The Peloponnese is a destination that will please anyone whether it is in winter or summer. This land is very big and can accommodate everyone, those after the latest rends, resort lovers and boutique hotels, campers and foodies, couples and families. These are only some of the reasons why travelling around the Peloponnese in the …
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. …
The sixth modern revival of the Nemean Games The event will take place in Ancient Nemea on June 10, 11 and 12, 2016.With the slogan “Run into History”, this original event will host more than 1,500 runners and volunteers from Greece and 25 other countries. Participants will have the chance to enjoy running at the …
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 …
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 …
Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its annual list of top European destinations to visit in 2016, naming the southern Greek region of the Peloponnese as its Number 1 choice. “Now more than ever the Peloponnese is the perfect destination for absorbing traditional Greek life, compelling history and inspiring landscapes,” Lonely Planet says on …
On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May all of the wineries Wine Producers Association of the Vineyard of Attica will be open to the public for free and invite all of those who have a passion for art of wine on a journey of aromas and flavors. Some of the activites that are taking place …
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 …
The temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounio, the temple is enveloped in myth and historic facts dated from antiquity until the present times. Between myth and history There are stories …
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 …
The National Archeological Museum is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2016. As this is one of Athens’ most important museums, the celebrations for this pivotal anniversary have taken many forms. The special photography exhibition “People among the splendid ruins of Athens from the 19th to the 20th century” is one of them. Housed at the …
Did you know that you can learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization in the heart of Athens? Many visitors of the National Archeological Museum of Athens are surprised as they enter the halls of the Egyptian collection. Statues, figurines, vases, funerary caskets, jewelry and Fayum portraits cover different period of the Egyptian civilization. A wide …
The Olympic Games is the most celebrated multi-sport event of our times. It was also the most important athletic competition of the ancient world. The ideal and values of Olympism still resonate with us; respect and excellence, friendship, peace and unity, not just amongst athletes but also the peoples of the world. Travel Zone designs …
Olympia is the cradle of the Olympic Games. Located on the Elis peninsula on the Western Peloponnese, In the antiquity, Olympia was a religious center with a famous sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Today not much of the once glorious town is left. However, the archeological site of ancient Olympia is one of the most interesting …
The 2016 Olympic Games to be held from August 5 to August 21, 2016 at the vibrant coastal city of Rio are expected to attract all of our attention this summer. A record number of 10,500 athletes of 26 nationalities will compete for 306 sets of medals in 28 different sports. The picture was quite …
Greece plays host to religious festivals with deeply rooted customs and centuries-old traditions all year round. One of the greatest celebrations of Christianity is Easter. The faithful Christians all over Greece follow the Holy Week ritual devoutly, giving themselves body and soul into the culmination of the Passion of Christ and finally rejoicing in His …
Plaka is one of the most ancient settlements in Europe, with a history of more than 3.500 years. Located under the Acropolis, its charming atmosphere is spread all around the narrow streets, the ancient ruins, the Byzantine temples and the renovated neoclassical buildings. We present you a list of the best activities and sights, to make …