Greece

Trikala – The perfect city break in Thessaly

Trikala – The perfect city break in Thessaly

Mar 25, 20238 min read

Trikala (Τρίκαλα) is a unique case of a provincial town in Greece that has succeeded in becoming a special destination for all seasons. Trikala is the perfect place for a city break in Thessaly (Θεσσαλία) and these are the top…

Karytaina – The mediaeval village of Arcadia

Karytaina – The mediaeval village of Arcadia

Feb 18, 20236 min read

#uniquedestinations Karytaina (Καρύταινα), with a long history lost in the mediaeval years, is a hidden treasure in the centre of mountainous Arcadia in the Peloponnese (Greece). Although mountainous Arcadia is generally a favourite weekend getaway for Athenians, Karytaina, 20 km…

Lake Plastira – A symphony of tranquility

Lake Plastira – A symphony of tranquility

Nov 27, 20226 min read

and colours Lake Plastira / Plastiras (Λίμνη Πλαστήρα), or Lake Tavropou (Λίμνη Ταυρωπού), as it is officially called, is located at an altitude of 750 metres near the city of Karditsa (Καρδίτσα). Karditsa is the capital of the prefecture of…

6 Greek tastes you did not know about and you must try

6 Greek tastes you did not know about and you must try

Oct 3, 20226 min read

The wealth of Greek cuisine is inexhaustible. In every corner, in every village, in every city, you will discover a taste, a recipe that you did not know, and you will be pleasantly surprised upon discovering it. In this article,…

6 ξεχωριστές ελληνικές γεύσεις που πρέπει να δοκιμάσεις

6 ξεχωριστές ελληνικές γεύσεις που πρέπει να δοκιμάσεις

Sep 24, 20226 min read

Ο πλούτος της Ελληνικής κουζίνας είναι ανεξάντλητος. Σε κάθε γωνιά, σε κάθε χωριό, σε κάθε πόλη θα ανακαλύψεις μια γεύση, μια συνταγή που δεν ήξερες και θα εκπλαγείς ευχάριστα. Σε αυτό το άρθρο συγκεντρώσαμε 6 μοναδικές γεύσεις τις οποίες ανακαλύψαμε…

Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani (updated)

Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani (updated)

Sep 16, 20227 min read

The story of Gythio (or Githeio/Γύθειο) in Peloponnese (Greece) begins with a love story. According to the legend, on the small island of Cranae (or Kranai/Κρανάη), Paris and Helen spent their first night before fleeing to Troy. This island, known…

Λέρος, ένα μοναδικό μνημείο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου

Λέρος, ένα μοναδικό μνημείο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου

Sep 6, 202210 min read

Η Λέρος είναι ένα υπέροχο και συνήθως παρεξηγημένο νησί των Δωδεκανήσων. Έχει μακρά ιστορία που ξεκινά από τους προϊστορικούς χρόνους και έπαιξε σημαντικό ρόλο κατά τον Β’ Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο. Τα νησιά των Δωδεκάνησων, εκτός από το Καστελόριζο, καταλήφθηκαν από την…

Mezapos, the impressive pirate cove of Mani

Mezapos, the impressive pirate cove of Mani

Aug 26, 20223 min read

#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…