ARCHONDIKO(NOBLE) DIVANI HOTEL |
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Pertouli, Trikala |
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Pertouli is one of the last few remaining mountain
communities with permanent residents dedicated to
the land and animal breeding. From the later part
of the 19th century it has become widely
recognized as a recreational center. The village
spreads itself along the entrance of a far hidden
valley at an altitude of 1150M in the heart of a
uniquely rare (for Greece) pine forest in the
region of southern Pindos.The Resort 
In this place of unmatched natural beauty worthy
of the landscape that surrounds it , exists the
ARCHONDIKO (NOBLE) DIVANI, an exceptional resort
which brings to mind a 19th century tower house
rather than a hotel. The structure pays homage to
the traditional character of the region, while
harmoniously combining modern facilities as
prescribed by the highest tourist activity
expectations. Ten (10) Rooms , with a view exposed
to the unique natural beauty of Pertouli .
Furnished with traditional woodcrafted furniture
while simultaneously providing bath and
television. Further to its central heating half
the rooms are equipped with fireplaces offering
the guest a peaceful and relaxing stay. A sense of
warmth is found in all the remaining areas of the
resort thanks to the friendly atmosphere and
candidness thanks to the discreet environment
availed by the young couple that owns this resort.
In a TV-free dinning room, asides from the genuine
local cuisine which the guests have the
opportunity to enjoy, one can pleasantly sit back
and let time pass.The Kitchen In a place where attention to detail is a conviction, the cuisine could not be an exception. Palette pleasing home-cooked bites prepared by the ladies of the village. Surrounding the hotel, several hundred square metres of land used for cultivation and grazing of green products which are routed into our kitchen and freshly prepared and served onto the plate of our guest. Our traditional cuisine is complemented by our own dairy products with a wide selection of cheese and wines from our very own cellar. All combined a table spread to be remembered and cherished by our guests. The Collection Four centuries of human presence in the region unfold in the through the unique Collection made up of approximately two hundred superb samples of embroidery and cloth, micro-woodcraft , silver and carved artifacts covering volumes of past activities in the region. The wool, the wood, the steel, the silver, the copper, all crafted with unimagined patience and persistence constitute the medium which allows the visitor to travel lightly into ages past and discover unknown strings in history but also details of everyday life of the mountain people. The struggle for survival, love for freedom, the judeochristian faith, the artful expression , are all values reflected in these artifacts. The collection is complemented by a rich photographic archive chronically covering the last 80 years. Stimulants as these will help the free mimded guest to explore the surrounding region and luckiluy discover that very few things have changed in Pertouli over time. Activities 
The Archondiko (noble) Divani is not only an
exclusive small cozy hotel. It is an amalgamation
of activities destined to insite conditions for
change, in life-style and rejuvenation. Pertouli
has the advantage to be surrounded by an ecosystem
which amongst others provides natural shelter to
the Brown Bear. Unending grazing fields, mountain
peaks, small unwinding roads await the simple
pedestrian or the seasoned climber to discover
them, to grasp their soul and finally win their
love as it has won ours.
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