New Flights to Greece: Winter 2023
14/12/2023
In December, 2023, there are 7,299 flights arriving at Athens Airport, the largest airport in Greece. This means an average of 243 flights per day or 10 flights per hour.
Ferries in Greece: Connecting Buyers to Their Holiday Homes
Owning a home on a Greek island is a dream for many, but accessibility is a key factor. Ferries in Greece are not only one …
Greek Holiday Home Prices Rising at a 10% Rate This Year
Sale prices for newly built holiday homes in Greece have recorded an increase of over 10% so far this year, compared to 2024. According to ...
Looking for something in particular?
The Legend of the Kingfisher
13/12/2023
What Are Halcyon Days? The famous “Kingfisher” or “Halcyon” days (in Greek, “Αλκυονίδες μέρες”) are days when the sun shines strongly in the winter. There are no clouds or winds
Maria Callas Museum Opens in Athens
13/12/2023
The Maria Callas Museum is a tribute to the life of Greece’s most famous opera singer – Maria Callas. It is a cross between a historical museum and a performing
Greece’s Biggest Airports Have More Visitors in 2023
11/12/2023
The Most Popular Airports in Greece According to the latest data from the Greek Tourism Confederation, SETE, the two largest cities in Greece, Athens and Thessaloniki, are still the most
Famous Artists of Greece: Nikos Nikolaou
06/12/2023
About Nikos Nikolaou Nikolaou was a famous painter, printer, and sculptor who was born on the island of Hydra in 1909. The island was an inspiration for other artists, like
Famous Greek Architects: Plaini and Karahalios Architects
05/12/2023
About Plaini & Karahalios Architects Plaini and Karahalios Architects was founded in 2011 and is a collaboration between Elisavet Plaini and John Karahalios. Elisavet studied at the University of East
Best Desserts in Greece
02/12/2023
One of the amazing parts of eating in Greece is the delicious dessert. Greece has a great variety, from baklava, to halva, to frozen custards and spoon sweets. Coming from
Famous Greek Architects: TENON Architecture
01/12/2023
TENON Architecture is unique among architecture firms in Greece. They use contemporary design and construction practices aiming to create innovative projects for contemporary life. The use of new materials and
Famous Greek Architects: Panos Nikolaidis Design
28/11/2023
About the Architect Panos Nikolaidis (Πάνος Νικολαΐδης) was born in 1971 in Athens. Today, his office is also found in Greece’s capital city. In his work, he focuses always on
Famous Greek Architects: AKA
24/11/2023
AKA – Apostolou Colakis Architects – is a multidisciplinary design studio which has offices in Athens, Greece, and Oxford, UK. They work in the fields of architecture, interior, exhibition, and
The History of the Marathon
23/11/2023
If you’ve seen the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, you likely know from the catchphrase of Toula’s father that “everything comes from Greece.” This is true for the marathon,
Greece: Areas with both Mountains and Sea
22/11/2023
Most visitors to Greece think first about the Mediterranean, but Greece has more than just the water. Greece is full of a variety of mountains, caves, and beautiful landscapes. Many
Famous Greek Architects: Omniview Design
20/11/2023
Omniview Design was founded in 2013 by architects Dimitri Tsigos, John Tsigos and property entrepreneur Miltos Kambourides. Their goal was to integrate design and development capabilities into one service. This
Crete Food: The Best 10 Dishes to Try
17/11/2023
“Dakos” (Cretan Rusks) The popular “dakos” is known by regional names around Crete and it is a popular addition to salads and popular Cretan dishes. It is like the Italian
Koutouloufari Travel Guide
16/11/2023
Koutouloufari is a village in Crete with the ideal balance of authentic Cretan lifestyle and convenient access to the most popular towns in Crete. Koutouloufari is found between Heraklion and
Association De Jonge Balie Zwolle Visits Elxis in Thessaloniki
14/11/2023
Not the Average Friday Morning On an overcast morning in early November, the Elxis offices in Thessaloniki were treated to a pleasant surprise. A group of 22 young Dutch lawyers
Greek Real Estate Sales Already Outperform 2022
13/11/2023
More expensive and higher in numbers holiday homes were bought in Greece this year: +33% sales value, +12.5% in average purchase price. Foreigners in 2023 bought more expensive holiday homes
6 Unique Places to Visit in Greece
11/11/2023
Greece is full of remarkable sights – pristine beaches, panoramic views of the sea, UNESCO Heritage Sites, impressive monasteries, and quaint fishing villages. When we see pictures of these classically
Greece Decorations: How to Give Your Home the Greek Style
09/11/2023
What is a “Greek style” of decorating? Why is it that when we see the decorations in a home in Greece, we somehow know it is from Greece? What makes
Famous Greek Architects: A31
07/11/2023
A31 Identity A31 was founded in 2003 by Praxitelis Kondylis, a young architect with extensive experience abroad, who decided to open his own practice in Athens. It was not long
Buying a House in the Peloponnese
06/11/2023
Of every region on the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese is the most popular to visit for tourists, apart from Attica (where Athens is located). This region of southern Greece is
Famous Greek Architects: Schema
04/11/2023
Schema Architecture & Engineering was established by Marianna Athanasiadou (Architect) and Christos Stavrogiannis (Civil Engineer & Economist) in Athens, Greece. They were recently ranked one of the 25 best architecture
In-Town Baggage Drop for Athens Airport
03/11/2023
Do you travel frequently in and out of Athens airport? Now, you won’t need to carry your heavy check-in bag to the airport. Port of Piraeus Baggage Drop At
Ionian Coast Travel Guide
02/11/2023
The Ionian Coast is also known as the Greek Amalfi Coast, and this endless coastline is dotted with seaside villages, dreamy beaches, mountain towns, archaeological sites, and amazing landscapes. The
FlyCycladic: Fly to the Greek Islands
31/10/2023
Greece’s first-ever inter-island airline just lifted off. FlyCycladic is Greece’s first air carrier focused on island hopping, which makes them perfect for your Greek vacation. The airline is operated by
Best Golf Courses in Greece
30/10/2023
Golf is a sport that is increasing popularity in Greece because of the new signature courses and award-winning clubs now in Greece. The biggest benefit of golfing in Greece is
Greek Architecture: Doors from the Greek Islands
25/10/2023
From the Instagrammable wooden doors on the cliffs of Santorini and Mykonos to the old blue and white doors of the Cyclades, every door in Greece has a story to tell.
Kythira Travel Guide
24/10/2023
Kythira (Kythera) Island is known for its connection with the goddess of love, Aphrodite. The island of Kythira is located north of Crete and south of the Peloponnese. It is
