Canadian Embassy in Athens

The Canadian Embassy in Athens is meant to help the Canadian citizens who travel to Greece or a living here. The Embassy is able to help the Canadian citizens in the following situation: you have been arrested or detained in Greece a child (Canadian citizens) has been abducted you need to be evacuated in case…

Australian Embassy in Athens

The Australian Embassy in Athens is meant to provide assistance to the Australian citizens visiting Greece or living here. The Embassy also maintains an Honorary Consul in Thessaloniki, but it’s advisable to contact the Embassy in the first instance. The Australian Embassy can provide assistance in the following cases: if an Australian citizen lost a…

American Embassy & Consulate in Greece

Generally speaking, when a US citizen needs the help of the American Embassy, something went terribly wrong. The American Embassy in Athens and the Consulate General in Thessaloniki are meant to offer assistance to the US citizens living in Greece and those traveling to Greece. The emergency services offered by the American Embassy include: assistance…

British Embassy & Consulates in Greece

The embassy and the consular network in Greece are meant to help the UK citizens living in the country or traveling to Greece. There are five permanent consulates in Greece, as well as one consulate in Kos only during the summer months and honorary Consuls in Patras and Syros. If a UK citizen is victim…

Thessaloniki: White Tower

The most well known landmark in Thessaloniki is, without a doubt, The White Tower. Currently both a monument and a museum, it’s the symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia. A bit of history The tower was constructed by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and used to guard the east walls of the city. An…

Karpathos

The island of Karpathos is basically two islands in one: the northern and southern parts have been isolated by a vertebra of cliffs. The northern part is mountainous, while the southern part is home to the beautiful beaches. Location and How to get to Karpathos Karpathos is one of the Dodecanese islands , located between…

Best Restaurants in Mykonos

When visiting Mykonos, make sure to experience the local cuisine. While the restaurants within resorts or hotels are most often a good choice, sometimes it’s a good idea to go “off the beaten path” and try some of the restaurants which are favored by the locals. Here are some ideas for you. Nammos This is…

Festivals and Customs in Kefalonia

The Greek islands are famous for their customs and festivals. It’s been said times and times around that one should spend Easter at least once in a life time in Greece. Beside Easter, Kefalonia’s festivals include: The Carnival, Christmas and New Year, March 25 (or the Annunciation of Virgin Mary), May Day, August 15, Celebration…