I presume it’s mainly because it is overshadowed by its big brother, Athens, with its plethora of well-known tourist sites, though after spending a month in Thessaloniki, I think it has as much, if not more to offer the casual tourist, than Athens.When I touched down in Thessaloniki, I had no real idea what to expect, it may be Greece’s second largest city, but I reckon more people have heard of the small-ish islands of Corfu and Mykonos than the thriving metropolis that is Thessaloniki. Read more
Famous heroes of tragedy and comedy, ideas and symbols that ancient Greece bequeathed to mankind and which defined the history of thought and art over the centuries, come to life thanks to our series of theatrical and musical performances “The Stones Speak” an educational, recreational and tourist initiative that is being realized again this year by the Hotelier Association of Athens – Attica and Argosaronikos. Read more
Traveling to Santorini can be very expensive, especially in the summer. However, it gets cheaper for off-peak season. The bulk of the savings comes from air tickets and accommodation as they are priced significantly higher during peak period. Booking your Santorini vacation early helps in getting good deals well ahead of others. Read more
Here is some breaking news! Halkidiki has an island! A small, majestic island, the only populated one in the region. As its name (Ammouliani) suggests (“ammos” means sand in Greek) the island’s coastline consists mainly of a succession of sandy coves with turquoise, crystal-clear waters. This little paradise lies just two nautical miles from the coast and can be reached by ferry. The first inhabitants arrived on the island in 1925, as refugees from Asia Minor and brought with them their precious customs, a unique gastronomy, the art of fishing, and rare objects exhibited now in the island’s Folklore Museum. Read more
An original internet campaign called “We Serve the Aegean” has just been launched. Its creators, the Greek Gastronomy Guide website and Blue Star Ferries, got together to present another view of the Aegean islands through their cuisines and food traditions. Read more
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, in the framework of the actions of the proposition of Spinalonga for Unesco’s World Heritage Sites List and in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities, organizes on July 18th a great musical event on the island. The presentation of this original artistic work is expected to make a major contribution to the promotion of the proposition, and generally to the effort made to achieve the above goal. Read more
With creativity, design and culture at its core, Zeus+Δione was born from a passion to revive and redefine the local craft of artisans all over Greece, producing pieces that go beyond tradition, exceptional quality and fashion. Each piece is innovative, yet classical, contemporary yet timeless, conceptualizing a new lifestyle addressed to those who seek something rare. Read more
