Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Santorini Island
Santorini is the must-see island in the Cyclades Archipelago. Its dramatic landscape with the stiff dark cliffs, was created by a powerful volcanic eruption in 1600 BC. According to Plato, Santorini was connected to the myth of Lost Atlantis, the ideal state. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, one of the oldest, sophisticated and most important […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Mykonos Island
Mykonos is a small island with big contrasts. In ancient Greece it was a busy trading hub, nowadays, destination for visitors. Known as the island of winds, although it hides many quiet beaches. Party scene for international celebrities but authentic in local traditions. Mykonos is next to the island of Delos, the most sacred island […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Naxos Island
Naxos is the largest island of Cyclades, covering an area of 430 square kilometers. It lies in the center of the Archipelago. Blessed by the sun and Apollo God, Naxos in antiquity was visible from afar due to its landmark, the huge gate (Portara) of Apollo’s temple. The significance of Naxos in the ancient world, […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Tinos Island
Tinos is an island of the Cyclades Archipelago, in the Aegean Sea, known for its famous marble sculptures and dovecotes, picturesque villages, religious pilgrimage and local gastronomy. According to Greek mythology, Tinos was the island of Aeolus, ruler of the winds. Traces of human presence date back to the Early Bronze Age. In antiquity, the […]
Meteora Rocks and Monasteries
This stunning formation of rocks is located in the heart of the mainland of Greece, in Thessaly Region. 60 million years ago, Meteora was covered by sea. The current geological phenomenon was gradually created by tectonic deformation and erosion. In the fertile valley of Kalambaka Town, some 800 sandstone rocks are rising up to 400-meter […]
Zagoria Villages
A cluster of 46 mountainous gems. Zagorohoria or Zagoria are located at the north-western edge of Pindos mountain range, in Epirus Region. The spots where the settlements had been founded, were selected by the ancient tribes a couple of thousands of years ago, according to the natural protection they provided. From the 15th century and […]
Mount Pelion
The trails of the mythical Centaurs. Mount Pelion dominates the homonymous peninsula which lays in the Aegean Sea, at the east side of Central Greece. The mountain is covered by thick, lush forests, where the mighty Centaurs had lived, according to the Greek mythology. Pelion became a prosperous region in the 18th century, due to […]
Mount Olympus
The home of the twelve Olympian Gods. The imposing mountain is located in Northern Greece, southwest of Thessaloniki, above the Aegean Sea. Surrounded by myths and legends, Mount Olympus is considered the “holy grail” for mountain climbers and nature lovers. According to Greek mythology, the mighty Zeus had his throne on the highest peak “Mytikas”, […]
Ioannina City
Legends, myths and history. Ioannina is the capital city of Epirus Region. It extends around Lake Pamvotis, the only lake in Greece with an inhabitant settlement on its island. In antiquity, the region was famous for the oracle of Dodoni, which was dedicated to the cult of Zeus. Olympias, wife of King Phillip II of […]
Kastoria City
The lady of the lake. Kastoria is one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Greece. It stretches along Lake Orestiada and takes its name after the beavers of the lake. Traces of human habitation date back to the Neolithic era. The city was conquered by the Romans and flourished as a cultural, religious and […]
