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The island of Skorpios was once the private island of Aristotle Onassis‘, one of Greece’s most successful and infamous businessmen. The island was once known as his paradise and playground, where he organized parties for the rich and famous.

Set in the heart of Amyndeon, northwestern Macedonia, lies Alpha Estate, an unparalleled wine sanctuary. Amidst its constantly growing reputation, this vine-growing haven, though lesser-known in the grand Greek tapestry, is just a stone's throw from the tranquil waters of the Petres and Vegoritida lakes. Surrounding attractions, like the idyllic Nymfaio village and the awe-inspiring ski resorts of Pisoderi (Vigla) and Agios Athanasios in the Voras-Kaimaktsalan mountains, only add to its allure. You can find the vineyard at an altitude of 620-680 meters, and the soil there is sandy with minimum rainfall. It takes up 220 hectares of land.

Traveling in the Peloponnese in Greece is truly a unique experience. The Peloponnese is full of olive groves, idyllic sunsets, picturesque towns, and UNESCO Heritage Sites. But did you know about its many castles? This southern area used to be controlled by the Franks and the Venetians, who built castles for defense in every main port city and commercial hub in the area. Many of these impressive buildings still exist today. In this article, we will present  the 7 most beautiful castles in the Peloponnese that you need to visit.

If you’ve ever been to Greece, you know how stunning the beaches are on the Greek islands. Golden sands and pristine waters with the ever-present Greek sun. However, what if this scene were interrupted with protesters shouting through a loudspeaker and holding signs that say “Reclaim the Beach.” This is the scene in Paros, where protesters fought to remove beach chairs from the local sands, and read parts of the Greek constitution aloud.

We sat down with wine enthusiast and author Frederiek Lommen, whose expertise on Greek wines “stems” (no pun intended) from her extensive travels in Greece. Her book “Druiven en droesem, een reis langs Griekse wijngaarden” is gaining popularity among Dutch readers. In this article, Lommen shares her quick tips for first-time visitors to Greece, and what Greek wines they should know about.