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Friday, 20 April 2018 10:01
Cyclades Trail Cup ~ Kimolos Trail
Cyclades Trail Cup is a series of trail races that aim to promote the Cycladic Islands as a destinationfor alternative, cultural and athletic tourism.
In its 3rd consecutive year in 2018, Cyclades Trail Cup presents a new set of events in alternative destinations with original routes and exciting cultural experiences! Giving priority to some of the "smaller" Cycladic islands, the 2018 Championship will include 6 races on 6 islands: Kimolos, Folegandros, Ios, Andros, Kythnos and Tinos.
Get ready for Kimolos Trail, Folegandros Sunset Trail, Ios Trail Race, Andros Trail Race, Kythnos Challenge andT inos Challenge!
The first race of the year will be in Kimolos island on 3 rd June. The 1st trail running race: Kimolos Trailwill have two routes, 21 and 9 kilometers long. The starting and finish line will be at the Chorio village and the 21km has a unique solidarity for runners choosing to participate.
For your ferry tickets, the organizers are cooperating with the “AEGEAN SPEED LINES” ferry company and offer all athletes and visitors a 30% discount on their tickets. In order to book them,after you register for the Kimolos Trail race (3rd June 2018), you will have to send an email at info@travelmilos.com with your First Name, Last Name, telephone number and “Kimolos Trail”designation to our trip partner “TRAVEL ME TO MILOS”
Every race and course offers score points for Cyclades Trail Cup, determined by the newCTC_PointSystem. Any athlete who finishes at least one race regardless of distance is eligible to receive points. The athlete that earns the highest amount of points by the end of the year will be the winner of Cyclades Trail Cup 2018.
The Kimolos Trail 21km will award you 83 points and the Kimolos Trail 9km will award you 33 points. Sports and Cinema will be joined the days of Kimolos Trail. Just like in every other Cyclades Trail Cup event, the Kimolos Trail must combine Sports with Cultural events. With the cooperation of the Kimolistes, local volunteer team, we will host a cinema night on a beach of Kimolos island!
The Kimolos Trail 21km will award you 83 points and the Kimolos Trail 9km will award you 33 points. Sports and Cinema will be joined the days of Kimolos Trail. Just like in every other Cyclades Trail Cup event, the Kimolos Trail must combine Sports with Cultural events. With the cooperation of the Kimolistes, local volunteer team, we will host a cinema night on a beach of Kimolos island!
The winners of the race will be the first 3 men and women of every route and the 1 st man and womanoriginating from Kimolos island.For registrations, visit the official website of Cyclades Trail Cup at www.cycladestrailcup.com until May the 27th.
For new registrations, after May 27th , come at the reception desk of the race on Saturday 2 June, between 10:00-18:00 at the Municipality of Kimolos.
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Thursday, 19 April 2018 07:00
Athens And Santorini Top 2018 Spring Destinations For Travelers To Greece
According to a recent survey published by Trivago, an online search engine, Athens and Santorini were the top spring destinations for foreigners visiting Greece.
In particular, Athens and Fira and Oia in Santorini are the most popular destinations for spring travelers. These findings were based on search volume in the first two weeks of March for trips taking place March, April, and May.
Searches made on trivago also revealed that Greece remains a favorite destination to visitors particularly from the UK and Germany, followed by holidaymakers from Italy and France.
Destinations preferred by Greeks are Athens, Thessaloniki, Nafplio, Corfu, Ioannina, Chania, Loutraki, Rhodes, Kalavryta and Volos.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:00
Taking Passengers Back In Time - The Athens Metro
What started as a discovery of antiquities in the Athens metro rail area, is now an underground exhibition of the Athens metro. The exhibition, which is free to the public, is filled with antiquities, including sculptures of the Parthenon, Athenian amphoras, ancient toys, funeral monuments, and parts of one of the oldest bridges found in Attica. Be sure to get your Ath.ena ticket and visit one of these stations:
Syntagma
At this station, visitors can take a good look at the stratigraphy of Athens that covers a period from early 5th century B.C. until the Ottoman times. Therein, on the first floor also lies a skeleton of a young lady who lived in the 4th century B.C., whose exhibited in a tomb between layers of soil. Visitors will also be able to see ancient pipes that brought water to Athens, as well as the sanitation system of the city.
At this station, visitors can take a good look at the stratigraphy of Athens that covers a period from early 5th century B.C. until the Ottoman times. Therein, on the first floor also lies a skeleton of a young lady who lived in the 4th century B.C., whose exhibited in a tomb between layers of soil. Visitors will also be able to see ancient pipes that brought water to Athens, as well as the sanitation system of the city.
