Athens features in the top 20 list of hotels giving the best value for money, according to a study by hotel search website Trivago.

Trivago recently released its list of 45 best value popular global cities for the coming year and Athens came in at number 17, scoring 78.36 points.

First on the list was Belgrade in Serbia, followed by St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia. Santiago in Chile was 4th, Istanbul in Turkey was 5th, Melbourne in Australia was 20th and New York was 45th on Trivago’s list.

The hotel search website also compiled another list with 100 lesser-known destinations that also offer the best value for money. The Greek town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese is ranked 63rd on that list with 93.56 points.

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TripAdvisor travelers worldwide have placed two Greek hotels on the list of the world’s 25 top hotels for 2016, according to the latest Travelers’ Choice awards announced by the travel site on Wednesday. The Achtis Hotel located in Afitos, Kassandra, made the top 10 and ranked fifth on the list and the Canaves Oia Hotel in Oia on Santorini ranked 12th.

But that’s not all. Travellers have placed several Greek hotels on TripAdvisor’s 2016 lists for top accommodations in the world and Europe including Bargains, B&Bs and Inns, Luxury, Service and Small Hotels.

Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. Now in its 14th year, the Travelers’ Choice awards have recognized more than 7,000 properties around the world, with lists covering 97 countries and eight regions worldwide.

Top 25 Hotels in World: Achtis Hotel, Afitos (5th place), Canaves Oia Hotel, Santorini (12th place)

Top 25 Small Hotels: Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel, Rhodes (9th place), Enigma Apartments & Suites, Fira (14th place)

Top 25 Bargain Hotels: Lithos by Spyros and Flora, Agios Ioannis Diakoftis (5th place), Chez Sophie Rooms and Suites, Kamari (11th place)

Top 25 Luxury Hotels: Lindos Blu, Lindos (19th place)

Top 25 Hotels for Best Service: Astra Suites, Imerovigli (9th place), Anastasis Apartments, Imerovigli (24th place)

Top 25 Bed & Breakfast and Inns: Aenaon Villas, Imerovigli (4th place)

To see the list in full, and to read the rest of this article, please visit: Greek Travel Pages

Enjoy an Autumn holiday in Greece, learn about the mystery behind Greece's ancient temples, see an amazing video of Athens' flying week, and more!

 

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A Greek man sailed around Crete on a kayak and circled the island in 39 days, starting on New Year’s Day and completing his journey in early February 2018.

He started from Elafonisos, off southern Peloponnese, passed through Kythera and Antikythera and reached Crete where he started his journey around the island.

In the 39 days he was on his kayak, Loudaros faced bad weather, strong winds in some cases, and conditions that made his task even more difficult. He fought hard against the bad conditions and he made it with high spirits.

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Swimming is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise; it has many health benefits and is known to improve the condition of people with various health problems. Swimming is an ideal physical activity all-year-round. Although swimming in the sea is common in Greece, during the fall and winter, many prefer public or private swimming pools.

 

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Just before Easter, the old gasworks factory becomes the perfect destination for the most unique "getaway" in the heart of Athens!

From Monday, April 29th, to Wednesday, May 1st, when schools are closed and the mood for play is high, the Industrial Gas Museum welcomes children aged 8-12, offering them the perfect Easter "holiday" in the city center!

At the exciting Easter Camp taking place at the old gasworks factory in Athens, fun and adventure are guaranteed! Outdoor activities, art creations, mystery games, acrobatics, yoga, dance, and music make up a rich Easter program that will thrill the kids, while also boosting their creativity and social skills. Activities start at 8:30 in the morning and run until 2:30 in the afternoon, with the program designed for children to attend for one to three days.

At the Industrial Gas Museum's Easter Camp, spring is celebrated with the making of new friends!

08:30 - 09:00 | Arrival
Wake up early, but no school today!

09:00 - 10:00 | Group Games
The day starts with games in the Central Courtyard! Each group, along with their supervisor, enjoys kinetic games in the outdoor areas of Technopolis, on the modern Skywalk, and in the children's playground!

10:00 - 10:30 | Snack Time (provided by the organization)
Break time for a light snack to boost energy for the rest of the day! The snack includes bread with spreads, koulouri, juices, and more.

10:30 - 11:30 | Educational Programs – Workshops
Children participate in educational programs and workshops led by artists and experienced educators.

11:30 - 12:30 | Light Lunch
Children can enjoy the snacks they brought from home.

12:30 - 13:30 | Educational Programs – Workshops
The educational programs and workshops continue.

13:30 - 14:15 | Group Games
Board games and other group games for everyone!

14:15 - 14:30 | Departure

Educational Programs & Workshops

Wake Up!

Lively games in the factory courtyard in collaboration with the Athens Trainers team, to start the day with teamwork, speed, and fun. An experienced team of trainers, dancers, and educators organize kinetic and traditional games, ball games, and floor games for our little friends.

A Circus at Technopolis!

Dance workshop by the A(r)ct: Art can Act team. Technopolis' Skywalk, the country's first certified and perfectly safe action park, transforms into the biggest circus and invites our little friends to become acrobats, musicians, jugglers, and clowns! In this workshop of creative movement and acrobatics, children will discover what it's like to balance on their hands, throw balls in the air, make faces, create stories with their bodies, hang from ropes, and balance on a human pyramid!

Namaste

Kids yoga workshop with Konstantina Roidopoulou. Our little friends will have the opportunity to interact, express themselves creatively, and relax through comfortable and fun yoga positions (asanas). Together, we'll play and "support" each other. The workshop combines dynamic asanas (poses) with exercises and lots of play! Children are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and wear comfortable clothes.

The Machine of Wonders

Art workshop by the Industrial Gas Museum team. The factory's steam engine, the unique invention of the Industrial Revolution, comes to life and serves as inspiration for the most colorful and swirling construction. Geometric shapes, patterns, and mechanics join forces for a fun art workshop focusing on play.

Crime at the Tower - Easter Edition

The beloved mystery game, designed by the Industrial Gas Museum team! Holy Wednesday of 1952... Something suspicious is happening at the Tower of the old gasworks factory! A terrible mystery awaits its solution in the tallest building of Technopolis. Through puzzles and hidden guilty secrets, our little friends will solve a terrible crime from 1952, using the oral testimonies of the workers and the archival material of the old gasworks factory.