The hospitable Garden of the Athens Concert Hall that is located next to the metro station of the same name is a hidden oasis in the center of Athens, with suggestions for every taste. The restaurant, the bar, the musical performances and the various art exhibitions promise to keep you for hours in this cool place that is head over heels in greenery. In the “Mama Fuga” restaurant, Chef Fabrizio Buliani serves Italian dishes with comfort-food references and flavors. Right next door, in the chic,

Ever wondered how huge hunks of marble are shaped into exquisite works of art? Tinoss Museum of Marble Crafts reveals all.More than any other material, it is marble that is most associated with Greek art and architecture, from antiquity until today. And no place has a richer modern marble-crafting tradition than the island of Tinos, located near Mykonos in the northern Cyclades.Tinos’s rich heritage in marble craftsmanship was recently recognized by UNESCO which in 2015 ‘inscribed’ it it in its

Crete is a famous holiday destination throughout the whole year – for lovers of the sun, families, couples and singles. The island fascinates its visitors with beautiful beaches and its historical and legendary past. Everywhere you go, you’ll experience the warm hospitality and welcoming of the Greeks.Most of the visitors don’t expect Crete to have such amazing secrets until they explore Greece’s biggest island themselves. If you’re planning to travel to this beautiful island, keep our tips in m

Just a stone’s throw from the bustling city center, Athens offers a privileged Riviera that features many beaches, either organized or not, among which the following stand out:Asteras GlyfadasA famous beachfront resort - just a breath away from the center of cosmopolitan Glyfada - is primely located, features excellent facilities and offers an array of choices for all tastes. If you are a friend of sports, a vast sandy beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, and beach volleyball and beach soccer

When a historic warehouse turns into a neat industrial-style hotel, drawing inspiration from the industrial past of the buildings in the district of Psyrri and the neighborhood’s transformation into a hub of creativity, then “18 Micon Str.” is created; hence the tagline “Athenian hospitality redesigned,” which gives us a first indication of the hotel’s style. The “18 Micon Str.” is located in the heart of the Psyrri area, at No. 18, Micon Street, a street that has been named after an Athenian pa

Festival of the AegeanThe festival of the capital of the Cyclades, the island of Syros, stands out again among the summer festivals, with a rich and quality cultural program that will be performed from July 16th through July 31st. For the 13th year, the island hosts world-class musicians, actors, and dancers; more specifically, 250 artists from 22 countries who create a multicultural experience that is worth living. Among other things, this year you will find classical music, opera, polyphonic o

This summer, on the historic Hill of the Nymphs and the National Observatory of Athens, you can take a different walk, reminiscent of a tour around an “urban jungle.” The occasion is provided by the large-scale in situ visual installations “The Theater of Disappearance” by Argentinean artist Adrián Villar Rojas that spreads out on an area of 4,500 square meters and is presented by the “NEON” Culture and Development Organization until September 24. For the work’s needs, 46,000 plants from 26 diff

Between the busy Mitropoleos and Ermou Streets, the tiny Petraki Street is becoming a favourite spot with many Athenians. It all started with the opening of the “Heteroclito” wine bar (corner of 2, Fokionos Str. & Petraki Str.) opposite the Metropolis, which continues to gather the city’s intellectuals who want to have a glass of quality wine at the tables set on the pedestrian walkway. Just across the street, the “Cherchez la femme” (46, Mitropoleos Str.) opened recently, with a nostalgic m

Ios …. tradition links the island to Homer the greatest epic poet of all time. The author of the Iliad and Odyssey is apparently buried on a hill top overlooking the blue Aegean in the region of Plakotos. His mother Klimeni was born and died in Ios. The island is home to 2000 residents and has 365 churches. The Port of Ios with the lighthouse on the one side and the church of Saint Irini on the other is a scenic marvel. It is a popular yachting base with 1500 yachts visiting annually and there i

Golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters, and charming taverns & bars are only a few reasons why island-hopping in the Small Cyclades should be up next in your vacation wish list.Yes, we are sure that you’ve heard of the Cyclades – they have long been a favorite holiday destination for travelers around the world.But what if you have already witnessed the mythical Oia sunset in Santorini, enjoyed the world-famous party scene of Mykonos, and bar crawled around Ios? You may be wondering i

