‘Discovery of century’ to open this summer

By Iota Sykka A walk down Rigillis Street near central Athens, between Vassilissis Sofias and Vassileos Constantinou avenues, reveals glimpses into the…

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Aegina

Aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, as it is the closest island to Athens (only 16.5 sea miles from the port of Piraeus)….

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Agathonisi

Agathonisi is the northern-most island in the Dodecanese complex. It has three settlements (Agios Georgios, Megalo and Mikro Horio), which are famous for…

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Agios Efstratios

Agios Efstratios is a small island in the North Aegean, ideal for  calm holidays amid unspoiled nature. The landscape consists of beautiful beaches, sea…

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Alonissos

Alonissos is an island ideal for those who want to unwind and enjoy walks surrounded by pine forests, olive groves and orchards. The island is the most…

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Amorgos

Amorgos is one of the most impressive Cycladic islands, boasting marvellous beaches with azure waters, fascinating caves, ideal spots for diving, scenic…

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Anafi

Greek mythology has it that Anafi, a paradise of pristine beauty and exotic beaches washed by crystal clear waters, had emerged from the bottom of the…

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Andros

Andros is the northernmost island of the Cyclades with a great naval tradition, sandy beaches, mountain ranges alternating with fertile plains, lush vegetation…

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Angistri

Only 19 sea miles away from Piraeus, Angistri is an easily accessible paradise. Azure waters, pine trees and lush vegetation (where many bird species find…

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Antikythera

With 45 permanent residents and a land mass of 17.5km², the islet of Antikythera (or, sometimes, Tsirigoto) is found between the islands of Kythera and…

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Antiparos

The islet of Antíparos, lying southwest of Paros, is ideal for a relaxed and serene holiday and can easily be reached from Pounda or Parikia on Paros…

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Antipaxos

Although a small island, Antipaxos is endowed with outstanding beauty. Its name literally means ‘opposite Paxos‘, which is just three sea miles…

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Arkoi

East of Patmos and north of Lipsi, Arkoi  is s complex of islands renowned for wonderful beaches. The settlement bearing the same name is situated in…

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Armathia

Armathia is the largest island of the complex surrounding Kassos. Nowadays it is uninhabited, yet it used to play an important role in Kassos’ life. In…

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Astypalea

Astypalea is the western-most island of the Dodecanese complex, situated exactly where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades. Thus, the island boasts many Cycladic…

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Chios

Chios is famous for its mastic, amazing scenery, beaches and rich local history. It is the birthplace of many Greek politicians and writers, including,…

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Corfu

‘The more I see from this place, the more I feel that no other spot on earth can be fuller of beauty,’ wrote Edward Lear in 1863 to describe…

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Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, the visitor can admire the remnants of brilliant civilisations,…

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Delos

Delos is one of the most important archaeological, religious and historical sites in Greece. The island is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and visitors…

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Donoussa

Donoussa is northernmost island of the Small Cyclades, located east of Naxos and north of Amorgos. The island has a land area of 13.5km² and numerous…

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Evia

Evia is Greece’s second largest island of Greece and is close to the prefecture of Attica, where Athens is located. It has a somewhat mainland character,…

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Folegandros

Shining under the Aegean sun, Folegandros, in between Paros and Santorini in the Cyclades, was named after the son of King Minos of Crete. This off-the-beaten-track…

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Fourni

Fourni is an island complex between Ikaria and Samos, which includes three big islands (Fourni, Thymaina and Agios Minas) and nine smaller ones. Fourni…

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Gavdos

Gavdos is the southern-most Greek island. It lies in the Libyan Sea, south of Crete, to which Gavdos belongs administratively. According to the ancient…

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Halki

Halki’s name originates from the copper (halkos in Greek) mines that used to exist on the island. Halki flourished at the end of 19th century, when…

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Hydra

Hydra, built in the shape of an amphitheatre on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf, is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. Traditional…

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Ikaria

Ikaria is an island in the Eastern Aegean connected with the mythical figure of Icarus. Sandy beaches, mountains and lush green hillsides characterise…

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Inousses

Inousses is a complex of nine islands in the Eastern Aegean located between Chios and the Erythraia peninsula in Asia Minor, out of which only one is inhabited…

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Ios

Ios or Nios, as the locals call it, is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, like a flower, as its name ‘Ion’ denotes. According…

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Iraklia

Iraklia is a tiny island with only 115 residents located at the western edge of the Small Cyclades’ island group. Dense vegetation, natural springs,…

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Ithaca

Keep Ithaca always in your mind. Arriving there is what you are destined for. (Constantine Cavafy) Famous as the legendary homeland of King Odysseus,…

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Kalymnos

Kalymnos is the fourth largest island in the Dodecanese, extending over a surface of 111km², its coastline is 96 km and it counts 17,000 inhabitants….

