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…
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…
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,…
Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani
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
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
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
#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
#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…