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Thursday, 09 April 2015 12:41
Antiparos Beach Houses
Antiparos Beach Houses are two lovely adjacent houses on the picturesque Greek island of Antiparos. Situated on the beach, yet only a five-minute walk from the village, both houses are ideal for those seeking an easy and relaxing holiday. The houses have sea views and are set in a large 6000-square-metre garden with flowers, fig trees and olive trees. Just outside the garden gate is a long, sandy beach. Terraces are set up for outdoor eating and lounging. The village, and port, of Antiparos has shops and restaurants as well as a car-free meandering main street.
The houses are built in traditional Cycladic style, in white with stone walls. They are fully equipped and tastefully furnished. A baby bed is available. The houses can be rented separately or together.
Accommodation Beach House: Large living and dining room has a built-in double bed and sofas that can be used as another bed. There is an open kitchen with marble counters. The hall off the living/dining room leads to a recently refurbished shower room and spacious bedroom with three single beds (bunk bed, plus one). Both rooms open onto the terrace with views over the garden and sea. Sleeps 4-6.
Beach Duplex: Duplex with two large rooms, each of which has en suite shower room and kitchenette. The downstairs room has a double bed, while the upstairs has three single beds. Both levels have a terrace, with the one on the lower floor stretching into the garden and shaded by an attractive eucalyptus tree. Sleeps 5.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2015 07:00
‘X Apartments’ Offers Glimpse Into Lives Of Others
Dionysis, a 63-year-old Greek pensioner, dances to electronica with Austrian performance artist Doris Uhlich in a small room, just two by three meters, in Kolonos. “I’ve gone back in time,” he says.
Barry Amadou, a 24-year-old from Guinea, tells his story of constant migration, which he illustrates on a map with pieces of string and photographs showing all the places he’s been in his life, placed on a small table in his basement apartment. “The first time I ate McDonald’s was in Germany and it was bought for me by a policeman,” he remembers.
Anna from Moldova has reproduced a slice of home on the rooftop of an apartment building on Amerikis Square: She has planted a small garden on the roof and has arranged dozens of plastic flowers around the displays of photographs and religious icons adorning the walls of the building’s old washroom, now her apartment. “If you have hands, feet, can work and walk, then you’re the richest person in the world,” she says, explaining her philosophy on life.
Paola Revenioti, a 56-year-old transsexual, offers us coffee and answers questions from her couch in a carefully decorated apartment on Liosion Street, where she lives with her dog Lucy. The headquarters of far-right party Golden Dawn is nearby but she makes a point of never passing in front of the building even though she has not heard of any party members giving the Somalis who play basketball across the street any grief.
Lambros, whose parents are both Greek, came from Brazil as a young man in 1997. He worked in various hotels (he speaks five languages) until he lost his job and home. He has spent the last two years living at the municipal shelter, “until the Big Man opens a door,” he explains, fingering a small cross that hangs around his neck. “My dream is to be able to rent a studio apartment again.”
What is life like in some of Athens’s most run-down neighborhoods? On the one hand we have a swimming pool on the rooftop of a pretty building in Metaxourgeio, on the other, a dank basement in Kypseli – apartments built haphazardly by fortune-hunting contractors and elegant inter-war buildings testifying to a rich architectural past.
The “X Apartments” initiative, organized as part of the Fast Forward Festival by the Onassis Cultural Center a couple of weeks ago, brought us face to face not just with veiled truth but also with vital lies by organizing visits to 15 homes along two separate routes for two days. The first started at the Attiki metro station and took in Kypseli. The second began in Metaxourgeio, crossed the tracks at Larissis train station and ended in the district of Kolonos. For about six hours in total, the spectator-participants were released in pairs with a detailed itinerary to meet and explore the homes of foreign and Greek residents. We asked questions and they asked questions. We chatted, we drank a liqueur in one house and had Syrian sweets in another. It all seemed fast, condensed, like a movie in fast-forward.