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Karpathos

Karpathos is in the southern part of the Dodecanese, between Crete and Rhodes, and is the second largest island of the complex. It a mountainous island…

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Kassos

Kassos is the southern-most island in the Dodecanese, which has an ancient history and many common cultural features with the nearby island of Crete. Phoenicians…

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Kastelorizo

Kastelorizo is the most eastern-most part of Greece, lying 72 nautical miles south of Rhodes. The principal settlement is a charming ensemble of colourful…

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Kea

Due to its proximity to Athens, Kea (also called Tzia) is an easily accessible island renowned for its beauty and variety of scenery: steep mountains,…

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Kefalonia

The magnificent sights, amazing beaches, rich cultural heritage, great monuments, mountains, castles, remote monasteries and cheerful, hospitable people…

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Kimolos

Kimolos is a small and extremely beautiful island in the western part of the Cyclades, close to Milos island. Possessing volcanic soil and a unique variety…

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Kos

Kos is the third largest island in the Dodecanese, located just four miles from the Turkish coast, and is characterised by endless coasts with turquoise…

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Koufonisia

Koufonisia is a group of two islands, Pano Koufonisi (Upper Koufonsi) and Kato Koufonisi (Lower Koufonisi), that are separated by a narrow strait. They…

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Kythera

Kythera, squeezed in between Crete and the Peloponnese but forming part of the Ionian islands, is according to the French poet Charles Baudelaire in his…

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Kythnos

Also called Thermia on account of its thermal springs, Kythnos is very close to Athens; still, it is one of the least visited islands of the Cyclades….

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Lefkada

Lefkada (also known as Lefkas) is surrounded by a total of 24 islets, including the renowned island of Skorpios, property of Aristotle Onassis. In Lefkada,…

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Leros

According to mythology, Leros is the island of Artemis, the goddess of forests and hunting. It is ideal for peaceful holidays, while you will be amazed…

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Lesvos

Beautiful Lesvos with many streams, rich flora and fauna, famous olives groves, mild climate, charming traditional villages and remarkable examples of…

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Limnos

Limnos or Lemnos offers real relaxation and contact with nature. Sheltered gulfs, extensive beaches and landscapes of volcanic rocks alternate with small…

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Lipsi

Lipsi is situated in the nothern Dodecanese and is the largest island among a complex of smaller islands and islets, which are of great environmental…

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Meganisi

A lush green island with three settlements (Spartochori, Vathi, Katomeri) and beautiful beaches, Meganisi is accessible by boat from Nydri on the island…

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Milos

Volcanic activity has endowed Milos with an exciting variety of landscapes, consequently offering today’s visitor a wide range of activities. The…

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Mykonos

Welcome to Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. According to mythology, Mykonos was formed…

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Naxos

Naxos is the largest and greenest island in Cyclades with impressively high mountains, fertile valleys, lush green gorges, stunning seascapes and traditional…

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Nisyros

Nisyros is home to an active volcano and is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, remaining relatively untouched by tourism. According to mythology,…

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Othonoi

The Diapontia Islands are a complex of islands in the Ionian Sea located at the northwestern end of Corfu and including Ereikoussa, Mathraki, Othonoi as…

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Paros

Unrivalled natural beauty, beaches with crystal clear waters, Byzantine footpaths connecting traditional villages and breathtaking landscapes make Paros,…

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Patmos

Patmos – the Jerusalem of the Aegean – is best known as a holy island, where St John wrote the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament,…

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Paxos

Paxos is the ideal island for a peaceful holiday. Fjord-shaped beaches, underwater caves, small bays and green hills welcome lucky visitors. According…

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Poros

The town of Poros is built in the shape of an amphitheatre over two hills. In antiquity Poros consisted in fact of two islands, Spheria and Kalavria, but…

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Psara

North-west of Chios lies an island cluster encompassing seven islets, the largest of which is Psara. With its rocky terrain reaching out to the sea, Psara…

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Pserimos

Pserimos extends over a surface of 15 km², counts approximately 150 inhabitants, and is ideal for peaceful holidays. Traces of an ancient settlement have…

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Rhodes

Welcome to Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese, an island that is ideal not only for those who want to relax but also for those looking for an action-packed…

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Salamina

According to myth, the name Salamina (Salamis) was given to the island by Kychreas in honour of his mother Salamis, one of the five daughters of the river…

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Samos

Samos is a verdant island with beautiful beaches, traditional villages, significant archaeological sites and famous wine. It has an area of 500km², a…

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Samothrace

During ancient times Samothrace was known as the ‘Island of the Great Gods’. Renowned for the celebration of the sacraments of these Gods as…

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Santorini

Crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thira), in the southernmost part of Cyclades, is the jewell of the Aegean, and is actually a group of islands consisting…

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Schinoussa

Schinoussa is located at the centre of group of islands in the Cyclades, south of Naxos, known as the Small Cyclades. Schinoussa is a tiny island with…

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Serifos

Serifos is a typical Cycladic island with white villages, quiet harbours, golden beaches, bare hills and beautiful landscapes. The growth in tourism has…

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Sifnos

Sifnos is the island of flavours and birthplace of famous poets, like Ioannis Gryparis, Kleanthis Triantafyllou (or Rampagas) and Aristomenis Provelegios,…

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Sikinos

Escape from everyday stresses and anxieties on this small island, located between Ios and Folegandros. Sikinos is a typically Cycladic island, with terraces,…

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Skiathos

Skiathos, the most cosmopolitan island in the Sporades, is a paradise on earth, with lush pine forests and crystal-clear azure waters. Despite the rapid…

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Skopelos

Stunning landscapes, azure waters, golden coasts, traditional architecture, rugged nature and a pure island atmosphere all contribute to making Skopelos…

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Skyros

Skyros is the southernmost island of the Sporades complex; however, administratively, it belongs to Evia with which it has ferry connection from Kimi….