Monastiraki
At this station, visitors can admire a large photograph of an underground tunnel full of pottery fragments, giving a picture of what the Athens metro looked liked during the archaeological dig. Heading towards Kifissia, travelers can see the riverbed of Iridanos, one of the three ancient rivers of Attica.
At this station, visitors can admire a large photograph of an underground tunnel full of pottery fragments, giving a picture of what the Athens metro looked liked during the archaeological dig. Heading towards Kifissia, travelers can see the riverbed of Iridanos, one of the three ancient rivers of Attica.
Elaionas
Here, the oldest bridge located in Attica can be found. The three pillars of the ancient bridge of Kifissos river date as far back as 5th and 6th century B.C.
Here, the oldest bridge located in Attica can be found. The three pillars of the ancient bridge of Kifissos river date as far back as 5th and 6th century B.C.
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Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:00
New Ferry Connecting Ionian Islands To Begin May 2018
Travelers wishing to island hop through the Ionian islands this summer will be happy to learn a new ferry line connecting the islands will begin for the first time on May 1, 2018!
The Minister of Maritime Affairs announced the new route at the Regional Developmental Conference of the Ionian Islands. The High Speed Azimut Joy Cruises, which has a capacity of 260 passengers, will serve the new route.
Every Monday Wednesday and Friday the boat will depart from Corfu and call at Paxos, Lefkada (at the port of Vasiliki), Ithaki (Pisaetos), Kefalonia (Sami) and finally Zakynthos. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the boat will follow the reverse of the above route, departing from Zakynthos.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greece Is
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Monday, 16 April 2018 07:00
If You Find Yourself In Greece - Check These Places Out
It's one of the oldest countries in the world and once the pinnacle of civilization. People flock from all over the world to Greece, with the country boasting a sunny Mediterranean climate, gorgeous beaches, quaint villages, ancient ruins, and much more. If you ever find yourself in Greece, be sure to check these places out!
According to the Guardian, you should check out:
Peloponnese
"Peloponnese was traditionally called Morea which means mulberry leaf. This name fits Peloponnese perfectly as it is shaped like a large leaf. It is located in the southernmost region of Greece with a wide peninsula connected to the mainland by the Rio-Antirrio bridge. Peloponnese boosts an extensive history with echoes of ancient events and cultures all around it."
"Peloponnese was traditionally called Morea which means mulberry leaf. This name fits Peloponnese perfectly as it is shaped like a large leaf. It is located in the southernmost region of Greece with a wide peninsula connected to the mainland by the Rio-Antirrio bridge. Peloponnese boosts an extensive history with echoes of ancient events and cultures all around it."
Meteora
"The Greek word Meteora translates as “suspended in the air” which perfectly describes these magnificent cliffs that rise over 1,200 feet into the air overlooking the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki in the north-central mainland of Greece."
"The Greek word Meteora translates as “suspended in the air” which perfectly describes these magnificent cliffs that rise over 1,200 feet into the air overlooking the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki in the north-central mainland of Greece."
Thessaloniki
"As the second largest city in Greece and the capital of the Macedonian region of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki is always buzzing with life and is known as the cultural capital of Greece."
"As the second largest city in Greece and the capital of the Macedonian region of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki is always buzzing with life and is known as the cultural capital of Greece."
To read this article in full, please visit: The Guardian
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Monday, 16 April 2018 07:00
TripAdvisor Names AEGEAN Best Regional Airline In Europe For 2018
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards recently named AEGEAN Airlines the Best Regional Airline in Europe for 2018!
Last year was the first year TripAdvisor included an airline category for the Traveler's Choice Awards. AEGEAN was also listed as one of the best for the 2017 Traveler's Choice Awards. To continue the success this year, they honored 69 airlines that provide exceptional value and service across the world. Singapore Airlines was named number one in the world.
The Traveler's Choice Awards for airlines recognize carriers who exceed passenger expectations and receive great reviews from travelers. The winners of the 2018 Traveler’s Choice Awards for Airlines were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of airline reviews and ratings submitted by travelers worldwide on TripAdvisor Flights from February 2017 to February 2018.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
Please click HERE to view TripAdvisor's Top 10 Airlines in the World for 2018.
Please click HERE to view TripAdvisor's Top 10 Airlines in the World for 2018.
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Thursday, 12 April 2018 07:00
Diver Finds Sperm Whale Washed Ashore On Santorini
Santorini recently discovered a 9-meter sperm whale that washed ashore on a beach near Akrotiri, on the caldera side of the island. The whale, which was in a state of rot, was first spotted by a diver. The cause of death is unknown and will be determined after veterinary experts perform an autopsy.
