This Isn't the Greek Paradise I Was Looking For

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @andreasg7715
    @andreasg7715 Před 3 měsíci +25

    Tha abandoned buildings at the start of your video were tavernas and bars a few years back but the owners were forced to demolish due to state law prohibiting structures near the sea dna archaeological sites (right infront of them are ancient ruins as well as right next to the "bombed place" you mentioned). The bombed place was burnt a few months before your video. It was a great beach bar/restaurant and windsurfing schoo/center. The onwers lost everything to that fire. The building itself, the windsurifng equipment etc. The cost to rebuild and rebuy everything was enormous and a lot of people from of the town transfered money to the onwers to at least rebuild the windsurfing school. Keep in mind that Artemida is not a tourist attraction. It is a suburb of Athens that a lot of people live at and that have nothing to do with the turism industry. On the other hand, there has been a lot of missuse of money in the past and a lot of things could be better in the town. The Greek debt crisis, and the covid restrictions damged the area alot the past years but it is getting back to its feet year by year. Artemida is also transformed during the summer months since it is one of the nearest destinations for the people of athens to swim, eat and drink at the local beaches, tavernas, bars and clubs.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 3 měsíci +7

      Thanks for the info, that explains it.

    • @andreasg7715
      @andreasg7715 Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos You are welcome. Keep up creating great videos.

    • @valerieneal2747
      @valerieneal2747 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@GabrielTravelerVideos Should have done your research thoroughly before creating this video.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před měsícem +3

      @@valerieneal2747 The reason I stayed in Artemida is because my flight was arriving late and I just wanted to stay somewhere near the airport before starting my big trip. So I had no expectations for Artemida. This video was just a random poke around before starting the real trip the next day: czcams.com/video/yU5AA2tIbMU/video.html

  • @MaryWilson-Parker
    @MaryWilson-Parker Před 3 měsíci +35

    So here is our experience of Artemida as tourists. In August 2023 following an amazing 10 days stay at Dionysos Hotel in Ixia Rhodes we were looking to stay for a few days somewhere seaside in Athens. Mainly because our 7- and 9-year-olds love swimming. We booked an Airbnb in Artemida. We had an 8.55am flight on 09/08/2023 from Diagoras Airport in Rhodes and landed in Athens at 9.40am. We had booked a car with Avis and picked it up from the Airport. Only 15 minutes later we were in our accommodation. By 11am we were swimming in Artemis beach! We were very impressed with the golden sandy Artemis beach. The kids loved that unlike Ixia in Rhodes, in Artemis there were no stones going in the sea and the water is quite shallow. The beach was clean and organised with umbrellas and sunloungers. You could get drinks and food by the beach. Although the service was sometimes a bit slower than we would have liked it didn’t really bother us. The owner of our accommodation gave us some great tips where visit and eat. There are some amazing fish tavernas and we dinned a couple of times literally next to the sea once by sunset! We drove to the Designer Outlet Smart Park a short ten minutes drive from Artemis, to buy new luggage because the wheels of our old one got destroyed in transit. There, we did some more shopping. They have some lovely activities for kids like trampolines, arcade etc. Next day we took the kids to the Attica Zoo again 10 minutes drive away from Artemida. They loved it! We also drove to the temple of Artemis which was less than ten minutes away where there is a lovely archaeological area and a delightful museum next to a wetland. The whole area there is out of this world totally unspoilt. Our experience of Artemida is nothing like described in this video. However, we did our research before going there and we did use tips from locals to help us make the most of our stay. We loved Artemida and we will happily return there, it is a lovely place. Euxaristo poli Ellada we love you!

    • @YesSirPhil
      @YesSirPhil Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's a difference if you visit in early May (out of season for this place) or in high season in August. Plus you did touristy family stuff (which is completely OK of course!) and Gabe is not so much showing these "best 5 things to do" in xxx.

    • @GeorgeKnight-vb9gh
      @GeorgeKnight-vb9gh Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much for this very helpful review. In Artemida right now having a great time.

  • @pavelavietor1
    @pavelavietor1 Před 4 měsíci +75

    I rented a car in the Hellenic Republic and visited the entire country up to Macedonia, chereonea , Marathon , Sparta ,Olimpia, Delphi, my favorite Corinth, I seeded 3 week driving, best vacation I ever had. thanks for the memories . saludos

    • @TK-kt8rb
      @TK-kt8rb Před 4 měsíci +7

      Hellenic Republic

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Awesome & Epic Brother! 🇬🇷👍🏻

    • @FarfettilLejl
      @FarfettilLejl Před 3 měsíci

      Hellenic Republic is the name of the criminal organisation that rules over the nation. The country is called Greece

  • @apostoloskaknis9393
    @apostoloskaknis9393 Před 4 měsíci +28

    I am living there and it is definitely my paradise. Always room for improvement but you pointed out just some abandoned buildings....

