It is sculpted in the rock like a sculpture. Monemvasia or the “petrified ship” of the great Greek poet Yiannis Ritsos, who was born there, calls for direct boarding for a trip in time. It is a uniquely preserved medieval settlement in the Peloponnese with...
Monemvasia
18 hidden gems you’d never thought to visit in Greece
The newspaper Telegraph published an article dedicated to Greece and its hidden gems. 18 hidden destinations that the British newspaper urges its readers to consider for their next trip. See the list: 1.Skyros 2.Mainalon, Arcadia 3.Milos 4.Koufonissia 5.Nafplio 6.Kea 7.Karavostasi – Epirus 8.Folegandros 9.Voutoumi, Antipaxoi 10.Stoupa, Mani...
A Greek town in the 8 lesser-known ports to cruise in 2017
[:el] Cruise ships have expanded their itineraries with even more destinations for 2017. The desire to go somewhere your neighbor hasn’t gone (or at least hasn’t Instagrammed) is strong onboard. Conde Nast Traveler published the list with 8 destinations seeing more cruise ships now than...
Top 10 experiences in Peloponnese
[:el] The ravishing and rugged Peloponnese offers an inexpensive, off-the-beaten-path chance to immerse yourself in rural Greek life, according to Lonely Planet. Explore widely, from aqua seafronts to snow-capped mountains and the sites where many of the major events in Greek history have played out....
6 Greek islands among Europe’s 18 best secret islands
[:el] The newspaper Telegraph published a list with the best secret European islands. The smallest but also the prettiest islands have many times more to offer to the visitor. Greece has 6 destinations featured in the list. Kastellorizo comes 3rd and is followed by Meganisi, Ios, Kea Koufonissia...
Top 5 autumn destinations
The autumn is ideal for short breaks from the everyday life in short yet beautiful destinations. Whether you like the mountains or the sea, you will surely find a destination that will meet all your wishes. The ellines.com team selected five destinations with autumn breeze...