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In a green gorge, in a secluded but beautiful landscape lies a monastery very different from the others. Different on the one hand because of its location, and on the other hand, because of its history and the tradition that follows it. The reason for the Monastery of Askitis ("Ascetic" in Greek), is dedicated to the Deposit of the Holy Belt of the Virgin Mary and is located in the Peloponnese. The images below speak for themselves and you can understand why this monastery stands out not only in the ...

Pyrgos city. The mayor of the city, Panagiotis Antonakopoulos, aims at the tourist recovery of the wider area of Pyrgos for the next five years, having already laid the relevant foundations during his current term. As he characteristically states in ExploringGreece.tv, "very important steps have been taken and, the visitor who will be here has the opportunity to admire a multitude of attractions, while he can participate in cultural events that returned after many years and specially upgraded, turning the town of Pyrgos into a pole of attraction". The investment ...

The forests are the lungs of our planet, providing us with the oxygen we need. However, they offer much more than that. A walk in their verdant environment can offer you the tranquility and relaxation you desire, and make you feel like an integral part of nature. Here are five forests that offer an unforgettable experience: Aitoloakarnania: Lake Trichonida, the twin and impressive waterfalls of Greece Greece’s forests: A stunning fusion of green and blue Forests of Greece: Steni Evia Forest, Evia The aesthetic forest of Steni, one of the ...

The lakes of Greece are special places that always enchants you when you visit them. Many and quite different, other small and other larger beautiful Greek lakes are often associated with myths, legends and traditions. Also, many of them stand out for their location and unique beauty. One such Greek lake is Lake Kaiafa. As you look at it, you think it's joined at some point by the sea. And it could be like this since it separates it from the sea just a strip of land. Kaiafa: The beautiful ...

What characterizes our country is certainly the diversity of the soil and the variety of the landscapes. From endless and turquoise coasts to mountainous landscapes of wild beauty as well as rivers and lakes. Unique beauty scenery. In these colorful landscapes, Greece even has its own desert. And it's closer than you can imagine. Its the Thines Bartholomiou in the Peloponnese. They call it the "desert of Greece". A unique setting you don't come across often and leaves you speechless. The impressive "desert of Greece" Thines Bartholomiou is located in ...