History & Culture
16.01.2024
Historic Stays in Greece: Poseidonion Grand Hotel
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Practical insights and inspiration for buying and owning a home in Greece. Our articles cover everything from regional guides and market trends to legal tips, tax updates and Greek lifestyle and culture. Whether you are just exploring the idea or already own a property, our blog is written to help you make informed decisions and get the most out of life in Greece.
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13.01.2024
Famous Artists of Greece: Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (sometimes referred to as "Nikos Ghika" or "Nikos Ghikas") is one of the most famous artists of the past century in Greece. His works have their own museum in Athens, and his legacy will forever be a part of the collective Greek consciousness. Ghikas was born in 1906 to a father in the Royal Navy, and the family was well-known on Hydra - a Greek island famous for its ability to produce artists and writers. From his beginnings here, Nikos Ghikas developed into an internationally-known artist after studying in the best schools in Europe.
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13.01.2024
Spetsopoula, Stavros Niarchos's Private Island
In the mid-1950s, shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos found his own private island in the Mediterranean, much like his rival Aristotle Onassis. The name of Niarchos’s island was Spetsopoula, 60 miles south of the Piraeus port in the Argosaronic Gulf. You may recognize the name because it sounds like "Spetses," which is one of the most popular summer destinations in Greece near Athens. Spetsopoula can be seen from the island of Spetses. When Niarchos found his island, it had a few small houses, a few storehouses, a chapel, and a small unpaved track to an estate about 500 meters from the harbour. These were buildings of Leonidas, the previous owner of the island.
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12.01.2024
Buying a Private Island in Greece
Yes, it's possible to buy a private island in Greece! With nearly 30,000 islands, Greece has plenty of uninhabited islands to choose from. Of course, only about 446 of these 30,000 islands are more than 0.1 square kilometers in size. 15 islands in Greece are currently listed for sale, and you can find them on Greek real estate websites like Spitogatos and MYRO.
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09.01.2024
Zagorochoria Travel Guide
Searching for a unique winter destination in Greece that isn’t about just beaches? We admit that the beaches in Greece are hard to beat, but Greece's mainland is also full of hidden gems in its interior. The Zagorochoria are a group of 46 small mountain villages in the north of Greece in the Epirus region, each with their own unique history and architecture. Nestled into the Tymfi mountain range, they feature amazing culture, local customs, and plenty of activities in nature.
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08.01.2024
Can I Fly Direct to Thessaloniki?
This data is from FlightConnections.com. This data specifically refers to locations with direct flights to Thessaloniki, where Greece’s second-biggest airport is located. We cover direct flights to Athens (Greece’s largest airport) in a separate article. Note that some routes are subject to change since the time of publishing.
Market Insights
04.01.2024
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Read moreYou might have heard Stavros Niarchos’s name from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)- one of the most visited public spaces in the south of Athens. But who was Stavros Niarchos? What impact did he have on Greece today?
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03.01.2024
Top Travel Trends in 2024, According to Expedia
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02.01.2024
Palace of Knossos: Visitor's Guide
The Palace of Knossos in Crete is one of Greece’s largest and most important archaeological sites, and its history goes back to the 7th millenium BC. It was the political, religious, and commercial center of the Minoan civilization. When visiting Crete, it simply cannot be missed because of its architecture, murals, and unique historical significance.
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29.12.2023
Colossus of Rhodes - Wonder of the Ancient World
The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, and its existence is shrouded in mystery. Some researchers still wonder about exactly how it was constructed and where it stood.
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