Mykonos: Churches and Monasteries devoted to Saint Mary

Panagia Paraportiani The chapel of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Paraportiani is one of the most famous churches of Mykonos, located in the town of Chora, in the neighborhood of Kastro. Its name literally means “Our Lady of the Side Gate” in Greek, as it is positioned near the main harbor entrance in the side gate of …

Alonissos island is promoting sustainable tourism!

It’s been already 5 years that the Greek island of Alonissos in the Northern Sporades has started a serious “going green” effort by rejecting the plastic and adopting the paper and cloth instead. The Alonissos municipality teamed up with the Mediterranean SOS Network and MOm (the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the …

TripAdvisor: Greek Islands Among Top Destinations in Europe in 2017!

Crete, Santorini and Rhodes are included in the top 20 destinations of tripadvisor.com top Travelers’ Choice Destinations in Europe for 2017, based on the preferences and reviews of travelers. According to travelers’ opinion, Crete is fourth most popular destination in Europe, Santorini is the 16th and Rhodes is the 18th. Crete also came in sixth …

Easter in Patmos : The spiritual experience

The celebration of Easter in Patmos is certainly a unique life experience. Mainly because of the Holy Monastery of Saint John the theologian in Chora (a UNESCO world heritage site), which is a reference point for the whole Greece and Orthodox Christianity. The island is often called the «Jerusalem of the Mediterranean», due to the …

‘Abyss’ Scans and Reveals the Secrets of Santorini and Kolumbo Volcanoes

The research vessel RV Poseidon of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research of Kiel in cooperation with the Geology Department of Kapodistrian University of Athens are examining the seabed and the underseas volcanoes of the islands of Cyclades with focus on the volcano of Santorini and the submarine volcano Kolumbo. The expedition started on …

Experience Santorini from a different point of view: Hiking the medieval fortress

Who would expect that Santorini has more to offer besides luxury hotels, hospitality, services, restaurants and night life? It’s no coincidence that Santorini is the top destination that combines comfort with adventure, relaxation with exercise and, above all, mountains with a sea view. These contrasts can be experienced through our hiking guide that will reveal …

The Top sightseeings at Chania Crete

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, …

Experience Santorini from a different point of view: Hiking along the Black Mountain’s spine

Who would expect that Santorini has more to offer besides luxury hotels, hospitality, services, restaurants and night life? It’s no coincidence that Santorini is the top destination that combines comfort with adventure, relaxation with exercise and, above all, mountains with a sea view. These contrasts can be experienced through our hiking guide that will reveal …

Experience Santorini from a different point of view: Hiking the path to tranquillity

Who would expect that Santorini has more to offer besides luxury hotels, hospitality, services, restaurants and night life? It’s no coincidence that Santorini is the top destination that combines comfort with adventure, relaxation with exercise and, above all, mountains with a sea view. These contrasts can be experienced through our hiking guide that will reveal …

Experience Santorini from a different point of view: Hiking the downhill through Mesa Vouno and Profiti Ilia

Who would expect that Santorini besides the luxury hotels, the hospitality, the services, the restaurants and night life has more to offer? It’s no coincidence that Santorini is the top destination that combines comfort with adventure, relaxation with exercise and above all mountains with a sea view. These contrasts can be experienced through our hiking …

Experience Santorini from a different point of view: Hiking the ancient path

Who would expect that Santorini besides the luxury hotels, the hospitality, the services, the restaurants and night life has more to offer? It’s no coincidence that Santorini is the top destination that combines comfort with adventure, relaxation with exercise and above all mountains with a sea view. These contrasts can be experienced through our hiking …

Santorini Experience 2017

The ultimate Santorini event you should not miss! The ultimate Santorini sports experience comes in one of the most significant touristic destinations in the world, in Santorini on Oct 6 – 8 2017! Santorini Municipality, Municipal Sports Cultural & Environmental Organization in Santorini (DAPPOS) and the award-winning Group of Active Media co-organize “Santorini Experience” which …

The best Amorgos beaches

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 best Astypalaia 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 …

Celebrating Carnival in Crete!

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 : The traditional local products!

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 …

Asklepion has been identified in the ancient city of Kythnos

Rich and impressive was the 2016 archaeological finds on Kythnos island at location “Vryokastro” where the ancient capital of the island is located. As informed by, the excavation team, headed by Professor Alexander Mazarakis Ainian, the research focused on two public buildings (temples) of the Classical-Hellenistic period in Medium Platoma Upper Town. Indeed, one of …