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 …
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 …
When is the best time to visit Santorini many ask. Well that is a very interesting question indeed! The answer is quite simple: It is always a good time to visit Santorini depending on your flavor! Check out the brief guide bellow on when it would be best to visit Santorini according to the type …
New ferry connections to the Greek islands are always good news for travelers and locals alike. Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos, the islands that belong to the Sporades complex, will be connected on a daily basis with the port of Thessaloniki. Hellenic Seaways announced that Flying Cat 4, a high speed ferry with a 440 passenger …
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 …
Transavia, a sister low-cost company of Dutch air carrier KLM, introduced 13 new routes in its flight schedule for, Two of these flights connect once per week the Greek island of Rhodes with the two biggest cities of France, the Paris and Lyon. These direct flights will run for the following period Rhodes – Paris …
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 …
Get an impression of he highlights of Santorini and get a feeling of how big is the island of Santorini really is in the amazing video below! Source: 《NPro+》Santorini from the sky in 4K－DJI Phantom 3 from NPro+ Aerial Production on Vimeo.
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 …
1. A playful yawning kitten in front of the landmark church of Sifnos island + Did you know that the Aegean cat loves water? If you found this agile swimmer intriguing, read more about the unique Greek cat breed on our blog, the Aegean cat sources: amolife.com, playfulkitty.net, protothema.gr,
It is almost certain that during your visit on a Greek island you encountered a cat, either wandering in the whitewashed alleys or by fishermen’s nets at the local port. However, did you know that the Greek island cats belong to a rare indigenous breed? Well, the Aegean cat originates from the Cycladic islands and …
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 …