Get your gourmet fix and raise a toast to the end of summer in swanky style with Dom Pérignon's Executive Chef Marco Fadiga at The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino as he traces the champagne’s unique history dating back to the 17th century and pairs it with sumptuous meals. Champagnes have always evoked luxu...
Read moreFor a throwback to a simpler, almost monastic way of living – a far-cry from its overly touristic Cycladic neighbours, Amorgos, with its hidden coves, unhurried charms and timeless intrigue still captures the romantic nostalgia of the film that shot it to international fame. But quite frankly, its psimeni raki, that island elixir that mak...
Read moreAn architect by profession. Costas Spathis’ distinctive style in aerial photography is replete with simple geometries and mathematical sequences. The 114,000 followers on his Instagram account are testament to the surreal, escapist quality that his patterned compositions represent. Dominated by symmetry axes, vanishing points and aligned ...
Read moreTripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence honors Greece's traditional culinary scene, elegant accomodations and unforgettable island excursions. Greeks should be delighted to learn that Greece has earned its place as TripAdvisor’s fourth “Most Excellent” tourist destination, following list-toppers Iceland, Ireland and the United...
Read moreMajestic Corfu is in the spotlight once more with the third instalment of the hugely popular television series, The Durrells, based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu trilogy. Amanda Dardanis charts some of the Ionian island's best experiences. Homer’s “beautiful and rich land”, pulls off split-personality like no other Ionian island. ...
Read moreWe’ve done all the groundwork so that you can revel in all the must-see and dos in this wonderful northern coastal gem. Kavala, one of the largest cities in Northern Greece, is a city with a rich and storied past: thanks to its numerous important milestones throughout Byzantine, Roman and Christian history. The influence of ma...
Read moreLong arduous ferry journeys between the Ionian islands will be a thing of the past this summer as the popular island cluster is linked for the first time in history by a much-needed new ferry route. From May 1, visitors who would have previously had to travel far out of their way – and usually back to the mainland – can now is...
Read moreAthens’ ancient little sister “up north” has always been an intriguing alternative city, marching to her own beat. Insider’s Amanda Dardanis plots your perfect day out in this historic seaside port that rocks a youthful vibe, along with some incredible flavours. Greece’s second capital is often cast in Athens’ shadow. But than...
Read moreIndian novelist Radhika Jha, who has recently relocated to Greece, visits the Ancient Navel of the World and finds much still to stir the senses at this enigmatic site. There was a time when a trip to Delphi could change the course of a life. Or of a nation. Now, this epic historic site lies a mere two hour car journey away f...
Read moreAs a general rule, many Athenians prefer to holiday on Greek islands that are convenient to get to – but far away from “the masses”. Amanda Dardanis lists her favourite Athenian Boltholes – all within 3 hours of the capital. (Just don’t tell too many others!) Serifos There’s been a quiet buzz building about the island of Serifo...
Read moreFor many families living in Athens, half-term school holidays are just around the corner. Make use of Autumn’s awesome climate to sample our pick of fun family adventures that they’ll be only too happy to ditch the ipad for – all in the Great Attica Outdoors. Meet the Magic Horses of Rafina There are many delights on offer at t...
Read moreSwedish entrepreneur and photographer Lisa Furuland Kotsianis shares her favourite summer snapshots of elegant Spetses, the Argo-Saronic treasure that’s often called “The Monaco of Greece”. When did your romance with the island of Spetses begin? We met a mere five years ago. But it was love at first sight. [caption id="atta...
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