Everything you want to know about the best time to visit Greece for your vacation: Greece has an excellent Mediterranean climate, on average sunshine days are around 250. Winter starts from December until half of March, from April till mid-May the temperatures are around 20-25° C. After the temperature starts to rise to 30-35 ° …
Greek traditions, customs, and superstitions are still in the lives of many Greeks. Some of them date back to ancient times, and most of them are related to religion. Greek culture also includes festivals that are celebrated each year in the country. Below you will find a list of Greek traditions, customs, superstitions, and festivals. Name …
Coming to Athens for leisure, visitors can see the archaeological sites of the city and the Greek art that the best Museums of Athens have. New museums were opened, such as the Basil& Elise Goulandris Foundation, Museum of Illusions, Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, and the fully renovated National Gallery. Here are the Museums that …
Visiting Greece, you will notice that too many coffee shops exist. This is because coffee culture is prevalent in the country, starting from bakeries that serve coffee to fast food stores. Coffee lovers can find quality coffee shops to enjoy their morning breakfast. But which are the types of coffee that are served, and which …
Visiting Greece in summer to enjoy its natural beauties, the sun, the beaches, the hospitality, and the cuisine, you may want to shop for some Greek clothing brands. Greece had a huge textile production back in the ’70s, and 80’s that was exported to Europe until China’s dominance. Today, Greek clothing brands are less popular …
The climate of Greece is one of the best in the world! On average, days of sunshine are around 260 days per year. Especially, the south of the country is more like the islands of Crete or Rhodes. Even Athens has more days than average, which makes it an ideal city-break destination. Also, it’s an …
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 on the islands or mainland, but few people know about winter Greece, which also has winter destinations, including 16 ski centers. Let’s discover the 10 best winter destinations in Greece. 10 BEST WINTER DESTINATIONS IN GREECE ARACHOVA It is offering a sure weekend of mountain cosmopolitanism just 160 …
Christmas time, days of joy, and celebration. Houses and cities wear their festive clothes, acquiring light and color, while the kitchens are flooded with the aromas of traditional dishes and Christmas cookies. Happy Christmas” and “Happy New Year” resonate at every meeting point, while the sounds of children’s triangles and carols vibrate the atmosphere with …
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 who changed that law, Themistokles started his political career. Battle of …