The summer festivals and feasts in Andros bring together families and friends One big advantage of visiting Greece in the summer months, apart from the wonderful climate and the exquisite...
Traditional music is deeply embedded in the life of Andriots Feasting, music and dance were always deeply embedded in the life of Andros’ locals, being means of expressing feelings and...
The rich and wonderful 'orchestra' of Greek traditional instruments Lyre, lute, violin, clarinet, drums, bagpipes and some more exotic musical instruments, like sandouri, askomandoura, tsambouna, form the ‘orchestra’ of the...
Nisiotika is a music genre that is very popular among Greeks Nisiotika (nisi means island in Greek) is one the most distinctive categories of Greek music and songs, mainly referring...
The traditional music of the islands has its roots back in ancient Greece The Aegean islands have an important folk dance tradition, originating from the dances of ancient Greece, like...
Greek folk music is a beautiful blend of influences from East and West Music in Greece presents a vast diversity due the creative assimilation by the Greeks of different influences...
Paraporti is ideal for a quick dip on a hot summer day Paraporti, this small sandy stretch of a beach, emerging headlong from the mainland, is one of two beaches...
Chrissi Ammos is a very popular golden beach with soft sand and amazing waters With its name which literally means ‘golden sand’, Chrissi Ammos is beyond doubt one of the...
Batsi beach is very popular among tourists and locals The beach at Batsi, one of the most famous resorts in Andros, is an organized beach with all necessary tourist amenities,...
Niborio beach is at a stone's throw from Chora in Andros Nimborio beach emanates the atmosphere of the port it once was and it still serves as a harbour for...
Agios Petros beach offers ample space and privacy Leaving Gavrio and heading on the central road towards Batsi, you come across the beautiful seaside village of Agios Petros. Unlike the...
Achla beach is a tranquil heaven for the adventurous few A secluded heaven immersed in tranquility, Achla beach is located on the northeast coast of Andros, 25 km from Chora...
Kypri beach attracts the fans of scuba diving and other water sports Kypri beach can be found on the southwestern part of Andros, 5km from Batsi and 29 km from...
Make a day of your visit to beautiful Zorkos beach at the northern part of Andros A hideaway on the northern part of the island, Zorkos beach is 40 km...
Halkolimionas is easily accessible and ideal for snorkelling A secluded beach, Halkolimionas is almost at the centre of the western coastline of Andros, approximately 34 km from the port of...
Vitali beach rewards the visitor with its wild beauty and serenity Located on the north eastern part of Andros, about 35 km from Chora and 15 km from Gavrio, Vitali...
With its rugged landscape, Vlychada beach is ideal for loners and adventurous types Vlychada beach is located on the north western side of Andros, about 40 km from the capital,...
Fellos, an easy to access beach with clean waters, ideal for fishing lovers Fellos is an easy to access beach, located 5 km north from Gavrio on the northwest coast...
Discover Andros on the back of a horse and enjoy amazing views Beautiful Andros can also be discovered on the back of a horse. Ride and experience amazing views and...
Andros: An island made for walking with 300 km of footpaths Lush green valleys, flowing rivers, beautiful beaches and ancient pathways. Andros is an island full of surprises, especially for...
Visit the labyrinthine world of Cave Foros Did you know that one of the first discovered caves in Greece was in Andros? Cave Foros presents an impressive spectacle comprising stalactites,...
The impressive Panachrandou monastery looks like a Byzantine fortress Panachrantou Monastery is located on the slope of Mount Gerakones and is the most beautiful Byzantine monastery of Andros. Surrounded by...
Visit the recently restored Agia Marina monastery, an important religious pilgrimage One of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Greece, the Agia Marina Monastery and its famous holy spring, are...
Menites, a piece of untouched paradise,is a good starting point for hiking Menites is a beautiful village built on Petalo Mountain, 200 meters above sea level and its verdant green...
Gavrio is Andros' port and an excellent starting point for numerous excursions Gavrio is Andros’ main port connecting the island to Rafina, located on the west coast of the island....
Korthi beach is ideal for the lovers of windsurfing and hiking Korthi is a strikingly beautiful village overlooking a wide sandy shore with a small port to shelter boats and...
Batsi: From fishing village to a tourist resort that has it all Batsi, Andros’ main resort, lies 7km southeast of Gavrio port on the overbuilt shores of a handsome bay...
Kydonieos Institute with its rich activity is synonymous to culture in Andros Kydonieos Institute is a non profit foundation established in 1994 in Chora, the capital of Andros and its...
Discover Andros' roots in the Kairis library, home of 60,000 rare publications The Kairis Library was founded in 1987 as a non-profit private legal entity, thanks to the efforts and...
Andros' maritime history enclosed in a beautiful museum The rich naval history of Andros is found in the Maritime Museum located in the center of Chora, the island's capital. Andros...
