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A Natura protected area, with enchanting images. It is absolutely a must to take a tour of it as it abundantly offers you peace of mind. Ideal. At an altitude of 630 meters above sea level, northwest of Greece the the lake of Kastoria can be found. It spans 28 square kilometres and is the eleventh largest lake in our country. It is also called Lake Orestida but most people call it the lake of Kastoria. And so ...

Merchant ships, passenger ships and of course warships are waiting for divers to discover them. Go down to the bottom of the sea and take a "dip" back in time. Wrecks. Scattered all over the Greek seas. A large underwater museum consisting of many smaller ones. An idea that becomes a reality, starting with the Sporades Islands. The first underwater museum in Greece will be created there. Next summer, it will start as a first in Peristera, in ...

The myth of Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy's dives are an attraction for thousands of visitors. And that's where the problem starts. Scorpio Beach emits a distress signal. A world-renown Greek beach is being destroyed, as claimed by the island's director Andreas Leonidou. Scorpio, the refuge of Onassis, is a beautiful island. And how could it have been different since this is the place where the Greek tycoon chose to build his main holiday home. Several decades back, ...

A winter trip to Metsovo always offers beautiful experiences and gifts us with "rich" images. Staying in a 5-star chalet, however, can be considered an experience in itself. So Metsovo and Grand Forest are an attractive proposition for discerning travellers. A combination that's hard to go unnoticed. Which season is the best to visit Metsovo? That's a tough question. Subjective answer. The magnificence of the landscape of Epirus during autumn and winter, however, has much to offer the ...

The BBC reported on its on-site theme on Exarchia and Airbnb. Based on a Facebook page entitled "Exarcheia Tourism", Britain's television network carries a message posted on social media and proceeds to analysis-commentary on the area in Athens. "Instagram tourists,police officers won't save you," the post on the social network reads, with a double message: "You're not welcome here and you're not safe here. Owner, your door is next." The rise in tourists due to Airbnb has increased ...

Like all workers, flight attendants have a daily routine like all other people… away from airplanes. They go out with friends and family, enjoy relaxing evenings at home and engage in their hobbies when they are not on duty. Flight attendants often publish this daily life on social media - frequently uploading photos “without their work uniform” as they say. They pose and take selfies saying they are girls next door who you can meet at 30,000 feet ...

After you have discovered every inch of Greece, there is no alley you have not walked and a tavern that you haven't had lunch in, you are preparing to travel to the city of Light. Your destination is Paris! But not alone... You've planned your trip in every detail, it's actually a great gift to your beloved. It's the first trip you do on a plane and, of course, your first trip together. After feeling like you're lost ...

When discussing Greek real estate, one’s thoughts often gravitate towards regions in Attica or Thessaloniki. But what about the larger Greek islands that see their populations multiply two, three, or even five times from spring through September, peaking in the summer? It’s important to note that Mykonos is in a league of its own. The rules there differ significantly from the rest of Greece. Did you know that during the economic crisis, when house values dropped by up ...

Meteora. The poet and painter Edward Lear, once wrote that no pen or pencil is capable of describing the monasteries in the mountains of Meteora. A Daily Mail journalist, who visited the mystical mountains in Thessaly, confirms it and also feels lucky to have lived it! His three-day trip to the heart of Greece, as he recounts, was a unique experience. Thomas Hodkinson's trip started at Thessaloniki. Arriving in Meteora, he saw the enormous stones inexplicably rising from ...

Many may consider our capital a city full of exhaust fumes, but Athens has many parks, which, besides being green lungs for the city, are good for a visit if you want to get away from the fast pace of the everyday life. Attica Grove One of the parks to visit is Atticon Alsos (Attika Grove), which is an urban forest area. It is considered a green area of recreation, with great ecological value for the Attica Basin. ...