Heraion – Gazing at the infinite blue
Just 100 km from the centre of Athens, this is a day trip you should make at least once. This is a magic place for all seasons if you love history, the sea and the wide horizons. Before the Isthmus…
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10 historic and spectacular Greek monasteries
The history of Greece is inextricably tied to the history of its monasteries. For most of the monasteries the date of their foundation is lost in time. A monk who during his wandering found this place or a Byzantine lord…
5 small European towns to put on your bucket list
While travelling around Europe and visiting famous cities and attractions, we sometimes neglect to visit towns that are real hidden gems. And they are these towns that could offer us a more authentic and unique experience. Here are 5 of…
A flooded city and the screaming waterfalls in the shadow of Olympus
A flooded city and the screaming waterfalls in the shadow of Olympus are a unique travel experience you must discover. Mount Olympus is the mountain of Gods and legends, the tallest Greek mountain and a beloved destination for climbers and…
15 favourite taverns all over Greece
15 (+1) favourite taverns all over Greece to enjoy unique local cuisine. All over Greece you could find unaccountable taverns. Some of them really stand out and they could be the sole reason to visit a place. It is hard…
Ancient Gortyna: The lost city of Arcadia
On the mountains of Arcadia in Peloponnese, near Stemnitsa and in the valley of the Lousios River (the river where the fairies bathed baby Zeus), lies the ancient city of Gortyna. A lost city that was brought to light again…
Vagonetto – Take a ride in a mine
#uniquedestinations Vagonetto is a mining park in Fokis, on Mount Parnassos, near Arachova and Amfissa. It is the only thematic mining park of its kind in Greece and one of the few in Europe. Similar attractions include the National Coal…
Road trip in the “Greek Alps” – Elati, Pertouli and beyond
Autumn has arrived, and now is the ideal time to visit the Greek mountains. The colours are stunning, and nature is preparing for the arrival of winter. In this article we are going to make a one-day road trip to…
4 easy unknown excursions from Nafplio
Nafplio is a historic coastal town in Peloponnesos/Peloponnese and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The town itself has much to offer, but in this article, we suggest four interesting destinations, not far from Nafplio. They are relatively unknown, and they…
6 villages and 1 monastery to reveal the beauty of Tinos
Tinos is a wonderful island in Kyklades. For years it was known only as the island of Panagia (Virgin Mary) and probably the most famous pilgrimage site for Her Celebration every August. The pilgrims came and left from the island…