They risked life and limb and month-long journeys to espouse their love for Greece - and a grateful nation honoured them by naming streets and squares after them. Did you know that the bustling Kaningos Square is in fact named after philhellene George Canning or that Lo Street is in fact named after Edward Law? Walking with the Philhelle...
Read moreLove is in the air. Enjoy Qatar Airways’ Valentine's Day offers with fares from €369. Enjoy Qatar Airways’ Valentine's Day offers with fares from €369. Share special moments with your loved ones and plan the perfect vacation with the World’s Best Airline. Explore remarkable destinations from dreamy tropical islands w...
Read moreWith aquatic music choreographies and aviation heritage hunts, the newly-minted Experience Park at Hellenikon wears all its wintry finery to lure you into its sprawling space. Move to the rhythms of synchronized light installations, walk along its long promenade or cycle around its 50km circuit. This is truly a timely Christmas gift for A...
Read more100 years on from of the Destruction of Smyrna, an epic and powerful film tribute entitled ‘Smyrna’ premieres in Greek cinemas on December 23. Elena Panayides speaks to actress Nedie Antoniades about her emotional voyage embodying the role of Angelica, from its successful two-year theatrical staging in Athens, to the ambitious, internatio...
Read moreMaking up for the quiet Christmas we had last year, the City of Athens goes full throttle with a slew of festive events. Expect 38 days, 52 spots throughout the city, 6 Christmas villages, Ice rinks, 120+ activities for the whole family, 25 musical and theatrical performances, 7 open air screenings, pop-up events, musical surprises and mo...
Read moreDiscover stocking fillers and sugary treats with an extra feelgood factor: from scrumptiously photogenic pastries and chocolates to cinnamon teas, patchouli room fresheners, spa cosmetics, cuddly teddy bears outfitted in the Hotel Grande Bretagne's doorman's uniform to Greek designer wear, there's something for everyone - especially for ...
Read moreIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Athens. Almost as a reaction to the muted Christmas we had last year, the appetite for live entertainment and cultural offerings seems to have gone into over-drive. Expect Christmas 2021 to be bigger, sparklier and more filled with festive fun than ever before, certain menacing letters of th...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreAlways wanted to know why the date November 17 is such a big deal but didn’t quite know why. Nor did you quite understand why Greece’s most notorious terrorist group goes by the same name. Accomplished writer Sofka Zinovieff lends context and historical explanation to this all-important date in the Greek calendar in this excerpt from her ...
Read moreAfter being starved of live entertainment, you'd like to listen to live music in a setting that is safe, elegant and uplifting? We've got you covered. The iconic Winter Garden at the Hotel Grande Bretagne comes alive to the sounds of jazz, opera and harp at live musical evenings, adding a touch of refinement to your post-work cocktails. W...
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