If you’re looking for a low-profile destination just a short distance from Athens, then Aegio is made for you. The second largest city of Achaia, which goes by the nickname “Balcony of the Corinthian” thanks to the magnificent views of the sea, is now only 90 minutes from Athens after the recent inauguration of the Olympia Odos, while the thorough remodeling of the coastal front has brought some fresh air. Aegio is built on three levels (beach, Agios Andreas’ district, and the center). Start you

This time every year the agenda of Athens is filled with outdoor events and festivals that take the people out and invite them to have fun under the sky of Attica. This year the Athenians will come together, for the seventh straight year, to enjoy free open-air screenings in parks and squares, within the framework of the “Athens Open Air Film Festival,” and the atmosphere will be somewhat “creepy”! This long (June-August) summer cinema festival is dedicated to British Gothic Cinema this year. Th

Amorgos island, the pearl of the Aegean Sea, surrounded by natural beauty, crystal deep blue sea, marvelous beaches, amazing sunsets, breathtaking landscapes and magnificent sceneries, with its unique energy and strong magnetic field is one of the most popular Yoga destinations in Europe.Elysian Fields, the blooming meadows, is a divine place, idyllic, beautiful and peaceful. A place to enjoy and feel the absolute euphoria.Aegialis Hotel & Spa, built on an energy line, inspired by the Elysia

Rediscover the romance of trains with this unlikely journey from the Peloponnesian coast through a stunning gorge to the mountain village of Kalavryta.Can a journey by train be a destination in and of itself? In the case of the historic line connecting seafront Diakopto in the northern Peloponnese with the mountain village of Kalavryta the answer is a definite yes, as the journey into the mountains makes for an enchanting short break. The odontos or rack railway line (a rail system involving too

Come for the most accessible volcano in the Mediterranean, stay for the great swimming, stunning views and artistic flair of this island.Nisyros is not your typical Greek island. This small land mass in the Aegean is also an active volcano. It is the youngest along a rift in the Southern Aegean and has experienced at least three major eruptions in the past 45,000 years. One of these, around 16,000 years ago, was particularly destructive, blanketing a wide area with volcanic ash.Over the past 130

From May visitors will be able to visit this marvel of ancient engineering, walking along the full 1,036m length of the tunnel through Mount Ambelos.In many places, the floor was muddy. Water dripped from the ceiling and down my jacket. I walked over a trench that was more than 9 meters deep. My (fortunately helmeted) head bumped against the rocks a number of times. But all of this bothered me little, as a visit to the newly restored Eupalinian Aqueduct on Samos is truly special, and all of the

Rethymno or Ρέθυμνο as it is called in greek is a small town in Crete where you can travel in summer. It is a town where past and present are combined in harmony. The visitor can see the venetian monuments and the ottoman mosques which are part of the citty history. Walking in the streets turist observe the characteristic alleys and of course the traditional architecture. There are two main squares, that of Four Witnesses Orthodox Church and the second one of Neratzes mosque, where now is locate

Even visitors not normally drawn to local folk costumes will be impressed by this new museum in Kalamata that is a true labor of love.The Museum of Traditional Greek Costumes is a cultural gem born of the passion, perseverance and dedication of one woman in particular. Collector and donor Victoria Karelia is the President of the Lyceum of Greek Women of Kalamata, and the museum is a result of her efforts.The costumes and their various components narrate the history of local folk dress from the m

Cant decide between a beach holiday or hiking in the mountains? In Pilio you can have it all.In Mount Pilio you and your family can have the best of both worlds: easy access to some of the country’s most splendid beaches as well as some of its greenest, most idyllic mountain villages. It’s not by chance that this was the holiday spot of the 12 Greek Gods and legendary land of the centaurs: in Pilio you can fully savor old fashioned tranquility.Here your days will revolve around swimming at sandy

Eight must-see castles in the most underrated Greek destinationMethoni, MessiniaOne of Greece’s most impressive castles, Methoni Castle, was built in the 13th century by the Venetians and became a major commercial and transportation hub in the eastern Mediterranean; the Lion of St Marc can be seen at the castle’s gate.Interior structures dating back to various periods have been well preserved, while standout attractions include a stone bridge featuring 14 arches and an islet on which the eight-s