Spetses Island

Located very close to the mainland, Spetses is a very popular island among Athenians. They flock here during each summer weekend and during Easter. Private cars are banned and the accommodation is quite limited but this doesn’t stop tourists from flocking here.

Greek Olive Oil

The Olive Oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and the base of Greek cuisine. It is considered to be the healthiest product the nature can offer. Greece produces 430,000 tons of olive oil annually (more than 75% is extra virgin).

Greek Christmas Menu & Recipes

While Christmas is not the most important religious holiday in Greece (that would be Easter), festive meals are part of the celebrations. Pork is a traditional meat in Greece but lamb or turkey is also cooked. The Christmas meal comprises a soup, several main dishes, salads, some side dishes and the dessert.

Best Hotels in Corfu for under €100

Known as a lovely holiday destination all year round, Corfu boasts numerous hotels and apartments. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices for those on a budget and the following list comprises hotels/hostels/apartments which cost less than €100 per night, even during the high season.

Souvenirs from Greece

We all love souvenirs…whenever I go to a place I pick up something. My house is filled with stuffed animals from different zoos, seashells, coffee mugs and other small things I can use all the time and they remind me of the places I’ve been so far. Lately I’ve bought clothes during the sales period…

The Music and Dance of Greece

Anyone who has seen the movie “Zorba the Greek” knows what Greek music and dancing is all about. However, the dance called “sirtaki” was created in 1964 for the movie and is not a traditional Greek folkdance. The “Greek Zorba” is a combination of slow and fast versions of the hasapiko dance. The dance has…