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Spetses

Spetses, an island boasting a long naval tradition, is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 Greek War of Independence. It was here that…

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Symi

Symi is a cosmopolitan island, with one of the prettiest and largest neoclassical towns in Greece. The island has rich, mythological traditions. The legendary…

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Syros

Syros is the island where Greek tradition and western influence come to a harmonious marriage. Ermoupoli (meaning ‘the city of Hermes’) is…

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Thassos

Thassos is the most northern island in the Aegean Sea. It is famous for its crystal clear beaches with fine sand, luscious vegetation and beautiful villages…

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Thirasia

Thirasia belongs to the Santorini island complex and is opposite the village of Oia. The island’s imposing natural landscape with its impressive…

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Tilos

Tilos is a mountainous and verdant island, with hills and plains where four hundred species of flowers and herbs grow, inhabited by numerous species of…

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Tinos

One of the most enchanting yet unknown islands of the Cyclades, Tinos is the religious centre of the country thanks to the church of Panagia Megalohari…

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Zakynthos

Zakynthos (Zante), the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, after Corfu and Kefalonia, is a verdant island endowed with fertile valleys and a temperate…

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‘Discovery of century’ to open this summer

By Iota Sykka A walk down Rigillis Street near central Athens, between Vassilissis Sofias and Vassileos Constantinou avenues, reveals glimpses into the…

06 May 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, Featured, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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Gorge yourself on Greek walks

By Trevor Hay The international image of Greece is a maritime one, perpetuated by pictures of blue Aegean seas and waterfront tavernas. It comes as a surprise…

03 May 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, Crete, Cyclades, Destinations, News, Peloponnese ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , , , ,
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The Greece that time forgot

By Andrew Eames THE fishermen of Agios Nikolaos have developed a well-honed…

28 Apr 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, Destinations, News, Peloponnese ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , , ,
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A fling around the Greek Islands

The joys of the Greek Islands, from quiet Patmos to historic Rhodes and spectacular…

25 Apr 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cyclades, Destinations, Dodacanese, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , , , , ,
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The romance of Santorini

A hotel in the village of Imerovigli, perched on the brow of the caldera on…

21 Apr 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cyclades, Destinations, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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The bright side of Greece: Lower prices, fewer tourists, by Rick Steves

I keep getting asked if Greece is “safe” for travelers — a question that…

26 Jan 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , ,
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Living longer in Ikaria

The inhabitants of a small Greek island live on average 10 years longer than the rest of western Europe. So what’s the secret to long life in Ikaria?…

08 Jan 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in East and North Aegean, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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Exploring the ancient world of Athens

What country in Europe has sparkling new museums, abundant winter sunshine and amazing value? The last category knocks heavyweights France and Italy out…

28 Dec 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, Destinations, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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A guide to Mykonos

Once among the poorest, barest Greek islands, subsisting on agriculture, quarrying and seafaring, Mykonos became a bohemian mecca in the 1960s and is now…

19 Dec 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cyclades, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , ,
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A guide to Hydra

A guide to the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in Hydra, chosen by Greece expert Marc Dubin. Why go? A whaleback ridge looming from the sea, Hydra…

08 Dec 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Destinations, Greek Islands, News, Saronic Islands ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , ,
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On the trail of Patrick Leigh Fermor, by Kevin Rushby

Ahead of a new Patrick Leigh Fermor biography, Kevin Rushby visits the Mani peninsula, home of the great man and unsung resting place of another British…

01 Oct 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, News, Peloponnese ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , ,
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48 Hours in idyllic Paros and Santorini, by Michael Perry

Greece is struggling under a mountain of debt, violent street protests erupt in the capital Athens, and world financial markets fear Greece will exit the…

22 Sep 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cyclades, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , , ,
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Unforgettable holidays in Andros

Just two hours from the port of Rafina, the island of Andros is a wonderful location for your holidays or for small adventures! Andros has all the qualities…

18 Sep 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cyclades, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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Marc Dubin’s Guide to Rhodes

Why go? With miles of beaches, a forested, mountainous interior, Crusader castles, frescoed churches, one of the finest medieval towns in the Mediterranean…

14 Sep 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Dodacanese, Greek Islands, News ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: ,
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Forget the Greek crisis – you’ll still get a warm welcome in the Peloponnese

By Dymphna Byrne  Greece is in turmoil and politicians say they are the only ones who can save it. But, as every Greek knows in his heart, it’s…

10 Sep 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Cities and Mainland, News, Peloponnese ⋅ 0 Comments ⋅ Tags: , , , ,
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