Overview
Introduction
Portmeirion, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, is a popular stopover in northern Wales, 173 mi/277 km northwest of Cardiff.
A fantasy creation of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the private, gated village is a bizarre mix of architectural styles: The influence is primarily Italian, but buildings from across the country were saved from demolition and brought there.
It has a lovely hotel, gardens, woodlands and nice beaches along a scenic estuary. Flower-decorated Portmeirion china is for sale at a discount at the village shop.
Overview
Introduction
The beach town of Rion, Greece, reached in about 15 minutes from Patras via public transportation, is one of several resorts in the area.
While in the area, take a day trip traversing the 9,449-ft/2,880-m Rio-Antirrio cable bridge (officially called the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge) to Messolonghi, on the edge of an enchanting lagoon.