  • @JohannaElders-zj9hb
    @JohannaElders-zj9hb Před 3 měsíci +14

    We ❤️ Artemida! We've been to this town several times before or after our visit to Greek Islands. Overall a great resort. It is so relaxing with a good vibe. Always felt safe and people are so friendly. The beach is amazing!!! There is a plethora of fantastic seaside restaurants. I can not say enough praise for some of the seafood taverns serving fresh fish. Absolutely amazing 👏 This is a HUGE town. Judging with what Gabriel covered in his video he probably saw very little of this town. You really need a car to appreciate it. The beach bars offer delicious food and drinks at your sunbed. A vacation is what you make it! Enjoy and relax! A home away from home 🏡
    Thank you Artemida❣️
    Lots of love from Amsterdam Johanna x

  • @RossWright-iv2ej
    @RossWright-iv2ej Před 3 měsíci +11

    We stayed in Artemida after flying to Athens from Mykonos for two wonderful days early September 2023. We really liked this resort. Our hotel was right next to the sea. Our room had sea views. There are some great seaside tavernas and beach bars. We ate too much seafood and grilled meat! Delicious food. The beach was beautiful, sandy. There were many places with sunbeds and tropical umbrellas for shade we could choose to sit and have a drink or eat by the beach. We did not had to worry finding a sun bed anytime of the day. The water was crystal clear. We felt really safe in this town. Most people spoke English and happy to help us. We found it really easy to get to Artemida from the airport, around 10 minutes away. It felt like we were in a Greek Island. Best to rent a car as we found there is plenty to explore. Through driving around we found Artemida is a large town with many different beaches and plenty of restaurants. We particularly liked the Island Basket restaurant (right next to the sea!). We definitely will come again and recommend, if you want to be seaside near the airport for your flight back home. Stay well my Greek friends!!!! 😊

  • @alexsiatou4785
    @alexsiatou4785 Před 4 měsíci +9

    what i liked the most is that this place remains calm and natural as it should be.. and not vandalized and organized by the so called modernity of our times ,in order to show off its beauty.

  • @KerryPhillips-wt5ww
    @KerryPhillips-wt5ww Před 2 měsíci +9

    We stayed in Artemida last week. This resort is safe and enjoyable. I would recommend Artemida to anyone of all ages particularly families. It’s worth the money and travels. I definitely will come again and recommend, the beach is great and the restaurants are fantastic. It is so close to the airport very convenient ❤🥰

  • @jcdog1000
    @jcdog1000 Před 4 měsíci +39

    Greece is one of my favorite countries in the world

  • @GeorgeDiamond-jv5jw
    @GeorgeDiamond-jv5jw Před 3 měsíci +9

    Unlike what is shown in this video we felt this is a nice seaside resort only a few minutes away from the Airport. We also rented a car from the airport terminal. Really easy pick up and drop off. We stayed in Artemida for four nights following a lovely holiday in Skiathos and Skopelos. We had a wonderful stay in an Airbnb in Artemida early September last year. The first thing you see in the town is the statue of the goddess Artemis. We found several GREAT seaside restaurants offering a nice variety of food options. We dinned at Arhontiko, Island Basket and Stavros tavern all right next to the sea. We enjoyed all our meals. All menus offered something for everyone. The staff were very helpful and friendly and spoke good English. The resort is a magnet for windsurfers. We were told it has the best windsurfing spot in Athens. I was shocked to see in the video that Gabriel said the sea is average. The beach is absolutely stunning. The main Artemida beach is a long stretch with golden sand and clear crystal water. Drinks and food served to your beach lounger. We tried Akti Impokampos Vravrona beach club, Coava rock bar, Enalio and Nissakia bars in Artemis beach for nice drinks by the sea in the evenings. There was a great variety of places we could swim. Don’t get fooled like Gabriel did thinking Artemida is a small town. Is actually a large place. WE ALL HAD A Memorable Time! We definitely be returning to Artemida for another short stay after visiting the Greek islands.

  • @JohannaElders-zj9hb
    @JohannaElders-zj9hb Před 3 měsíci +8

    Gabriel I forgot to mention …go to Delporto restaurant in Artemida and try their house wine. We have tested wine from all over the world. Nothing compared to the Delporto wine. Absolutely divine! ❤️

  • @FunkeetheGreat
    @FunkeetheGreat Před 4 měsíci +19

    Artemis/Artemida is one of the most upcoming areas of Attica. It has the best windsurfing spot in Athens, some of the nicest traditional seaside tavernas you can find, it is only 10 minute drive from Athens International Airport, the Attica Zoological Park and Greece’s biggest shopping center SMART Park. You clearly went off season, intentionally selected a few places that look run down and neglected all the beautiful spots either because you wanted to prove your point or because you are completely ignorant of the area. You have also called it the worst area of Greece as if you have been in every part of Greece to know.

  • @StamatisIoannou
    @StamatisIoannou Před 4 měsíci +10

    Artemida has the best beaches and best water! It just happened to be a cloudy day but In the summer, the place rocks! Much better than pretentious Acropolis and Syntagma where you live inside the gas emissions of the cars and the sound pollution. You have no taste in areas at all.......

  • @Alohas1976
    @Alohas1976 Před 4 měsíci +70

    welcome Back to Greece Gabriel, Καλώς όρισες

    • @ojosazules8828
      @ojosazules8828 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Check out Monemvasia if you not been there, few hours drive south of Athens, gem of a place😉

    • @sirapos6550
      @sirapos6550 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Γραψ'το σωστά τουλάχιστον βρε άνθρωπε !

  • @John_Wikes
    @John_Wikes Před 3 měsíci +11

    You paid only 33 euros per night to stay 15 minutes away from Athens Airport and the Port of Rafina getaways to the Greek Islands. You travelled off season. You covered in your video an area of 400 to 500 meters of a town that is almost 15 Kilometres long. So you saw almost nothing of this town. In a week or so the town will be buzzing with Athenians and tourists having a great time.

