Thessaloniki…. A name that conjured up an exotic ancient place that was in my imagination for years. This is Greece’s second city with all its antiquity now a beating heart of culture, cuisine and heritage with the diversity of people that have come through millennia.Cassander, King of Macedonia who had married Alexander the Great’s half-sister named it after his wife. This king however was the man it is thought might have poisoned Alexander IV the young son of Alexander the Great who had died w

Close your eyes and try to remember where and when you’ve danced the most in your life, and then get ready for something epic. The unofficial opening of the Athens club scene’s new season will take place on September 23 with the “Techniques 2017” event that is organized by the “Blend Athens” team. Two stages will be set up, one at the “Gazi Music Hall” in Gazi, and one at the “Acro” on Iera Odos, where four big names of the international clubbing scene that are favorite with the Athens public wi

Try to imagine how it is to tour a 1,500 m2 space where the walls, the columns, the ceilings and the floor bring all the works of Van Gogh to life around you. If this description sounds both appealing and complicated to you, all you have to do is visit this innovative three-dimensional visual approach to Van Gogh’s work called “Van Gogh Alive - The Experience,” an exhibition that has already traveled to 35 metropolises impressing 10,000,000 spectators.From November 7th through March 5th, at the

New features, Hosted Buyers from 40 countries, new markets, international participants, alternative tourism, Eco-friendly hotels, innovative services. Τhe 4rth GREEK TOURISM EXPO, arranges a new meeting with the Greek and International market on December, 8-10 at Metropolitan Expo, for the promotion of Tourism in Greece.Fresh content, with concepts and ideas adapted to the contemporary demands of the market, esteemed exhibitors and thousands of professional visitors promise to open new horizons

Quality cuts of meat from different breeds is a global gastronomic trend, and Athens is getting in tune with it through exciting new arrivals on the scene. After making a strong start last year with the steak bar that it set up within the “Yolenis Flagship Store” in Kolonaki, the “Farma Bralou” just moved to Milioni Street, in the same neighborhood. Here too, it will have a dual personality, as it consists of a butcher’s shop and a restaurant that opens from morning for breakfast and brunch and

Athinorama magazine, the most authoritative guide to the city of Athens, invited its fanatical readers to vote for their favorite souvlaki restaurant. The response was massive, and here are the results of the vote for the more famous Greek dish.Pork or Chicken Skewers1) “Elvis” in KerameikosSpyros Athanassiou and Vangelis Petridis turned an old butcher’s shop at Plateon Street in Kerameikos into a hit souvlaki joint. Corner of 29, Plateon & Leonidou Streets, Kerameikos2) “Kostas” in Syntagma

As long as the weather is beautiful, locals do not part with their favourite rooftops in downtown Athens, where delicious dishes meet exquisite cocktails and panoramic views of the city. From the “Barrio” in Ghazi, you can look out on the old industrial facilities of the Athens Gas Company and the Acropolis, while enjoying a “nicoise” salad with a twist, a fantastic gravlax salmon with quinoa, tomato, chives and lime, or linguine with veal ragù and xynomyzithra cheese from Crete. As you take the

Although it opened in the heart of the summer, the “Anglais Athens” - with its entrance “hidden” between the restaurants of Mitropoleos Street in Monastiraki - became an instant hit. Its trump card is the high rooftop, from where you feel like you can touch the Acropolis. The décor is in colonial style, the cocktails are well made, and the sounds follow the routes of lounge music. Another new opening has taken place at the district of Koukaki, the city’s latest hot spot: the “Meerkat Cocktail Sa

If you love direct contact with nature and are looking for a destination off the beaten path, the uplands of the region of Nafpaktia will charm you. The Ano Chora is the most developed village in the area in terms of tourist infrastructures. It is built amphitheatrically on a slope of Vardousia Mountains. From its stone-paved center with the agora and the cathedral of Aghia Paraskevi, you can stare out over the mountain peaks from an altitude of 1,030 meters. Kato Chora is a “neighborhood” of An

Eleven fantastic locations will compete for the European Location Award, created by Filming Europe, the European Film Commissions Network, in collaboration with Cineuropa. Greece participates with Antiparos Island and the film “Suntan” by Argyris Papadimitropoulos.The shortlist of the best European locations is the result of a two-step nominating process: first the Film Commissions belonging to the European Film Commissions Network chose and proposed their locations (a specific place used in fil

