The capital of the island offers real treasures and a more traditional look at Cycladic life to those who stray from the bright lights of Hora’s shopping hubs and leading clubs.Catch the sunsetMikri Venetia (Little Venice), with its view of the windmills, is without doubt the most famous place from which to watch the sunset when you’re in the main town of Hora. The most sought-after tables are on the rooftop of the Galleraki Cocktail Bar, at the windows right at the back of the Kastro Bar, at th

Top reasons to visit this island in Greeces Northern Sporades, where things are definitely happeningSmall but truly gorgeous, Skiathos, the most renowned and developed of the Sporades Islands, promises a spirited nightlife, gourmet spots and modern hotels. This destination, located in the western part of the Aegean Sea, also features protected nature zones, serene beaches, and a host of wonderful surprises.Begin your visit with a stop at the residence of celebrated 19th century Greek writer Alex

[caption id=attachment_9550 align=aligncenter width=1175 caption=The Party in Vouliagmeni, July 25th, 1983][/caption]In 1983, the famous singer and songwriter Loukianos Kilaidonis along with his wife, the well-known actress of film, stage and television, Anna Vayena, organized a big concert at the sea coast near Athens, called Vouliagmeni, an event which took months to prepare. Many popular artists also participated and there was a floating stage installed inside the sea. It was the first time e

At  the center of the historic city of Athens, at the shadows of the sacred rock of the Acropolis, you can visit a unique place of relaxation, hospitalization and purification of body, soul and spirit, the best Hammam in Europe,  Polis Hammam, according to the  Luxury Travel Guide.Follow an entire philosophy of life based on the cleanliness and purification of water.  Enjoy the care of the specialized therapists of the center and feel the well-being of body, soul and spirit. Discover its unique

Amorgos and the Authentic Big Blue will be at the center of the summer edition of the 50 inside show that is aired by the French TV channel TF1, starring Nikos Aliagas.A group of 14 people visited Amorgos at the beginning of July and filmed parts of the show all over the island which is certainly one of the favorite destinations for the French tourists.The famous movie Le Grand Bleu, which was filmed in Amorgos 30 years ago, was the reason Nikos Aliagas and his crew chose the island to film the

As stated by CNN Travel  the greatest outdoor movie theater of the world, the outdoor cinema Cine Thission in Athens, is among the venues in the MYTHICAL CINEMAS collection. Four walls fill of wild grapes, above the stars of the Athenian sky. With in the backstage, the illuminated silhouette of the Acropolis. A unique place that has a lot of stories to tell...All over the world there are cinemas that fascinate us. Cinemas deeply impregnated with a heady scent of nostalgia, awakening indelible im

The Greek islands reveal their history, their myths and traditions, through a unique series of visual interventions with public murals (graffiti) and local events. In recent years, several actions have been taken within several Greek islands, especially in remote areas, mostly aiming at providing medical care to the residents, providing learning material such as computers to schools and to municipalities, covering heating needs, implementing environmental programs and more.Urbanact – whose aim i

We live in the center of the Aegean; we grew up near the sea, and under the sun. And thats what we are trying to pass through our design process. From the names of the sunglasses, to their designs, the graphic creations and their photographs, we are trying to give the feeling of the place we live. From images of Ermoupolis houses, fields under the sun at the villages of Syros, everything relates to the bright blue color of the sea and the bright light of the Aegean sea, reminding us its islands.

With creativity, design and culture at its core, Zeus+Δione was born from a passion to revive and redefine the local craft of artisans all over Greece, producing pieces that go beyond tradition, exceptional quality and fashion. Each piece is innovative, yet classical, contemporary yet timeless, conceptualizing a new lifestyle addressed to those who seek something rare.All products are made with premium materials and rare techniques used by Greek artisans and local workshops with a long tradition

From hiking under waterfalls to rock climbing and evening picnics watching fireflies, Greece offers myriad activities in gorgeous natural settings.1. Sandsurfing in Limnos You will feel like a Bedouin in Limnos as you cross the ‘mini desert’ on the northwestern side of the island, an expanse of about 7 hectares of huge golden sand-dunes and little vegetation. The dunes are best visited early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sand is not too hot to walk on barefoot. Snowboarders fr

