Athenian Riviera: The Coastal Suburb of Glyfada

Part of the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is a magnificent place by the sea to explore. When in Athens, it is worth taking the Tram and getting off at the station bearing the same name. Either “Glyfada Square” or “Square Hesperides” and “Katraki Square” offer you the best accessibility to the entire area. Whether you wish …

When Is the Best Time to Visit Zakynthos?

Zakynthos is a beautiful island of the Ionian Sea and a top holiday destination in Greece. World renowned for the spectacular Navagio beach and the marvelous landscapes, this is a place to relax and recharge your batteries. However, many travelers are baffled as to when the best time to visit Zakynthos is. Summer is the …

Sifnos Monasteries Reveal the Island’s Religious Identity

Sifnos is an island boasting the impressive number of 365 churches and monasteries! This is undoubtedly the most eloquent proof of its strongly religious character. Most of them are in perfect alignment with the typical Cycladic architecture. Blue domed, whitewashed with exceptional frescoes and mosaics, they will take you on travels to an era far …

A Closer Look at Sifnos Churches

Cyclades have become world renowned for their lovely landscapes, along with their distinctive architecture. And it is the latter that becomes obvious, while looking through photographs of the amphitheatrically built settlements and the endless blue embracing them. When it comes to Sifnos, Cycladic architecture has been preserved with special touches of the locals. So as …

The Emblematic Kastro in Sifnos

On the highest top of the island, the emblematic Kastro in Sifnos makes itself known and stands proud. Overlooking the Aegean, this medieval settlement has become a true legend. Its fortifications allowed for protection against pirates and other hostile intrusions. The locals found shelter there, once there was an immediate threat to be dealt with. …