Akadimia Platonos is an area in the northwestern part of Athens. It owes its name to the hero Akadimos, and the school of philosophy, the Academy, founded by Plato. This area was defined by the hill Ippios Kolonos, near today’s…
Although thousands of visitors coming to Athens have learned about its hidden secret, the scenic neighbourhood of Anafiotika in the shadow of the Acropolis, few of them must have noticed the slightly faded relief column dedicated to the hero Konstantinos…
Pagrati or Pangrati is one of the most interesting urban areas of Athens that has always played an important role in the life of the city. It was loved by artists and writers, and was a favourite place of residence…
Limeni in Mani, in the southern Peloponnese, is one of those magical places you visit once and remember forever. This small harbour settlement carries a long, important history and captivates visitors with its raw, untamed beauty and shimmering emerald waters.…
Two years ago we searched the coastline of Arcadia to find out the best beaches. This year we visited the area again to check if these beaches remain the best. In our search we discover two more wonderful beaches. Arcadia…
Kythnos is a unique island that for many years was left out of the tourist development of the other islands of the Cyclades. This is the reason why both the place and the people still maintain their simplicity. It is…
#uniquedestinations Nestor’s Palace is a central mansion of the Late Greek Age, surrounded by a fortified enclosure and is considered by archaeologists to be related to the heroic King Nestor, who played a key role in the Trojan War. It…
There are many fine places in Athens and its suburbs that base their cuisine on Greek tradition but at the same time want to offer something completely different from the classic Greek tavern. They offer a chance for casual dining…
Neapoli, also known as Neapolis, Neapoli Voion or Vatika, is located in the bay between Elafonisos and Cavo Maleas in Lakonia. It is the last southeastern continental city of Greece and Europe. The old part of the city has been…
Poros is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf, separated from the Peloponnese by a 200 m wide sea channel, with the scenic town of Galatas on the mainland. Poros consists of two islands, Sphaeria, the southern part, which is…
