If you are a fan of the rock climbing then the Island of Kalymnos is your place. Kalymnos is an island close to the Turkish coasts and located between the two islands of Leros and Kos at the northern side of the Dodecanese. The island is covered by rocky mountains and is an ideal place for the rock climbers. The most dedicated rock climbers visit this island every September to enjoy the International Climbing Festival. There are several relaxing ...
Family Holidays in Greece
Leave the milk bottles, diapers, PlayStation and the nanny at home - family resorts have everything you will need. Knowing that the holidays with children have their own know how, here is a mini guide for the ideal family holidays in Greece. A trip for all ages Up to 3 years old: Choose a family resort with special benefits where your baby will not bother you and you will have special benefits. Specify the age of your child when you make a ...
The Island of Kythnos
In the western part of the Cyclades sits a beautiful mountainous island called Kythnos. The Athenians are especially attracted to this area on summer weekends to gaze at the wild beauty, picturesque architecture and lovely beaches. The most traditional villages on Kythnos Island are Chora and Driopida with stone houses and paved streets. The other villages Loutra and Merihas have the many tourist facilities. Soft sand and crystal water can be ...
The historic City of Athens
A powerful city state in the classical era, Athens was the birthplace of democracy.Because of its rich history, it is home to several important monuments, archeological sites and works of art that remind us the city's glorious past. The most recognized monument of ancient Greece and an important landmark of Athens is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to goddess Athena. The temple was constructed in the 5th century BC, and it houses magnificent ...
The best waterfalls in Greece
Most of the people in this world have knowledge about the natural beauty of Greece but a little bit is known about the components of this natural beauty. Greece is a very ancient state and contains various islands which add to its natural beauty. These Mediterranean islands are the specialty of Greece but among these islands there are some other components of natural beauty, the waterfalls. Most of the people are unaware of the importance of ...
Wind surfing in Greece
Greece has something for everyone, no matter what your taste may be. The beauty of Greece leaves an everlasting impact and becomes as a part of your memories that you will always cherish. People who visit the beautiful islands of Greece are always attracted back to it. Adventure sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling and wind surfing in Greece are particularly famous. Here are few of the reasons that make Greece popular among people from all ...
The writings of Homer part 2 – Odyssey
The second of the great writings of Homer is Odyssey. Odyssey is an impressive combination of literary power and nobility and has the timeless ability to express the triumph and the disappointments of life. Both epics, Iliad and Odyssey are poems with imperishable beauty and resplendence. The development of the action in Odyssey is more extensive than the Iliad’s but the structure is more harmonic and compound. This writing of Homer describes ...
Ancient Greece – The Archaic Times
There are different rumors about the era to start the archaic history of the Greece. Some people say that it comprises an era of 750-480 B.C. while others claim to be the 620-480 B.C. but the most common period is from 800-323 B.C. This time was started preceding the unenlightening Dark Ages in the history of Greece which brought a solid and firm belief of the mythology, religion and founding history. The period of the Dark Ages started with the ...