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Wednesday, 02 November 2016 07:00
Excitement Builds For The First Messinia Pro Am - An International Golf Tournament
The countdown to the inaugural Messinia Pro Am is underway with extensive interest from golf teams both in Greece and abroad.
The event is set to take place from February 21-24, 2016 at Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable golf destination in the Mediterranean, with many professional and amateur golfers already forming the first Pro Am teams set to participate.
The event will celebrate its inaugural year with the presence of former professional basketball player Joe Arlauckas. Commenting on his participation, the great basketball player stated, “It feels great to be able to visit one of my favorite countries, Greece, and I am really looking forward to spending time playing at the two great signature designed golf courses as well as enjoying all of the amenities Costa Navarino has to offer.”
Each team participating in the tournament consists of one professional and three amateur golfers. The event will kick off on February 21st with a practice day for all teams followed by the main competition taking place between February 22nd and 24th.
The focal point of the action will be Costa Navarino’s two award-winning golf courses, The Dunes Course and The Bay Course. The Dunes Course opened as the first signature 18 hole golf course in Greece, followed by The Bay Course, another 18 hole seaside golf course.
Both golf courses received the accolades of Best Newcomers by the World of Leading Golf Association in 2014, while in 2016 the courses were recognised by the internationally renowned magazine Golf World as number 6 in a list of the Top 100 European Golf Resorts. Further accolades include placing within Robb Report’s ‘Best of the Best Golf Courses’, while 1Golf.eu named The Dunes Course as second place in a round-up of Europe’s Most Popular Golf Courses 2016.
The Director of Local Operations, Navarino Dunes, Costa Navarino, Mr. George Hadjiosif highlighted, “Golf has again become an Olympic sport for the first time since 1904. In Costa Navarino, we are proud to launch the Messinia Pro-Am, an international golf tournament aiming to become an established institution hosting the golfing elite from around the globe and promoting golf and golf tourism in Greece. Being under the auspices of the PGAs of Europe is an honour for us and we look forward to a successful event.”
Registrations and participation forms for the 1st Messinia Pro Am continue at a quick pace at the official page of the event: http://messiniaproam.costanavarino.com/registration.html. For those who are interested in staying at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and enjoy the full experience of the Messinia Pro Am 2017, special accommodation packages are available:
AEGEAN, member of STAR ALLIANCE, the leading global aviation alliance will be the official airline partner of the event, while the company Kyvernitis Travel is the official supporter of the event.
The 1st Messinia Pro Am will be held under the auspices of the PGAs of Europe, the PGA of Greece, the Hellenic Golf Federation and the Hellenic Olympic Academy.
Official Airline Partner: AEGEAN
Official Supporter: Kyvernitis Travel
Organizer: Costa Navarino
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Tuesday, 20 September 2022 07:00
Free Museums In Athens
Athens is so rich in history and culture, so it's not surprising that it has some of the best museums in the world!
Most of them have an entrance fee, which is usually in the range of €6-12, however there are some that have free admission weekly, as well as some fixed dates out of the year that are free for everyone to visit.
The dates with free admission to museums in Athens are as follows:
And here are a few recommendations of free museums in Athens to check out all year round!
Ziller-Loverdos Museum
- March 6 - In memory of former Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri
- April 18 - World Heritage Day - International Day of Monuments
- May 18 - International Museum Day
- June 5 - World Environment Day
- The last weekend of September – European Heritage Days
- Sundays from November 1 to March 31
- Οfficial holidays
Ziller-Loverdos Museum
Free Admission
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Hosted in an impressive neoclassical mansion, the Ziller-Loverdos museum opened its doors to the public in May 2021. Once the residence of German-born architect Ernst Ziller, the museum now hosts one of the most important collection of post-Byzantine religious art in Greece, including icons, manuscripts, and wood-carvings.
Opening hours: Every day from 08:30 until 15:30, Tuesday Closed
Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus
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Hosted in an impressive neoclassical mansion, the Ziller-Loverdos museum opened its doors to the public in May 2021. Once the residence of German-born architect Ernst Ziller, the museum now hosts one of the most important collection of post-Byzantine religious art in Greece, including icons, manuscripts, and wood-carvings.
Opening hours: Every day from 08:30 until 15:30, Tuesday Closed
Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus
Free Admission
@jovallianatou
Did you know that Line 1 of the Athens metro started running in 1869? That's one of the many interesting facts you'll learn about Athens transportation upon visiting this amazing museum in Piraeus. Inside, you will see carriages, uniforms worn by railway employees, photos, tools, tickets, and all sorts of exhibits related to the Athens – Piraeus railway. It’s a place with definitive historical and cultural value.