Contemporary Art has its own famed museum in beautiful Andros A boldly varied cultural oasis, usually offering two exhibitions a year, the Museum of Contemporary Art is undisputedly Andros’ pride....
Andros is very close to Athens! Andros: An island that combines culture and nature at a stone's throw away from Athens Andros, the second-largest and northernmost island of the Cyclades...
Discover the beauties of Andros by bus, car, bike or even water taxis So you have arrived at Gavrio, Andros’ port and you are wondering how to move around. A...
Andros buses are cheap and reliable, covering major villages The local bus service in Andros is cheap and reliable and fortunately gets more organized in the summer months. The Gavrio-Chora...
Andros, an island easy to reach, quite close to Athens The island of Andros is easily accessible by ferry from the port of Rafina, on the north eastern side of...
One of the most famous finish lines Kallimarmaro Stadium: A glorious finish for the Athens Authentic Marathon What venue could be more ideal for the finish of the Athens Authentic Marathon...
How to find your starting block in the Athens Authentic Marathon So you have reached the start line! Be ready to take your place at the start blocks, not later...
How to deliver your clothes before the Authentic Marathon Race Your mind is definitely on the race, but before that there are some small matter to take care of, such...
Things to know of the start line facilities The Athens Authentic Marathon start area offers all necessary services for the runners You are all registered and ready to go so...
Easy transport to the Authentic Marathon Start Venue Transportation to the Athens Authentic Marathon Start Venue is easy as everything is taken care of by the Organizing Committee. On the day...
Things to know when you arrive Important first steps for your participation in the Athens Authentic Marathon Your participation in the Athens Authentic Marathon starts at the welcoming desk at Athens...
See how you can participate in the Marathon Athens Authentic Marathon is a unique experience attracting thousands of runners Participating in the Athens Authentic Marathon race is beyond doubt one of...
A unique museum of world history and culture The Acropolis Museum is Top choice museum in Athens facing the Parthenon This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis'...
Discover Greece comfortably and cheaply via bus and train Greece is not famous only for its islands and by travelling in the mainland you will discover many important destinations. The...
Public means of transportation for every need and budget Athens is a vibrant city and its public means of transportation operate accordingly to cover the needs of both locals and...
See how to use the public transportation network Feel like a local: Go around Athens using the public means of transportation The Athens transportation network covers a wide variety of...
Important Info about your Transactions during Your Holidays in Greece. Money and currency tips for the visitor in Athens and Greece in general. Europe was an ancient Greek princess, mother...
Important Tips and Information. How to rent a cheap car in Athens. With a rented car you can visit the wider Attica region and beyond at your own pace If...
Choose from the top a jewellery Present Greek Jewellery: a centuries old tradition and the best gift to take back home Greece has a long tradition in jewellery making, dating...
Plenty of opportunities to do your shopping in Athens To do your shopping in Athens you need…money, so let’s first check banking hours. Banks open Monday through Friday from 8...
Athens International Airport: Getting to and from Athens in about 50' There are several efficient ways for getting into the center of Athens from the Athens International Airport, whether or...
The first necessary steps that will make your trip to Greece easier Your travel agent, the local Greek Embassy or consulate, are the first stops you should make if you...
Five not-to-miss stops in Athens if you are short of time This video recommends the must see monuments of Athens. Even if your visit to Athens is only limited to...
The Theocharakis Foundation, an important addition to the Greek cultural scene In 2005 the Theocharakis Foundation bought and restored one of the last standing old buildings in the centre of...
Discover four centuries of Jewish life in Greece in one museum More than four centuries of the life of the vibrant Jewish communities in Greece are presented in the Jewish...
All you need to know about the evolution of pottery through the ages What could be a more appropriate location for a Traditional Pottery Museum than the original area where...
The Glyptothiki, Athens' own sculpture museum in the midst of a beautiful park The National Glyptothiki is a sculpture museum in Athens, an annex of the National Gallery of Greece....
The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum : the art of jewelry at its best The Ilias lalaounis Jewelry museum is located in one of the most atmospheric neighborhoods of Athens, very...
A true pillar in Greece's cultural life The Benaki Museum, Greece’s finest private museum contains the vast collection of Antonis Benakis, accumulated during 35 years of avid collecting in Europe...
Impressive historical memorabilia in a landark Athens building Specialising in memorabilia from the Greek War of Independence (1821–27), the National Historical Museum houses Byron’s helmet and sword, a series of...
Immerse in the Byzantine world in the middle of modern Athens Thematic snapshots of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine world are exceptionally presented in expansive, well-lit, multi-level galleries, clearly arranged chronologically...
Focusing in the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is dedicated to the study and promotion of the ancient cultures of the...
When in Athens do as the...Athenians do! So what is it like to live in Athens as a visiting foreign student? A group of American students staying in Athens, living...