To read more, please visit: ekathimerini
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Maria Katsounaki
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Tuesday, 09 August 2016 07:00
Best Uninhabited Island Destinations In Greece
Keros Island
Keros is located northwest of Amorgos. In ancient times, it was called Keria. It is a part of the Koufonissia islands and boasts and important archaeological sites as excavations have uncovered ruins from the Early Cycladic period 3200-2000 BC. The beaches are white sand and the waters turquoise. You may visit the island on your own boat or by hiring an excursion boat. Overnight stays are not permitted by the Archaeological Authority that watches over the island.
Lihadonisia
Lihadonisia is an island complex located across from Kamena Vourla in Evia. The islands are dotted with beaches created by volcanic inlets. Often referred to as the “Maldives” of Greece, the islands emerged as a result of a massive earthquake thousands of years ago and volcanic activity during the Cenozoic century. Thought to have been named after the servant of the God Hercules, Lihas, the islands can be reached via boat excursions operating from the harbor of Kavos in Evia.
Rhenia
If you are vacationing in Mykonos, why not take a one day yacht cruise to the uninhabited island of Rhenia? The island boasts unspoiled beaches and is only around a one hour trip by yacht from Mykonos. Rhenia was originally part of the sacred island of Delos. Today, Delos and Rhenia are separated by a very narrow sea strait and has much historical relevance and natural allure making this secluded island an ideal break from the crowded beaches of Mykonos!
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
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Tuesday, 17 January 2017 07:00
Greek Teacher Among 50 Finalists For The 2017 Global Teacher Prize
Aggeliki Pappa, founder of i love dyslexia, was nominated for the 2nd time as a finalist for the 2017 Global Teacher Prize!
The Varkey Foundation, which is in charge of the Global Teacher Prize for 2017, recently announced the list of the 50 distinguished teachers who were selected out of 20,000 candidates from 179 countries.
Pappa was listed for her accomplishments as the founder of ILD as well, as her experience as a researcher of special education.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
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Tuesday, 21 March 2017 07:00
Greek Associations And The Greek-American Community Support 'Greek Panorama'
The heart of Hellenism beats in the heart of culture. The 1st ‘Greek Panorama’ exhibition opens its doors on May 11-13 in Manhattan, New York, with the sole purpose of successfully promoting and advertising Greece abroad.
Incorporating the elements of Tourism, Culture and Gastronomy into one successful recipe will bring out the aroma of Greece inside one of the most impressive and historical railway stations in the world, the Grand Central Terminal in New York, reaching out to over 750,000 daily passersbys.
A firm supporter for promoting Greece’s most important business sectors in tourism and exporting of food products, the Greek Embassy in Washington has invited Hellas North American Events Inc., organizer of the Greek Panorama, to supply the embassy with tourism-related brochure material and Greek products on the annual EU Open House event on Saturday, May 13th (10.00-16.00), along with the Manhattan exhibition. Further enhancing and strengthening Greece’s tourism destination identity and market positioning of Greek products in the U.S. capital is the basis of the above-mentioned agreement as both parties share common goals.
The 1st Greek Panorama exhibition will be held under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies (FedHATTA) and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH).
We should not forget that Athens and New York are directly connected with three airlines, among which the recent daily flight of Emirates is included. The exhibition takes a further step to bring Greece closer to the American public.
Not only the Greek expatriates but the entire Greek American community stands side-by-side on this important initiative. Among them the ultramarathon Konstantinos (Dean) Karnazes who will attend the exhibition and sign copies of his latest book “The Road To Sparta” while many more surprises will await the visitors. Mr. Karnazes is internationally recognized as an endurance athlete and bestselling author, he has run 350 continuous miles, foregoing sleep for three nights and has participated in 50 marathons, in 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days.
It should be noted that the exhibition will be free and open to the public on May 12-13.
The interest of many professionals in the US travel market is intrigued by the b2b event being held on Thursday, May 11th on the occasion of the exhibition, as it offers a unique opportunity to carry out individual business meetings with Greek tourist companies and destinations.
Greek Panorama exhibition and its parallel events are the basis of Hellas North American Events’ marketing strategy for the Northern American market, including a number of targeted campaigns and events taking place throughout the year.
North Events – a strategic partner of Hellas North American Events in Europe, has been organizing tourism exhibitions for Greece with great success in major markets including Grecka Panorama in Poland and Grekland Panorama & Mediterranean Panorama in Sweden, since 2014.
