From concerts at epic venues, retrospectives on contemporary art, sculptural installations, new gallery openings, ceramic exhibitions, collectible design, tango, theatre and more, Athens Insider rounds up the must-see events for the next two weeks. Kick off the cultural scene this September in style. Monica Bellucci in “Maria Ca...
Read moreBeyond its cobblestoned alleyways and dovecotes, Greek islands are fast acquiring a reputation as gourmet destinations. Talented Athenian chefs have set up culinary ventures from fashionable Tinos to hippie Koufonissia – proof that innovative locavore cuisine is thriving. A review of five new island restaurants that promise meals to remem...
Read moreThrough the irreverently irrepressible Mrs. Tependris, his fashionista alter ego, Konstantin Kakanias’ innocuously glam, satirical drawings use intrepid wit and flair to comment on the pandemic pandemonium that has taken over our lives. LA-based Kakanias’ body of work, often a crossover between fashion and art, is a metaphor f...
Read moreWhile Greece is a world-renowned tourist destination for sailing holidays, it’s not the hub for professional racing sailing that its climate and location warrants. Graham Wood talks to Akis Tsarouchis, a passionate sailing guru who is trying to remedy all that. On the face of it, Greece should be the European epicenter for pro...
Read moreWHAT: Chris Akordalitis's first solo show in Greece, titled 'Between Worlds.' Akordalitis presents a group of paintings full of humor, hope and humanity that depict ordinary pleasures experienced before and while being in the middle of a global coronovarius pandemic. WHEN: Until August 7 WHERE: Panahra Sq, Chora, Mykonos. Tel: +30.694.600.881...
Read moreSail the Greek islands with the charismatic Peter Maneas as he takes his superyacht to 227 of Greece's inhabited islands. My Greek Odyssey is a 13-part series where Peter explores their rich history, culture, cuisine, and people as well as their hidden secrets and surprises. Series One starts in Athens and travels to the Saronic and Ionia...
Read moreWHAT: An urban park with the promise of chilled wine culled from Greece’s vineyards by someone who has done a lot of drinking on our behalf. What’s not to love? Eleni Kefalopoulou, Insider wine columnist for years, converts a nook off Misariolotou’s public park into a lush, wine-lovers’ haven. WHY WE LOVE IT: As a true oenophi...
Read moreWHAT: For ten days in August, in the beautiful Messinean town of Kalamata, twenty one international dance masters come together to showcase multidisciplinary dance performances – from contemporary circus to street dance. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the festival which has continued to celebrate artists who explore the limits of dance and...
Read moreWHAT: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) hosts a major photography exhibition, entitled “Parontes” (Present), by the NGO iMEdD. The exhibition consists of 43 works of photojournalism captured by reporters and photojournalists, which show everyday life during the lockdown, as well as the return to “normality”. It is a journalism...
Read moreFor a summer seeped in history and adventure, in a magnificently restored hotel, look no further than Kinsterna Hotel in Monemvasia for a family escape. Picture breakfast under centuries-old olive trees, sunning under fragrant citrus orchards, horse-back riding through vineyards, gourmet meals crafted from home-grown produce, castles and ...
Read moreAn archaeological mystery quest to uncover the origins of civilization in the Aegean Sea is the first documentary co-production between Cosmote TV and National Geographic in Greece to uncover the mystery of the broken figurines, coming soon to Cosmote History HD. Sixty years ago, a team of archaeologists embarked on an explora...
Read moreThe Greek Government has just outlined a new set of travel protocols before opening all its airports to international flights. All visitors are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 48 hours before entering the country. On submitting their PLF form, each traveller will receive a personal QR code, which m...
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