  • @userxartemporikilutsas
    @userxartemporikilutsas Před 3 měsíci +17

    I live in Artemisa and it is a beautiful city. You unfortunately didn't see anything, because you didn't want to see.

    • @valerieneal2747
      @valerieneal2747 Před měsícem

      I agree. He's a complaining tourist going to a place he never bothered to research before arriving.
      Typical.

  • @lifewithjulie9326
    @lifewithjulie9326 Před 4 měsíci +75

    Yayyy! Back in Greece! The food. The islands. The beaches. The ruins. And the Music! Can’t wait!

    • @ladyblabla3611
      @ladyblabla3611 Před 4 měsíci +8

      And Gabe talking to cats!

    • @andraskleistenes8586
      @andraskleistenes8586 Před 4 měsíci

      Too early to visit greece in may. Islands are too windy this time of the year

    • @dsadawrware
      @dsadawrware Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@andraskleistenes8586 what do you think about september? I'm going september 10-21

    • @andraskleistenes8586
      @andraskleistenes8586 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@dsadawrware September is perfect time. The see will be very warm, and calm, sometime less windy than in the middle of the summer ( meltemi wind) Dodecanese are less windy than the Cyclads generally, but September is perfect everywhere. Wind keep the temperature cooler in the Cyclads , so someone prefer these islands for that reason

    • @Ptolemy336VV
      @Ptolemy336VV Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@andraskleistenes8586Greece is gorgeous all around. I was in march in mainland Greece. Paradise

  • @ageoflove1980
    @ageoflove1980 Před 4 měsíci +66

    Not that terrible. Ive seen some areas of Athens that make this place look like paradise.

    • @matthewxuereb5129
      @matthewxuereb5129 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Same, I've also been to Piraeus which is an absolute shithole.

    • @Gk-ug6gu
      @Gk-ug6gu Před 4 měsíci +7

      The whole area of Greater Athens is just a mess with some bright exceptions. Worst, ugliest most brutal and stressful place to work and live in Europe. (Greek here)

    • @reececollison5101
      @reececollison5101 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@matthewxuereb5129Piraeus/Πειραιάς isn’t that bad. Sure it’s seems a bit deprived in places but your description is perhaps a bit strong imo. My partner is originally from Athens (Vyronas which is one of the lovely parts of Athens) and we go to Piraeus one day every year, eat at the restaurants at the side of the Zea Marina which tbf is beautiful. The cesspit of Athens without doubt is Omonoia, not Piraeus

    • @reececollison5101
      @reececollison5101 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Gk-ug6guironically I’d say the worst place in Athens is Omonoia right in the centre, above any of the Athenian suburbs!

    • @Kapanol97
      @Kapanol97 Před 4 měsíci

      Omonoia, Exarcheia, Syntagma, Monastiraki visit these at night and the adjacent streets xD

  • @mpam002
    @mpam002 Před 4 měsíci +14

    artemida might not have the best roads and buildings but it has one of the best beaches in athens.its a large sandy beach with very clear water even if it is very crowded

    • @kostastsol
      @kostastsol Před 4 měsíci

      In your imagination only..

  • @GeorgeKnight-vb9gh
    @GeorgeKnight-vb9gh Před 3 měsíci +10

    In Artemida with partner since last night. Going with ferry to Mykonos tomorrow. The place is absolutely fine, so close to the airport! Full of great seaside tavernas. Temperature almost 30c, beach is stunning as others said. Many thanks to MaryWilson-Parker for really helpful review.

  • @reececollison5101
    @reececollison5101 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I go to Athens every year with my partner who’s originally from there. This just makes me so excited to go back 😂 I love the Artemis area, a bit run down but the beaches are stunning

  • @LarryJones-xk1wl
    @LarryJones-xk1wl Před 2 měsíci +5

    We stayed in Artemida last year after a fab time in Crete. Lovely stay. Clean and well maintained resort. Fantastic windsurfing spot. Able to hire windsurfing equipment at Nissakia beach bar. Enjoyed live music at Akti Impokampos beach bar. Some of the employees at Luuma beach bar can be slow bringing your drink at beach. We had fabulous meals at Arhontikon, Marida, and Island Basket. These seaside tarvenas offered us top class service. Great value for money and next to the airport. 👍

  • @turn2god105
    @turn2god105 Před 4 měsíci +21

    I'm SO excited you're back in Greece! Your videos make me feel like I'm there too. I can't wait to see where you go next. Happy and safe travels. 🤗

  • @motszalotsa7512
    @motszalotsa7512 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Just returned from Greece following a memorable holiday to Mykonos and Athens. We rented a seaside villa in Artemida with a swimming pool for two nights. Oh my god what a wonderful sunset and sunrise 🌄 What amazing seaside tavernas!!! We had such a wonderful. We actually cried in our last night we didn’t want to leave Artemida and Greece. This place is so much better than what you see in this video. Make sure you rent a car if you can there is so much to see. Can’t wait to come back to Greece 😎 🇬🇷💕💕💕

  • @DarrenPhillips-cu9yp
    @DarrenPhillips-cu9yp Před 2 měsíci +4

    Had a two night stay with family after a holiday to Naxos, Paros, Mykonos and Santorini.
    Great seafood seaside restaurants with amazing prices.
    Variety of Sandy beaches ideal for families.
    Safe and clean resort.
    So so close to the airport.
    Artemida = Value for money 💰
    No doubt we will be back to this resort.

