Experience The Best of Thessaloniki

The Greek city of Thessaloniki offers energetic and cosmopolitan culture of with the charm and warm ambiance of a small town. Visitors have the chance to experience Greece without the crowd congestion one finds in Athens and an amazing multi ethnic heritage originating from various civilizations. The Romans, Ottoman Turks, and Venetians all left their […]

Top 10 Spots for the Best Sunsets in Greece

The majesty of Greece is pronounced! From the rich history permeating the architecture, language, and cuisine to the picturesque locations, Greece commands wonder, attracting millions of tourists to witness its beauty. Catching a sunset is probably one of the most scenic memories to experience. With the sun easing into the blue ocean, guided by a […]

Some tips for sailing the Saronic Islands in Greece

The Saronic Islands are just off the mainland, between the peninsula of Attiki and the eastern coast of Peloponnese. Being very close to Athens makes them a very popular holiday destination throughout the year. Aegina is only 16.5nm from Athens, an ideal location for a day cruise. It was a great naval power in the […]

A list of the top things to do in Greece

republished from Greek Honeymoon Website No matter which island you choose to visit, there are always going to be enough beaches to check out, with sands or pebbles, touristic or secluded, the options are endless! Here is a list of top things to do while in Greece courtesy of Greek Honeymoon. 1. Beaches, beaches, beaches! […]

#GreekSummer Happening Now, Visit Greece

The hidden charms of Zakynthos An escape to nearby Cyclades Greek products kissed by the sun The shoreline at the foot of Mt Olympus Important archaeological sites have reopened Happening Now #greeksummer 10th Aegina International Music Festival Aegean Regatta 2015 Athinorama Suggests

Athens Top 10 Attractions

Greece is literally a vast archaeological site, an open museum if you may.  The country was inhabited from prehistoric times so almost anywhere you dig in the Greece you may possibly come across traces of human civilization.  Construction projects are often delayed as once something is found the job must stop and the proper authorities […]

Ride the Athens Metro back to Ancient Greece

Taking a ride on the Athens Metro will surely make you feel like you are taking a ride back to Ancient Greece.  It is almost as if you do not have to visit a museum in Athens to get a flavor of the Ancient world.  Train stations along the Athens Metro line give you sneak […]

Ancient Greek Heath and Wellness

As posted on the Visit Greece website, Greece has a great tradition in health and well being practices.  In ancient Greece the medical approach viewed the human as an indivisible whole, comprising of the soul, mind and body. Therefore the focus has always been a pursuit of  a state of balance and good relations between […]

Natural Greek Cosmetics

Greek cosmetics

Greek natural cosmetics have earned wide appeal on the international market and are currently in high demand.   The history of natural cosmetics goes way back into the gorges of time to all the great civilizations. The Ancient Greeks used to make cosmetics with balsam, myrrh, common lime leaves, and iris. They would also dye […]

Dario Ciriello’s ‘Aegean Dream’, a Greek Island Tale

In Dario Ciriello’s ‘Aegean Dream’ Dario and his wife Linda gamble everything on their dream—a new life on the tiny Greek island of Skópelos. They’ve studied Greek, done their research, and have a simple goal: to set up a small business and live happily ever after. But the Greek Gods have other ideas, and before […]

Delos Vacations Top Greece Archeological Sites

Delphi, Knossos, the Acropolis of Athens and Olympia are among the archeological sites that left the most lasting impression on those who visited them according the Greek National Tourism Office in Fall of 2010.     Delphi Is one of the most impressive archeological sites anywhere, and the ancient Greeks believed that it was the […]

Museums of Greece

Greece today has more than 200 State museums or museums supervised by the Ministry of Culture, as well as 107 private museums. Here you will have the opportunity to admire unique works of art and sciences and trace over 6,000 years of history. Greek museums are classified in the following categories: Archaeological Museums Byzantine Museums […]

Ancient Greek Ship Wreck Discovered

According to a report published in the Sacramento Bee, Greece’s culture ministry said the two third-century wrecks were discovered earlier this month during a survey of an area where a Greek-Italian gas pipe line is to be sunk. The ships were located approximately 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) deep in the sea between the Greek Island […]

Akrotiri, Santorini Reopens for Business

According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Department of Culture and Tourism in Greece is reopening a major archaeological site on the tourist island of Santorini, which was closed for nearly seven years after a roof collapsed, killing a visitor in 2005. The culture ministry said in a statement that the bronze-age […]

Delos, Greek Island of Ancient Importance

Delos is an uninhabited island, Rich in History & Culture and only a few Kilometers from the Island of Mykonos. According to legend Leto gave birth to Apollo on the island of Delos bringing to this world the music of light.  This invisible harmony burst over the Aegean turning to stone and bringing the Cyclades […]

Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Greece

If you plan on visiting Greece and will only have a short time in Athens we recommend visiting the fully renovated National Archeological Museum which is one of the biggest and most remarkable archeological museums in the world.   With its numerous and outstanding exhibits the visit will give you the opportunity to travel back in […]

Greek Islands Easter

Easter is celebrated through out Greece, however the Islands have their own unique traditions passed down over the centuries.  Traveling to the Greek Islands during Greek Easter is a wonderful experience; with mild climate, inexpensive hotel rates and small crowds this makes it a a great time to visit.  Many from the mainland flee the […]

New Generation brings back the Glory of Greek Winemaking

In Greece there is a deep rooted tradition of wine making, featuring an especially rich and remarkable location among wine-producing countries due to their terrain and climate.  The wine produced in Greece is rich and flavor, color and is associated not only with the nutritional habits of the Greek, but also with religious traditions and […]