The pink beaches of Crete The travel portal wonderslist.com has assigned two beaches of Crete in the Top 10 of the most spectacular pink beaches in the world. These beaches give the impression that they descend from a magical world, however they there real, exotic and unforgettable. The sand’s pink color is attributed to the …
Mykonos Cosmopolitan and serene Welcome to Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. According to mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. And did you know that the island took its name from the grandson of Apollo, “Mykonos”? Set out on a …
All Senses Gastronomy, situated in one of the most buzzing coastal suburbs of Glyfada, is one of the few restaurants not just in Greece but in the world, that offers the multi-sensory kitchen experience. It offers a complete experience that not only arouses all senses (taste, smell, hearing, seeing) but also triggers memories and emotions. …
Vouliagmeni Lake is truly a miracle of nature and is located just 25km from the center of Athens, one of the most beautiful places that you will discover in this city. The environment is very calm and appealing with a well maintained infrastructure. The magnificent landscape attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a …
For those of you who have explored Athens to the point you feel almost like a local! Athens is a city that keep evolving and full of suprises that never cease to amaze. This is a guide forthose of you who want to explore even further the magnificent aspects of this legendary city. 1. Greek …
An infinity pool offers whoever is lucky enough to enjoy it one of the most impressive illusions, that the sea is the continuation of the pool itself. With crystal clear blue tanquil water and always with a stunning seaview, an infinity pool might as well be a reason for someone to chose their hotel. We …
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island. The canal was mooted in classical times and an abortive effort was made to build …
This article is for those of you who have already visited Athens and are planning to once more in order to get to see the city’s underbelly and experience as natives do! After the Parthenon Wandering through Plaka, you will be amazed by the Corinthian columns of Hadrian’s Library which surveves intact before seeking the …
Would you like to get a glimpse of what it is like to experience the majestic sunset from view from Oia in Santorini? This 360 virtual reality video will give you just that! All you have to do after you press play is to click and drag on the screen to see the view from …
Here are the best custom-made experiences so you can make most of the city of Athens! Must- See Attractions : The Parthenon Even if you only have one day, it really is worthwhile to venture up to the Sacred Rock and admire the most influential and well-preserced example of Greek Classical architecture in person. How …
Plain, medium or sweet… both Greek and foreign visitors must take a step back and relax while enjoying their frappé. This is the deeper meaning of it, or is this just another urban legend that frappé is the coffee for the lazy? Frappé coffee, or Greek frappé, is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made from …
We present to you three magical routes tha take in delightful villages, breathtaking beaches and enchanting landscapes on this big hospitable island of Crete. From Heraklion On the road to Phaistos, make the first stop at the Idaia Gi women’s association in Gergeri, where you’ll find you can pick up flavorful rusks, biscuits and jams. …
In a colourful Athenian shop, tucked away near Monastiraki station, at 2 Aghias Theklas Street, and opposite Monastiraki-Square you will find one of the most legendary sandal makers of Athens, Melissinos Family. Since 1920 this family of expert sandal makers have been providing stylish made-to-fit leather sandals for celebrities and those in the know. Squeeze …
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, located in the North part of the country. For more than 2.300 years it has been a histoic crossroad between the West and the East, a “co-reigning” city during the Byzantine Empire and a “co-capital” in the modern Greek state. Thessaloniki keeps you for an abundance of …
At this time of year the Archaeological Sites of Greece are at their best, combined with the pleasant weather and are ideal for a day tour if you are staying in Athens. They are great tour destinations weather you are travelling alone or with family. Tegea : A renovated site of historical interest3 A couple …
Apart from the beatiful and picturesque town of Chania with the enchanting Venetian Port, this destination is proud of and stands out for its exotic beaches. In fact most of them are listed in the top ones in Europe. Elafonisi It is one of those beaches which soon as you look at you think that …
During your stay in Greece you will certainly have at least one encounter a Greek cat. Either a solo feline or a coloful colony of cats will catch the attention of your photographic lens in Athens, the Greek countryside or on an island. If you love cats, as I do, do not be afraid to …
On April 25,2016 hoteliers from all over Greece gathered at Thessaloniki where the second Greek Hospitality Awards ceremony was held. A fairly new institution in the Greek travel industry, a result of an Ethos Media initiative, set out to award excellence in hospitality. Discover below the hotels that received the top prize in their respective …