  • @conniedean3787
    @conniedean3787 Před 4 měsíci +37

    Sometimes seeing the good and bad areas makes the country more authentic, I found it very interesting .

  • @user-ed2go3zv8x
    @user-ed2go3zv8x Před 4 měsíci +23

    Nice to have you back ❤

  • @juliecomtois
    @juliecomtois Před 4 měsíci +5

    You've missed a few good places there. We were at the only hotel there at the beginning of the non ending beach and we ate at a small restaurant made in a yellow bus! That was great! The beach is nice as well as you can walk for a long time without it being too deep. We even saw a place you can roller skate with music... And also a nice church over there! But we didn't go on the big main Street

  • @Evangelos-uv4bk
    @Evangelos-uv4bk Před 3 měsíci +9

    Next time stay at Seasabelle Hotel 320€ a night. Just down the block from where you stayed. Not abandoned buildings there!

  • @mikefilimon1584
    @mikefilimon1584 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I actually want to go there now. I’m heading to Athens in a week.

  • @geogeo2299
    @geogeo2299 Před 3 měsíci +8

    This guy goes to Artemida and lands directly on the ten wrecked places in the entire vicinity. Doesn't walk the long sandy beach, which has the best waters of any beach this close to Athens, doesn't take any gravel road to the town's rustic interior, no, just walks up and down Artemida's main street in mid-April.
    Is even disappointed that an ancient temple is not standing there after like 25 aeons for his shitty lens to make a vlog of 😁
    PS: ... and still gets thanked by locals in the comments

  • @RickMorala124
    @RickMorala124 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Visited Artemida last year with wife and two kids ,12 and 14 years old. Rented a villa with private pool for two nights. The view from our villa was beautiful. The landscaping was beautiful. Nice resort, beautiful beaches, variety of taverns with excellent food. We liked the quiet and relaxing vibe of the resort.

  • @JkHellas
    @JkHellas Před 4 měsíci +24

    Hey Gabriel...Good to see you back in Greece. A heads up, this Sunday may the 5th it's Easter Sunday in Greece...Transportation will be chaotic but I have 2 suggestions for you No1 place to be in greece on Easter Sunday is The town of corfu Island .where on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock its the tradition in the town of corfu for people to throw huge clay pots off their balcony...Hundreds of Huge clay pots the ones ancient Greeks used to store olive oil & wine,,,And if u can't make it to Corfu you can go to my home town of Leivadi( near the ancient site Delphi) where it's a tradition for the city of Leivadia to roast 100 plus lambs and people can enjoy Easter roasted lamb for free....

    • @andronikid
      @andronikid Před 4 měsíci +1

      i am in Leonidion for Easter. Very opposite from Corfu tradition. Quiet, clean, so arranged, with big and small lanterns to fill the sky in Easter and Easter Eve nights! Beautiful! With food and wine and music to all visitors to enjoy! I love it!

  • @FunkeetheGreat
    @FunkeetheGreat Před 3 měsíci +6

    Have a look at Gabriel’s latest post. He managed to find an abandoned residence in Santorini as well 😂😂😂

  • @koneveguys3351
    @koneveguys3351 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Ok my friend...you chose to show only the ugly part of Artemis...when over the 70% of the area is beautiful...the beach going to your left is amazingly beautiful and clean with a blue flag for clean waters...Artemida also has a fantastic spot for kitesurfing, windsurfing etc...People from all over the world come to visit... I believe you will have to remake another video to show everyone the good parts too...otherwise you will just be unfair...I happen to have an Airbnb and ALL my visitors love Artemida for the nice things that the place has to offer...

  • @swtoscy16684
    @swtoscy16684 Před 4 měsíci +44

    Welcome back to Greece Gabriel.
    I'm looking forward for your next videos.

  • @mimifilippidis6634
    @mimifilippidis6634 Před 4 měsíci +5

    You should have kept walking, past the restaurants, toward the windsuerfing clubs in Aghios Nikolaos, which is a windsurfing spot with a serf town vibe.

  • @kaente5751
    @kaente5751 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Τhe video is very bad it is not at all representative of an area with a coast length of over 15.14km, you had only walked for 200 metters focusing on 3-4 buildings abandoned due to problems with the land registry of the area and the Albatross which was one of the best cafes in the area burnt down a year ago. Dear Gabriel you cannot characterize an area with such a harsh title like this with minimal footage. Unfortunately the video is a disappointment, bad job sloppy review.

  • @edi1989
    @edi1989 Před 4 měsíci +39

    Gabriel Traveler mode activated!

    • @janeldunn65
      @janeldunn65 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Yes … Harald mentioned Gabriel high roller at least twice in his latest Venice vlog 😂I love that

    • @alexvarvakis
      @alexvarvakis Před 4 měsíci +7

      @@janeldunn65 lol, Harold approves!

