a guide to greece

  Yogurt is about as ancient as milk. Its beauty lies in its simplicity. Plain Greek yogurt is a nutrient-packed snack that has many health benefits, helping you meet the recommended dietary guideline of three daily servings of low-fat or non-fat dairy products.   Greek yogurt isn’t just a fad; …

It wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to call Fokida prefecture the heart of Greece. From olives to fresh fish, from skiing to bathing, from culture to magnificent nature, Fokida has it all.   (Photograph by K.Ashenden) Everybody knows Delphi, the mystic oracle site that clings to the sides …

Greece is known worldwide as one of the best summer holiday destinations. However, winter in Greece is just as magical. The Greek countryside is ideal for winter vacations, as they provide modern winter sport facilities along with spectacular scenery and a traditional welcome.   Nature, snow, fresh air and good …

  Plastiras Lake is a human intervention which manages to unite the artificial with the natural, culminating in a magical place with a fascinating landscape.   Lake Plastira is one of the most attractive places in Greece. It’s the perfect choice for someone who looks for serenity in nature, as …

  Tourists touring the Parthenon recently were treated to an amazing site as they were joined by the Presidential Guard who were there for a flag raising ceremony on Acropolis hill to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Liberation of the City of Athens. “The great cost in lives paid …

  Autumn is a particularly wonderful, but relatively short period in Greece; as the summer days stretch on until late September, early October. This time of year provides perfect weather for travelling and sightseeing at the weekends. One such trip might be to Delphi and Arachova in Viotia, which you …

Zakynthos, or Zante, is among the most beautiful and popular islands of the Ionian Sea. Located south of Kefalonia, it is world famous for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and intense nightlife, which makes it a frequent destination. Navagio, which you can see in the photo, is the …

Photograph by: G. Kontarinis If you haven’t had the chance to deep your feet into the crystal clear waters of Greece, here’s a photo of one of our colleagues enjoying a day in the sun as he cools off and explores an underwater hidden world in Kavouri. This year the …

The nature in Greece is of great diversity and it varies greatly     (Photo by V Papadopoulos/Eurokinissi) About 700-750 plant species, out of more than 6,000 recorded, are original, which means they can be found only within the boundaries of the Greek land. They are widespread relative to the size …

Greek Independence Day by photographer Yiannis Panagopoulos Greek Independence Day, the national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25th, commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821. It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Church’s celebration of the Annunciation to Theotokos, when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and told her that she would …