News & Reviews about our Favorite Islands curated & presented by Holiday Skipper Walter Kruk
A fast sailing experience in the Cyclades. Nine days for €850,- pp sharing a cabin Although the weather can still be challenging in April and may, sailing the Greek island in the spring period can be very interesting. In this period the islands are just starting to get ready for the Summer season. For nature lovers, spring is the best …
.entry-header DELOS, Greece – All the preparatory work before reconstruction begins on a major ancient public building on the island of Delos has been completed, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday. The reconstruction of the marble Stoa of Philip V is being funded by the Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Foundation at a total cost of 550,000 euros, and the work will …
Greece, as the cradle of the occidental civilization, has left a deep imprint in the history of the world not only with concepts and ideas but also with its language. However, there is also physical proof of its impressive past still visible through several archaeological sites, buildings, and monuments. It should not come as a surprise, then, that the country …
Many people have recently become aware of Greece’s wines and the prestigious reputation they have gained all over the world. What many people are yet to discover is that Greece is also a producer of high-quality beers. Usually, famous beers come from Germany, Belgium or the Czech Republic but Greece’s burgeoning range of craft ales is giving them a run …
Like many Athenians, I’m a big fan of the Varvakeios Municipal Market on Athinas St (number 42), which has been selling a colorful and aromatic array of fresh fish, meat, vegetables, herbs and spices since 1886. Athinas St is also the place to go for random Bits N Bobs – you’ll find everything from horseback riding accessories, falafel shops and …
Greece ranks among the safest countries for American tourists, according to a new system recently issued for the country’s travelers by the U.S. State Department.The country was placed in Level 1 by the travel advisory program. Level 1 urges travelers to “exercise normal precautions”. “This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in …
During the last years, the city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity. It has turned into one the most trendy cities of Europe, offering endless cultural events, exhibitions or concerts every single day and night. Street artists perform everywhere, and some have even left a personal touch of color on different walls around town. However, Athens is; …
Nestled in the shadow of the Acropolis and more famous districts like Plaka, lies one of the city’s most creative and charming corners. By Velocity Airey | December 12th, 2017 In the shadow of the Acropolis, the neighborhood of Koukaki, with its unevenly paved sidewalks lined with bitter orange trees, has an undeniably urban village feel. It is the lesser-known sister of Makriyianni, which, boasting the …
The Polish producer of luxury large catamarans and superyachts, Baltic Yachts, has announced a 50ft sailing model that will fit into its new range of smaller yachts. This was initially launched with the Sunreef 60 and 80 and will eventually comprise four designs. These boats have all been conceived to maximise both indoor and outdoor space, with the division between the …
Looking for an extra special summer experience? Why not combine a yacht holiday with a visit to ancient theater of Epidaurus. Festival art director Vangelis Theodoropoulos noted that this year Epidaurus Festival’s schedule was released before that of the Athens Festival to ensure it gets in the hands of visitors from abroad on time. The performances begin on June 29 and …
To one side, the Pagasitikos Gulf and, to the other, the Aegean. In between, a magical mountain to discover by the name of Pelion! Water gurgles in the fountains. Sunbeams stream through the leaves of the plane trees, apple trees, oaks, beeches, gardenias, hydrangeas, camellias. Nature flourishes in the fertile soil of Thessaly. In the autumn, a surreal palette of orange …
Epirus Trail; that boasts an initial length of 370 km, is a mountain adventure that crosses Epirus, from Mount Grammos to the Tzoumerka mountain range.The longest hiking trail in Greece started taking shape in 2015, thanks to the Epirus Region and the “EPIRUS SA” Development Company. Epirus Trail promotes the old road route through which people from Epirus would move …
