#uniquedestinations Mani (Μάνη) in the Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος) is a place with a fascinating history and landscapes of incredible natural beauty. It is a place of wild beauty where the rough terrain is combined with the rocky coasts and the unique architectural styles of traditional towers. One of the least known magical spots in Mani is…
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Leros Island, a unique monument of World War II
Leros (Λέρος) is a wonderful and usually overlooked island in the Dodecanese (Δωδεκάνησα) in Greece. It has a long history that starts in prehistoric times and played an important role during World War II (WWII / WW2 / Second World War). The islands of Dodecanese, apart from Kastellorizo, were occupied by Italy during the Italo-Turkish War of 1912….
6 places to visit in Skiathos Town
With its lush pine forests and pristine turquoise waters, Skiathos, the most cosmopolitan island in the Northern Sporades in Greece, is certainly a paradise on earth. The island is gorgeous and blessed with more than sixty beaches with pristine crystal-clear waters. The largest settlement on the island is the town of Skiathos, where the port,…
South Pelion – A road trip between two seas
Pelion (Πήλιο) in Greece is a unique destination for all seasons. It is the perfect combination of mountain and sea, beautiful traditional villages (with special and characteristic architecture), a rich natural landscape and also beaches of unique natural beauty. Therefore, it is logical to be a popular tourist destination all year round. In this article,…
Psaromachalas – A walk in the oldest neighbourhood of Nafplio
The soul of Nafplio has lived here for years now, intact and pure. Theodoros Kostouros (1913-1986) Nafplio (Ναύπλιο) is a historic and beautiful city, and capital of the Prefecture of Argolida (Αργολίδα). From references to Greek Mythology to modern history, Nafplio played a leading role in the history of Peloponnese and Greece in general. It…
Ψαρομαχαλάς – Μια βόλτα στην παλαιότερη γειτονιά του Ναυπλίου
Εδώ πάνω κατοικεί, χρόνια τώρα, ακέρηα κι αφτιασίδωτη, η Αναπλιώτικη ψυχή. Θεόδωρος Κωστούρος (1913-1986) Το Ναύπλιο είναι μια ιστορική πανέμορφη πόλη και η πρωτεύουσα του Νομού Αργολίδας. Από τις αναφορές στην Ελληνική Μυθολογία μέχρι τη σύγχρονη ιστορία, το Ναύπλιο έπαιζε πρωταγωνιστικό ρόλο στην ιστορία της Πελοποννήσου αλλά και της Ελλάδας εν γένει. Δεν είναι τυχαίο…
ΞΧΞ – The mysterious island of the Saronic Gulf
#uniquedestinations In the centre of the Saronic Gulf (Σαρωνικός Κόλπος) in Greece, there is a small island surrounded by mysterious and eerie beauty. It is the island of Metopi (Μετώπη), also known as ΞΧΞ, located between Aegina (Αίγινα) and Agistri (Αγκίστρι). The island from above looks like a sword and a mysterious red lake dominates its one…
Paleokarya – The most photogenic bridge in Greece
#uniquedestinations In the beautiful ravine of Paleokarya (Παλαιοκαρυά), just 30 km from the city of Trikala (Τρίκαλα), with a dense forest and remarkable fauna, run the crystal clear waters of the small river Paleokaritis or Paleokaryotis (Παλαιοκαρίτης ή Παλαιοκαρυώτης), which springs from the nearby mountains and flows into the river Portaikos (Πορταϊκός). In this unique…
Limeni – The historic harbour with the emerald waters
Limeni (Λιμένι) in Mani (Μάνη), in the south Peloponnese, is one of those magical places that if you visit it once it is certain that you will never forget it. It is a small settlement and harbour, with a long and important history that leaves its visitors speechless with its unique wild beauty and the…