Gia sou or hello! Let's move on with basic Greek phrases Gia sou or hello again! Let’s move to number two of our lessons on absolutely essential words and phrases...
Greek for...beginners can be easier than you think It may sound… Greek to you, but a few simple Greek phrases can take you a long way in your vacation in...
From Aegina's port you can explore the entire island by bus There are three bus lines on the island of Aegina, all leaving from and returning to the main bus...
Aegina's rich history is gloriously manifested in the temple of Aphea and the site of Kolona Ancient Aegina was an affluent state with considerable power and influence over the entire...
So close to Athens, Aegina is the perfect choice for an easy getaway from the city routine Aegina is a lovely island in close distance to Athens. This is why...
Aegina is an ideal getaway at a stone's throw from Athens There is nothing easier than getting from Athens to the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. Piraeus is...
Easter is a unique occasion to explore Greek traditions and customs Easter is a great time to be in Greece for many reasons. First of all even if you are...
The history of war in Greece in one museum in the center of Athens If you pass by stationed warplanes right in the centre of Athens you probably are outside...
Plaka, the heart of old Athens, takes you to a trip back in time Plaka, located under the Acropolis, has a history of more than 3.500 years and its charming...
Monastiraki: a harmonious blend of tradition, shopping and relaxation Monastiraki is where the heart of Athens beats, an old part of the city which nestles under the Acropolis. Monastiraki square...
Areopagus Hill: Immerse in history while enjoying panoramic views What to see in Athens apart from the Acropolis and other top sites? This is a common question among visitors while...
Humble but mouth-watering, who can resist a good souvlaki ? Greece is well known for its delicious cuisine and healthy Mediterranean diet, but what about its fast food? Everyone who...
At Anafiotika you will feel like being in a Greek island in the middle of Athens Anafiotika is one of the historical treasures of Plaka, the picturesque iconic neighborhood of...
Platis Gialos Beach Platis Gialos: An impressive beach with an amazing landscape Platis Gialos beach is a gorgeous spot on the west side of Kalymnos, offering a view of the...
About Kalymnos Kalymnos: The home of the world’s finest sponge divers! Kalymnos is a beautiful traditional island situated between Kos and Leros, and is the fourth largest island in the...
Kalamies beach is for fans of bare landscapes and limited facilities Kalamies beach is located just before Emborios village in the island of Kalimnos, near the northwest tip of the island, nestled in...
Vlychadia beach is ideal for scuba diving and spear-fishing If you're looking for a beach in Kalymnos that can give you a full day while being part of a self-contained...
Visit Ton Ticho beach for that feeling of total peace and quiet As in most Greek islands, if you want a remote beach for that get-away-from-it-all feeling, you need to...
Platis Gialos is an impressive beach with dark volcanic sand and majestic sunsets Platis Gialos beach is a wide and rambling, but not-too-organized swimming spot on the west side of...
Stunning Masouri beach can cover your every need as a tourist in Kalymnos Masouri is about the most picturesque beach on the island of Kalymnos. Lying on the west side,...
Palionisos beach lies in a splendid fjord-like bay not far from Emporio Palionisos beach is a small and pebbly beach hidden deep inside a sheltered cove on the north side...
Kandouni beach is frequented by locals, young crowds and hikers Kandouni beach lies to the northwest of the main port of Pothia in Kalymnos, about five kilometres along the coast...
Try Arginonta beach for its pristine waters and splendid natural scenery On an island such as Kalymnos the quietest and calmest beaches may not be the softest. Kalymnos is a...
Explore beautiful Kalymnos by car, bus or taxi and you will definitely come back! There are three main ways of getting around Kalymnos -- driving, bus and taxi. If you...
Visit Telendos and be transported back in the time of no mass tourism Telendos is that striking-cone islet rising abruptly from the sea a few hundred metres from the west...
Kalymnos’ grace still reflects the prosperity of its affluent shipping community Kalymnos is a rocky island off the Turkish coast and a member of the twelve Greek islands of the...
Tips For A Taxi Driver Taxi: An easy way to explore Mykonos To move around in Mykonos is not so complicated, mainly if you use a taxi to explore the...
1. Super Paradise Beach Super Paradise beach: A cosmopolitan and magnificent beach The Super Paradise beach is in the southern part of the island and is only 7 km away...
1. Maritime Museum Relive Mykonos' naval history in the Aegean Maritime Museum The Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos is the first museum of its kind in Greece that has restored...
1. Beaches Overview The amazing beaches of Mykonos for every taste! Visitors from around the world choose Mykonos for their holidays for a thousand different reasons. The famous Cycladic Island...
Agios Stefanos is a charming beach at a stone's throw from Mykonos town Agios Stefanos Beach is a small stretch of sand complete with sunbeds and umbrellas in the northwest...