    • @janeldunn65
      @janeldunn65 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@alexvarvakis 😂🤣yes

    • @elturko1128
      @elturko1128 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Both my favs 🤙🏼🤙🏼🍻

    • @michelvanroode3940
      @michelvanroode3940 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Very progressive

  • @here-and-there1071
    @here-and-there1071 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I stayed there on my most recent trip to Greece when there were still travel restrictions for covid. Didn't know it was considered a bad place, but it was much calmer than central Athens and an easy drive to the airport or temple of poseidon

  • @diarmuidlong5540
    @diarmuidlong5540 Před 4 měsíci +44

    Just remember, Greece just like Ireland suffered massively from the economic crash, so some areas may not be up to scratch. But Greece is still the best country to visit.

    • @liketheroman
      @liketheroman Před 4 měsíci +2

      Better than Ireland (to be sure!). Visited Dublin last year and felt I would be mugged several times in B-road daylight.

    • @analeo9498
      @analeo9498 Před 3 měsíci

      This mess is not because of the financial crisis but because of the greek attitude not to respect the environment plus the inability of the municipal authorities to provide basic services. They prefer to keep the money for themselves...

  • @user-bx8zv3nl8i
    @user-bx8zv3nl8i Před 4 měsíci +8

    It's great to see you start your Greek tour again, since I had been watching your Greek videos several times, never feel bored of it. I also had traveled in Greek islands many times, and guess what, I will be coming again in the begining of June, so it helps me a lot to see your videos, Thanks.

  • @SOBEROUS
    @SOBEROUS Před 4 měsíci +36

    This place will be packed with Athenians during weekends starting from June. The beach in Artemida is shallow and the sand very thin, water is clear though. It is not the best place close to Athens with regards to the beach standards. You can head a few km south to Porto Rafti which is much nicer overall. The best beaches are located at the southern part of Attiki and not at the eastern area where you are currently.

  • @malpaso4me
    @malpaso4me Před 4 měsíci +13

    So happy to see your back in Greece looking forward to your travels I thoroughly enjoyed last year’s I learned a lot 🙏

  • @DominicGalver-e7g
    @DominicGalver-e7g Před 2 měsíci +2

    I was in Artemida three weeks ago for a day before my Greek Islands adventure. Sincerely this town was the best value for money than anywhere else we went to Greece….and we went to various places in Crete, as well as Rhodes and Santorini. I wish I knew about this town before. There are some top notch seaside restaurants and a lovely endless sandy beach.

  • @NickThomas90-l8y
    @NickThomas90-l8y Před 2 měsíci +3

    To add to my previous post…we had the best Calamari in Greece in one of the seaside restaurants in Artemida overlooking the Aegean Sea. The people were super friendly. Amazing food and hospitality in this town.

  • @nikpapHW
    @nikpapHW Před 4 měsíci +16

    Gabriel ,(just an idea) the Ionian islands in Western Greece with their green dramatic landscapes and turquoise waters could be a nice region to see in the future! It is always a joy to see your uploads! Wish the best.

    • @ivonahofman8457
      @ivonahofman8457 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I agree. Lefkada and Ithaki are my favourites 😍

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 4 měsíci +12

      I've been to all of them except Lefkada: czcams.com/video/pa9yExrp33Q/video.html

    • @jimjim8645
      @jimjim8645 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Well, maybe you like Lefkada the most(!), plus you want need a ferry (if going from the mainland)...

  • @giannisfragkou2445
    @giannisfragkou2445 Před 3 měsíci +12

    A bit unfair. You saw like 3% of Loutsa in April. Harsh comments, ignorant really. You're welcome another time when the locals can show you around a bit so you'll make a better video about our city. Good luck.

  • @user-ot9wy3ut1r
    @user-ot9wy3ut1r Před 4 měsíci +8

    My friend, you are so wrong with the title of the video. In the entire video you just complaining for the weather and for just 2 or 3 shops that are currently under construction. You will change your opinion after visiting Artemida during the summer. You have gone in a off-season as so you get a so destructive view of the city

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio Před 4 měsíci +182

    The worst places in Greece are still better than most of the best places in the UK and US

    • @ErvuJukl
      @ErvuJukl Před 4 měsíci +5

      Speak for yourself Rubio. I disagree

    • @FC-zx4ed
      @FC-zx4ed Před 4 měsíci +14

      I love Greece, but there are some really beautiful places in the US as well.

    • @jimjim8645
      @jimjim8645 Před 4 měsíci +3

      UNfortunately is the other way round...

    • @teokyr6170
      @teokyr6170 Před 4 měsíci +21

      @@ErvuJukl my friend greece is a paradise on earth,take your wife,rent a car and just drive.greece is the heaven

    • @corephil
      @corephil Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@teokyr6170 let me guess. Greek, right?😂😂😂

  • @spyrosl9566
    @spyrosl9566 Před 3 měsíci +12

    It's like you chose the worst spots on purpose.. Strange video

  • @FunkeetheGreat
    @FunkeetheGreat Před 3 měsíci +11

    This video is very inappropriate and misleading of what the area has to offer. He has travelled off season focused on 400 to 500 meters of an area that is 15 kilometers wide! He intentionally showing mainly only abandoned private residences just to make a point. Despite all the negative bias associated with creating this video, the fact that he travelled off season it was a cloudy day, he didn’t show any of the nice things the area has to offer, he had at least the decency to admit he had a nice time!

  • @dianegarcia6562
    @dianegarcia6562 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Your apartment was very nice! Yes the buildings look run down but I noticed their streets are clean and don't see homeless. The beaches are decent too. Love your Greece videos!

