Visiting Greece to enjoy its natural beauties, the sun, the beaches, the hospitality, and the cuisine, you may want to shop some Greek clothing brands. Greece had a huge textile production back in the ’70s and 80’s that was exported in Europe until China’s dominance. Today, Greek clothing brands are less than were before but, …
Greece has one of the best climates in the world! in average, days of sunshine are around 260 days per year. Especially, south of the country has even more like the islands of Crete or Rhodes. Even Athens has more days than average, which makes it an ideal city-break destination. Greece is located between parallels …
Greece is a tourist destination not only for the summertime but, for all seasons around. Except for the archaeological treasures, amazing islands, and beaches, Greece has rich nature to explore. One of these is the gorges, they have crystal clear rivers whose water you can even drink. Theoretical rocks that almost touch the sky. Spectacular …
Greece is well known for summer vacations in the islands or mainland, but few people know that Greece has also winter destinations, including 16 ski centers. Let’s see the 10 best winter destinations in Greece. ARACHOVA Arachova, amphitheatrical located at the southern end of Parnassos, is the top destination for ski tourism in Greece. Offering …
Christmas time, days of joy, and celebration. Houses and cities wear their festive clothes, acquiring light and color, while the kitchens are flooded with aromas of traditional dishes. Happy Christmas” and “Happy New Year” resonate at every meeting point, while the sounds of children’s triangles and carols vibrate the atmosphere with happy notes. With dozens …
Themistocles, son of Neoklis was born around 527 BC and died in 461 BC in Persia. In the beginning, he didn’t have any political rights as his mother was from Thrace and not an original Athenian. Thanks to statesman Kleisthenes,(founder of Democracy) that he changed that law, Themistokles started his political career. He was one …
The Feast of all Feasts Considered the most important holiday on the Greek calendar and one of the richest in folklore, the celebration of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is unique throughout Greece. From Rhodes till Thrace, Greek Easter traditions become a herald of the spirit’s and nature’s rebirth, while Easter celebrations constitute a vivid aspect of …
Wine production in Greece dates back at least 4000 years, the oldest archaeological founding of grapes was in the Peloponnese region, and especially in Nemea. According to mythology, the Atreides were particularly partial to Philasian wine (from the plain of Philius, the ancient name of Nemea). Today, Nemea is the biggest vineyard of Greece, producing …
