Panagia Limnia Church in Skiathos

Have you ever been to Skiathos? Then you cannot have missed the emblematic Panagia Limnia Church. Its impressive bell tower stands tall. So it is visible from the entire city of Skiathos. You can see the church from the old harbor, overlooking the Aegean. Panagia Limnia Panagia Limnia was built around 1800 AD. So it …

Navarino Challenge 2017: Messinian Sporting Bliss

Navarino Challenge is the pinnacle of sporting events in Peloponnese. It is hosted in Messinia, with the aid of Costa Navarino. The iconic hotel has brought global attention to Pylos and Peloponnese as a whole. So this sport tourism event has also drawn worldwide attention. From 13 to 15 October 2017, people will join together …

Mount Koziakas: Hear the Whispers of the Gods

Mount Koziakas is an imposing mountain. In fact, it reaches 1900 meters in altitude. It is located in Trikala on the southern part of Pindos. The mountain is part of European NATURA 2000 project, attracting nature enthusiasts from Greece and the world. Have you wondered what it feels like to touch the sky? Are you …

Alonnisos Marine Park: Nature at Its Best

Nature’s wonders often leave us in awe. Alonnisos Marine Park is a fine example of such an astonishing landscape in Northern Sporades. Founded in 1993, it is the largest marine protected area in Europe. The place is world renowned as home to the protected, endangered species of monk seal (Monachus Monachus). So Alonnisos Marine Park …

Ikarian Diet: A Hidden Treasure to Longevity

Ikaria is a small island of North Aegean, world renowned as being one of the Blue Zones. This means that at least one out of three inhabitants live through the age of 90. This is definitely impressive! As expected, the phenomenon of longevity in Ikaria has raised global attention. Eventually, the Ikarian diet was questioned. …

Exploring the Emblematic Karystos Castles

Karystos is a picturesque city on the island of Evia. It has been inhabited for many centuries, with its history dating back to the Middle Ages. Amongst its finest attractions, in Karystos we find two imposing castles. These Karystos castles reflect influences from the Byzantine and the Venetian rulers. Of course, they have passed through …

When is the best time to visit Crete?

Crete is the largest island of Greece and offers unforgettable experiences to all travelers. It is a place filled with unspoiled natural beauty and amazing landscapes. Cretan hospitality is world renowned and the same goes for the local gastronomy. So it is only fair that visitors from all over the world flock the island, for …

Top 5 things to do in Mykonos

Mykonos, the island of the winds where all jet-setters and celebrities have fallen in love! A jewel of the Aegean, boasting its traditional architecture with the whitewashed houses and the iconic landscapes! Are you planning a trip to Mykonos? Whether you are staying for a couple of days or you are about to enjoy long, …

When is the best time to visit Mykonos?

The cosmopolitan aura of Mykonos attracts thousands of travelers per year from all over the world. Who hasn’t dreamt of dancing on the beachfront, with the sounds of the latest hits? Or maybe soaking under the sun at one of the most popular beaches of the island? However, is Mykonos an all-year-round destination? As is …

Top 10 things to do in Crete

Crete, one of the finest destinations all around the world for experiences that stay with you for a lifetime! Although Crete attracts thousands of travelers every year, it can be chaotic due to its size. Where should you go first, what should you include in your bucket list? To avoid confusion, we have created a …

Top 10 things to do in Santorini

Santorini is a world renowned destination, attracting millions of travelers from every part of the world. The lunar shaped beaches, the unique architecture and the majestic aura of the volcano place Santorini among the top options in every travel enthusiast’s bucket list. But once you have finally fulfilled your wish, which are the top things …

When is the best time to visit Athens?

Athens is the ultimate all-year-round destination, composing the dream of each traveler. Be it summer, spring, winter or autumn, you should visit Athens. This emblematic city will steal your heart away and offer you an unforgettable holiday experience. Combining the past with the present, Athens will fascinate you not only with its history. It will …

Two Museums in Athens among 41 Most Spectacular to See Around the World

The Acropolis Museum and the Benaki Museum in Athens are among the world’s 41 most incredible museums to visit before you die, according to the online edition of UK newspaper The Telegraph. The list was compiled by The Telegraph’s experts. Acropolis Museum As noted in the article, the Acropolis Museum — inaugurated in June 2009 …

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Honored with EMYA Special Commendation

The Ivory Bull-leaper and the Bull-leaping Fresco from Knossos The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on Crete was recently honored with a Special Commendation at the annual European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA), held by the European Museum Forum (EMF) in Zagreb, Croatia. The EMYA Judges praised the museum for presenting a cutting-edge interpretation of the …

The Guardian: Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art Among Top 10 New Museum Openings in 2017

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is included on The Guardian’s list of the top ten new museum openings around the world in 2017. “History, art and design will be celebrated in their many forms, and disciplines, at new institutions from Paris to Los Angeles and London to Cape Town”, the British …

‘Olympia Golden Beach’ Certified with Travelife Gold Award

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa, located in the region of Ilia in western Peloponnese, once again received the Travelife Gold Award for applying and further promoting sustainable development practices. The company succeeded in meeting the requirements of the Travelife certification system, by using environmentally friendly products, by adopting recycling practices and by constantly educating its employees …