    • @ThemeManiac187
      @ThemeManiac187 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Generally the streets in Greece are clean...compare it to german cities like Cologne, which is dirty like hell

    • @evangeliamaleskou6338
      @evangeliamaleskou6338 Před 3 měsíci +1

      We don't have homeless people at least in artemida.

  • @kostapapa1989
    @kostapapa1989 Před 4 měsíci +5

    The beaches of Loutsa ( aka Artemis or Artemida ) are very good and clean for the metropolitan area of Athens. Among the best actually. Especially in April or May when there are not many people around. I swam there about 2 weeks before you were there ! If you want to visit a better tempke to Artemis take the bus to nearby Vravrona Βραυρώνα and then a taxi or walk a bit towards Porto Rafti. You will see the archaelogical site near the sea and it also has a museum.

  • @joek9372
    @joek9372 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You should have rented taxi to find Sanctuary of Artemis atBrouon. It is hidden down a long access road surrounded by swamp land. Has great museum as well as reconstructed temple.

  • @georgiosathanasakos1667
    @georgiosathanasakos1667 Před 4 měsíci +16

    I would recommend to drive south to Peloponnesow, go to Nafplio, Leonidio, Sparta with Mystras, maybe pass by my father's village Arna up in Taygetos mountain if you have time, then head south to Gythio , Areopoli, Limeni, Diros, Gerolimenas, Vathia, Marmari, Cape Tenaro. Also if you have even more time visit Monemvasia, Plytra and Kyparissi

  • @LeanneJones-fz4py
    @LeanneJones-fz4py Před 2 měsíci +3

    Enalio beach cafe in Artemida is a place we really enjoyed . We got there for breakfast a couple of times. Staff are very friendly, the food was great and the prices are reasonable. Strongly recommend, Island basket, Arhontioko and Marida restaurants too. Can't wait to return to Artemida and the Greek Islands. 😎

  • @holger4644
    @holger4644 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Perfect time to be in Greece now, before the season starts. Curious for your adventures... You have a special connection to Greece, and anyone who truly felt the magic of the Greek Mediterranean will understand that. Looking forward to your travels, enjoy and take care.

  • @LauraHartson
    @LauraHartson Před 2 měsíci +2

    Like others we had a great time and loved Artemida. Nice seaside resort, close to Athens Airport, delicious food at seaside tavernas, and beautiful seaviews. We loved the experience and highly recommend stopping by before or after the Greek Islands. We enjoyed every moment 🙂We had a great Greek dinner including fresh fish that was literally caught the same morning. We dined at fantastic tavernas. The waiter brought out several fish to show us prior to making our final order! We had great dinners, right next to the sea at reasonable prices! We highly recommend Artemida!

  • @bfla1971
    @bfla1971 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Omg, Gabe is back in Greece! YESSS!!! 🙂 Please tell me there are quaint Greek villages, turquoise waters and Byzantine Chapels in the near future? That's my fav 👍

  • @criote
    @criote Před 4 měsíci +4

    Well ,You just missed the best fish tavern and the best cafeteria on the see side.
    I m not going to mention them here, because they would become overcrowded.

  • @angelakuphos758
    @angelakuphos758 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Have a great time in Greece, Gabriel. Visit Plaka as there will be less crowds with Easter Sunday coming up-as most Greeks go to their provincial counterparts and Athens should be somewhat empty..
    Take us to Nafplio in the Eastern Péloponnèse-it’s supposed to be quite the place.
    My mom is from SW Péloponnèse if you want a picturesque town and great beach -it’s called Finikounta. You won’t have to worry about big crowds yet…
    You do know that you got into Greece kind of early in the season, lol
    Enjoy, and thank you for taking us along..
    Watching you from Calgary, Alberta and waiting for you to come visit us here as well!!
    All the Best ❤️😘🙏🏻💛💚🩵

  • @jumpy2xstreaming
    @jumpy2xstreaming Před 4 měsíci +56

    I’m really starting to enjoy the less edited content you tend to produce. To all the people who really want to think about traveling should watch your videos, a lot more realistic than other traveling peeps!

    • @johanswede8200
      @johanswede8200 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Well produced videos is a waste of time...personality and reality beats everything.

    • @DMUSA536
      @DMUSA536 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Totally unscripted makes his videos 👍

    • @hummerchine
      @hummerchine Před 4 měsíci +1

      AGREED!

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Před 4 měsíci +9

    We stayed right around from where you started video. If you walked south about 9mins along the coast we enjoyed delicious meals at DelPorto also at Seaabelle Cafe. If you rent a car we highly recommend visiting Loutriaki & Ancient Corinth. Looking forward to your Greek adventures. ~Cara 😊

  • @suziperret468
    @suziperret468 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Good looking accommodations ! Onward with the Greek adventure! Love it!

  • @ameliescreations5867
    @ameliescreations5867 Před 3 měsíci +6

    You found some abandoned places in Artemida . There are much prettier places to see.

  • @marinos2791
    @marinos2791 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Near there at Mati 2018 was the most devastating and deadly fire around hundred died and whole area after Rafina burned, adding covid to that I find it in great shape.

