwise you can make a bunch of low offers to see if one of them is accepted by a seller. If your first ten are rejected without a counter-offer, though, you might need to adjust your sights.How To Compare Housing Costs

Don’t make the mistake of thinking finding cheap housing is all about the lowest price or monthly rental charge. A house for $10,000 less may mean paying $60 to $90 less per month on the mortgage, but if it means driving 10 miles more to and from work, and your car costs 30-cents-per-mile to operate, that’s an extra $120 per month right there. Look at the following when comparing options:

- Loan costs. A higher interest rate on a small house may make the payments higher than those on a lower-interest owner-financed home which costs more. Consider the interest costs.

- Home owner insurance. Really cheap housing may not be so cheap if you have to pay more because of old heating systems or being in a flood or earthquake area.

- Taxes. A block or two can be dramatic in the cost of property taxes, depending on whether you are in or out of the city or township.

- Car expenses. It is not only your job, but also stores that can be further away if you are too far out of the city. Estimate your monthly car expenses based on the location and your habits.

- Gas, electric and other utilities. Your heating bill can be twice as high on a drafty old house versus a new energy-efficient one. Consider electricity, water, sewer and garbage collection expenses too.

- Repairs. Some homes are truly ready to live in without any work needed. Try to estimate the next three-year’s repairs and divide by 36 to get a monthly figure to compare.

- Other regular costs. Does the home, condo or apartment have association dues? How about special assessments, snow removal costs or lawn care expenses?

Write down any and all expenses for each home you consider, so you can meaningfully compare them. Estimate as closely as you can if no records are available, and find a monthly average total for each. In this way you can see which are really cheap housing options.

The Real estate industry in itself has a huge potential to grow. The statistics illustrates that this industry in the coming period would not only support the Indian Economy but also would enhance the face of the present looking India. With the various events and organizations the main focus of this Industry is self growth with the growth of India along. Real Estate sector is associated with the Infrastructure. Together the Real Estate and Infrastructure industry bargains a growth of thirty per cent per annum and stands on the annual revenues of twelve dollars per annum. This would not give readers a shock to say that alone the Real Estate and Infrastructure industry is ranked as the second largest industry in the Indian Economy. With these statistics there are various people who are attracted to be an apart of it in one form or the other utilizing their expertise and gain profits from the industry. These experts are included in Real Estate sector as; Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Developers, Property Dealers, Property Brokers, Real Estate Manufacturers, Property Retailers, Real Estate Retails and among other people who specialize in the field of Real Estate and property. Among the above mentioned the, real Estate Developers are the prominent people who are visible and help in the transaction of bulk properties in the field of Real Estate and Infrastructure. The Real Estate developers are the prominent people who are involved in the field of Real Estate facilitating the customized property, suiting the needs of the clients. Dealing with the property is the basic function that can be counted as part of the job functions. Let’s now look at the various other functions that a Real Estate developer would be involved into. The first being the tailor made solutions, the term mean the property is altered with the needs of the clients, the second responsibility that is assigned to the Real Estate Developers is that of an consultant. As Real Estate consultants, the Real Estate developers with the in detailed information that they posses in the field of the property, utilize it in the day to day transactions and help the clients with the small and nook information and make a smooth transaction of the property from the one party to another. The Real Estate Developers also tie up with various aligned fields to form a group that can render a well and organized services to the clients approaching for the property. These aligned industries would include various industries that are associated and work either closely or separately to the Real Estate sector. To recall few of the industries one can count Interior Decoration, Architectures, Builders, Manufacturers, Event planners, and among other fields. The main purpose of the Real Estate developers being doing so is to get aligned to the competitive world and serve the best to the clients making the experience an satisfying one. However on the customers or the clients [part it is very important that before they can use any information through the Real Estate Developers they perform their share of homework understanding the through guidance and importance of the Real Estate sector.

Are you a rental property owner who is worn down by your property management jobs? Then read on to find out how to pick your perfect property manager who can help you manage both your tenants and real estate today.What Can a Property Manager Help You with?The following are the more crucial property management jobs that a property manager can do for you:- Find new tenants for your rental property if it is unoccupied and screen any potential tenants by interviewing them and running credit checks.- Help you maintain your property in habitable condition according to the local health and safety codes. This will include making any property repairs if necessary.- Collect rent from your tenants and prepare an income statement of your rental property so that you can monitor how well your property is doing financially.- Attend to any requests and complaints that your tenants may have.- Handle any problems that are caused by nightmare tenants and evict them if needed.How do You Pick Your Perfect Property Manager?The first rule in hiring a property manager is to make sure that he is licensed by your local housing authorities. This is one way of picking someone who has at least gone through some formal basic training to watch over your rental property.Just like any other employer, you should always interview your property manager before hiring them. During the interview, take the chance to ask him for his past experience and references for the properties that he has managed before. You should also give his past employers a call to ask them for their opinions on his skills as a manager.Ideally your manager should have at least 3 years of experience in handling property types that are similar to yours. If you have a residential townhouse, his experience in managing commercial shop fronts may not be helpful because the difference in the laws and tenant’s needs.Some real estate agents manage properties and tenants for their client part time. While their services may be cheaper, I will highly recommend that you choose a professional property manager because running a rental property demands quite a lot of skill and attention.Should You Hire a Manager for Your Property?If you own rental properties, you will know that being a landlord can be a full time job. While some landlords actually enjoy dealing with their tenants and property management jobs, others dread every moment of it.If you enjoy dealing with people or is handy with property repairs, then you may want to try your hand at managing the property yourself first. That way you can see if property management jobs are your cup of tea and you can also save money at the same time.Being a landlord is something that becomes easier with experience so if you have been managing rental properties for a period of time you can consider just hiring a property manager just to handle certain property management jobs. For example you can choose to handle any property repairs yourself while your manager takes care of the tenants.On the other hand, some landlords see their rental properties purely as investments and do not want have anything to do with their day to day maintenance. If you are willing to give up about 5 to 10 percent of your monthly rent, then it makes sense for you to hire a property manager.Hiring a property manager is highly recommended as well if you own rental properties overseas. Just the amount of money and time that you save on air travel will make it worth your while to hire a manager.Teo Zhenjie has been showing landlords how to manage their tenants and rental properties effectively on Propertydo http://www.propertydo.com/ – To learn more important tips on property management jobs, visit his website today for step-by-step real estate guides, free resources and forms.