Opening hours: Every day from 08:00 until 14:00
Benaki Museum
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Did you know that Line 1 of the Athens metro started running in 1869? That's one of the many interesting facts you'll learn about Athens transportation upon visiting this amazing museum in Piraeus. Inside, you will see carriages, uniforms worn by railway employees, photos, tools, tickets, and all sorts of exhibits related to the Athens – Piraeus railway. It’s a place with definitive historical and cultural value.
Opening hours: Every day from 08:00 until 14:00
Benaki Museum
Free admission every Thursday from 18:00 until 00:00
@thebenakimuseum
Established in 1930 by Antonios Benakis, Benaki Museum hosts an impressive collection of artifacts from prehistorical to modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, rare Byzantine icons, traditional costumes, and much much more. The museum includes several satellite museums in Athens and beyond, each focusing on a specific collection, while the main museum is the best museum in Athens to get a quick overview of Greece’s rich history.
Opening hours: Wednesdays and Fridays: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursdays and Saturdays: 09:00 - 00:00
Sundays: 09:00 - 15:00
Mondays and Tuesdays: closed
National Historical Museum
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Established in 1930 by Antonios Benakis, Benaki Museum hosts an impressive collection of artifacts from prehistorical to modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, rare Byzantine icons, traditional costumes, and much much more. The museum includes several satellite museums in Athens and beyond, each focusing on a specific collection, while the main museum is the best museum in Athens to get a quick overview of Greece’s rich history.
Opening hours: Wednesdays and Fridays: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursdays and Saturdays: 09:00 - 00:00
Sundays: 09:00 - 15:00
Mondays and Tuesdays: closed
National Historical Museum
Free admission every 1st Sunday of the month (November - February)
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Housed in the Old Parliament Building at Stadiou Street, the National Historical Museum is one of the most well-visited museums in Athens. The Museum narrates the history of Modern Greece with exhibits covering the period of Ottoman and Latin rule, the Greek War of Independence, the creation of an independent state, and the political, social, and spiritual development of Greece.
Opening Hours: September - June: Tuesday - Friday, 09:00-16:00, Saturday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
July - August: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
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Housed in the Old Parliament Building at Stadiou Street, the National Historical Museum is one of the most well-visited museums in Athens. The Museum narrates the history of Modern Greece with exhibits covering the period of Ottoman and Latin rule, the Greek War of Independence, the creation of an independent state, and the political, social, and spiritual development of Greece.
Opening Hours: September - June: Tuesday - Friday, 09:00-16:00, Saturday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
July - August: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00-16:00
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Thursday, 01 March 2018 07:00
Al Hammam Turkish Baths
Travel blogger and author Rebecca Hall from Life Beyond Borders explores the Al Hammam baths in Athens with members of Travel Bloggers Greece and shares her experience!
Al Hammam Turkish Baths are located in Chania, Crete and in the Plaka district of Athens. Actually, more towards the Anafiotika area of Athens, literally under the Acropolis, so imagine the views from the rooftop terrace where one can sip tea and eat Turkish treats after your experience? It’s literally a 100 metre walk from the museum Bath House of the Winds.
The one hour experience the Travel Bloggers Greece were offered was called the Al Hammam. This included:
- 30 minutes sitting in the Hammam followed by;
- 15 minute body exfoliation with a kese glove
- 15 minute hair wash
- 15 minute olive soap bubble massage
First you sit in the Hammam ‘mist’ room. After changing in the (rather small) changing rooms into either disposable underwear (if you’re happy to go topless), or swimsuit (like me), then you enter the marbled, humid, steamy room and sit around, basically like a sauna and getting hot and sweaty. But it’s larger than a sauna; it’s circular and as you gradually get hotter and hotter, you can fill up a bowl of cold water and basically pour it over you!
To read this article in full, please visit: Life Beyond Borders
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Thursday, 03 November 2016 07:00
Record-Breaking 'Extra Supermoon' On November 14th, 2016
If you missed some of the amazing astronomical phenomena this year, then you could make up for it in one outing. On November 14th, 2016, the Moon will come the closest it has been to earth since January 1948. The supermoon, as the phenomenon is called, will appear up to 14 percent bigger than an average full moon. This is the closest the Moon will get to Earth until 25 November 2034, so you really don’t want to miss this one!
