The Acropolis Museum completes six years of life
Upon completion of the sixth year of operation, the Acropolis Museum begins a series of exhibitions with works from various Greek regions so important archaeological discoveries from remote Museums will come to Athens and be presented to mass Greek and foreign audiences. On Saturday, June 20, the day of the Museum’s birthday, will be inaugurated the exhibition “Samothrace. The mysteries of the Great Gods “, which is...
Santorini, Crete and Mykonos among @USNewsTravel Best Islands in the World
We are happy to see that Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the Best Islands in the World according to U.S.News Seclusion, sprawling beaches, rolling waves and untouched pockets of wilderness are all credentials for a nod among the best islands in the world. According to experts and U.S. News readers, the islands listed here boast a little something that keeps travelers enchanted. Consider which islands you favor, cast your vote...
Athens, a capital of the globe
Greek citizens, lovers of tradition and culture we decided to go a on mini leisure trip to Athens. Four days of May. On the first day of course we visited Acropolis, which was the first and main reason for our trip to the city. Parthenon, the hallmark of Greece that attracts so many people from around the world. The location and the grandeur of the monuments left us speechless. How these buildings of 5000 years remain intact over the...
Athens Photo Festival 2015
Athens Photo Festival – International Festival of Contemporary Photography & Related Media Athens Photo Festival is the leading international festival of photography in Southeastern Europe. Exploring issues relevant to our times, our programs work internationally, nationally and locally, encompassing a variety of activities that aim at fostering a critical understanding of contemporary culture and society through...
Four Knockout Ancient Sites in Naxos
In the Cyclades, Santorini tends to steal most of the attention. However a ferry ride up north in the chain lands the traveler to visions of rocky mountains, sandy beaches, villages trapped in time and scents of strong cheeses. Naxos is not only the largest island of the group but it also boasts a rich history. Inhabited for 6,000 years, Naxos is garnished with Byzantine, Venetian and Frankish touches. However, its ancient sites and...
Alternative Tourism on the island of Naxos!
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades. The rare beauty and the particular topography make it the only island that does not look like the rest of the Cycladic complex. The island combines the Cycladic beauty (blue waters, beautiful white houses, cobbled streets and picturesque neighborhoods) together with a touch of the Sporades and the Dodecanese islands, given that the dominating vegetation of the major two mountains, Za and...
Alonissos Challenge 2015
ALONISSOS CHALLENGE 2015 The Organization of Culture, Sports and Social Activities of Alonissos is organizing the Alonissos Challenge 2015 which is going to take place on Sunday, May 31th.The purpose of the event is to attract runners and athletes from all over Greece and abroad, to experience the beauty of Alonissos, running or walking on different paths. There will be three races in total, 30 km, 10 km and 2 km and path 15 Km for...
Greek Hotel Industry expanding as tourism recovers
International studies confirm that Greece’s tourism industry is experiencing a great economic recovery. Last year alone, the number of tourist arrivals increased by 23 percent to 21.5 million; tourism revenues reached 13.5 billion Euros. A McKinsey study assumes that in the next eight to ten years Greece will see an average number of tourist arrivals between 22 and 24 million. The hotel industry is already reacting to this rising...
The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Greece
There is a reason why Greeks are known for their confidence, they come from arguably the most beautiful place in the world. Greece is known for many things: its history, culture, religion, tradition, food, churches, nightlife, architecture and much more. Greece is also well known for its geography, the stunning country has an abundance of beauty and is geographically located in an ideal spot. It is said that when God created Greece,...
Top five Greek vistas
Greece beckons with its wide open skies and miles of aquamarine coastline, and then it draws you in with its ancient sights, slow-paced island life and vibrant, multicultural cities. Remarkable archaeological sights often take the limelight, but it’s just as easy to find traditional villages with brilliant sugar-cube houses and roaming donkeys, while Athens’ firm grip on style and sophistication rivals that of any European capital....
