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 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 than …
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 on the islands or mainland, but few people know about winter Greece, which 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, an amphitheatrical …
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 …
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 the folk culture, rich in …
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. So, the best wines in the Peloponnese region can be founded by the tourists that visit Greece. Wine was always a part of Greek tradition, from ancient times till our …