Believe it or not, some travelers are choosing where to travel based on TikTok. It is becoming a marketing tool for the tourist industry, and, with such a large user community – 1.7 billion in 2023– TikTok reaches audiences of all ages. Users find new destinations and travel experiences using
Readers of the Dutch travel site Griekenland.net recently cast their vote for their top ten destinations in Greece for 2024. Among the Dutch, Crete is at the top of the ranking, with 16 percent of the overall vote. Samos and Corfu are tied with the second place ranking, each with
Also known as “Kerkyra” or “The Grand Lady of the Ionian”, Corfu is a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea that offers history, culture, and natural scenery. It truly has it all, with quaint villages, ancient UNESCO Heritage sites, and foodie destinations. Church of Saint George What to Do on
What is so unique about this tiny island in the Cyclades, and why is it suddenly getting popular in 2024? Recently, Margot Robbie and Dua Lipa, two international celebrities, were seen on Sifnos, an idyllic Greek island with a population of 2500 people and crystal clear waters. Why did they
The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is considered one of the hallmark hotels in all of Greece, and was first built in 1914 to draw wealthy travelers to the island of Spetses. The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is a favorite destination for the high society of Athens and has since upgraded with its
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
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
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,
Deep in the Peloponnese, in an area much less visited than Greece’s popular islands, Kardamyli is a true gem. Kardamyli combines Greek stunning landscapes, peaceful beaches, and historical architecture. One building style that stands out in the region are the tower houses. History of Tower Houses in Kardamyli The
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, which refers to the name of a town in southern Greece with the same name: Marathon. The modern day
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 of Greece’s mountains are associated with mythology, so myths tell us that some ancient Greek gods used to live there.
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 Agios Nikolaos and is the ideal place to explore both cities. The area has many activities and sights and gives
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 “Greek” sites on Instagram, it’s often easy to say “this location is in Greece.” Something about the color of the
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 not far from Athens and features beautiful resorts, historic monuments, UNESCO Heritage Sites, Byzantine churches and monasteries, temples to the
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 biggest beauty of the location is that not many people know about it. In this blog, we take you through
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