The truth is that the island of Antiparos was one of those islands that the artists and free-spirited entrepreneurs went to when the islands they had discovered, like Mykonos, Santorini, Ios, and Paros became much-frequented and saturated by tourists and the rents became unaffordable. It is still one of those unspoiled islands, ideal for those …
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 …
Luckily for visitors to Greece and Athens, experiencing the home of Ancient Greek culture can be surprisingly high-tech. If you’re equipped with a smartphone, it can be even easier to find the best things to do in Athens, and make the most of your vacation in Greece. Here are some apps to help you have …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The European Environment Agency (EEA) announced in its report released on May, that the waters at beaches across Greece meet excellent bathing water quality standards, meaning they were free from pollutants harmful to human health and the environment. According to the report which covers bathing water locations across the EU, Albania and Switzerland, Greece is …
NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of Athens, recently received the “We do local” certification, after successfully adopting the initiative’s proposed standards to better promote local hospitality and culture. According to an announcement, the hotel was certified for supporting local producers and the economy and for actively contributing to the protection of the environment and the promotion of …
The island of Crete in Greece is considered the third “Best European Destination” by Money magazine, mainly due to its numerous attractions and competitive prices. Money is a magazine that is published by Time Inc. and includes articles that cover personal finance topics ranging from investing, saving, retirement and taxes to family finance issues. Taking …
The “Via Egnatia” was the most important road in antiquity in Macedonia and Thrace. Basically, it served as a Roman military and commercial highway constructed between 146 – 120 BC and named after the man who ordered its construction: Proconsul Gaius Egnatius. Like all Roman roads, the pavement of the Via Egnatia was about six …
Ottoman arched bridge over Voidomatis River, Vikos Gorge. Image by Danita Delimont / Getty Images One of the most fascinating drives across Greece is the 670km journey from the Turkish border crossing of Kipi in Thrace to Igoumenitsa on the Ionian Sea. Known as the ‘Egnatia Odos’, after the ancient Roman Via Egnatia which conveyed …
The French School at Athens and the Greek Culture Ministry were awarded the grand prize in archaeology (Grand Prix d’archéologie) for the excavation works on the site of a 1,400m2 Early Christian mansion on the island of Thassos. The annual award, established by the Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation (La Fondation Simone & Cino …
A list published on Forbes.com has ranked “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” among the top marathons worth traveling to Europe for. The Forbes’ list includes marathons found in international cities like Paris, London, Athens and Rome and iconic settings such as Bordeaux, Transylvania or Tuscany. “For many people, there’s no better way to see a city …
The TILOS project, carried out on the Greek island of Tilos, has been shortlisted among 12 nominees in the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2017 that recognise outstanding innovation in energy efficiency and renewables. The Greek nomination is one of the three finalists for the award in the “Energy Islands Category”. The Awards are a major …
The hiking trails of the island of Kythera, located south-east of the Peloponnese, recently became a “twin” section of the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, within the framework of the “Friendship Trails” initiative. The official “Hiking Friendship” ceremony was recently held in Toronto in the presence of George Kasimatis, president of the Kytherian …
A series of underwater excavations carried out off the island of Delos in the Cyclades, has brought to the fore ancient coastal structures, a port and shipwrecks, the Greek culture ministry announced on Monday. The finds “confirm that Delos was an important trade hub and a significant maritime trade route through the ages, linking the Eastern …
The Divani Group invites Athenians and visitors to enjoy the Greek summer at the swimming pools of the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in the coastal suburb of Vouliagmeni and of the Divani Caravel in central Athens. Located only a few minutes south of the capital’s center, overlooking the Saronic Gulf the Divani Apollon Palace & …
One of the landmarks in the city’s history was the great battle that occurred in 42 BC. Following the battle, Roman colonists and veteran soldiers settled in the fertile plain of Philippi, and the city was transformed into a Roman colony (Colonia Augusta Julia Philippensis). The most important sites, from the Roman times up to …
One of the greatest engineering achievements of ancient times, a Greek wonder on the island of Samos, the 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel re-opened to the public this week following extensive restoration works. The 1,036m tunnel or Eupalinian aqueduct was excavated more than 2,500 years ago from both ends using the principles of geometry to …
The Valis Hotel & Conference Center in Pelion recently presented a new addition in its aim to offer guests exciting experiences during their stay: a brand-new, 100 square meter floating platform. Set up right in front of the crystal clear waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf, the large floating platform is available for snorkeling, diving or …