Articles tagged ‘Greece’

Athens Zoo

By Cristina | August 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

I know I’m still a kid although my age won’t exactly confirm that. Every single time we visit a new big city we have to see the Zoo (provided there’s something interesting to see there, of course).
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Athens Zoo (or by its official name Attica Zoological Park) caught our [...]

October in Greece

By Cristina | August 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Prices are low, nothing is crowded and the weather is pleasant. Plenty of events and festivals to enjoy the best fall in Greece.
Weather
The weather is pleasant but can get cooler by the end of the month. The trend, however, is to have quite warm weather in October so don’t worry about the weather being [...]

Wildfires still not under control

By Cristina | July 25th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

A while ago, Greece faced the wild fires on the island of Skyros. Those have been contained but new fires broke out in other parts of the country.
The fire on the island of Rhodes have not yet been contained and it already destroyed 1,500 ha of agricultural terrain and forest, while the fire in suburbs [...]

Cyclades

By Cristina | July 15th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Without a doubt, the Cyclades are the most popular Greek islands, attracting thousands of tourists each year. They are famous for the beautiful weather, great beaches and lovely traditional villages.
Location
The Cyclades are a group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, located south-east of the mainland of Greece. They stand south of Athens and [...]

Forest fires on the island of Skyros

By Cristina | July 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Forest fires have been raging on Skyros, a popular Greek holiday island, for the past two days. Although thousands of pine trees have been burnt, there are no injuries or properties damaged.
Thankfully the fires broke out where there are no homes but the fire is not yet under control mostly due to high winds. [...]

First heat wave of the year hits Greece

By Cristina | July 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

The first heat wave of the year hit Greece yesterday and temperatures will still be high on Wednesday as well. Authorities urged the population to curb the use of electricity as the demands are too high.
Temperatures are expected to reach 41C/106 F on Wednesday. Considering that the average July temperature is 27C/81F and the [...]

CheapTravelScout: Even more Greece deals

By Cristina | July 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Yes, even more Greece deals to be found over at Cheap Travel Scout. Our “scouts” found some interesting deals for those planning a vacation in Greece, either this summer later in the year (and even next year!).
Check them out:

Best of Greece: receive a free one night hotel stay
Late Deals: June and July Special offers for [...]

Random Greece Photo of the Moment

By Cristina | June 25th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Here’s a random photo taken in Aegina in 2005 and part of our Islands set of our Greece photos page. Easter is one of the most beautiful holidays to be spent in Greece, not only for its religious significance but also for the colorful parades and other events that take place all over Greece.

Random Greece Photo of the Moment

By Cristina | June 18th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Here’s a random photo taken in Aegina Town in 2005 and part of our Islands set of our Greece photos page. Visiting the market while in Greece is not only a colorful experience but also the best way to get in touch with the locals and buy some fresh vegetables and fruits.

Paros Beaches

By Cristina | June 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

As all Cyclades Islands, Paros has very nice beaches. Located close to Naxos, the island is the perfect location for those who like to soak in the sun but avoid the crowds in Santorini or Mykonos. Considered one of the most beautiful island of the Cyclades, Paros has lovely beaches – some crowded, some hidden [...]