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…

Mycenae

Mycenae, home to Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, is one of the must-see attractions of the Peloponnese peninsula. Once a thriving fortress, it launched the “Mycenean Period”, when the leaders dominated Crete and all the islands in the Aegean. Although its political influence in the region was immense, Mycenae is best known for its mythology.

Corinth

On the Isthmus of Corinth –which links Peloponnese to mainland Greece – stands the ancient city of Corinth. A very important town in ancient Greece, today Corinth is the second largest city in the Peloponnese, attracting tourists and pilgrims alike.

Hydra

Although Athenians favorite “escape island”, Hydra still has a picture-perfect harbor, which immediately absorbs any tourists. Cars aren’t allowed on the island so you will have to use a donkey-taxi to take your luggage to the hotel. Hydra is the perfect destination for any artists. A charming little island still unspoiled by mass tourism, Hydra…

Traditional Greek Villages on the Island of Rhodes

There is a certain magic associated with traditional Greek villages. The white houses, the narrow streets, the archeological sites…there isn’t a better place to experience real Greek life, real Greek cuisine and learn more about the Greek culture. Go shopping in one of the markets, experience the Greek traditions and have fun…all of this and…

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…