Greece

Leros Island, a unique monument of World War II

Leros Island, a unique monument of World War II

Aug 21, 202210 min read

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…

6 places to visit in Skiathos Town

6 places to visit in Skiathos Town

Aug 14, 20227 min read

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…

South Pelion – A road trip between two seas

South Pelion – A road trip between two seas

May 13, 20228 min read

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,…

Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani

Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani

Mar 25, 20226 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…

Psaromachalas – A walk in the oldest neighbourhood of Nafplio

Psaromachalas – A walk in the oldest neighbourhood of Nafplio

Jan 22, 202210 min read

The soul of Nafplio has lived here for years now, intact and pure. Theodoros Kostouros (1913-1986) Cape Nafplio and Argolic Gulf – Far right the two large houses that were demolished to build the Amfitryon Hotel in 1954 (Photo: Periklis…

Ψαρομαχαλάς – Μια βόλτα στην παλαιότερη γειτονιά του Ναυπλίου

Ψαρομαχαλάς – Μια βόλτα στην παλαιότερη γειτονιά του Ναυπλίου

Jan 15, 202210 min read

Εδώ πάνω κατοικεί, χρόνια τώρα, ακέρηα κι αφτιασίδωτη, η Αναπλιώτικη ψυχή. Θεόδωρος Κωστούρος (1913-1986) Ακρωτήριο Ναυπλίου και Αργολικός κόλπος – Άκρα δεξιά τα δυο μεγάλα σπίτια που κατεδαφίστηκαν για να χτιστεί το ξενοδοχείο Αμφιτρύων το 1954 (Φώτο: Περικλής Παπαχατζιδάκης 1930-1950…

ΞΧΞ – The mysterious island of the Saronic Gulf

ΞΧΞ – The mysterious island of the Saronic Gulf

Jan 11, 20222 min read

#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…

Paleokarya – The most photogenic bridge in Greece

Paleokarya – The most photogenic bridge in Greece

Dec 20, 20213 min read

#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…