The Shades of Santorini
17/07/2023
The famous island of Santorini is found 300 kilometers southeast of Athens, in the Cyclades. Besides being one of the most Instagrammed locations in Greece and in all the world,
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Determining the True Value of a Home in Greece
Greece has naturally become a popular destination for purchasing a second home because of its scenery, hospitality, culture, and ideal climate. While it is a …
How Is the Date of Greek Orthodox Easter Decided?
Orthodox Christians in Greece celebrate Easter later than the rest of the Christian world. Why is that? How do Orthodox Greeks decide when to celebrate ...
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Music on the Island of Crete
15/07/2023
Cretan music is the oldest music in Greece and perhaps all of Europe. Even in ancient times, excavations show that in Crete, there was music. When the Venetians ruled Crete,
How did Mykonos Get so Famous?
14/07/2023
Mykonos is one of the most popular islands in the world. Hollywood actors, famous athletes, and lovers of wild nightlife all flock here. They are seeking after the sun, the
Forestry Land in Greece: Building Restrictions
14/07/2023
What is Defined as Forest Land in Greece? As part of an effort to complete its Forest Cadaster, Greece has re-surveyed its land in order to distinguish public forest lands
Young Greek Realty Buyers
13/07/2023
Young Buyers Invest in Greece The typical age of home buyers in Greece is changing, as more and more 30-55 year-olds look to invest in the Greek real estate market.
Lefkada Travel Guide
10/07/2023
Lefkada, the so called “Caribbean of Greece” is gradually gaining popularity among visitors to Greece. It is found on the western side of the Greek mainland in the Ionian island
Car-free (and Carefree) Islands in Greece
08/07/2023
When we hear the words “Greek islands”, usually Santorini and Mykonos are the first to come to mind. We imagine blue-domed Orthodox churches and whitewashed homes. When we zoom
Transportation in Greece – Ferries, Cars, Planes and More
07/07/2023
Greece is known for its ancient temples, beautiful beaches, famous hospitality, and picturesque towns and villages. One thing is sure: No matter how you travel, whether by land, sea, or
Robert McCabe’s 1950s Mykonos and Santorini
05/07/2023
Robert McCabe was born in Chicago in 1934 and grew up in Rye, New York. His first trip to Greece was in 1954, when he had the chance to experience
How to Take Real Estate Photos
05/07/2023
Have you ever looked at a magazine spread of a house and wondered in awe “is this a real house?” This is the effect you should try to create when
Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) Wine Routes
01/07/2023
Halkidiki (sometimes spelled as Chalkidiki) is a peninsula in northern Greece which is found to the East of Thessaloniki. It is 120 kilometers long and has 3 “legs” which protrude
Victoria Hislop: Honorary Greek Citizen
29/06/2023
“I feel proud whenever I have to show my red [Greek] passport,” quotes Victoria Hislop, award-winning author and now a Greek citizen. She was sworn in as a Greek citizen
Sailing Greece: The Winds of the Mediterranean
28/06/2023
Greece is an ideal country for sailing. It is made up of 7 scattered island groups – namely Crete, the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Sporades, Saronic and Eastern Aegean. Each region
Real Estate Prices in Greece Reach Record Highs
26/06/2023
Where Did Real Estate Prices Grow the Most? According to data from the Bank of Greece in the first quarter of this year, the rate of house price growth in
Elephant Cave in Crete
24/06/2023
Where is Crete’s Elephant Cave? The Elephant Cave in Crete is one of the best-known diving sites in Greece. The Elephant Cave is found in the Red Village, which is
Crete’s Preveli Palm Forest
23/06/2023
The palm forest of Preveli is found below the Monastery of Preveli, next to the Kourtaliótiko Gorge. The beach is known for its extensive forest of the Cretan date palm,
Tom Hanks and Barack Obama Visit the Cyclades
23/06/2023
Former President Barack Obama visited famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson on the island of Antiparos earlier this week. Obama’s touched down on a private flight to the island
5 Inspiring Architecture Studios in Greece
22/06/2023
The following architectural studios were recently ranked by Architizer, one of the most highly reputed real estate critics in Greece, as the most innovative in Greece. The list is defined
The Greek Island of Astypalaia (Astypalea)
22/06/2023
Astypalaia is the most western island in the Dodecanese Islands. Astypalaia has a history that is centuries old, villages with some of the most beautiful white houses in Greece, sunny
Matala Beach Music Festival in Crete
21/06/2023
Matala is a small town on the southern coast of the island of Crete and is known for the Matala Beach Festival. This year, the festival is making a return
Greece’s Inflation Rates Slow
20/06/2023
Greek inflation slowed to 2.8% in May 2023 compared from 3.0% in April 2023, 4.6% in March 2023, and 11.3% in May 2022. This is according to a statement by
Famous Faces of Greece: Lord Byron and the War for Independence
17/06/2023
Lord Byron is one of the most famous narrative poets of the Romantic period and was a philhellene. Philhellene means “lover of Greece.” He was not born with Greek blood
The Greek Island of Symi (Simi)
16/06/2023
Symi (sometimes spelled Simi) is located next to Rhodes Island. It is a hidden gem of the Dodecanese and you will be enchanted by its colorful houses. The port looks
Greece’s Chalki (Halki) Island Produces its own Energy
14/06/2023
Have you heard of Chalki before? Its solar electricity grid is the first of its kind in Greece, and it aims to power the whole island. The solar grid was
Crete’s Vai Palm Tree Forest
14/06/2023
Travel to Crete’s Eastern tip and you will find yourself at Vai’s palm forest. Vai has a colony of 5000 trees of the Phoenix Theophrastus variety that are located very
Greek Tourism Association (EOT) Rating System
13/06/2023
When staying in hotels in Greece, you are probably used to the star rating system, which ranks a hotel based on its amenities, facilities, food, and hospitality. You can expect
Architecture on the Island of Hydra
12/06/2023
Hydra is an island close to Athens, only about an hour away by ferry. Like some of the neighboring islands in the Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonisos), it does not allow
Mastic Villages on Chios Island
09/06/2023
The island of Chios is known for its biggest export, mastic. It is sometimes spelled “Mastiha” or “Mastixa.” It is known as the “White Gold of Greece” or “Tears of