Is there any better way to escape the rigors of everyday life than with a weekend camping trip? Just being in nature and soaking up all its benefits is enough to reduce stress.<br/>
When you are stressed, and there is a lot of pressure on you, camping can offer you an escape from the pressures of everyday life. It allows you time to just sleep, relax and eat good food. This will help you remove stress and give your body time to recuperate after a long year at work.<br/>
If you have family or friends that love to camp, you can plan a trip together for some quality time together. This will allow you to do things without distractions from work and will allow you to build better relationships with others.

The health benefits of camping are plentiful for both adults and young people. When you’re spending time at home in your usual routine, you may not realize just how much you’re missing away from nature.<br/>
If you’re looking to see what it’s like to be a camper, then read this article on why camping is good for you. You will be surprised at just how much fun it can be, and how much you can get away from the usual routine of home life.

For anyone who has ever enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, you understand the benefits of going camping.<br/>
Camping offers peace and quiet that people just don’t get very often. This is one of its most valuable benefits. There is something incredibly relaxing about being away from it all. No traffic, no cell service, no excuses to not relax, be with friends and family and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
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Camping provides a gateway for exploring a whole new area in a way that is substantially easier than before. It opens up the world in ways unique to this form of vacation. The fresh air and amazing views are incredible, especially at Erodios campsite in Gialova of Messinia.



Camping, and outdoor activities in general, is a great way to get exercise. Is it as good as going to the gym? No, but it usually requires you to be outside. It's a fun way to get your body moving in the fresh air.<br/>

So while camping doesn't have the convenience of having a treadmill right in your tent, or being able to do a few sets of bench presses on a fallen log, it's still a relatively convenient way to get some more exercise than with traditional vacation.

Research shows that just three days of camping each summer can increase your HDL "good" cholesterol by up to 28 percent and reduce your LDL "bad" cholesterol by up to 19 percent.
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Physical activity releases endorphins, a chemical compound that gives us a sense of well-being. Endorphins are also released when we engage in pleasurable activities such as eating food or sleeping.<br/>

If you camp often or hard enough, the process of activating these same chemicals can lead to far more meaningful changes in your physical health than if you only engage in moderate amounts of outdoor activities.

There's good news for overnight campers: melatonin is released into the environment during the day, providing an easier time flushing out regulations in the middle of the night.
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A study published in the journal “Sleep” found that people who spent at least ten minutes outside on a sunny day spent longer in bed and reported feeling more refreshed after falling asleep.
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Going to sleep relaxed and rested is key to a quality night’s rest and a prosperous day. To aid in this process, there are several options for getting into the right mindset before hitting the snooze button.
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Make it a habit to go to bed earlier than usual. Getting seven or eight hours a night will help ensure that you won’t feel exhausted throughout the day, and eight hours of shut-eye won't leave you groggy when you get up in the morning. Last but not least, turn off your laptop or mobile phone.

Let's face it: Camping is great. We love to go to a campsite, pitch a tent, and enjoy the great outdoors. There are lots of reasons why camping is one of the best types of vacations you can have.
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First and foremost, there's the social aspect. If you like spending time with family, then camping has that going for it, but even if you prefer your own company, camping still has social aspects. Being around nature tends to have a calming effect on human minds.<br/>

While you're out camping, there's no need for emails or cell phone service. Without those two things to distract you, it may feel like you're on another planet.

Surrounded by trees and plants, with only the sounds of nature around you, it can be difficult to panic over deadlines or face the pressures of life.

Food in Greece is very diverse and often produced by small producers who pride themselves on being authentic. Many visitors choose to go hiking or camping in Greece because of the memorable food experiences they have had there.

Greece is a country of many tastes and flavors, the products produced locally are of excellent quality and are largely organic. The food is exquisite, fresh, and healthy.<br/>

Erodios campsite in Gialova will give you unforgettable moments of culinary discovery expanding your senses.

Have you ever been camping and had an amazing experience? Connecting with the natural world can be just as rewarding as experiencing fresh air. Many people underestimate the physical benefits of going camping or the benefits of creating a home in the woods and by the sea.
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When you enjoy being outside and spending time in nature, it opens your eyes to new experiences and helps you find joy in things that used to be difficult.<br/>
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Spending time in nature increases your happiness quotient. This factor is measured in part by how much joy you experience during the day, as well as how exhausted you are at the end of it.
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Feel the wind on your face as you look at the stars. Turn off all of your electronics and enjoy being outside:

● Being outside promotes good mental health as well as physical health.
● Being outdoors provides meaning, helps with relaxation, and helps with stress.
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So many people miss out on seeing the beauty in nature because they are always busy doing something else. Going camping is one of the best things you can do for yourself!

