Mykonos Windmills

It has been said that no trip to Greece is complete without visiting the windmills from Mykonos. I will have to agree with that statement, as the windmills look absolutely superb from any angle. Moreover, like most of the other attractions of the island, the windmills are one of the Mykonos landmarks and represent an…

Rhodes: The Valley of the Butterflies

The Valley of the Butterflies is a place of unique beauty on the island of Rhodes –and in entire Greek-, where anyone can relax while watching the butterflies, taking hikes or enjoying Greek cuisine in a restaurant overlooking the waterfall. Location The Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) is located about 25 km (15.5 miles) from…

Lesvos (Lesbos)

The third largest of the Greek Islands, Lesvos (Lesbos) is a place preferred by tourists who want to experience real Greece. A unique Petrified Forrest, medieval castles, lovely beaches, museums, traditional villages, hot springs…all unaffected by the mass tourism and yet so welcoming.

Easter in Greece

Easter is the most memorable holiday to be spent in Greece. Even if you are not the most devout Christian, you can’t help but be moved by the celebrations and they way life renews after 40 days of fast. But the beauty of the holiday is only “competing” with the beauty of nature. Springtime in…

Sifnos

Once known for its gold and silver mines, today Sifnos is a well known Greek summer resort. The tourists are fascinated by the whitewashed houses, the culture and religion, while enjoying a magnificent day on the beach or visiting some of the museums on the island Location Sifnos is part of the Cyclades and lies…

Meteora

Meteora is home to a spectacular complex of monasteries “suspended in air”. The complex was originally formed by 24 monasteries located on the top of high cliffs but only 6 monasteries survived. Today they are used as museums and offer a really interesting insight in the Orthodox monastic life. Location Located in the northwest corner…

New Years in Greece

New Years has been celebrated in Greece since ancient times. The various traditions are mostly meant to bring good luck and fortune to the people. In Greece, the New Years is called Protohronia. On New Year’s Eve, people gather in the town’s center to celebrate and watch the fireworks. Youngsters would declare a “bloodless war”…

Skiing in Greece

Many people don’t think that it’s possible to ski in Greece, but it is. Since Greece is promoted mostly for its beaches and history, the ski areas are left in semi-obscurity. Many avid skiers don’t know about them and you won’t find too many foreign skiers on the Greek slopes. There are 14 ski areas…

Santorini Wines

Santorini’s location and soil makes it a unique wine region in Greece and even in the entire world. With a history of wine production dating from the Bronze Age, no wonder that today Santorini offers some of the best wines in Greece. Enjoy them with friends, in a traditional taverna while sampling some of the…

Delphi

Delphi is not just yet another ancient village one should visit while spending time in Greece. It’s much more than that. Considered the center of the world in ancient times, Delphi was the place where heaven and earth met, the closes place to God. Delphi is the place of worship of the God Apollo thus…