Greece is a world of hidden gems, one of which is Zagori – a mountainous expanse of stunning beauty in the Pindus mountain range and a must see destination for lovers of nature, trekking and authentic Greek culture.
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Athens has been voted the number two European destination for 2020 from 20 “must-see locations” that made the finalists’ list of contenders for the prestigious title organised by European Best Destinations. More than…
Every time I walk through the stunning streets in the old town of Chania, I feel as though I’m in a time capsule that has been touched by Greeks, Venetians, Turks, Jews,…
Hotels that are family-owned by locals offer a unique experience, unparalleled hospitality and a sense of history and culture. And that is exactly what you get when staying at Marathi Villas, with…
Greece is among the top summer destinations worldwide, but you may be surprised to learn that it’s also a great winter holiday spot. Keep reading to find out ten reasons why visiting…
Greece’s leading airline carrier Aegean has announced the addition of 11 new international destinations to its 2020 schedule from Greece. According to the announcement, the airline will increase the number of available seats by 1.5 million, totalling 19.2…
Costa Navarino is set to become even bigger and better with the announcement of a new round of investments totalling 1.2 billion euros. TEMES SA, the company behind the award-winning Costa Navarino resort, will create more than…
Although I wasn’t even born then, I imagine that 50s/60s Greek islands looked pretty much as Alonissos does today. The pine-clad and serene island with each beach very different from the other…
One of the reasons I love my homeland, Greece, is because of its endless choices of getaways; from seaside towns to mountainous escapes, this country has so much to offer. And what’s…
Aspros Potamos is known to be the most ancient settlement in the area of Pefki. It is located in south-east Crete, a thousand meters above sea level. The area is famous for its natural beauty,…
Located in the heart of Athens and screaming ‘Greek Summer’ the new Mavili Beach at “Alexandros” hotel has taken an innovative leap to heighten the hospitality experience for locals and visitors, turning…
There is an island in the Saronic Gulf, which is somehow misunderstood. Hydra and Spetses are the most popular, whilst Poros quietly lies near them, remaining real, authentic, simple and not willing…
Anywhere you visit in Greece – mainland and islands both – there are incredible places to enjoy with your family, offering you all you may need – tranquility, a hefty handful of…
Santorini is my favorite island. I have been there three times, but all of them over a decade ago. Last year I felt that I had missed the magic breeze and the…
Greece over Summer is pure magic and for anyone lucky enough to have experienced some time here over the months of June, July and August would surely agree that every day in…
The new high-speed train, with passengers travelling from Athens to Thessaloniki in under four hours, is set to take off on Monday, May 20 and we have a list of times, services…
What is the first thing you do when you schedule a trip somewhere in the world? Besides booking your flight and accommodation, you start searching on the web for information about what…
Greece’s leading airline carrier AEGEAN has once again been named “Best Regional Airline in Europe” for 2019 at the Traveler’s Choice Awards for Airlines, recently released by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor. AEGEAN was also named Best…
We all know Aegina, the beautiful island of the Saronic Gulf. Some of us because of the famous pistachio, but most of us because it is always there. It’s there in the…
Greece has been named as one of the safest destinations in the world for travellers in 2019! The country has made the list of the 20 safest destination countries in the mind of global…