Ammouliani is the only inhabited island of Central Macedonia with a permanent popoulation (600 inhabitants). It is located in the Gulf of Mount Athos and abstains 130km from Thessaloniki, linked by ferry boat to the opposite coast of Tripiti (Ammouliani- Tripiti 2 nautical miles). The ferry routes are regular and often during the day.
Ammouliani is located at Mount Athos Gulf of Halkidiki, an i...
Halkidiki is a location is full of rare natural beauty and magical coastline which hug the crystal clear beaches of Kassandra and Sithonia with the blue-green waters and golden sand.
The beaches of Halkidiki are waiting for you to explore them, swim, enjoy the sun and live, you and your family unforgettable experiences. During your vacations we suggest you to visit the beautiful beaches of the wh...
If lush green landscapes, sapphire blue waters and scorching sunshine are what you’re seeking, you’ll find what you’re looking for on holidays to Halkidiki. Located in northern Greece, the peninsula of Halkidiki is the ideal place to discover a slice of local life while getting some much needed beach relaxation. Nestled between the beautiful Aegean Sea and majestic rural mountains, the reg...
Agios Athanasios Pellas is a winter wonderland. Kaimaktsalan also, is a modern winter resort in Macedonia. Together they make a paradise for those sporty types who prefer cooler climes. Kaimaktsalan is one of the most up-to-date ski resorts in Greece, at an altitude of almost 2,500m. It is a luxury winter holiday destination suffused with style, high quality service and glorious mountain v...
Even when winter is here, there is no need to put away your suitcase and camera, put your warm clothes on and be ready to start new adventures around some of the most loved places around Greece. One or two day trips can always be a break through everyday life, so grab the chance and meet Kastoria, Nymfaio or Metsovo this time.
Kastoria is one of the most beautiful places located in north-west G...
Autumn is the best season of the year to have a rest from every day’s routine and escape for a day trip to nearby sights. For those of you living in Thessaloniki or choosing visiting this beautiful city of north there are many suggestions visiting different nearby cities worth the hype. In this part I have chosen three of them to introduce you: Meteora, Edessa, Pella.
Starting with Meteora, c...
Chalkidiki – the three-pronged region in Greece’s north – is especially rich in sparkling sands. But it would be a crying shame to head straight for the sunlounger in a region that ripples with vineyards, groans with ancient history and has terrain ripe for diving, kayaking and cycling.
Why admire the shimmering surface when you can dive straight into it? En route to Chalkidiki’s middle p...
The Kastoria city of Western Macedonia in Greece is known for its churches.Historically, the city has been ruled by many entities, including the Serbian Empire and the Ottoman Empire. The amount of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches proves the development and richness of the city through the different ages.
Panagia Koumpelidiki is one of the oldest churches in the town. Many opinions exist o...
The Acheiropoietos has been dated from its bricks and mosaics to ca. 450–470, making it perhaps the earliest of the city’s surviving churches. It was modified in the 7th and again in the 14th–15th centuries. Known as the Panagia Theotokos in Byzantine times, it is dedicated to Mary. Its current name is first attested in 1320, presumably after a miraculous acheiropoietos (“not made by hands...
Are you trying to decide where to go on your Christmas holidays and still haven’t made up your mind? Why not consider Christmas in Greece? True, it is not the traditional Christmas holiday destination, but it has so much to offer that it will be one of the most unforgettable holidays in your life! There are two sides to Christmas in Greece; one is religious and solemn, while the other is festive...
Make the best of your spare time and the Christmas holiday by discovering what is going on in art and culture in the cities of Greece. Take your kids to Christmas theme parks and villages and enjoy inventive shows, concerts, and musical events in the streets. Later in the evening, dance your worries away in the rhythm of the nightlife.
In Thessaloniki
Feel the heart of the city beating in Aristo...
Built in 1444, Bey Hamam is the oldest off all the Ottoman baths in Thessaloniki and one of the most important buildings that integrate Ottoman architecture. It is located in the center of the city north of Aristotelous Plaza right across the paleo-christian temple of “Panagia Halkeon”. An architectural jewel at the center of the city. Bey Hamam was constructed by Murat II after the Ottoman in...
As Summer is not far, I would like to grab the chance and give you some ideas for the upcoming vacation! You may know that Halkidiki is usually described as Northern Greece’s paradise. Holidays to Halkidiki take you away from Greece’s popular islands, and let you explore an up-and-coming part of the country’s mainland.
Kassandra
The first peninsula of Halkidiki, called Kassandra, is the mo...
Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece, founded in 316 BC over the site of an ancient settlement. In the Roman years it was the largest port of the area and it played a major role during the Byzantine years. Thessaloniki architecture had always been a unique example being the centre of the Balkan Wars. Apart from its commercial significance the town was also a military base.
Many of ...
The Arch of Galerius or Kamara and the Rotunda are neighbouring early 4th-century monuments in the city of Thessaloniki, in the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece. Both are some of the most important destinations to go whether you transfer Thessaloniki.
The Rotunda is an ancient impressive roman monument inscribed in the World Heritage List of Unesco. It was probably first constru...
Western Macedonia is a geographically isolated region, a fact that has had a negative impact on the area’s tourist development in contrast to the “sun-sea” pattern that has been dominating the sector for the past years. Nevertheless, recent global trends underline a need to seek something different, something authentic. It is exactly that difference and authenticity that characterizes the re...
Have you been bored of typical, common vacations? Would you like to live adventurous and unique moments by the sea and next to nature? If you are one of that people who prefer enjoying each and every moment by the sea and not limited in huge hotel premises or rooms, if you are a camping lover especially, here are three of the most visited camping places in Chalkidiki you should be at least once in...
The shores of Greece elicit blissful sighs, even from suntan-averse travellers. Halkidiki – the three-pronged region in Greece’s north – is especially rich in sparkling sands. But it would be a crying shame to head straight for the sunlounger in a region that ripples with vineyards, groans with ancient history and has terrain ripe for diving, kayaking and cycling. Why admire the shimmering s...
Samothrace, the island of the Great Gods, as it is referred, offers to the visitor many unique and unforgettable experiences. As motherland of Wings of Victory it is blessed with rocky mountains, flowing springs, incredible waterfalls and magical beaches where you can stare the endless blue of the Aegean sea. According to mythology Poseidon observed the War of Troy from mountain Saos, the highest ...
Now that spring is coming what a better idea from visiting Mount Olympus? Mount Olympus is usually referred as one of the greatest treasures in Greece and this can easily be more clear once you visit it. It is not only a famous geographical site, but also the subject of many stories and myths. It was first climbed in 1913 and whether you are more active a person and choose to climb it or you just ...