On of the most amazing spectacles one can see during Easter in the region of Arcasia, is that which takes place on the night of the Resurrection! The locals contruct hundrends of hot-air balloons out of straw and paper which are set free into the sky the moment of the Resurrection, at the same time …
Greece plays host to religious festivals with deeply rooted customs and centuries-old traditions all year round. One of the greatest celebrations of Christianity is Easter. The faithful Christians all over Greece follow the Holy Week ritual devoutly, giving themselves body and soul into the culmination of the Passion of Christ and finally rejoicing in His …
“Kathari Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, is considered to be one of the most important feasts all over Greece, each year commencing the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Eastern Greek Orthodox Church, which is called “Sarakosti.” The feast begins on the first day of the 7th week before the Orthodox Easter Sunday. …
This is the island where Greek tradition and western influence come to a harmonious marriage. Ermoúpoli (meaning “the city of Hermes”) is the island’s capital town and has been the first important trade and industrial centre of the country in the 19th century. Evidence of this glorious past can be seen on public buildings (the …
Plaka is one of the most ancient settlements in Europe, with a history of more than 3.500 years. Located under the Acropolis, its charming atmosphere is spread all around the narrow streets, the ancient ruins, the Byzantine temples and the renovated neoclassical buildings. We present you a list of the best activities and sights, to make …
The Guardian published the list with “The 50 Best beaches in the world” On the top of the category “BEST IN EUROPE FOR FAMILIES” is the beach of St. George in Naxos Island stating: “Greece has no shortage of gorgeous beaches, but when it comes to accessible and child-friendly options, the Cyclades island of Naxos is …
Telegraph includes includes six Greek islands among the 18 best “secret” island paradises in Europe. The Greek islands, that the British newspaper distinguishes are Kastellorizo, Meganisi, Monemvasia, Kea, Koufonisia and Ios and it describes them as follows: Kastellorizo The smallest and among the prettiest of the inhabited islands in the Dodecanese, this island is reached by …
Santorini is among the world’s 5 most inspiring destinations that will give you a whole new outlook on life, according to abcNews.go.com. The article begins by mentioning that “Jacques Cousteau, documentarian, explorer, and writer, was said to have had a love affair with Santorini. Cousteau even looked for the lost city of Atlantis in Santorini. …
Telegraph presents the 19 best Greek islands, whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, unspoiled island life or history and culture: Best for beaches – Zakynthos The Ionian Islands can’t be beaten for sandy beaches backed by dramatic coastlines. Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada are among the most photogenic, but Shipwreck Bay …
Greece may be a small country yet at the same time is also very vast! With a geography that consists of a many small and big islands, is not a surprise that are still destinations to be discovered by visitors. Therefore, one might choose the more popular option of islands such as Mykonos and Santorini, …