    • @anitatheodoropoulos5421
      @anitatheodoropoulos5421 Před 4 měsíci +3

      You must understand you are visiting a beach area at the end of April . By June , Artemida will be full of Beach goers and people vacationing. Not really fair to say the area is shabby considering it hasn't opened for summer season. To keep saying it's not attractive, you must be comparing everything to the islands . Each place has its virtues and I can think of worse places in Athens to visit.

  • @Polychronisdrone
    @Polychronisdrone Před 4 měsíci +3

    Welcome back to Greece Gabe. Very happy to have you here again.

  • @wendymoore7641
    @wendymoore7641 Před 4 měsíci +27

    So many places never going to recover from the lockdown years, very sad. But lovely to see you back on Greek soil ❤️

    • @Botoburst
      @Botoburst Před 4 měsíci +7

      What a travesty, the lockdowns did squat too.

    • @wendymoore7641
      @wendymoore7641 Před 4 měsíci +11

      @@Botoburst they did exactly what they were planned to do - get rid of small independent businesses, they wanted only the large corporations to survive.

  • @mikemarkonios8825
    @mikemarkonios8825 Před 3 měsíci +9

    I’m afraid you’re wrong, my friend

  • @nelsonkaran7340
    @nelsonkaran7340 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Come on Gabriel, it's not that bad man 😅

  • @NickThomas90-l8y
    @NickThomas90-l8y Před 2 měsíci +1

    Before hitting the islands I stayed with my partner in Artemida for a couple of days. We had really nice time and would happily return.

  • @tombuddy100
    @tombuddy100 Před 4 měsíci +10

    That meal wasn't expensive, considering the quantity of dishes.

    • @DominicGalver-e7g
      @DominicGalver-e7g Před 2 měsíci

      We were in our Artemida recently they have some really good seaside restaurants there.

  • @baggy79
    @baggy79 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great to see you back in Greece gabe 🇬🇷

  • @AntonisGeorg12-yi1cz
    @AntonisGeorg12-yi1cz Před 2 měsíci +2

    Artemida has the best beaches that close to Athens. We were there this weekend and we had amazing time.

  • @DavidHartford234-zb7gm
    @DavidHartford234-zb7gm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Gabriel not sure if you will see this but thank you for helping us to discover this town. Your video helped me to find affordable accommodation near the airport for my family in artemida and we had a lovely time in this town. 🙏 Great seaside restaurants and lovely stretch of beach 🏝️ My wife Margaret is a big fan for several years now.

  • @ThanosZachs
    @ThanosZachs Před 4 měsíci +9

    Όλα αυτά που λέει πως είναι παραμελημένα είναι ιδιωτικά οικόπεδα και κτίρια. Επομένως, εντελώς άκυρη η αρνητική κριτική του.

  • @John_Wikes
    @John_Wikes Před 3 měsíci +14

    I have reported this video as inappropriate offering a false view of what the area has to offer.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That won't do anything, but you could make a video showing the best places to go and things to do in the area.

    • @John_Wikes
      @John_Wikes Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos I do not need to do a video showing the best places in Atremida. There are plenty of videos available on CZcams already showing the REAL artemida like the ones below. Make sure you do your research well before posting a video otherwise it will backfire on you. You basically covered an area in your Video of around 400 meters of a town that is 15 kilometres long.
      czcams.com/video/hwvUE_xb5f8/video.html
      czcams.com/video/O7yUZOhmoyk/video.html
      czcams.com/video/7j_T5QAA-u0/video.html
      czcams.com/video/U0FIH2mosWQ/video.html

    • @FunkeetheGreat
      @FunkeetheGreat Před 3 měsíci +6

      Thank you John. I have also reported him.

    • @apmoy70
      @apmoy70 Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Gabriel, this video is viral now in one of the local news portals and has even been discussed in the local municipal council...you should be proud, you've finally become an influencer, maybe you'll contribute to the improvement & sprucing up of Artemida 👍

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@apmoy70 I genuinely hope it helps!

  • @pamelacoy6464
    @pamelacoy6464 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I stayed at a place a little south of where you are in Artemida. There were some wonderful restaurants right on the beach ... but where the locals go... food was wonderful.

  • @kalintrakiev5245
    @kalintrakiev5245 Před 4 měsíci +7

    It will be Easter weekend here in Greece, maybe visit some old churches or attend the celebrations:)

  • @usercoimbar
    @usercoimbar Před 4 měsíci +19

    Gabriel's Greece videos are my favorite.

  • @JohannaElders-zj9hb
    @JohannaElders-zj9hb Před 2 měsíci +2

    Going back to Greece at the end of July for two weeks. I am staying in lovely Artemida for two nights before island hopping to Naxos Paros and Myconos. Can’t wait ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rexcowan9209
    @rexcowan9209 Před 4 měsíci +3

    It seemed like a nice place if you ignore the derelict buildings. Possibly they went broke during COVID. Working class areas can have charm, and the cheap but good accommodation could be a good base for visitors spending more than just a few days in Greece.

  • @andreas629
    @andreas629 Před 4 měsíci +4

    If you plan on visiting any greek islands in the future please consider visiting Kythera, you will NOT regret it. Much love❤

  • @gaelcantlin3509
    @gaelcantlin3509 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Your travels in Greece are some of my favorites! Looking forward to more exploration to come!

  • @Victor_31_
    @Victor_31_ Před 4 měsíci +5

    Sometimes these lesser places touch the strings more flashy ones don’t. Great video.

