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The town of Elefsina is a European Capital of Culture for 2023

Charalambos Andronos Located on the Thriassian Plain just a 20-minute drive along the Saronic Gulf coast from Athens, this city of around 30,000 is now largely industrialised (home for example to the country’s biggest oil refinery) but its roots reach back to ancient Hellas. Founded in the 2nd millennium BCE, it became one of the five sacred cities of ancient Greece; was the birthplace of the 5th-century BCE tragic playwright Aeschylus; and the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations…

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Athens cited as one of "10 of Europe's Cheapest Cities to Visit"

    Europe is of course filled with amazing scenic and cultural sights and experiences, but it's also known as by and large an expensive place to visit. Yet it doesn't have to be! There are still a number of European cities and countries where you won't bust your wallet on lodging, dining, entertainment, and touring, and here are seven of them - many, but not all, in Eastern Europe (and of course don't forget that in budget travel, a good part of your savings occurs at the beginning and end…

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Elvia Island cited in 'Can the Tourism Industry Survive the Climate Crisis?'

  I recently caught this in The Guardian about how tourism is inextricably connected to the global warming crisis. Among other things, it observes that "one of the terrible ironies of the climate crisis is that some of the most beautiful – and popular – places in the world are also the most vulnerable. Which means as temperatures rise, extreme weather events increase, water sources dry up and natural habitats die, these places are facing another devastating loss: tourists." A sobering read;…

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The top 5 beaches you must visit in Greece

When it comes to Greece, one of the first thing that comes to mind besides classical antiquity is beaches. With one of the longest coastlines in the world, filled with beautiful landscapes, it has a great deal to present to visitors. Here are five of the best, which should be on your bucket list: read post

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  • sylwia liako August 27, 2017 at 10:14pm

    Greece is my second homeland. Nowadays it is very hard to live here, mainly because of the economic crisis that constantly gaining momentum bringing this beautiful country to ruin. Though I still can’t imagine living in another country. I grew roots here  and as long as I can, I will live here. But Why I love Greece?

  • Chris Geo December 13, 2016 at 12:41pm

    Exceptional service concerning tours in the meteora (kalambaka ) area. http://meteora.com

  • Nicholas Kontis September 16, 2016 at 8:27pm

    Guys, I have a piece that I'm working on for one of outlets, and I'm in need of Greek Archeological Dig photos.

    Of course, I visited many and I have some amazing photos, but I more various sites from throughout Greece. Let me know if you have any high res Greece Pics of Archeological digs...

  • tina December 11, 2015 at 9:38am

    Greece hmmmmmmmmmm!!!

  • edwhatamidoinghere June 14, 2013 at 8:42pm

    7 SIGHTS (AND A PAINTING) OF RHODES - GREECE - A MARVELLOUS ISLAND FULL OF INSPIRATION! ...AND GUARDED BY A GIANT!

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    Sunrise at Mandraki Port - Rhodes


    7 SIGHTS (AND A PAINTING) OF RHODES - GREECE - A MARVELLOUS ISLAND FULL OF INSPIRATION! ...AND GUARDED BY A GIANT! 

    In the Island of  Rhodes (they say) one time the huge Colossus protected the harbour and the famous Greek town. The huge God Helios stood with its feet where the two coloumns are now, at the entrance of Mandraki harbour. ...Although it is a legend, it is so exciting to believe its true! 

    Rhodes today is a wonderful island... (CONTINUE READING AND SEE MORE PHOTOS - CLICK HERE)
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    7 FOTOS (Y UNA PINTURA) DE RODAS - GRECIA - A ISLA MARAVILLOSA LLENA DE INSPIRACION! ... Y PROTEGIDA POR UN GIGANTE!

    En la isla de Rodas (dicen) una vez que el gran coloso protegía el puerto y la famosa ciudad griega. El gran Dios Helios estaba con los pies en los dos coloumns son ahora, en la entrada del puerto de Mandraki. A pesar de que es una leyenda, es tan emocionante para creer en su verdad! 

    Rodas es hoy una isla maravillosa ... (SEGUIR LEYENDO Y VER MÁS FOTOS - CLICK AQUI)
  • Sofie Couwenbergh January 17, 2013 at 1:50pm

    Wonder fi you'd like to cruise around on Rhodes? Check out this photo report and decide for yourself!

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  • Sofie Couwenbergh January 16, 2013 at 10:16am

    Sometimes traveling doesn't go as planned... On my first vacation with Boyfriend on Corfu I ended up at the hospital to get some stitches

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    www.visitmeteora.travel, the first full-service online travel agency and destination marketing portal, hosting and marketing a number of accommodation facilities, excursions, outdoor activities, transfer options and many more.9012381476?profile=original

  • Tripatini December 18, 2011 at 3:08pm

    Into the Med? Check out the piece on sailing in the Greek Aegean, now on our blog.

  • David Paul Appell September 9, 2011 at 7:00pm
    One of our members is looking for suggestions for tour operators/guides for independent shore excursions on Crete. If you'd like to help, please reply by clicking on this link to our...  Thanks!
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