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Discover the ultimate luxury and relaxation at the exquisite Mystras Grand Palace Resort and Spa! Mystras Grand Palace is one of the top hospitality destinations in the

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Experience ultimate tranquility and serenity in Arnaia! It is a traditional gem nestled amidst the natural beauty of Halkidiki. Arnaia is a small town that invites you

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Ένας πολύ όμορφος προορισμός για όσους αγαπούν τη φύση αλλά έχουν χρόνο μόνο για μια πολύ κοντινή απόδραση από τη Θεσσαλονίκη, είναι η λίμνη Τριαδίου. Βρίσκεται λίγο

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The Fortress of Corfu is one of the most popular attractions of the island. It is the first image that the visitor sees as he approaches the

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The space It is a very good restaurant on the island of Corfu. The place is great, while the cleanliness of the area impressed me a lot!

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The place It is a traditional Greek restaurant, with its cuisine based mainly on local ingredients and authentic local recipes. You will find it in the picturesque

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A unique natural monument, created of huge dark rocks, rises just outside the city of Kalampaka, at Thessaly region in Greece. On the top of some of

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Every year, the inhabitants of the village called Sochos, in the prefecture of Thessaloniki, celebrate the carnival in a special way. They dress up with a strange

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A few weeks ago I spent an amazing weekend at Grand Resort Lagonissi in Attica. It is a five-star hotel with its own beach in the area

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This beautiful beach, which is  full of people every summer, is located about twenty kilometers away from the city of Heraklion. When you arrive you will enjoy

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It is an impressive area in ancient Knossos, where the visitor sees a hall with an imposing seat in a prominent position. The “throne” was an alabaster

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This is an archaeological treasure that was discovered in the Minoan city of Phaistos. Phaistos is located in southern Crete. The Disc of Phaistos is an unresolved

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It is an impressive Venetian origin fountain depicting four lions that spit out of their mouths water. You will find it in the heart of the city

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You will find it in the center of the city of Heraklion, in front of a small beautiful square. The temple is dedicated to Saint Titus, the

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The monastery was founded around 1152 and operated until the middle of the 14th century. It is located in Feres Evros. The space is kept in a

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Hana (from te greek word Hani which means a guest house) is located in Traianoupoli, about twelve kilometers from Alexandroupolis. It was built around 1370 and is

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Boiled in the briquette, hot and filled with beautiful smell it has been a favorite habit of the Greeks for centuries! Do not miss to  enjoy its

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It is οne of the most beautiful beaches in the area. You will find it at a distance of ten kilometers from Alexandroupolis, heading west. It is

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  The archaeological site is located about twenty kilometers away from Alexandroupolis at the west side of the city,  where the visitors may see the ruins of

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The museum was inaugurated in 1983, replacing the older one, that was built in 1931. The exhibits are classified according to the place they were found. They

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At Katerini Beach, endless miles of sand and blue sea are waiting for you, under the Mount Olympus! The area is almost an hour away from Thessaloniki,

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It was built during the Frankish domination of the area and is located at the southeast part of Mount Olympus! Inside the castle five churches were built,

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The village called Old Saint Panteleimonas is one of the most traditional villages of Pieria. It is at about an hour drive away  from Thessaloniki, and you

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Pefkochori (pine trees village) is one of the most tourist places in  the first peninsula (leg) of Halkidiki . It is located about 105 kilometers away of

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In the center of the city of Thessaloniki, right next to the church of Agia Sophia, at a point that is not easily visible, there is a

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Some time ago I had the unique opportunity to be toured around the Museum of Acropolis and get the chance to admire its monumental exhibits. I was

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One of the most beautiful areas of Pieria, not one you will find among its most famous tourist sites, but worthwhile to visit and get to know

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Kamares in the city of Kavala is what they call the medieval water supply reservoir, which is one of the most photographed and well known areas of

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It’s a small mountainside village of Halkidiki. Here is located the largest vein of white stone available in Greece. The village is built amphitheatrically on the mountainside

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Parthenonas is one of the oldest settlements of Halkidiki, a beautiful and traditional one. You will find it at 350 meters height above sea level, above the

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It is the capital of the Imathia province, a gorgeous town that has a lot to offer to the visitor. Veria is right next to the archaeological

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It’s an old monastery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist that rumor has it was a holy hermitage as early as the 9th century AD. The monastery

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It’s a temple reconstructed in the 11th century AD. It’s the oldest church in town and one of the largest Byzantine churches in the Balkans area. The

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The archaeological site of Vergina is one of the most important archaeological sites in the entire Greece. Here were found many ancient royal tombs, among them the

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It is the oldest synagogue in Northern Greece, built in 1850 AD. The building is well preserved and worthwhile to visit. In order to visit the synagogue,

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The old Town of Chania is considered one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe and for good reason! Here you can find a fascinating mixture

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It’s a popular vacation destination in Crete. You will find it around 40 kilometers west of the city of Chania. The scenery is beautiful and the entire

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The old town of Rethymno will impress the visitor at first glance! All buildings carry their very own architectural identity influenced by the Venice domination as well

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A beautiful park with its very own identity, downtown the city of Drama! It is located right across the church of Saint Barbara, amongst the water springs

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A charming, well organized and inviting space for children is operating lately at the area of Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, one established by the well known Greek children’s

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It’s a brand new five star hotel, worthwhile to visit and experience its hospitality even for just a few days! Setting foot in the reception lobby you

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If you find yourself in Athens, your choices of accommodation are endless! Each time I happened to be visiting Athens myself, would be looking for ideal new

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Alaja Imaret in Turkish means “colorful sanctuary”. It’s a mosque built in the 15th century, worthwhile to visit as it offers a lot more than just sightseeing.