  • @trevorleat8906
    @trevorleat8906 Před 4 měsíci +2

    So good to hear your 'Greek" adventure music selection again, I can almost smell that aromatic warm breeze and hear the cicadas.....🤗🙏

  • @ausjen
    @ausjen Před 4 měsíci +3

    Desolate cities and towns like this are all over the world now since Covid, great authentic music

  • @pleasantjourneys
    @pleasantjourneys Před 4 měsíci +6

    We enjoyed a bit of rest in Artemida b4 hitting the islands.

  • @martinmajer
    @martinmajer Před 4 měsíci +9

    I was waiting for you to add a video and feelings from Slovakia, but apparently you didn't have much time, maybe next time. Good luck on the roads

  • @2Travelis2Live
    @2Travelis2Live Před 4 měsíci +2

    That looked like a great meal for an excellent price.

  • @vaultkeeper2
    @vaultkeeper2 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Have you ever been to Kastellorizo? Really nice and super tiny Greek island, I went there a couple of years ago as a day trip from Kas, Turkey. I think it may be the smallest Greek island with car traffic, and also probably the one furthest from mainland Greece.

    • @drewkline96
      @drewkline96 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I think he has but not sure

  • @andreasmitropoulos
    @andreasmitropoulos Před 4 měsíci +4

    Welcome to Greece again. Have a Happy (Orthodox) Easter !

  • @tombuddy100
    @tombuddy100 Před 4 měsíci +5

    The apartment looks more like a residental than a rental apartment.

  • @Gemelli2906
    @Gemelli2906 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Kind of funky town but its more interesting than the tourist areas.

    • @gerry9306
      @gerry9306 Před 4 měsíci

      It's not touristy, nor is it interesting

    • @ErvuJukl
      @ErvuJukl Před 4 měsíci

      Zero desire to visit this place. It's all yours bud

  • @thodorism6707
    @thodorism6707 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The well known temple of Artemis is incredible it isn't where you were looking it is 5km from the city, you should visit it since you are there!

  • @joeb5080
    @joeb5080 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Peninsular Greece is 83% of the country. It also has a [very long] coastline, historic towns, mountains, vineyards, olive groves, historic sites, etc. You've pretty much exhausted the interesting islands, except for a few (I don't think you've been to Chios, Lesvos, or Kithira). Looking forward to seeing you tour the Peloponnese region or Epirus. Perfect for spring. 😉 As for islands: since it's not heavy season, this might be a perfect time for the medieval City of Rhodes.

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Greece has the longest Coastline in the Mediterranean.
      In Fact, it is SO LONG that is basically makes up 33% of the ENTIRE Mediterraneans Coastline!
      Crazy to think about. But not surprising considering just how many World Class Beaches that Greece has! 👍🏻

    • @antreasdrakopoulos9376
      @antreasdrakopoulos9376 Před 3 měsíci

      And the longest sandy beach in Mediterranean is in west Peloponnese in the middle kyparissiakos gulf ,its 60 km sandy beach bay with no stop,off course tthere is in israel and italy and spain long also but that beach it's a Little more then others and its beautiful

  • @MegaHope08
    @MegaHope08 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Back to Greece once again, I’ m thrilled! You can go to Rafina and take the ferry to Andros - Tinos. Both islands are must see with incredible beaches and lovely little villages! You could visit Syros too, an island very near Tinos with the stunning capital of Cyclades, Ermoupolis!

    • @drewkline96
      @drewkline96 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Syros is very cool. I second this

    • @andraskleistenes8586
      @andraskleistenes8586 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Cool and windy this time of the year. Too early to go to the Islands in may

    • @drewkline96
      @drewkline96 Před 4 měsíci

      @@andraskleistenes8586 end of May is fine. 2 years ago in Rhodes at the end of May it’s averaged 26-28 Celsius which was awesome. Dodecanese will definitely be warmer than the cyclades

  • @AudiophileTubes
    @AudiophileTubes Před 4 měsíci +4

    GREAT to see you back in Greece! Have you checked out Patras, the 3rd largest city there? It's got some really nice town squares, restaurants, a castle overlooking the city/bay, and a great museum too. And the engineering marvel, the Rion-Antirion bridge is a great link to Nafpaktos, a nearby, charming beautiful port city across from Patras. A few miles down the road, I would also venture into the mountainous region above Nafpaktos and go to small, scenic villages like Platanos (House of Iphegenia is a scenic hotel built into the mountain; gorgeous stone road there too), Perista (built into the mountain), and and cross the Techniki Limni Evinou (near Kedros Chalet). The mountain driving is stunningly beautiful! You can do this in a day or two (better). Safe travels!

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  Před 4 měsíci +1

      In 1990 I took a ferry from Brindisi, Italy to Corfu island, then another ferry from there to Patras. But I didn't stop and explore, caught a train from there straight to Athens. So no, I haven't really seen it.

    • @AudiophileTubes
      @AudiophileTubes Před 4 měsíci

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos I took that ferry too! Stayed at 'The Pink Palace' in Corfu! Patras and Nafpaktos are real nice. Hope you get to spend some time there some day. Cheers from Ohio!

  • @costasmakris8398
    @costasmakris8398 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Gabriel you re 30 minutes away from the real Artemis temple baurona.which has a great museum.pkys amazing beaches.