The Cyclades, south of Greece, are considered some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Mountains, white cubistic villages and black and golden sand beaches combine to make the islands picture postcard-perfect. The Cyclades, so named because of the archipelago’s islands are set up in a circle around Delos, also played important roles in Greek mythology. They…
If you visit Greece, you will see plenty of cafés packed with people laughing, chatting and socializing around the city. For Greeks, drinking coffee is much more than just drinking coffee. It is the local way of socializing, of going out to catch up, discuss about current events and relax. It is also a great way to enjoy the sun and the hot weather outside. Here…
Fancy a VIP getaway? Our luxury holidays to Greece add a little something extra to make your stay even more special. When you book a luxury break to Greece with us, you’ll have a first-class base from which to enjoy the rugged mainland and characterful islands. And there’s lots to see and do, from hidden coves and storybook shipwrecks to traditional tavernas and boutique…
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Athens Our Top Selections Greece is a country rich in ancient history. We proudly present you the archaeological sites not to miss with your family in Greece. Steeped in culture and packed full of wonderful landscapes and family-friendly activities, Greece is a great place to bring your children. There are a number of historical sites to visit, including these top…
The down side is that the baseball field and the stadium are full of people who’d rather not be there. They’d rather be home. For many of them, that’s Syria. As I understand it, they left because home was exploding all around them and people like them were dying in great numbers, whether or not they had taken sides in the war, which they might or might not understand…
The story of the shipwreck recalls the old pirate stories of the Venetian period. It was in 1980 when the Greek pursuit authorities detected a ship, suspected for smuggling of cigarettes and liquors, sailing in the open Ionian Sea. They ran after it and, because of the very bad weather, the ship was forced to stand on the sandy beach of the cove, where it lies ever…
Enjoying a very central location, Athens Studios is 100 metres from the Acropolis Metro Station, 150 metres from the New Acropolis Museum and 500 metres from the entrance of the Acropolis. The property has a rooftop area with Acropolis view, and 2 bars. Free WiFi is available throughout. All air-conditioned rooms, studios and apartments at Athens Studios are spacious…
ATHENS Greece s privatization agency said it concluded the 400 million euro ($437 million) sale of Astir Palace, a luxury seaside resort outside Athens, to Turkish-Arab fund Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund on Thursday. Greece and Jermyn Street agreed on the sale of a 90 percent stake in the Astir Palace hotel complex in 2014. But the deal stalled after Greece s leftist-led…
Athens alone is expecting to see 4.5 million visitors this year. Photograph: Milos Bicanski/Getty Images Worries about Turkey and north Africa have seen healthy, and rising, visitor numbers to Greece. Which is welcome in a sector that provides a fifth of all jobs It’s been a busy winter in downtown Athens, where scaffolding, tarpaulins and dust have been symbols of…
Tudor Hall Restaurant Overlooking the magical Acropolis at the top of King George Hotel and in the heart of the city, Tudor Hall Restaurant welcomes you with its unique neo-classical decor and a romantic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in nostalgia and emotion through an innovative yet timeless cuisine and top off your meal with some unforgettable moments. Hytra Onassis…
Of all the Greek Islands — and there are thousands of them — Santorini is probably the one most people have heard of. And also probably the one that most people dream of visiting. Santorini is where you will find the red cliffs, black beaches, white windmills, and blue domes that adorn so many postcards. Yes, this is Greece s “postcard island.” Because Santorini is…
Athenian democracy was made up of three important institutions. The first was the ekklesia, or Assembly, the sovereign governing body of Athens. Any member of the demos–any one of those 40, adult male citizens–was welcome to attend the meetings of the ekklesia, which were held 40 times per year in a hillside auditorium west of the Acropolis called the Pnyx. (Only…
Between Syntagma Square and the Plaka are two streets that host some of the most interesting new businesses in the city as well as some older businesses that have managed to hang on through the hard times. Nikis Street and Voulis Street run parallel to each other starting a block below Syntagma Square and intersecting Ermou Street, Athens main shopping street. In…
Greece, the English name for the Hellenic Republic, derives from an ancient Latin word for that area. Hellenic derives from the word ancient Greeks used to refer themselves, while Romeic comes from the medieval or Byzantine Greek term. Although Romeic was the most common self-designation early in the nineteenth century, it has declined in favor of Hellenic since…
About With its soaring cliffs, whitewashed houses and sparkling views of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is a slice of paradise. It’s one of the most coveted islands in the Cyclades archipelago, and arguably the most beautiful. Its rugged landscape has been shaped by volcanic activity, which has left it with multicoloured beaches made up of black, red, white and gold lava…