Do not get discouraged by the distance: Lia beach will definitely reward you Lia, at 10 km from Mykonos Chora, is perhaps one of the more distant and difficult to...
Kalafatis' rugged beauty and good breeze attract water sports fans If you're looking for some fun water sports, Kalafatis beach is the spot. Located 14 km southeast of Chora, its...
Ornos is the perfect beach for families and water sports fans A perfect family beach, only 2 km from Mykonos town, with easy access and a variety of facilities, Ornos...
Platis Gialos is a popular beach offering all kinds of amenities Platis Gialos as its name declares in Greek, is the longest stretch of beach on the island and yet...
Kalo Livadi is perfect for families with kids and seekers of relaxation Kalo Livadi ("good valley") is actually located at the end of a long valley, and is a long...
Don't let its name fool you, Paranga beach has it all! Contrary to its name -which means "a poor house or shack" - Paraga is actually one of the first...
At Paradise beach the party never ends for the younger crowds Paradise beach, at 6 km from Chora, is an alternative to Super Paradise for young and/or heterosexual tourists. Paradise...
Super Paradise beach is "the" party scene of Mykonos with a variety of bars and clubs Super Paradise beach is considered "the" party scene in Mykonos and is extremely popular...
Hair & Nails in Mykonos A day at the spa, there is nothing like it! Mykonos is a cosmopolitan island with visitors from all over the world every year. Holidays...
Shopping in Mykonos It is time for shopping in Mykonos Island! Shopping for women is a hobby that follows on to which part of the planet they are. Everywhere they...
A trip to Mykonos isn't complete without a visit to Little Venice, built right on the water Little Venice (Alefkandra) is a collection of two and three storey medieval houses...
Mykonos' windmills are living proof of the island's rich commercial past The iconic windmill complex ‘Kato Myloi’, situated southwest of Mykonos Town, between scenic Little Venice and the quarter of...
Paraportiani church is an imposing structure, synonymous to Mykonos The chapel of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Paraportiani is one of the most famous churches and monasteries of Mykonos and one of the most photographed churches...
Get a glimpse of Mykonos' past in the Folklore Museum at Chora The Mykonos Folklore Museum is located in the Venetian Castle (also known as "Kastro") district of the island,...
Relive Mykonos' naval history in the Aegean Maritime Museum The Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos is the first museum of its kind in Greece that has restored historical exhibits so...
Explore Mykonos riding its dependable buses Mykonos has one of the best bus systems in the Greek islands; the buses run frequently and on schedule and since they run until...
Sit back and relax: the Mykonos KTEL buses will take you almost everywhere The local KTEL bus service on Myconos isn’t only for the main town. Its smart green and...
Efficient and cheap, Mykonos buses will take you almost everywhere Mykonos is small and you can do a lot of walking but it is too big to walk everywhere, especially...
With a little planning, Mykonos taxis offer a great service to visitors Taxi service in Myconos requires a little planning. Because there are only 31 taxis on the island, taxi...
Mykonos is one of the finest examples of Cycladic architecture Mykonos has all the typical characteristics of traditional Cycladic architecture. Like a cluster of white grapes, with tiny strokes of...
A quaint little church awaits at the turn of every corner on the island of Mykonos Picturesque churches, like sculptures of white and blue, are one of Mykonos’ most iconic...
Mykonos beaches, famed for their transparent waters, cater to every preference No wonder why Mykonos Island is a favorite destination worldwide; visitors from around the globe choose it for their...
Enjoy Santorini's breathtaking scenery while approaching one of its two ports Just below the town of Fira, the capital of Santorini, there is the port of Gialos, commonly known as...
Santorini's cuisine combines humble materials with highend gastronomy Today Santorini has become the ultimate gastronomic destination in Greece. Unique agricultural products, pioneering restaurants with national and international awards, hospitable tavernas with...
Enchanting Imerovigli stands at the highest spot in Santorini Imerovigli’s position at the highest, most central part of the Caldera in Santorini gives it visual command of the whole area....
Don't leave Santorini without some precious souvenirs to remember it Shopping is definitely one of the many pleasures Santorini has to offer. Besides handmade gold and silver jewelry, the island...
Kambia is a quiet beach with natural shade provided by rock formations Several good beaches can be found near the prehistoric site of Akrotiri in Santorini, and Kambia is one...
Swim in the famously calm waters of Exo Gialos beach and marvel at the sunset There are very few beaches on the rugged western edge of Santorini, as the cliffs...
The Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on Santorini A huge attraction of Santorini and arguably the most famous beach, lies on the southernmost part...
Vlychada's magic lunar landscape, makes it unique in Santorini Vlychada is an easily accessible beach by car or bus, located on the south coast of Santorini, 13 kilometers from Fira....
Perissa beach, a Blue Flag winner, is a pole of attraction with its black volcanic sand Perissa sits on one of Santorini’s most beautiful beaches. This Blue Flag winner is...