While summer might be the most popular time to visit the beautiful island of Rhodes – and understandably so, as that’s when the weather is hottest – there are plenty of reasons to visit in Autumn instead. From festivals to quieter streets to up-and-coming hotspots, here’s our guide to Autumn in Rhodes.1. Ohi Day and other FestivalsRhodes comes to life again in Autumn with a series of festivals and parades. The most famous of these is Ohi Day, which is celebrated on 28 October each year. This cel

“Water is the source of life, purification and healing of the soul and body. It is the essence that has the capacity to depict, write over and carry the invisible mental energies as well as the emotions of the people“. Masaru Emoto.With this application, you can swim in the cleanest waters of the world. The Blue Flags application based on the power of simplicity and directness provided by your mobile brings you all the Blue Flags around the world.Through the application you can see all the beach

Open your map and choose a summer destination. The Greek islands offer a vast field of action for mixologists, and there are plenty of options for fine drinking. From Mykonos to Santorini to Crete - that steals the show this year - there is a happy hunting ground. Get on board!Let’ start with the traditional values called Mykonos and Santorini. On the island of the winds, in the bar of the “Ling Ling by Hakkasan” restaurant, Michalis Alexandrakis (“Kyrios,” “Kitty Cat”) breaks fresh ground with

If you are a hipster kind of tourist looking for a low-profile island, then Leros is made for you and the time has come for you to get to know it. For many years now, this island has been silently attracting tourists who are looking for something different. Discover the architectural interest of many interwar-era buildings in Lakki, the mansions that stretch along the coastal road between Krithoni and Alinda. Enjoy the silence of the castle that offers breathtaking views and provides a panorama

To enjoy the Attic sky in the extreme during summer, you need to go open-air and, of course, get a table outdoors. We searched for and found some of the best open-air hangouts for your summer nights in Athens.The “Lefkes,” in an old detached house in Galatsi, boasts a green garden that is dominated by enormous mulberry trees, poplars (lefkes) of course, flowers and aromatic herbs, and helps you escape from the city’s hubbub. The highly creative cuisine serves refined and imaginative dishes that

The multi-purpose holiday complex “SantAnna” opened its doors on the beach of Paraga, on the southern side of Mykonos, and is an all-day place stretching over 10,000 square meters.This impressive compound stands out for its Cycladic architecture and elegance and hosts the largest seawater swimming pool in Europe. It is a well-balanced, minimal-style multi-purpose venue that perfectly matches the character of the most popular island of the Cyclades, and apparently wishes to create a feeling of ex

The great tribute of the Bolshoi Ballet to the 75th anniversary of the celebrated dancer, choreographer, and teacher Mikhail Lavrovsky is now a fact in Athens too, featuring the outstanding Ivan Vasiliev and Lavrovsky himself.The one and only Ivan Vasiliev, arguably the successor of Nureyev and Baryshnikov, returns to Athens, as the leading performer among the Bolshoi Ballet’s principals, next to the living legend of dance, Mikhail Lavrovsky, who re-enters the stage after many years.On Tuesday 1

Swimming, hiking, culture, and flavors: there is time for everything during a weekend in one of the most interesting Cycladic islands. Just 2 hours from the port of Rafina, Andros is a must option for a weekend this time of the year. The authenticity of the natural landscape, the superb beaches for this summer’s last dives, the trails that are ideal for trekking at this season of the year, the ubiquitous art and the flavors of Andros are the essential ingredients of the travel experience that th

Ikaria island, due to its isolation, has been an arc of ancient Greek wisdom and archaic forms of living. It is one of the five blue zones where people live the longest lives on the planet.A plant-based diet, mild movement in a wild, natural environment, an everyday life filled with openness and togetherness, and, finally, a festive spirit, create a unique lifestyle. Most of all, Ikarians’ unique relationship to time is a way of valuing the present moment and never hurrying for the sake of the “

Lefkada is an ideal destination for those of you who want to experience the beauties of the Ionian Sea with the exotic turquoise waters. In fact, you can do so by going on a road trip, as you will not have to board a ship but just cross the bridge that connects the island with the mainland. At this time of the year, you will have the opportunity to see the island without the crowds that inundate it in the summer. The first to welcome you will be the bustling city of Lefkada. Take a walk along th