Who was the first actor? The poet Thespis or Thespians. He came from the Municipality of Ikaria (today’s municipality of Dionysus in the Attica region). According to ancient sources, Thespis who was the first actor and the father of dramatic art and theater was the first to introduce tragedy to the Great Dionysians around 534 …
Did you know that Athens and Lisbon are the only capitals in south Europe that every tourist can combine his trip with a visit to the beach? The prefecture of Attica land has a coastline that starts from Piraeus and ends till Cape Sounion, the Athenian Riviera which makes it 85 km long, looking to …
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 but, most of them are related to religion. Greek culture also includes festivals that are celebrated each year in the whole country. Below you will find a list of Greek traditions, customs, superstitions, and festivals. …
Coming to Athens for leisure, visitors can see the archaeological sites of the city and the Greek art that 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 you must …
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 foods. Coffee lovers can find quality coffee shops to enjoy their breakfast in the morning. But which are the types of coffees that serve 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 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 they …
The climate of Greece is one of the best in the world! On 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. 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 in the islands or mainland, but few people know that Greece also has winter destinations, including 16 ski centers. Let’s see the 10 best winter destinations in Greece. ARACHOVA It is offering a sure weekend of mountain cosmopolitanism just 160 km from Athens. Arachova, amphitheatrical located at the …
