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…

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…

The Old Town of Rhodes

The Medieval Town of Rhodes is known among locals as “The Old Town”. The site is incredibly well preserved and there are projects conducted to restore and improve the medieval town. The oldest inhabited medieval fortress in the world has over 200 streets or lanes with no name on them. It’s really easy to get…

Traditional Christmas in Greece

For years, Easter has been considered the best time to visit Greece if one wants to experience the Christian Orthodox traditions. Lately, however, Christmas started gaining “popularity” and travelers choose Greece as a possible Christmas vacation destination. The streets are filled with light; there are concerts and other festivities and shopping is a real pleasure…