If you are looking for the best <ins>campsite</ins> in Messinia for your next summer holiday, you’ll find that Erodios is ideal for all types of travelers.<br/>

Enjoy the most complete and unique summer camping experience both for the body and the soul. You will be close to nature, have fresh air and be able to relax and rejuvenate.

The health benefits of camping are plentiful for both adults and young people. When you’re spending time at home in your usual routine, you may not realize just how much you’re missing away from nature.

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Why camping is good for you

Over the last few years there have been a large number of studies that have highlighted the fact that children now spend a shorter amount of time outdoors and are less connected to the natural world. In contrast, research has also highlighted the many benefits that spending time outdoors in a natural environment can provide for kids.

Going camping, even if it’s just for one night is fun. A new environment, unfamiliar sights and sounds, other kids to meet and play with, a tent to help put up and sleeping under the stars all make for a fun-filled adventure.
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A sense of adventure is one of the qualities that ensures a life remains open and full of possibilities; promoting the positive outlook that underpins good mental health.

With more children spending time indoors than ever before, their environment, for many, is predictable, secure and closely monitored. Whilst stability is beneficial, spending time indoors and constantly stimulated won’t help a child to grow in confidence or develop resilience.
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Working out where to pitch, helping to put up a tent, finding the campsite shop and being sent to pick up supplies, dealing with adversity (broken poles, forgotten tent pegs, bad weather), by comparison are all great ways of building resilience. When children learn that they can effectively deal with adversity, they become more robust and confident individuals.


Having the freedom to play, explore and generally behave the way children should is one of the vital elements missing from modern life for many children. Parents rarely let their children out of their sight these days, preferring them to visit a friends house than giving them the freedom to play at the park unsupervised.
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Family-friendly campsites provide a safe, and relatively secure environment for children to play and explore in, giving them a sense of freedom. This freedom, combined with a more natural environment is a great way to boost creativity; instead of relying on a tablet or smartphone for entertainment, children use their imagination to play games and entertain themselves; something they typically don’t need to do when they’re at home.



There is compelling evidence to support the claim that many children are now suffering from ‘nature deficit disorder‘, with many being unable to identify the most basic flora and fauna. According to a recent survey, only 1 in 3 children were able to identify a Magpie; but I’m willing to bet that all of them would be able to correctly identify the McDonalds or Facebook logo.
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Spending time outdoors brings children closer to the natural world, and if they live in an urban environment, it is particularly important to ensure that a proportion of their free-time activities provide the chance to experience some of the wonder and beauty of nature.
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Developing a love and respect of nature is much easier to do if children get to spend time outdoors, and camping is an excellent way to immerse children in the natural world.
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So if you’ve never been, or if you are trying to find more ways of encouraging your children to spend time outdoors; why not lead by example and <u>take them camping</u>.



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Why You Should Take Your Children Camping

If you are a fan of non-organized beaches with amazing crystal-clear water and exceptional natural beauty, then you definitely shouldn’t miss **Voidokoilia beach**.
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This beach is well-known for its unique semi-circular shape, resembling a horseshoe or for others, the Greek letter “omega” in its giant form.
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The name “Voidokoilia” obviously comes from the curvature that is formed by the bay, which looks like the belly of an ox (what voidokoilia means in Greek).
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It has got white sand, abundant vegetation, turquoise water and an impressive entrance of two rocky promontories, which constitute the landscape’s uniqueness.
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But before visiting this dreamy beach in the Peloponnese, there are certain key things you should be aware of:

Voidokoilia beach is located in Messinia, in the western side of the Peloponnese, almost 12 km away from the city of Pylos, in the northern part of Navarino bay. Its exact location is between the islet of Sfaktiria and the lagoon of Gialova and they are divided by a strip of sand dunes.
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In the southern part there is the medieval castle of Palaiokastro, which dates back to the 13th century and it was built by the Franks.
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Next to this beautiful beach, you can find Nestor’s cave. According to Greek mythology, God Hermes was born in a cave situated in Mount Kyllini. Before leaving the cave, Hermes stole Apollo’s (his half-brother) herd of oxen.
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Then Apollo asked his father Zeus to help him find his missing herd. Zeus instructed his son Hermes to give back the herd to Apollo. After that, Apollo was more careful guarding his herd and started hiding them in the cave of Nestor.
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Accordingly, the beautiful bay that was created next to the cave, inspired by the presence of oxen and was named after the belly of an ox, “Voidokoilia”.