The sperm whale is in a location that is not accessible, making it difficult for authorities to retrieve the mammal. However, the Port Authority of Thira is actively working with the Hellenic Center for Marine Research to solve the issue.
The sperm whale is in a location that is not accessible, making it difficult for authorities to retrieve the mammal. However, the Port Authority of Thira is actively working with the Hellenic Center for Marine Research to solve the issue.
The video below shows the diver discovering the large whale.
Source: Protothema
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 16:45
April 10th - Noteworthy News & Updates
It looks like summer is getting closer! From travelers flying in to Athens reaching significant numbers already, to the Onassis Foundation offering scholarships and helping children with Autism learn all about them in this week's newsletter!
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Thursday, 12 April 2018 07:00
The Underground Athenian Taverna - Diporto Agora
In the basement of a 150-year-old neoclassical building in the center of Athens, is a traditional Greek taverna. It's called Diporto, although there's no sign, and taverna looks like it could be from 1950.
There are two doors, which lead to a vintage cellar, no menu, and just a few dishes that remain unchanged. Menu items include a horiatiki, a Greek salad, buttery gigantes or large white beans, vrasto, a boiled goat, pork or beef dish, and a fried fish.
Diporto is near the Varvakeios market, a large fish and meat market. All sorts of people visit the taverna for a good meal, including butchers and fishermen, businessmen, lawyers, artists, migrants, and tourists, often filling the place up.
Address: Platia Theatrou, Socratous 9
Address: Platia Theatrou, Socratous 9
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 10:19
Platforms Project 2018
Platforms Project 2018 will be presented from 17 to 20 May 2018 at the “Nikos Kessanlis” Exhibition Hall of the Athens School of Fine Arts, including a rich and multifaceted program of lectures, videos andperformances by the participating teams. As an 'incubator' for young artists whereexperimentation, research and the structure of artistic identity is a continuous demand, the exhibition space of the Athens School of Fine Arts is the ideal choice for the PlatformsProject, the aim of which is to present the independent artistic scene, as it is expressed byartist run initiatives.
The project is directed by Artemis Potamianou and Michalis Argyrou. Artemis Potamianouis the artistic director of the Platforms Project 2018.The Platforms Project will be presented for sixth consecutive year aiming to map visualartworks as it is produced within the frame of artist group initiatives of young artists in theinternational art environment in order to find together solutions to contemporary fine artsquestions.Following the successful edition “Platforms Project - Independent Art Fair 2017”,featuring 42 platforms from 17 countries, enabling thousands of viewers to get contact with the independent art scene and artists' groups, Platforms Project 2018 will be the largest meeting of collectives-platforms of all previous years.
After receiving hundreds of applications from 24 countries in the open internet call, Platforms Project 2018 will feature 57 platforms from 17 countries, 41 cities, and more than 600 artists, creating a global network.
The aim of the Platforms Project is to be the core of creativity, showcasing the pioneeringpositions in art, and to develop relationships between the platforms. Thus, PlatformsProject has created within its six years of operation a global network of independent artistic groups and spaces in direct communication with each other. Along with the presentation ofthe Platforms Project 2018, a series of workshops, presentations, performances andworkshops will take place. The Platforms Project is not an impersonal event but a visual community full of energy, freshness, giving time and space to present alternative art thatcould not be expressed elsewhere.
The project is directed by Artemis Potamianou and Michalis Argyrou. Artemis Potamianouis the artistic director of the Platforms Project 2018.The Platforms Project will be presented for sixth consecutive year aiming to map visualartworks as it is produced within the frame of artist group initiatives of young artists in theinternational art environment in order to find together solutions to contemporary fine artsquestions.Following the successful edition “Platforms Project - Independent Art Fair 2017”,featuring 42 platforms from 17 countries, enabling thousands of viewers to get contact with the independent art scene and artists' groups, Platforms Project 2018 will be the largest meeting of collectives-platforms of all previous years.
After receiving hundreds of applications from 24 countries in the open internet call, Platforms Project 2018 will feature 57 platforms from 17 countries, 41 cities, and more than 600 artists, creating a global network.
The aim of the Platforms Project is to be the core of creativity, showcasing the pioneeringpositions in art, and to develop relationships between the platforms. Thus, PlatformsProject has created within its six years of operation a global network of independent artistic groups and spaces in direct communication with each other. Along with the presentation ofthe Platforms Project 2018, a series of workshops, presentations, performances andworkshops will take place. The Platforms Project is not an impersonal event but a visual community full of energy, freshness, giving time and space to present alternative art thatcould not be expressed elsewhere.
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