To read this article in full, please visit: Tornos News
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Tuesday, 01 November 2016 07:00
Greece Among Europe's Most Charming Villages
A popular travel website, AFAR, recently named the 13 most charming villages in Europe and Greece made the list! Ano Mera is a quiet and colorful Cycladic village in Mykonos and is actually one of the oldest villages of the island. Visitors often explore the Panagia Tourliani church and the Paleokastro Monastery, which are centuries old. In addition, there are graves of the ancient Geometric era of Greece in Ano Mera.
To name a few, AFAR's list also included Les Bateliers in France, Glen Country House in Cork, and Vernazza on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Mykonos came in at number 4.
To read this article in full, please visit: AFAR
To read this article in full, please visit: AFAR
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Monday, 31 October 2016 07:00
Barley Cargo
Located along the thriving bar strip of Kolokotroni St, Barley Cargo is geared towards tasting and exploring boutique beers and it taps into the growing trend of craft beer. Barley Cargo offers a beer tasting experience in central Athens with more than 230 international beers including 70 Greek beers and 17 on tap varieties. Established in 2012 by Marios Mantzoukis and Nectarios Kefalas, Barley Cargo is the perfect place to get acquainted with Greek beers, which are winning awards all around the world.
Popular with locals and visitors to Athens, there is a delicious tasting menu to compliment the beer list, which changes according to the season. Produce is local and fresh. The friendly staff at Barley Cargo are eager to share something distinctive about each of the beers and the three litre pouring canisters are a popular choice for groups or to settle in with for a lazy afternoon.
Where: 6 Kolokotroni St.
Telephone: 210 323 0445
Opening Hours: Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 to 03:00 and Sunday from 19:00 to 03:00.
Where: 6 Kolokotroni St.
Telephone: 210 323 0445
Opening Hours: Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 to 03:00 and Sunday from 19:00 to 03:00.
To read this article in full, please visit: Why Athens
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Monday, 31 October 2016 07:00
Graffiti By Local Artist In Athens Goes Viral
A dilapidated, abandoned building in the dreary streets on the corner of 52 Konstantinou Paleologou, and Samou St. in Athens, Attica presented the perfect canvas for a street artist to express his creativity. The graffiti, inspired by Jimmy Hendrix’s “Knowledge Speaks-Wisdom Listens”, was created by famous street artist ‘WD’ in the framework of the Athens Municipality’s Petit Paris d’ Athènes festival and has drawn the admiration of the internet community and Reddit.
The owl symbolizes wisdom and the goddess Athena. The artist said on his Facebook page, ‘Knowledge speaks – Wisdom listens.’
To read this article in full, please visit: Tornos News
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Sunday, 30 October 2016 20:07
October 25 - October's National Pride
Learn more about OXI Day in Greece and explore Athens in the fall!
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Sunday, 30 October 2016 19:56
October 18 - Greek Culture Known Around The World
Discover Greek culture around the world! There's an online museum bringing Greek hisotry and culture to audiences worldwide, The Clumsies made the list of top 50 bars in the world, a Greek theatre hosted a play after 2,000 years, and Greek olive oil is used for medical research!
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Tuesday, 01 November 2016 07:00
TripAdvisor's Top 10 Restaurants In Greece
Greece is known for its heart healthy, delicious Mediterranean cuisine and some of the best restaurants in the world. After analyzing user reviews and ratings, TripAdvisor released a list of the ’top 10’ restaurants in Greece, highlighting all the favorites from an upscale modern restaurant in Athens to a beachside cafe in Santorini.
Funky Gourmet - Athens
Where:13 Paramithias Street and Salaminos, Keramikos
Telephone: 210 524 2727
Eleas Gi - Athens
Where: 4 Dexamenis, Kifisia
Telephone: 210 620 0005
Where: Main Beach Rd, Pefkos
Telephone: 224 404 8213
La Maison - Santorini
Where: Imerovigli
Telephone: 228 602 5649
Sea Side by Notos - Santorini
Where: Agios Georgios Beach, Perivolos
Telephone: 228 608 2801
Melenos Lindos Restaurant - Rhodes
Where: Lindos, Rhodes
Telephone: 224 403 2222
M-eating - Mykonos
Where: 10 Kalogera, Mykonos Town
Telephone: 228 907 8550
GB Roof Garden - Athens
Where: 1 Vasileos Georgiou A_ Str., Syntagma Square
Telephone: 210 333 0766
The Windmill Restaurant - Skiathos
Where: Kotronia Skiathos Island
Varoulko Seaside - Piraeus
Where: 52 Akti Koumoundourou, Piraeus
Telephone: 210 522 8400
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