For more information, please visit: Greek Panorama
For more information, please visit: Greek Panorama
Photo Credit: Grand Central Terminal
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Thursday, 13 July 2017 08:54
An Insider's Guide To Athens' Restaurants
The Telegraph’s guide to the best places to eat in Athens, including where to find delicious seafood, Michelin starred dining and views of the Acropolis.
Varoulko Seaside
Widely acknowledged as the finest seafood restaurant in Athens, Lefteris Lazarou’s Michelin-starred Varoulko has long been a magnet for foodies. In summer 2014 it relocated to Piraeus, Mr Lazarou’s home ground, and is now named Varoulko Seaside. The emphasis remains on seafood, so you can look forward to delights such as Grilled squid with black eyed beans and marjoram, flavoured with cumin, followed by Red mullet fillets with a light lemon sauce.
Address: Akti Koumoundourou 52, Mikrolimano, Piraeus
Telephone: 30 210 522 8400
Aleria
In up-and-coming Metaxourgio, Aleria occupies a neoclassical building with an old tile floor and a romantic leafy courtyard out back. The menu includes delights such as crayfish with sorrel and pink grapefruit, or duck with wild berries, celeriac puree, caramelized shallots and roast turnip.
Address: Megalou Alexandrou 57, Metaxourgio
To read this article in full, please visit: The Telegraph
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Thursday, 18 January 2018 07:00
Hotel Grande Bretagne Included In The Gold List 2018 Of Condé Nast Traveller
Once again, the Hotel Grande Bretagne is included in the 2018 Gold List of Condé Nast Traveller Magazine titled 'Our Favorite Hotels in the World.'
Our Favorite Hotels in the world: Gold List is a list of the best hotels in the world as voted by the travel editors of the most discerning travel publication featuring top hotels from 54 countries and 6 continents. This year, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has the distinguished honor of being the only hotel in Greece as part of the list.
This is one more great recognition of excellence for the landmark Hotel Grande Bretagne which is committed to creating exceptional, indigenous experiences for its guests.
To view the full 2018 Gold List, please visit: Condé Nast Traveller Magazine
Photo Courtesy of Hotel Grande Bretagne
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019 00:30
Greece Launches Official Trademark Logo For Macedonian Goods
To safeguard goods produced in the Region of Macedonia, Greece presented a new official trademark and is preparing to submit it to EUIPO, the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office, in Alicante, Spain. The new trademark logo depicts a capital ‘M,’ and the motto “The GReat Land” in blue and white and aims to address potential trade name rights infringement.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the presentation of the trademark in Thessaloniki and expressed his confidence that local producers will embrace it. “The new logo that will accompany Macedonian products across the globe offers a unique identity to the products produced on Macedonian land. An identity that points to the glorious past and paves the way for an optimistic future,” he stated through his twitter account.
Over 2,000 Greek businesses have already expressed interest in obtaining the EU trademark.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Monday, 11 July 2022 07:00
Samothrace: The Most “Un-Greek” Island Of Greece
Samothrace (or Samothraki) is a little-known Greek island in the northern Aegean sea. The island boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Despite being slightly off the beaten track, Samothrace is a must-visit for nature lovers who want to immerse themselves in paradise!
Geography of Samothrace Island
Samothrace is one of the most rugged Greek islands, with its highest peak, Mt. Saos, rising 1,611 meters into the sky. The island is a paradise for those interested in alternative forms of tourism because it offers countless activities and possibilities, all against a breathtaking natural background of cliffs, forests, and water.
Samothrace is unique for its landscape combining mountainous terrain, fresh springs, and the bluest seas. The island is full of beaches, archaeological sites, rivers, and streams, making it an idyllic choice for summertime exploration. Visitors often come to Samothrace to hike and camp, making an effort to visit all of the stunning natural wonders on the island.
The rich vegetation and waterfalls of the island add to its beauty with the most famous waterfalls being Kleidosi (created by the stream Fonias) and Kremasto with its cave. The waterfalls on the island are a big draw, as naturally occurring waterfalls are not particularly common across Greece.
Things to do on Samothrace
The port of Kamariotissa, the most crowded part of the island, is connected to Alexandroupolis via ferries. Kamariotissa has a number of amenities, including supermarkets and banks, as well as a number of restaurants and cafes. Fishing is one of the island's primary industries, and a lovely array of traditional wooden fishing boats can be seen at the port.