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It is one of the most beautiful areas of Thessaloniki, maintaining its original traditional color up to nowadays. Being located at higher ground (thus its name) it’s

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The monastery was founded in the 14th century and is still operating. According to tradition, the monastery was built in the place that Apostle Paul stayed and

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Kamara  is  called the Arch of Galerius built in the early 4th century AD in honor of Emperor Galerius. Today it is a popular meeting point not

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The George Zoggolopoulo’s  umbrellas sculpture,  standing proudly in Thessaloniki’s promenade,  is one of the most famous attractions in the city. Greece was represented with this sculpture at

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This is the ideal place to get the most beautiful view of the city. Dominant at the top of Kavala, it sets the boundary of the Old

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Kavala is one of the most well-known harbors since ancient times due to its exceptional geographical and strategic positions. In our days, the commercial and tourist harbor

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       If you happen to love loose rhythms, quiet beaches, crystal clean sea and great food, then Evia is the ideal vacation place for you

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The cave was explored for the first time around the 1960s. Until today a part of 270 meters of it has been explored and it is accessible

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It is a complex of private villas in Sivota, in the beach called karvouno. The villas are built right next to the beach, and is a must

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One of the most “famous” beach bars in the area of Sivota! Located in one of the most beautiful beaches  is well known not only for the

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One of the best restaurants in Sivota ! Located just above the port,  in a pretty and cool area, excellent Greek plates are served! We highly recommend

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Restaurant, cafe and rooms for rent complete the picture of Palm Beach, located in Sivota, right by the sea! The garden is very large, full of sunbeds

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The tavern Areti is located at the harbor of  Sivota and  is one of the best restaurants in the area, famous for its good cuisine! The place

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  The port of the island is stretching lazily embracing a big part of the capital! A stroll at the promenade offers an amazing view! A lot

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       A few days ago I happened to visit  the island of Chios for a weekend! For my stay I chose the hotel Almiriki, at

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One of the most beautiful beaches of Chios! Being sandy, wide and blue is waiting to welcome and refresh you in total! The area offers hotels, restaurants,

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  This beautiful city has about 30,000 inhabitants. Historians claim that the city was built by the  Ionians in 1000 BC. Its great history is getting obvious

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It is a beautiful area to the south of the island, famous for its citrus production. Campos is also known for its architecture, which many travelers of

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It is a beautiful and picturesque village one of the many called Mastichohoria (Mastic villages). It still maintains its traditional color, as most houses are built with

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It is a beautiful mountainous village at the southwest of Chios, located about thirty kilometers away from the town. It belongs to the so-called Medieval Villages. Many

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It is a beautiful village, one of the many called Mastichohoria (mastic villages). It is picturesque, built on a hill right above the homonymous beach. A small

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This commercial area is located in the center of the island’s capital. You can walk, do some shopping or just see the shop windows. Among the shops

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Many consider   Rethymnon as the most beautiful city of Crete and for good reason. It is the capital of the prefecture and a city with its

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It is a beautiful pebble beach, extending just below the pedestrian walkway of the village Kastelli. Next to the beach you will find many taverns and cafes.

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It is one of the biggest and most impressive museums I have visited! A virtual trip of about 5.500 years , from the Neolithic Age to Roman

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There is no doubt that Knossos is one of the most important ancient cities of Crete. Visitors of the site have the chance to see how the

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The largest city of Crete has its own magical corners worth to be discovered! A walk in the old city watching the beautiful buildings will charm you!

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As many times someone visits Chania, cannot resist to the charm of this city ! I recently visited the city and walked around the old Venetian Port,

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This ancient Necropolis will surely amaze you! The area and the findings are very interesting! The museum of ancient Eleftherna will be open to visitors next month

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You will see these imposing mountains in the western part of the island of Crete, covering the largest part of Chania and part of Rethymno. The human

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       It is a unique park, home of plants from all over the world! It is truly one of a kind! You can take a

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     It was by chance that I stayed at this beautiful villa just outside the city, but it ended to be a great pleasant surprise. The rooms

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It is a genuine Cretan liqueur based on Cretan raki, found all over the island of Crete (the company’s headquarters are in Heraklion, but you can enjoy

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If you are looking for an alternative getaway, then you will definitely find it in Xenion in Pramanta, Tzoumerka. It is a guest house that does not

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A traditional stone built village in Tzoumerka, that will really make you feel you travel back in time! You have to leave your car at the entrance

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Running in a route of 110 km, the river Arachthos is the eighth-largest river in Greece. It springs from the Pindos Mountains and flows into the Amvrakikos

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The   Castle clock of Ioannina was called Venetian. It rang loudly the hours   until 1917 that the Italians put it out of order. It recently

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