#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 from Stemnitsa (Στεμνίτσα) and 20 km from Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολις), remains relatively unknown to most and…
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6 Greek tastes you did not know about and you must try
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, we have collected 6 unique tastes that we discovered during our travels in Greece. These…
6 ξεχωριστές ελληνικές γεύσεις που πρέπει να δοκιμάσεις
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 κατά τη διάρκεια των ταξιδιών μας στην Ελλάδα. Πρόκειται για 6 γευστικές εμπειρίες, που οι…
Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani (updated)
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 today as Marathonisi (Μαραθονήσι), is the ancient settlement of Gythio. The city was an important…
Mezapos, the impressive pirate cove of Mani
#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 architectural styles of traditional towers. One of the least known magical spots in Mani is…
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 today as Marathonisi (Μαραθονήσι), is the ancient settlement of Gythio. The city was an important…
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) Nafplio (Ναύπλιο) is a historic and beautiful city, and capital of the Prefecture of Argolida (Αργολίδα). From references to Greek Mythology to modern history, Nafplio played a leading role in the history of Peloponnese and Greece in general. It…
Ψαρομαχαλάς – Μια βόλτα στην παλαιότερη γειτονιά του Ναυπλίου
Εδώ πάνω κατοικεί, χρόνια τώρα, ακέρηα κι αφτιασίδωτη, η Αναπλιώτικη ψυχή. Θεόδωρος Κωστούρος (1913-1986) Το Ναύπλιο είναι μια ιστορική πανέμορφη πόλη και η πρωτεύουσα του Νομού Αργολίδας. Από τις αναφορές στην Ελληνική Μυθολογία μέχρι τη σύγχρονη ιστορία, το Ναύπλιο έπαιζε πρωταγωνιστικό ρόλο στην ιστορία της Πελοποννήσου αλλά και της Ελλάδας εν γένει. Δεν είναι τυχαίο…
Limeni – The historic harbour with the emerald waters
Limeni (Λιμένι) in Mani (Μάνη), in the south Peloponnese, is one of those magical places that if you visit it once it is certain that you will never forget it. It is a small settlement and harbour, with a long and important history that leaves its visitors speechless with its unique wild beauty and the…