SUMMERWINE IN NEMEA I

After midday the volunteers will have many opportunities to visit Nemea sites, but also to make excursions in wonderful spots, such as ancient and medieval Corinth; the beautiful town of Nafplion with its many Venetian and Byzantine castles; Mycenae and the Agamemnon tomb, a Mycenean period grave excavation at Aidonia; and many other sites. Nemea is also famous for its athletic games which rivaled every four years the games at Olympia, the precursor of the Olympic games. The archeological site in Nemea includes an interesting Museum and the old stadium where the games were held. Volunteers will have a chance to have a swim on a sandy beach under the imposing castles of the picturesque town of Nafplion. They will sample Greek authentic food and they will be immersed in the culture and history of Greece spanning a period of 4000 years. Last but not least, the volunteers will participate in the project during a lively period, as festivities are held to celebrate the Vineyard harvesting with the local Festival called -Great Days of Nemea- organized by the Nemea Winery Association and the Municipality of Nemea. The -Great Days of Nemea- is a very important event that takes place every year in the area of Nemea as well as through activities all over Greece, aiming at promoting not only the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) NEMEA wine based on the Agiorgitiko variety, one of the most dynamic and famous varieties in the world, but also the development of wine tourism in the region. Concerts, performances, gastronomy courses, and other activities will take place.