Porto Carras
marina
was developed
along the lines of the Languedoc-Roussill
on
marinas in the S of France by the Greeks shipping magnate John Carras - hence
the name. As well
as two hyper-hotels, the marina complex houses squash and tennis courts, a
swimming pool, theatre, conference centre, casino, restaurants, bars ans
an array of boutiques
and other shops.
When Porto Carras was built, a model farm was developed nearby and improved
wine-making facilities were imported. The wines produced here with improver
techniques are
now excellent and the reds and whites bottled under the appellation 'Porto
Carrad Domaine' are well worth sampling.
Unnamed
coves south of Porto Carras
Less than
a mile south of Porto Carras are two small coves with dandy beaches at the head.
Open only to the west, they offer sufficient protection for an overnight stay
in the summer. The more southerly of the two has a short quay were a small yacht
can moor stern-to.