The Sanctuary of the Great Gods is the main tourist attraction of the island. It was well-known during Ancient Greece due to being a gathering place for a “mystery religion.” Mystery religions were religious schools that only allowed participation by initiates, keeping the faiths themselves shrouded in mystery.
To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com
Despite being slightly off the beaten track, Samothrace is a must-visit for nature lovers who want to immerse themselves in paradise!
Geography of Samothrace Island
Samothrace is one of the most rugged Greek islands, with its highest peak, Mt. Saos, rising 1,611 meters into the sky. The island is a paradise for those interested in alternative forms of tourism because it offers countless activities and possibilities, all against a breathtaking natural background of cliffs, forests, and water.
Samothrace is unique for its landscape combining mountainous terrain, fresh springs, and the bluest seas. The island is full of beaches, archaeological sites, rivers, and streams, making it an idyllic choice for summertime exploration. Visitors often come to Samothrace to hike and camp, making an effort to visit all of the stunning natural wonders on the island.
The rich vegetation and waterfalls of the island add to its beauty with the most famous waterfalls being Kleidosi (created by the stream Fonias) and Kremasto with its cave. The waterfalls on the island are a big draw, as naturally occurring waterfalls are not particularly common across Greece.
Things to do on Samothrace
The port of Kamariotissa, the most crowded part of the island, is connected to Alexandroupolis via ferries. Kamariotissa has a number of amenities, including supermarkets and banks, as well as a number of restaurants and cafes. Fishing is one of the island's primary industries, and a lovely array of traditional wooden fishing boats can be seen at the port.
The Sanctuary of the Great Gods is the main tourist attraction of the island. It was well-known during Ancient Greece due to being a gathering place for a “mystery religion.” Mystery religions were religious schools that only allowed participation by initiates, keeping the faiths themselves shrouded in mystery.
To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com
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Sunday, 04 February 2024 07:00
Kremmydia: The Only Greek Village In The Guinness World Records
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Messinia, Greece, lies the unsuspecting village of Kremmydia—its charm extending beyond the scenic beauty that surrounds it. Positioned less than 20 kilometers from Pylos, specifically in Pylia, this gem unveils a unique distinction that has etched its name into the prestigious Guinness Book of Records.
For those exploring the region from the vibrant city of Kalamata, Kremmydia is a captivating stopover, known by alternate names like Fourtzokermyda, Velanidia, or Fourtzi. Contrary to any assumptions related to its name, the village's claim to fame in the Guinness Book of Records is not linked to onions or agricultural feats.
In 1999, Kremmydia earned its place in history by boasting the largest percentage of graduate scientists among its residents, a remarkable 30% of the population. The accolade reflects the village's commitment to education and intellectual pursuits, a legacy dating back to 1893, when the village's school first commenced its operations. The remarkable journey from its educational roots to the record-breaking feat saw a total of 810 graduates emerge as scholars and scientists.
Steeped in ancient history, Kremmydia's roots trace back to Nestor's kingdom in ancient Pylos. The current settlement, a fusion of three older settlements—Fourtzi or Frutzi (later Velanidies or Velanidia since 1927), Ano Kremmydia, and Kato Kremmydia—holds historical significance. Kremmydi, the oldest of the settlements, has been documented since the Venetian occupation, while the others date back to at least the foundation of the Greek State.
Beyond its intellectual prowess, Kremmydia echoes the battles fought on its soil. On April 7, 1825, the village witnessed a historic clash between Ibrahim's troops, fresh invaders of the Peloponnese, and Greek rebels led by Kyriakos Skourtis from Hydra. The fierce engagement involved around 3,400 Egyptians and 3,250 Greeks, culminating in a challenging retreat for the Greeks after losing approximately 600 men.
Kremmydia, a village that combines intellect, history, and natural beauty, invites travelers to explore its layers of significance—a journey through time and achievement in the heart of Messinia.
Originally published in Greek on: mixanitouxronou.gr
Translated by: Codico Lab
Originally published in Greek on: mixanitouxronou.gr
Translated by: Codico Lab
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