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Grecophone has been offering residential Greek language immersion courses since 2007 to students of many different nationalities. Our courses cater for all levels of Greek learner, from absolute beginners to those of advanced level who wish to continue improving their Greek. We use a wide range of teaching methods, from traditional textbook use to more practical tasks to be completed outside the classroom.

As well as Greek language tuition, Grecophone offers a high standard of modern accommodation. Our guest rooms share a balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea and the island of Thasos.

Our residential guests can expect the very best of traditional Greek cuisine, catering for all specific dietary needs.

The combination of three hours of language tuition per day, comfortable accommodation and traditional home cooked Greek meals creates a relaxed environment in which our students feel at ease and ready to take on the challenge of learning the Greek language.

Antonio Carlos de Sousa
Engenheiro Agronomo
Jundiai– São Paulo –Brasil
Setembro– 2012

Translation:
I would like to thank the Howell family for the period which I spent in Kavala and also to address future students of the Greek language. I am Brazilian and had the pleasure of studying Greek with two English ladies who also received Greek lessons whilst I was in Kavala. The lessons were very good, with a calm, relaxed atmosphere / approach.
Kavala is a town with many opportunities for excursions and a lovely evening atmosphere near to the harbour.
The teachers are competent, with a deep knowledge of their subject. They also have outstanding didactic methods and are very patient.
The excursions were nice. During the weeks of my Greek course, George and Vasiliki took us on a number of excursions near to Kavala. On the two weekends when I was free, I decided to explore further afield, visiting Mount Athos and Thassos.
I found my time in Kavala to be well filled; many doubts I had relating to Greek grammar were resolved and excursions were enjoyable.
I must mention the outstanding cuisine of the Howell family, with a balanced diet of high quality. It was a good opportunity to try the flavours of Greek cuisine.
The rooms were very nice, quite comfortable. The house is near to the sea which allows for swimming and walking on the beach.
I would also like to say that my fellow students, Ruth and Elaine, were very nice and polite.
I have some photos which depict much of what I have said. I would like to share them with everyone and have sent them all (see below).
Antonio Carlos de Sousa
Agricultural Engineer
Jundiai– São Paulo –Brasil
September– 2012

Greek-o-File – Independent Greek interest publication

TrekEarth – Kavala

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Tony Brown’s loving portrait of Greece and the true meaning of ‘grecofilia’; a word he coined to try and convey that attachment we lovers of Greece feel towards all things Hellenic; and whether it is her language, her food, herunique fragrances or her sounds – no matter – we feel it.
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These prices include three hours of tuition each weekday, seven nights accommodation and two meals per day (including the weekend). Any group excursions are paid for separately, mainly to allow for those who may wish to have a greater element of independence with regards to any trips they choose to make.

• One person £1085 per week.
• Two people sharing a room £1620 per week.
• Tuition only £475 per week.

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Kavala is a beautiful city in the region of Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is located approximately 160 kilometres east of Thessaloniki, the Macedonian capital and second largest city in Greece. Kavala is a coastal city, overlooking the Bay of Kavala in the Aegean with a picturesque fishing harbour and reliable ferry links to Thasos as well as several other islands. The city is often described as one of Greece’s most attractive thanks to its stunning setting and traditional surroundings. It is also perfectly situated as a base for visiting other places in Northern Greece, with regular bus connections to Thessaloniki. Other locations of particular interest which can be visited easily from Kavala include the Ancient site of Philippi, the Nestos River Delta, Thasos, Halkidiki, the city of Xanthi as well as the mountainous, heavily forested regions to the north of Kavala and Drama. The airports of Thessaloniki and Kavala provide access to most visitors from abroad.

Historical Outline

Over the centuries, Kavala has had numerous different names, one of the most significant of which was Neapolis, given by settlers from Thasos who founded the city around the 6th Century. It has always been part of Macedonia and used to function as a port for Philippi, 14 kilometres inland from Kavala. This coastal location was to prove valuable for the confrontation of invasions from Thrace.

During the Roman Period, Brutus and Cassius used Neapolis as a base for their fleet during the battle of Philippi.

