Getting married in Greece

Planning to get married this year? Then why not do that in Greece. Destination weddings are pretty much anything a future-to-be bride wants provided she likes to travel. The romantic Greek islands represent the perfect place to have your dream wedding and then spend your dream honeymoon. The easiest way to handle a destination wedding…

Paradise Beach Mykonos

The party atmosphere is at its best on Paradise Beach but don’t be surprised to see nudity, as well. Dubbed as one of the best beaches on the island of Mykonos, Paradise Beach has been popular among tourists since the days of the hippies. Location and how to get to Paradise Beach Paradise Beach stands…

Paros Beaches

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…

Milos Beaches

Milos has some of the most magnificent beaches in Greece, with crystal waters surrounded by sand dunes. The scenery is picturesque, with lots of magnificent rock formations, as a result of the volcanic landscape. Milos: location and how to get to the island Milos is a small volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It’s…

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes, painting by Salvador Dali The Colossus of Rhodes lasted for only 56 years but it earned its place in the famous list of The Seven Wonders of the World. It wasn’t just a giant statue but most importantly a symbol of unity of people who inhabited Rhodes. The Colossus was a…

Easter Food in Greece

Easter is the most sacred holiday for the Greek Orthodox. Preparations for Easter come to climax during Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. There are many customs and foods associated with Easter; some are the same all over Greece, some are really localized. Tsoureki Tsoureki, the traditional Easter bread, is baked on Holy Thursday.…

Galaxidi: Clean Monday Flour War

Clean Monday marks the first day of Orthodox Lent in Greece. Although there’s still an atmosphere of carnival on the streets, only “pure” food is eaten. Galaxidi, a city located 200 km/124 miles from Athens, is home to an annual flour war. The “war” is a long kept tradition which happens every year on the…

Fourka

Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) was once the prime destination for Europeans but due to the problems of driving through the former Yugoslavia, the area’s popularity started to decline. However, because Fourka is located really close to Thessaloniki, it’s quite easy to fly to Thessaloniki and then take a bus to Fourka. Location Fourka is located at 105…

New Years in Greece

New Years has been celebrated in Greece since ancient times. The various traditions are mostly meant to bring good luck and fortune to the people. In Greece, the New Years is called Protohronia. On New Year’s Eve, people gather in the town’s center to celebrate and watch the fireworks. Youngsters would declare a “bloodless war”…