Easter is the most important religious holiday of the Orthodox Church marking the resurrection of Christ and the chance of rebirth for mankind. Falling always on a different date, Easter signals the end of the cold days of winter and the beginning of the sunny and warm days of summer. Easter celebrations hold also a …
Chania, Crete’s second largest city, is the major town of the Prefecture of Chania which is the very western province of the island. Chania’s beauty is mainly attributed to the fact that the city has maintained all of its characteristics from the time of the Venetian rule. The picturesque scenery and the city’s rich history, …
A unique, unpolluted environment, the absence of factories and a strong farming tradition have provided ideal conditions for the growth of organic farming and livestock breeding in Monemvasia. Local organic producers of high quality products, cultivated with respect for environmental protection, include extra virgin olive oil, table olives, wine, citrus fruits, vegetables, honey, dairy products …
Monemvasia is a Gibraltar-like rocky island off the east coast of the Peloponnese in the prefecture of Laconia, in Greece, and it actually constitutes a medieval fortress with a town next to it. The island is about 300 meters wide and a kilometer long, and rises in a plateau, a hundred metres above sea level. …
The International Alexander the Great Marathon is the second best marathon race in Greece after the Athens Classic Marathon. The Marathon route is of low difficulty. Its main characteristics are the small altitude fluctuations and the long straight street that make it ideal for great records. Some other characteristic features are its constant east direction, …
Kinsterna ;one of the most beautiful hotels experience in Greece! A 13th century manor house in the hills near Monemvasia turned into a luxurious spa hotel with a great swimming pool and a restaurant serving refined Greek cuisine. The manor is situated amongst a seaside estate covered in olive and citrus groves as well as …
AMORGOS BEACH GUIDE Amorgos is a charming island in the Cyclades, Greece, offering mostly secluded, private beaches like Mourou beach, Plakes, Kambi or Levrossos beach, which are certainly considered to be among the best beaches in Amorgos. Of course there are also popular and busy organized beaches like Katapola beach or Aegiali beach, which are …
The arid, mountainous island of Kalymnos, belongs to the Dodecanese islands in the southeast Aegean Sea. You will find a number of beaches to chose from! Platis Gialos Beach Kalymnos The beach of Platis Yialos is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kalymnos. It is located nearby the village of Panormos, north of the beaches …
Astypalaia island has an abundant of beaches to suit all kinds; from organized ones with deck chairs, to completely remote beaches, which are not even on the map! Astypalaia is surrounded by numerous beaches which are scattered all around the island! The natural configuration of the coasts is rich, having provided the island with many …
Every year in Rethymno, for almost a whole month, the city plays host to a succession of fun-filled celebrations, bringing together locals and visitors who participate in this carnival because they love to enjoy every moment of their lives. You will see groups of people sitting together in traditional cafés (kafeneia) drinking “tsikoudiá” (raki), tasting …
Santorini is with no doubt one of the most famous islands of the Aegean! Apart from the breathtaking views and unique landscape one will find very special products growning from its volcanic soil. Here we introduce you to the Traditional Local Products of Santorini you must not miss! Santorini Fava The Fava of Santorini is …
Acropolis Museum (Greek: Mousio Akropolis) The Acropolis Museum is one of the newest archaeological museums of Athens located on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street under the shadow of the Parthenon. The first Museum was on the Acropolis itself, however continuous excavations on the site uncovered many new artifacts which exceeded the museum’s capacity, creating the need …
Greece is world known for the incredible weather, especially during the summer season. When thinking of Greece most of us bring to mind the beautiful caldera of Santorini, with the white houses perched on the rim and crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean sea! While all of the above is true, there is another …
The prestigious New York CityTravel & Leisure magazine published its annual list of the top 50 world destinations for travel in 2017. Among them, a Greek island that excelled in the 34th position. This list, as mentioned in the publication of the magazine, was created after months of research and in cooperation with travel editors …
Since the ancient times, as mentioned by the ancient traveller Pafsanias, Neda river defined the border between the counties of Helia and Messini of the Peloponnese. At its most part the beatiful Neda river crosses a gorge rich in plantation, offering spectacular images of nature, while falls form on its path, with the largest having …
5 destinations ideal for Autumn Greece is considered by many a summer destination. Yet beyond the sunny islands and their worm sands lies a side of the country still unknown to many. For a small country, it has a great variety of locations that are ideal for autumn and that lately become progressively more popular …
6 ways to experience the magical island of Milos. Milos is located at the very edge of the Cyclades. It shares many similarities with the other Aegean islands but manages, thanks to its volcanic nature, to be sublime in its very own way. It is an island that at times appears almost mythical and magical …
A short guide to Karlovasi. The town of Karlovasi Karlovasi is the “ugly duckling” of Samos. At a first glance it may appear not as appealing to a tourist as Pythagorio, but it certainly has its own unique character. The reason is that Karlovasi was a very rich trading center during the early 1900s and …
A short guide to Pythagorio. Pythagorio town. Pythagorio has everything one can expect from an Aegean island. It is a vivid little town with plenty of bars, cafes and tavernas and a character that combines the history of the place with the lifestyle of a modern summer destination. It is the most popular choice of …
The best beaches of Samos in one list. Samos is an island blessed with a number of dreamy beatches that you shouldn’t miss when you visit. In order to help you organise your tour we present you the top 10 best as chosen by the locals of Samos for you to chose from! 1. Lemonakia …
