Flights to Santorini

Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands. Known for its beautiful sunrises, volcano and wonderful beaches, Santorini draws tourists like a magnet all summer long. Airport and Airlines Santorini National Airport (JTR) is located near the beach of Monolithos, just 8 km / 5miles southeast of Fira.

Greek Orthodox Good Friday

Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday on April 25, 2008*. Good Friday (or Great Friday) is a day of mourning. The icon of Christ is taken off the cross, wrapped in linen and put in the Epitafios, which symbolizes the tomb of Christ. Late at night the Epitafios is carried through the town is…

Santorini Beaches

The beautiful Greek island of Santorini is very famous for its white, black or red sand beaches. The tourists love to soak in the sun or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Kamari, Monolithos and Perissa It’s pretty much impossible to talk about these beaches independently. They have several elements in common, including…

Rhodes Beaches

As one of the most sought after Greek islands, Rhodes attracts sunbathers every summer. The extend of its coastline makes it easy for tourists to enjoy a lot of different places to swim in the crystal clear water or just soak up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches. Best beaches in Rhodes Prassonissi…

Easter Food in Greece

Easter is the most sacred holiday for the Greek Orthodox. Preparations for Easter come to climax during Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. There are many customs and foods associated with Easter; some are the same all over Greece, some are really localized. Tsoureki Tsoureki, the traditional Easter bread, is baked on Holy Thursday.…

Palm Sunday in Greece

Palm Sunday is a very important day of the Greek Orthodox Church. It’s celebrated on the Sunday before Easter*. Palm Sunday is celebrated to commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey after the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. The people of Jerusalem greeted Jesus waving…

Galaxidi: Clean Monday Flour War

Clean Monday marks the first day of Orthodox Lent in Greece. Although there’s still an atmosphere of carnival on the streets, only “pure” food is eaten. Galaxidi, a city located 200 km/124 miles from Athens, is home to an annual flour war. The “war” is a long kept tradition which happens every year on the…

Fourka

Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) was once the prime destination for Europeans but due to the problems of driving through the former Yugoslavia, the area’s popularity started to decline. However, because Fourka is located really close to Thessaloniki, it’s quite easy to fly to Thessaloniki and then take a bus to Fourka. Location Fourka is located at 105…

Patras

Once known as Patra, this “real” Greek city is still concerned with its wine industry, agriculture and catering for tourists. The third largest city in the country, Patras is best known for its Carnival. It’s also linked to Saint Andrew, the patron Saint of the city, who was crucified at the age of 80. Location…

Carnival Season in 2008

If we still haven’t given you enough reasons to visit Greece, here’s another one: Carnival Season! Also known as Greek “Mardi Gras”, in 2008 it lasts from mid-February to mid-March. Weather In this period, the weather is still cold and wet but you can expect really clear days. On the islands, the sunny days start…