5 islands in less than 3 hours from Athens
As a general rule, many Athenians prefer to holiday on Greek islands that are convenient to get to – but far away from “the masses”. Amanda Darda...
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Get Captured by the Castle in Methoni
The more things change, the more we cherish those that stand still. Sh...
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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 sp...
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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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5 Fab Green Holidays
With stylish “urban nature concept” sanctuaries, farm-to-fork adventures, and blissed-out city stays, Greece is getting greener every year. Amanda Dardanis introduces 5 wonderful destinations - from organic farms to barefoot-luxury beachfront retreats - where you can boost your eco-cred this year. The Hands-on One [ca...
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Santorini: For a touch of history this summer
Santorini, the poster child for Greek tourism with its domed churches and sugar-cube architecture, has been such a victim of its own success, that the joys of vacationing here were the privilege of everyone else, except those living in Greece. This summer offers a singular opportunity to holiday on an island that has captured the collecti...
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A transformative trip to celebrate the harvest season at Kinsterna
If these past few months have taught us anything, it is to make our travel experiences as immersive as possible. With the weather expected to remain summery well into late late-October, extend your holidays at Kinsterna. Embrace seasonal rituals that have punctuated the Greek calendar for millennia from the stomping of grapes with bare fe...
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The Heart and Soul of a Medieval Bakery in Mykonos
Discover a different side to Mykonos, far-removed from the glitzy image of the island. One where the smell of warm, freshly baked bread is as seductive as the island's hedonistic charms. Sue Webb, who found herself happily stranded in Greece, unravels an underground gem in Mykonos - a medieval bakery. Chora's Wood Bakery promises good old...
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Island hopping for epicurean delights
Beyond its cobblestoned alleyways and dovecotes, Greek islands are fast acquiring a reputation as gourmet destinations. Talented Athenian chefs have set up culinary ventures from fashionable Tinos to hippie Koufonissia – proof that innovative locavore cuisine is thriving. A review of five new island restaurants that promise meals to remem...
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Time for a Sea Change
While Greece is a world-renowned tourist destination for sailing holidays, it’s not the hub for professional racing sailing that its climate and location warrants. Graham Wood talks to Akis Tsarouchis, a passionate sailing guru who is trying to remedy all that. On the face of it, Greece should be the European epicenter for pro...
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Carefree holidays in a heritage hotel
For a summer seeped in history and adventure, in a magnificently restored hotel, look no further than Kinsterna Hotel in Monemvasia for a family escape. Picture breakfast under centuries-old olive trees, sunning under fragrant citrus orchards, horse-back riding through vineyards, gourmet meals crafted from home-grown produce, castles and ...
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Michelin-Star Chef Luca Piscazzi brings his award-winning cuisine at Four Seasons Athens
Chef Luca Piscazzi brings his impressive talent and appetite for experimentation to Four Seasons Athens this summer. Piscazzi’s presence in the hotel is set to not only raise the culinary bar in Four Seasons Athens; but it will undoubtedly make the gastronomic landscape in Greece a lot more exciting. Four Seasons pulls off a c...
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