The <u>location</u> of Voidokoilia Beach is ideal, because the authenticity of its natural landscape remains intact without becoming a cosmopolitan beach ruined by civilization.
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As aforementioned, Voidokoilia beach is located near the city of Pylos in the north of Navarino bay. In order to get there from Athens, you can either take public transport or rent a car to get to Messinia, in the Peloponnese, first.
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It takes about 2 and a half hours to reach Messinia from Athens by car. Then, you will have to use additional transportation to get to Voidokilia Beach.
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You can go to Voidokoilia beach via the village of Petrochori. It is in a remote location and the road to get there is narrow and you need to pay attention and drive carefully, especially during the months that it is particularly crowded (July- August).
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So, you should follow the Petrochori way and while moving on the road from south-Pylos to Gargaliani, you will go past Gialova.
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After a few kilometres, you must turn left at the road sign for Petrochori / Voidokoilia in the Koryfasion junction.
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Before arriving at a small junction, you will have the chance to drive through a curving road full of olive trees. After that you should turn left and then move on straight to the beach.
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When you finally arrive, just step out of the car and find your favourite spot on the beach.
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Keep in mind that there is no “official” car park with security etc in the area, so don’t leave any valuable objects in it, in case of it being broken into.

<h2>1. Costa Navarino</h2>
Costa Navarino is the top destination for luxury holidays in the Mediterranean and it is located in the southwest side of the Peloponnese in Messinia. Its uniqueness lies in the unspoilt seaside landscapes and the exotic views you can enjoy.
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There are also luxurious hotels with a range of activities and facilities and it is a world-class golf destination. The area's history goes back 4,500 years, so you might have the opportunity to visit several historical sights that reveal Messinia’s cultural past as well.
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<h2>2. Gialova</h2>
Gialova is a picturesque seaside village, located in Navarino bay. Its peaceful natural environment, enchanting beaches and romantic sunsets make Gialova a unique destination.
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The well-known Gialova lagoon, also named Lake Divari, constitutes one of the most significant hydro-biotopes in Europe.
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<h2>3. Methoni</h2>
Methoni is a seaside town on the tip of the western leg of the Peloponnese. Its landmark is the historical castle of Methoni, a 13th-century Venetian castle by the sea, that is the top tourist attraction.
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There are several traditional restaurants and hotels in the town and you can go to the castle on foot, as distances are mainly short.
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<h2>4. Koroni</h2>
Koroni is another popular town in southeast Messinia, where you can enjoy both stunning beaches and interesting historical sights.
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The castle of Koroni is a famous example of Venetian fortress architecture built in the 13th century and renovated by the Ottomans in the 16th century.
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<h2>5. Pylos</h2>
Pylos is a seaside picturesque town on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, which is historically-significant and it was built in 1828.
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It is where the famous Naval Battle of Navarino (1827) took place and the victory of the allied forces marked the starting point of the liberation of Greek people from Turkish. Its harbor is one of the largest, but also safest harbors in the world.

<h2>1. Are there any facilities in Voidokoilia beach?</h2>
Since Voidokoilia beach is a non-organized beach, there are no facilities there, like canteens, sunbeds, toilets or umbrellas. Therefore, you should carry with you everything you may need for a day in the sun.
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<h2>2. Is Voidokoilia beach safe for children?</h2>
The bay’s extraordinary shape and position in the lagoon make the waters shallow, warm and fresh. Even when it’s windy, the beach is always calm and without waves, so it’s perfectly suitable for children if you have the necessary equipment with you.
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<h2>3. When is the best time of the year to visit Voidokoilia beach?</h2>
Although it’s a non-organized beach, Voidokoilia is a very popular and well-known beach for its remarkable shape, fine sand, turquoise water and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Its peak season is from early July until the end of August. During this season, the beach is crowded with both tourists and locals. If you want to enjoy a relatively quiet dip in the sea, then September is the highly-recommended month.
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<h2>4. Where to stay near Voidokoilia Beach?</h2>
There is a wide variety of accommodation options near Voidokoilia beach in Messinia. You can choose an all-inclusive resort, a villa, a private accommodation, a hotel or a campsite for caravans, camper vans or tents that suits your own needs.
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At  <u>Erodios Camping</u> in Pylos, you can Book a campsite, a caravan or a bungalow to stay with your family and friends and plan a memorable Peloponnese road trip!
Don’t forget to take a dip in the stunning sea of Voidokoilia!

If you are a fan of non-organized beaches with amazing crystal-clear water and exceptional natural beauty, then you definitely shouldn’t miss Voidokoilia beach.

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