Poros is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf. It is separated from the Peloponnese by a 200 m wide sea channel, with the scenic town of Galatas on the mainland. Poros consists of two islands, Sphaeria, the southern part,…
The Old Town of Xanthi, Greece, celebrated for its preserved architecture and cultural heritage, flourished in tobacco cultivation during the 17th to 19th centuries. Post-Greek Revolution, its economy waned. Notable structures include the Folk and History Museum and the birthplace of composer Manos Hadjidakis. It remains a vital historical destination.
Evros County in Thraki, in the minds of other residents of Greece, it is the most remote area of Greece. It is actually a magical place, with an impressive history and important Byzantine heritage. The river Evros, which flows between…
#uniquedestinations Laconia is a Peloponnese region with numerous popular tourist spots, beautiful beaches, interesting archaeological monuments, Byzantine churches, charming villages, and much more. Few people are aware that Laconia is home to two of Greece’s and possibly Europe’s most important…
On the far edge of Lakonia in the Peloponnese near the coastal town of Neapoli, at the unexplored Cavo Maleas, you will find one of the last unspoiled and secret beaches of Southern Greece. Cavo Maleas separates the Laconian Gulf…
Discover a paradise before it’s too late An hour and 34 kilometres of challenging mountain driving separate one of Greece’s top beaches from the picturesque village of Leonidio in Arcadia in the Peloponnese. But the effort is unquestionably worthwhile. This…
#uniquedestinations Didyma is a historic village in the prefecture of Argolida in Greece. Until World War II, the village was called Didymoi, which means twins in Greek. The origin of the name is explained in two ways. Either that it…
The famous Greek writer Yiorgos Theotokas wrote when he arrived in Skyros that “each new island frees me from the things I left, and yet it helps me to understand them and make them mine forever”. Skyros is a wonderful…
Bougatsa is a Greek pastry (sweet or salty) consisting of either semolina, custard, cheese or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo. The sweet bougatsa is served with powder sugar and cinnamon on top. The origins of bougatsa could be traced back to Constantinople…
#uniquedestinations Leros is a wonderful and usually neglected Dodecanese island in Greece. It has a long history that starts in prehistoric times and played an important role during World War II. The Dodecanese, except Kastellorizo, were occupied by Italy during the Italo-Turkish War of…
