Metamorfosi is a beautiful –green-tourist village, in the beginning of Sithonia, built on the sea, with a city plan. The habitants of Metamorfosi are refugees from the Near East. They are very hospitable, willing to offer their precious services to local and foreign tourists.
As a tourist village is probably the most beautiful village of North Greece. It is built on a green slope with pinewoods...
Lake Plastira or Tavropos Reservoir as it is also called, fed by Tavropos river and located at Karditsa is named after Greek politician Nikolaos Plastiras, who had first the vision of this lake. Either in winter, or in summer this might be a unique destination. This place is not randomly required as a 4-season destination, each and every season puts its own spell on colors and characteristics of t...
The Sithonia Peninsula in Halkidiki Greece is the ideal vacation spot for those who want to spend their time on superb beaches, soaking up the sun and swimming in the crystal-clear sea.
The famous beach of Kavourotripes in Sithonia is well hidden behind a pine forest. On the eastern side of the peninsula, about 20 km from the village of Vourvourou and 5 km after camping Armenistis the paved road ...
Kavala, a northern city in Macedonia, Greece, is the capital and main port of the Kavala prefecture. Built like an amphitheatre on the slopes of Mount Symvolo, it is one of the most picturesque cities in Greece, blessed with historic buildings that possess a modern character. Explore all the cultural things to do in Kavala, Greece with this list of must-see spots.
Philippi Archaeological Site
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Throughout the years, Katerini, Greece, has been a popular tourist destination because it’s so close to the sea. Katerini is also known for being in close proximity to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in all of Greece, and near famed archaeological sites like Venetian castles and the ancient city of Dion founded in fifth century B.C. Katerini Beaches also draw both locals and tourists like be...
Internationally acknowledged, Kallithea resort area is visited each year by thousands of tourists, wishing to discover its incredulous nature, rich history and engaging nightlife. Besides these qualities, Kallithea is an excellent base for an active vacation, from where you can easily reach any destination on the Kassandra peninsula.
Additional assets Kallithea disposes of are marvelous views ove...
The main town of the municipal district of Aristotelis and one of the largest market towns in Halkidiki, Ierissos stands on the site of ancient Akanthos, a colony of settlers from Andros, and was first inhabited in prehistoric times. Its modern name is derived from the Latin ericius. It was a member of the Athenian Alliance. The town was burned down by the Ottomans in the 1821 uprising. The prytan...
Halkidiki, is a peninsula and regional unit of Greece, part of the Region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece. The autonomous Mount Athos region constitutes the easternmost part of the peninsula, but not of the regional unit. The capital of Chalkidiki is the main town of Polygyros, located in the centre of the peninsula.
Chalkidiki today is a popular summer tourist destination.
Halkidiki b...
Edessa (until 1923: Vodena known as “city of waters”), is a city in northern Greece and the capital of the Pella regional unit, in the Central Macedonia region of Greece. It was also the capital of the defunct province of the same name.
Edessa holds a special place in the history of the Greek world as, according to some ancient sources, it was here that Caranus established the first capital o...
Built at the foot of the imposing Falakro Mt, in a verdant area with abundant water sources, Drama is beautiful and hospitable, featuring picturesque neighbourhoods, spacious squares, green areas and well preserved neoclassical mansions. A very few archaeological finds show that in the area of the modern city there used to be a settlement named Dyrama or Hydrama. This was the place of worship for ...
Either you like alternative tourism ,such as camping or not, Armenistis is a place you should visit this summer!Armenistis Camping exists since 1982 and is located in Sithonia Peninsula in Halkidiki.This beautiful place offers accommodation to camping lovers and a unique summer experience to the one’s who want to visit it as a common beach.Once you be there you feel like being in a small oasis w...
The history of Aristotelous Square begins with the Great Fire of 1917 that destroyed two thirds of the city of Thessaloniki. Ernest Hébrard designed the monumental axis so that looking uphill from the square one could see the city’s Byzantine walls and the Upper Town. Also visible from the square would be what Hébrard called the Place Civique or Civic Square, which would be the city’s admini...
Aráchova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, an...
Afitos or Athitos is a traditional village in Kassandra Halkidiki which is located 83 km away from Thessaloniki. It has an amazing view of Toroneos gulf as the village is built on a hill above the coast. Most houses are built of stone with an excellent architecture. Small squares, cobbled streets and traditional taverns create a beautiful scenery totally harmonized with the natural landscape. Visi...
Being one of the most beautiful buildings of the city, the villa was initially owned by the old-established Kapantzis family, whose presence in the city can be traced back to the late eighteenth century, when they figured prominently in the guild system. The Villa Kapantzis, as it was named, was particularly lavish and the construction costs exceeded 40,000 gold sovereigns, a mythical amount in th...
A walk on Queen Olgas Avenue offers the chance to visit several cultural and historical centers along with some important art Galleries. Most of them are housed in unique old buildings that still survive and make this city even more beautiful. Villa Bianca (Casa Bianca), the building that houses the Municipal Art Gallery is one of them. Vila Bianca, also known as Casa Bianca was the creation of th...
The city of Veria between the 11th and 14th century was one of the most important Byzantine centers in Macedonia, with cultural influences directly from Istanbul, a tradition that was maintained until the end of the Ottoman Empire. The impressively large number of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches gave the city the nickname “Little Jerusalem” and a great reputation as a regional religious ...
The New Year incites each of us to think about and plan new travel experiences or even relive, past, joyful ones. With diversity in landscapes, experiences, alternative activities, gastronomy & wine and a culture starting from ancient times, to name a few, Greece offers a plethora of reasons for which one should visit. We have tried to limit ourselves to the top 10 reasons, in no particular or...
When traveling to Greece, people often gloss over Thessaloniki in favor of other destinations, such as Athens. However, ask people what their favorite Greek travel destinations are and Thessaloniki often tops the list in favor of anywhere else. The reason for this is that Thessaloniki has a charm all its own. It has a unique blend of thriving cosmopolitan life mixed with the easy, relaxed charm of...
Drinking wine instead of all the health benefits it offers, is always a good reason to catch up with friends, discover new places and have fun. Thessaloniki takes place as one of the most popular destinations from wine lovers among many other countries such as Australia, Italy, France, etc. This is not accidental as its beauty in combination with different grape varieties that thrive in northern G...