SNFCC (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center) is a cultural hub that came to change the everyday day life of Athenians and at the same time, it is a perfect example of how private initiative and the state can work together harmoniously…
During your travels, one of the things you always do is shop and buy special things that you can’t find in your country and are typical of the place you are visiting. For music lovers and especially those still buying…
The Old Town of Xanthi, Greece, celebrated for its preserved architecture and cultural heritage, flourished in tobacco cultivation during the 17th to 19th centuries. Post-Greek Revolution, its economy waned. Notable structures include the Folk and History Museum and the birthplace of composer Manos Hadjidakis. It remains a vital historical destination.
Evros County in Thraki in the minds of other residents of Greece it is the most remote area of Greece. It is actually a magical place, with an impressive history and important Byzantine heritage. The river Evros, which flows between…
#uniquedestinations Laconia is a Peloponnese region with numerous popular tourist spots, beautiful beaches, interesting archaeological monuments, Byzantine churches, charming villages, and much more. Few people are aware that Laconia is home to two of Greece’s and possibly Europe’s most important…
On the far edge of Lakonia in the Peloponnese near the coastal town of Neapoli, at the unexplored Cavo Maleas, you will find one of the last unspoiled and secret beaches of Southern Greece. Cavo Maleas separates the Laconian Gulf…
The famous Greek writer Yiorgos Theotokas wrote when he arrived in Skyros that “each new island frees me from the things I left, and yet it helps me to understand them and make them mine forever”. Skyros is a wonderful…
The history of Greece is inextricably tied to the history of its monasteries. For most of the monasteries the date of their foundation is lost in time. A monk who during his wandering found this place or a Byzantine lord…
While travelling around Europe and visiting famous cities and attractions, we sometimes neglect to visit towns that are real hidden gems. And they are these towns that could offer us a more authentic and unique experience. Here are 5 of…
A flooded city and the screaming waterfalls in the shadow of Olympus are a unique travel experience you must discover. Mount Olympus is the mountain of Gods and legends, the tallest Greek mountain and a beloved destination for climbers and…
