The Coaster Ride Ahead
Art historian Els Hanappe is all for progress but warns that sustainability and engagement with the local community are key to making the Athens ...
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The Hidden Charms Of the Little Cyclades
Christos Drazos, who somehow manages to capture the essence of a place...
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A love letter to Kasos
[lead[ Tucked away on the southernmost tip of the Dodecanese island cluster, ...
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Athens’ coolest ice cream bars for hot summer nights
Looking for some really good ice-cream, Italian-styled gelato, sorbet or soft serve? Many tempting ice-cream parlours are determined to keep you busy this summer. From long-term favourites to attention-grabbing newcomers with a huge line-up of flavours boasting the provenance of their ingredients, we raise a cone to the Big Chill. Here’s...
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The coolest Athens neighborhoods to invest in right now
The Athenian Riviera is where the real estate redevelopment action is, but the city centre and the neighbourhoods fringing it are enjoying a quiet renaissance, buoyed in large part by a thriving community of young creatives who’ve breathed new life into it. These bohemian districts are dotted with oft-overlooked 1930s art deco buildings ...
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5 Great Things to Do in Poetic Preveza
Don’t just rush off to the islands. From gripping ancient ruins and splendid beaches to arty cafes and Venetian wiles, you’ll find plenty worth sticking around for in the gracious port town of Preveza, writes Amanda Dardanis. I have a theory about Greek towns where the locals get around on bicycles. It’s not very Greek, you se...
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5 reasons why you should visit Nafplio
This little coastal gem in the Peloponnese was Greece's first capital. Its stunning architecture, layered history, cultural outposts and its laidback vibe make Nafplio the perfect getaway destination. Ethel Dioulambaka suggests five compelling reasons to visit. #01. IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC CITIES IN GREE...
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Why do Greeks fly kites on Clean Monday?
Every year on Clean Monday, Greeks young and old can be seen in any available patch of green indulging in the traditional beginning-of-Lent activities of kite-flying and picnicking. Setting a kite in the air – and then releasing it – is said to symbolise the freeing of the body from sin, or the passing of the human soul to Heaven and God. [galle...
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Playing the Goat
Danylo Hawaleshka steps back in time with the cacophonous, kid-clad dancers of Skyros. We’re lost. And we know we’re lost because it’s dark out and we’ve just driven onto the military base on the Aegean island of Skyros. We make a quick U-turn, followed by a phone call to our genial host-to-be - a bon vivant by the name of Dim...
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Behind the Scenes at the Rethymnon Carnival
In these colourful extracts from her photo journal, archeologist Holley Martlew goes behind the scenes to capture the pageantry, tireless preparations and deep community bonds at one of Greece’s most epic annual carnival rituals. 'Carnival in Rethymnon', I had been told, is special. It shares a few things, like its huge parade...
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Ski camps by Trekking Hellas: Engage your children with winter sports and activities
Looking for a creative way to engage your kids this winter? Trekking Hellas organises special camps and courses with trained professionals for serious winter fun! FEBRUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Ski & Snowboard Camp in Mt Helmos // February 20-25, 2022 An unforgettable winter break full of skiing, snowboarding and an array of...
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Top 5 Cosy Winter Retreats
Greece is not just a summer romance. From stylish ski resorts and historic city hamlets to quaint alpine escapes, mainland Greece is awash with irresistibly inviting winter wonderlands. As the evenings close in and temperatures fall, trade balmy beaches and long lunches by the sea with luxurious lodgings in dramatic locales where you can ...
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