It was during the Byzantine Period that Neapolis’ name changed to Christoupolis and was to belong to the Byzantines as one of the last props of their state. During 1375 the region of Eastern Macedonia came under Greek command, only for Christoupolis to be conquered by the Turks in 1387. For four years they occupied, plundered and destroyed her.

The Venetians conquered Christoupolis in 1425 for just a month until the Turks returned. It was around this time that the history of Christoupolis ended and that of Kavala began, with Greek and Turkish settlers, along with Jewish prisoners brought from Hungary by the Turks. This is the population group that was to build the old town of Kavala, now referred to as Panagia, shown in the photo below.

Things to do in Kavala

There is a range of activities and sites to suit all tastes, including beautiful white sandy beaches and traditional Greek tavernas in the local fishing villages, many of which offer nights of traditional dancing during the summer months.

Beaches in Kavala

The municipality of Kavala has a huge choice of beaches, with a long winding coast road which meanders from the village of Nea Peramos, 15 kilometres to the west of Kavala, all the way to the city centre.

Starting with the beaches near Nea Peramos, these are just beyond the village, approached through vineyards. The area is called “Ammolofoi”, or “Sand Dunes” and is made up of a series of bays, each with its own white sandy beach. During the summer there are free umbrellas and sunbeds with small bars which have waiter service from the beach. In peak season this area is busy with local bathers. However, for the rest of the year it is not uncommon to find an empty beach to oneself. Access by car is easy with many parking places at the roadside.

Heading east, having passed Iraklitsa, the road to Kavala passes through the village of Palio. Traditionally, this is a location where many people from Kavala have summerhouses. There is a playground, a small supermarket and many pretty little beaches overlooking “fydonisi”, or “Snake Island”. As people generally visit these beaches on foot from their homes, they tend to be relatively quiet and are ideal for swimming or sunbathing in peace.

Those seeking a more exclusive location should head to Tosca or Batis. These are privately owned beaches, which have an entry fee, (although fairly reasonably priced) allowing use of the shower facilities, sunbeds and umbrellas. There are also restaurants and bars.

Heading towards Kavala, we reach the district of Kalamitsa. This is the location of Grecophone Greek Language Courses and one of the most popular beaches in Kavala. It is a long thin strip of sand frequented by the locals and has ample free facilities including changing rooms, toilets and umbrellas with chairs and sunbeds. There are pedalos and canoes for hire as well as several cafes and bars. (See photo of Kalamitsa Beach below)

Eating Out

Kavala offers a large number of fish tavernas and other traditional Greek eating places, many of which are located at the extreme eastern end of the harbourside, on the way to the Thasos ferry departure point.

Those heading further afield on the search for good tavernas should go to Iraklitsa, a local fishing village with many high quality, family run tavernas where many people from Kavala go to eat, especially at weekends. There are also traditional Pizza Houses with charcoal ovens.

Anyone feeling particularly adventurous with the means to head inland to areas such as the Nestos Gorge or the town of Xanthi will find smaller, rural family tavernas which offer local home cooked food of the very highest quality, often for very low prices. This is possible thanks to the continued availability of locally reared meat. Specifically, the village of Stavroupoli has a handful of tavernas overlooking the forest below, serving dishes such as succulent veal and tomato stew and fresh beetroot salad.

Video of Kavala

Accommodation will be provided in a comfortable family home, also the location where daily lessons will be held.

The house is in a quiet neighbourhood which overlooks the bay of Kavala and the island of Thassos. There is a five minute walk to the local beach which has the European Blue Flag Award. This part of Kavala is called Kalamitsa and is approximately 2.5 km from the city centre, easily accessible by bus for less than €1. Buses pass every 15 minutes or so. This location offers all the benefits of a peaceful setting and everything that one would expect from a holiday destination.  There are water sports facilities and tavernas, whilst being near to the cultural attractions and amenities of the city which include a regular ferry to Thassos.

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Prices

Deposit £100.00 1 person £585.00 2 people £1,130.00 Tuition only £200.00