Monastery Vineyard VIOMA of Mykonos
“If you take Greece apart it the end you will be left with an olive tree, a vineyard and a boat, which means that with these items you can rebuilt it” said the Nobel Prize winner Greek poet Odysseas Elytis. And he was right since the naval profession is in the dna of Greeks, the […]
The lighthouse that illuminates the hearts of Mykonians
The first thing someone encounters in his journey, approaching Mykonos by ferry from Piraeus or Rafina, is the imposing lighthouse on the island. Armenistis as it is named took its name after the homonym cape of Mykonos. Built at an altitude of 184 meters in the northwest end of the island, Armenistis has been declared […]
Dovecotes
The dovecotes are unique monuments of folk creation. The first official written evidence for their existence dates back to 1726 and refers to a ruined dovecote in Spilia, near Komi. They contribute to cover the need for food and fertilizer. There are about 800-1500 dovecotes, built on slopes, water oriented.They are made of stone and […]
Panormos…SUP hot spot
One of the most picturesque fishing villages, it was going to play in important role in the development of maritime and trading since the old times. In the nature port of Panormos, green marble was loaded coming from the quarries of the area and it was transported to the rest of the country. It’s one […]
The unique “Lanterns” of Tinos
On the 30th of January, the finding of the miraculous icon of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary is celebrated. The afternoon of the day before, the Holy Icon is carried by a procession to the lower temple, called “Naos tis Evreseos”, and placed near the point where it was buried for long. In the evening […]
How to Reserve a Sunbed in Greece’s Popular Beaches
Reserving sunbeds and an umbrella in Greece’s most popular beaches is now easier than ever with BeachDibs, a platform that gives you the ability to enjoy the Greek sea and sun without hassle. The co-founder of BeachDibs.com George Hristodoulou — a Greek American who lives in New York City — came up with the idea when he […]
Greek Beer From Paros Among World’s Top Six In Great Taste Awards
A Belgian-style wheat beer made on the Greek island of Paros, called 56 Isles Aegean Wit has been voted among the world’s top six great tasting beers, winning an unprecedented three stars in the 2018 Great Taste Awards. Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is the acknowledged benchmark for fine food and drink. It has been […]
Dozens of Traditional Boats Celebrate Greece’s Seafaring
Dozens of traditional wooden boats of different sizes gathered at the Aegean island of Paros last weekend in celebration of traditional sailing vessels. Caïques for fishing, transport, even for recreation docked at the picturesque port of Naoussa in Paros before they set out sailing around the island. The three-day event called “Kapetaneika” captured the hearts and minds of the […]