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The etesians Meltemi winds are a dominant weather influence in the Aegean Basin and have to be considered when chartering a yacht in Greece. What is Meltemi? In a nutshell, the Meltemi is a (very) strong North wind. It is an dry, seasonal wind that appears all over the Aegean but is the strongest in the Cyclades. We call them Meltemi or Meltemia, …
Kythera has become Greece’s first small island to develop a “via ferrata”, a special network of trails that combines hiking with canyoning and climbing. Located under the medieval capital of Kythera known as Paleochora, and crossing the Kakia Lagada gorge, via ferrata (or iron trail) has become part of the Kythera Trails, the island’s official trail network. Kakia Lagada is …
After the fall of the Despotate of the Morea in 1460, almost all of Greece was under Ottoman occupation. On March 23 1821, Theodoros Kolokotronis, his nephew Nikitas Stamatelopoulos (known as the “Turk Eater”), cleric Gregorios Papaflessas, and other revolutionary leaders led a revolt against the occupying Ottomans. This revolt eventually resulted in the liberation of Kalamata. After the final victory, …
There is something extra special about Greece over the Easter period, with so many religious festivities taking place and centuries-old traditions and customs coming to life during Greek Orthodox Easter. Holy Week is one of the country’s greatest celebrations, commemorating the Passion of Christ and celebrating His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Here is our pick of the Top 5 destinations to …
There is so much to see and do in this beautiful mainland region of Greece – and this is Part 2 of our tribute to the Peloponnese, one of the most ideal springtime destinations in the country. Today we list more unmissable places to visit and make sure to check out Part 1, where we reveal more spots in the …
Greece isn’t all golden beaches and cat-filled tavernas. Here are 10 attractions you wouldn’t expect. Impressions of Switzerland The first prize for the most un-Greek experience in this country of sandy beaches, crystalline waters and sun-bleached landscapes must surely go to the Odontotos (“Toothy”) rack railway, so take a ride on a train that’s more Swiss than Greek. Running for 23km from …
The country has made the list of the 20 safest destination countries in the mind of global outbound travellers and according to Freitag, the country can take a lot of advantage from that. “The forecast this year for Greece is good because it is seen as a safe and wonderful place, an ideal holiday country with a fantastic climate,” he told GTP Headlines on …
With so many islands to choose from and even more beaches to check-out, we are always willing to share one more list announcing “the best beaches” in Greece. The world’s leading travel platform TripAdvisor has just announced the 10 best Greek beaches according to the 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards, based on reviews by millions of travelers! 1.Balos Lagoon | Kissamos, Greece Turquoise …
In Greece, well-being has a long history. The thermal springs of Greece have alleviated ailments, revitalised and relaxed body and soul for centuries. There are 20 recognised thermal springs in Greece. Here is a pick of the best. 1. Edipsos, Evia The oldest spa in Greece, Edipsos is mentioned in the works of Aristotle and Plutarch. It is possible to …
Discover Greece have released their latest video promoting the country as a tourism destination. The project is part of a new campaign launched by Marketing Greece, a tourism marketing organization founded by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE). Organizers hope to engage social media users with the hashtags #OhMyGreece and #unlockthefeeling
Warm weather, nature in full bloom and unique customs. Spring in Greece is an experience not to be missed. Spring in Greece The Aegean islands, pared down to naked rock in summer, are a tapestry of thousands of wildflowers and herbs in spring. The valleys and plateaus in the mountains and on Crete are variations on a theme of green, while almond …
If sailing the blue seas of the Mediterranean sea and specifically Greece is no longer enough, maybe you are in need of your own private hideaway. Now that many of us in the northern hemisphere are beginning to tire of the bleak white/gray/black palette of winter, here comes some great news. You do not have to be a billionaire to …