Located off the south coast of the Peloponnese, Kythira has its own unique vibe, fantastic beaches and a wealth of villages, each with its own character.Kythira has long had an air of romance attached to it. It is evident in the myths of the birth of Aphrodite off the coast of the island; it can be seen in cultural references to the island, such as the 18th century painting by Jean Antoine Watteau “Pilgrimage to Cythera” depicting cherubs flitting around besotted couples against a lush, idyllic

The castle of Methoni is one of the most important fortress complexes in Greece, and today is a beautiful archaeological site that covers 9.3 hectares and ends at the Bourtzi, an octagonal tower surrounded by the sea on all sides.The walk begins at the imposing gate of the castle, along the length of which survive two domed buildings that housed Ottoman baths, the base of a ruined minaret and other traces of its centuries-long history. Methoni was once an important citadel, with large numbers of

If you are into a food tasting tour in Athens, what a better chance to discover the greatness of the traditional Greek cuisine  in a food tour which combines tasting culinary treasures with roaming the historic city center of Athens, one of the most beautiful and important Mediterranean cities. This tour takes place in picturesque neighborhoods and is specially designed to make us feel the meaning of food in Greece and eat like a local.Starting from the quaint “Psyrris”, our first encounter is t

Your crash course on the Isle of the Knights: its sights, beaches and some of its more unusual inhabitants.Towering Glory The medieval Old Town of Rhodes is no longer the target of attackers, although it may appear at times to be under siege by mass tourism. This UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site combines vestiges from a glorious past – Byzantine temples, Crusader-era buildings and Ottoman mosques – with a lively present. On its streets, you expect armored warriors, mounted on their horses, t

The Meteora are rock formations formed as a result of the erosion of wind and rain over time creating separate pillars of various height and width. Centuries ago, monks seeking quiet solitude for their devotions created small places of prayer by making cells inside caves that had eroded from the side of the rocks, and the area came to be known as a holy place. Amazingly, around the 14th Century, many monasteries started to be built at the very top of the rock pillars, access being gained only by

If you are in Greece and you are struggling to figure out which Greek island to go in your free time. Aegina  might help you resolve this issue.The island is located in the Argosaronikon Sea, south of Salamina and east of Agistri (another really beautiful destination but that for another time).Aegina was the first capital of the Greek state in the 1826, and by exploring the island you can see the historic marks of time going back even to the ancient Greece. Seagles and dolphins will accompany yo

Travel back in time on this small island, which remains largely untouched by tourism and acquaints visitors with an authentic slice of Greece from a bygone era.Kasos is located to the east of Crete and is the southernmost of the Dodecanese island cluster. At first glance, its rugged landscape makes it appear somewhat savage and hostile. But this is an island of pleasant and welcoming people that is very rewarding for those who make the effort to visit.The old port of BoukaLocated near the main p

[caption id=attachment_9490 align=aligncenter width=1100 caption=Agios Nikolaos Chapel in Georgioupoli - Courtesy the author.][/caption]A spur of the moment trip to the beach at Georgioupoli, on Crete, provides the perfect backdrop for Greece tourism story that is the cliché and at the same time an enlightening surprise.Logic dictates that any place with a history as old as Crete should probably hold few remaining surprises. But logic has very little to do with the island the Minoans ruled the M

Wonderful Greek food, charming tavernas, cozy streets, an old Venetian harbor and romantic evening walks are just a few examples of the top things to experience in this beautiful city.Food, history and romantic walks!Being an exemplary city to visit on Crete, Chania shows its best side in its old harbor, which is famous for its 16th-century Venetian lighthouse. This particular quarter of Chania is modestly packed with architectural remnants of long-lost mighty empires like the Venetians, Egyptia

Mykonos is considered to be the temple of eccentricity, high end shopping, fine dining and clubbing, but still, it does preserve some well-hidden secrets, only revealed to those in search of the authentic.If you want some hints on how to get off the beaten track while in Mykonos, keep on reading!1.Explore the Caves in Dragonnisi IsletOpposite to the popular southern beaches of Mykonos, Dragonisi or Tragonisi  will surprise you with its extreme natural beauty! A paradise hideaway, this uninhabite