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, the chances are that you’re planning on at least visiting Cape Town. Holidays in this region aren’t short of things to do, so I’ve listed a handful of attractions which I think are must-sees. There’s something for everyone – culture, wildlife, history and exquisite natural beauty. So without further delay, here are my top 5 things to do on holiday to Cape Town:
See the Penguins of Boulders Beach
While most people associate penguins with cooler arctic climates, the African penguins seem to be doing fine at the Boulders Beach penguin sanctuary in Cape Town. Travel here and you’ll be able to observe the feathered wonders from a distance, or even join them down on the beach for some sunbathing! Although they are quite at home amongst humans, be aware that they are not petting animals, and will respond to touching with a warning nip!
Explore the Castle of Good Hope
As the oldest building in South Africa, the Castle of Good Hope is well worth a visit for any Cape Town holiday maker. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the attraction has guided tours around showing visitors the dungeons, dolphin pool and blacksmith. Within its pentagonal walls, this historic monument holds the national defence force of the Western Cape, the William Fehr collection of historic artworks, a military museum and ceremonial facilities for traditional cape regiments.
See Mandela’s Cell on Robben Island
Few prisons in the world have the reputation of Robben Island, which for nearly 400 years held political opponents and other unwanted members of society. A former prison inmate leads the 2 and a half hour tour, which offers a fascinating insight into the oppression of recent times. As part of the tour, Cape Town holiday makers get to see the tiny cell which housed Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years on the island.
Enjoy the Wildlife of the Cape Point Nature Reserve
A highlight of Cape Town travel is the Cape Point Nature Reserve. As well as being aesthetically stunning, the reserve holds a huge number of endangered species including four types of whale, three dolphin, four tortoise and 250 bird species! Botanists also need not feel left out – there’s an amazing 1016 species of plant life.
Watch the Sunset from Table Mountain
However you decide to travel up Cape Town’s Table Mountain (you can hike or take the four minute cable car), you’re in for a treat when you get there. The views are stunning throughout, and it’s no wonder that it’s such a tourist attraction. Restaurants with great views are available at the top, allowing you to enjoy the sunset with a bottle of South African wine – the perfect conclusion to any Cape Town holiday!
On top of this, there’s the aquarium, the beach, the winelands and many other exciting things to take in. One thing’s for sure – you’ll never be short of things to do on a holiday to Cape Town, and the chances are you’ll want to come back time and time again.

Koukounaries in Skiathos

Situated on the beautiful west coast of Skiathosis Koukounaries. Koukounaries means ‘pine trees’ which is certainly an suitable description of this charming holiday resort! Koukounaries is the place folks come to when they want a holiday with an unbelievable beach, lots and lots of sun and and plenty of time to relax!

Koukounaries resort has by far the top beach on Skiathos. When you first reach your destination you’ll be overwhelmed by the beautiful vast stretch of sugary white sands that contrasts with the aqua emerald green waters. Backed by a pine forest and with the eye-catching splash of the waves, Koukounaries beach really is the best part of holidays to Skiathos. The beach is enclosed by cafes where you can tunnel your toes into the sand, sit with a ice old drink and let the world go by. For the more brave, watersports are on offer and the warm waves are ideal for splashing around!

Koukounaries has plenty of woods enclosed hillsides – perfect for hiking! Holidays here has all you need – mini-markets, tavernas, plentiful amount of restaurants and a few calm places to drink throughout those warm sunset hours. For the occasional night out,Skiathos Town is not really too far away with from all its clubs and stylish bars! Holidays to Koukounaries really do has everything you require for a great time on your own or with the family!

Skiathos Town in Skiathos

Situated on the east coast of Skiathos is really the liveliest holiday resort of the island – Skiathos Town! Skiathos Town is split by the Bourtzi Peninsula which retains the relics of a medieval fortress. The Nightlife in Skiathos Town will never be as lively as many other well-known resorts of Greece but, but you’ll still love holidays here!

The older part of Skiathos Town holds a real sense of Greece – the petite winding streets and delightful houses and the traditional tavernas that serve up some of Greece’s premium cuisine – this is the stuff that really good holidays are made of, truly! This perfect part of Skiathos Town is a cosmopolitan area, presenting the more of the contemporary features of Greece. Holidays here will more than likely to include trips to the several galleries and the port and feast in one of the many charming restaurants before you checkout the fashionable shops –Skiathos Town presents the best of Greece has to offer. There is truly something for everyone here !

The location of Skiathos Town means you are close to the limitless beaches on the east coast of the island – the golden sand and gorgeous blue waters of Skiathos will have you empty out your luggage looking for that essential suncream in a hurry! Skiathos Town has an energetic nightlife with masses of clubs and stylish bars – many of these are situated around the port areas! holidays to Skiathos Town has it all for you!