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...
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A dreamy landscape that reminds the Alps just 2 hours away from Athens
Enchanting landscapes can be found in all corners of Greece, but when they are within easy reach of the city and especially Athens, then they take a prominent place in the list of nearby getaways that can reward you handsomely. One of them is Lake...
The enchanting “heart” of the Peloponnese
Mountainous Arcadia is a region of the central Peloponnese with a special beauty, enchanting landscapes, opportunities for activities in nature, historic stone-built villages and important monuments. A weekend or a few-day holiday -in every season of the year- to some of the places mentioned in...
9 ideal autumn destinations
[:el]A country unique and famous due to its natural beauty, its wonderful landscapes and the genuine hospitality of its people, Greece, promises visitors countless travel surprises for every season of the year. And while the Greek summer has been engraved in every Mediterranean soul as...
A paradise on earth
[:el]South of the Peloponnese, there is a dreamy place, with white sand, green and turquoise waters, extremely rare natural wealth and untouched traditional-island color, attractive landscapes, its own sunken “Atlantis” and three of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean. Elafonisos is the exotic island...
The hidden Greek paradise praised by Guardian
[:el] Few tourists venture beyond the Mani’s spectacular Diros caves, but further south lies a dramatic coastline of sleepy fishing coves and fortified villages. The Guardian published an article – tribute to Mani, entitled “Europe’s hidden coasts: the Deep Mani”. Read below segments of the...
2 Greek villages among the 25 top secret European villages you should visit in your lifetime
[:el] When it comes to cities, Europe has plenty of hidden gems. The experience that many modern travelers are searching for is a few nights hidden away in a European village, experiencing the traditional culture and soul of a destination. So for your next European...
5 Greek beaches among the 25 best beaches in Europe
[:el] Travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor has revealed the Best Beaches in Europe as part of its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. The winners are chosen based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings on the site over 12 months. While beautiful,...
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...
The upgraded archaeological site of the Palace of Nestor
[:el] The upgraded archaeological site of the Palace of Nestor in Ano Englianos in Messinia will be inaugurated on Sunday 12 June, 2016. The Palace of Nestor, the best preserved Mycenaean palace of the mainland, decisively contributes to our knowledge of the architectural structures of the...