Polyphemus and Odysseus
The adventures of Ulysses on the Island of the Cyclops as he prepared to return home after fighting in the Trojan War.
Greece
Typical products of Greece
Buying typical products of Greece is one of the great pleasures offered by a trip to this country and its islands.
Origin of the Library
The origin of the library as a place of conservation of texts and reading is in Mesopotamia, but it soon passed to Egypt and Greece.
Customs of Greek society
The customs of Greek society, which attract so much attention to travelers visiting the country, are heirs to the long and troubled history of the country.
The Education of Spartan children
The education of Spartan children sought to train great warriors. Thus, they created one of the most fearsome armies of antiquity.
Slaves in Ancient Greece
There were slaves in ancient Greece, and their wretched condition did not differ substantially from that of Egypt or Rome.
What does the flag of Greece represent?
The flag of Greece is the national symbol of the modern Greek state and since 1978 the only official flag. This is the meaning of its shape and colors.
The ancient Greek open air theaters
What were the ancient Greek theaters where tragedies and comedies were performed? We will tell you.
Where there are nude beaches in Greece
If you want to practice nudism, write down the name of these nudist beaches in Greece
Athenian children's education
Every time we take a look at classical Greece we inevitably find the comparison and opposition between Athens ...
The Balkans: What to see in one of the most unknown places in the world
National parks, historic cities or fairytale lakes. From Slovenia to Greece, there is a lot to see on the Balkan Peninsula.
Best beaches in the world
We look at the best beaches in the world to escape the world between turquoise waters, white sand and hundreds of palm trees
The best beaches in the world
We show you some of the best beaches in the world where you can discover unique and magical environments, surrounded by nature and of course, a lot of beauty. Have you been in any of the ones we mentioned? They are worth enjoying once in a lifetime.
The most beautiful sunsets in the world
These most beautiful sunsets in the world remind us of the need to travel and to become something more contemplative.
8 charming towns around the world
Labyrinths of urban art, blue streets or colored houses are some of the proposals included in these charming towns around the world.
The Greek islands that you cannot miss on a cruise
Discover the best destinations to see on a cruise around the Greek islands. These are the essentials, although classics are always worth it.
8 islands you must visit at least once in your life
Among these 8 islands that you must visit at least once in your life we find some of the most characteristic paradises in Asia or the Caribbean.
8 beaches in the world that you must visit
These 8 beaches in the world that you must visit encompass different paradises of white sand and turquoise waters from the Philippines to Mexico.
Typical Greek drinks
Get to know the typical Greek drinks such as Ouzo, Metaxá, Retsina, Raki and others that you must try if you are going to travel to Greece. Do you know them all?
Flora and fauna of Greece
Discover the flora and fauna of Greece, a country divided by two great ecoregions such as the Mediterranean forest and the temperate hardwood forest.
Arkadiko Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in the world
Are you going to the Peloponnese? Why don't you walk across one of the oldest bridges in the world? It is the Arkadiko and is over three thousand years old.
Beyond life in ancient Greece
What did the ancient Greeks think of death?
What are the best Greek islands to go with the family
Write down which are the best Greek islands for an unforgettable family vacation!
Greek non-alcoholic drinks
If you go to Greece and you do not like alcohol but healthy drinks, do not forget to try these typical Greek waters and infusions.
To leave or not to tip in Greece
If you go on vacation to Greece, you should know all this about tipping in Greece.
Greece, the nobility without a kingdom but with money, fame and books
Tatiana from Greece presents a cookbook. Meanwhile Greece is still in crisis. Paradoxes
Tips in Greece, what you should know
Are you going to Greece this summer? Do you know that you should tip everywhere?
Do you remember the drachma, the currency of Greece?
The drachma was the currency of Greece until it adopted the euro in 2002
What to see in Syntagma Square, in Athens
If you go to Athens, be sure to take five minutes to walk around Syntagma Square and appreciate its surroundings,
Kylix, the wine glass of the ancient Greeks
What is a kylix? The cup that the ancient Greeks used to drink wine.
The life of women in Ancient Greece
Discover what life was like for women in Ancient Greece
Some films about Ancient Greece
Do not miss any of these movies and TV series that deal with Ancient Greece or its mythology
What to see inside a Greek Orthodox church
Meet some things to observe inside a Greek Orthodox church
Greeks drink mountain tea
In Greece, a lot of mountain tea is consumed, an infusion that is made with herbs and has good properties for the body
The Beulé Gate, entrance and exit of the Acropolis of Athens
The Beulé Gate is an ancient gate in the wall of the Acropolis of Athens
Greece and the pomegranate, winter fruit
Pomegranate is a winter route in Greece that is very popular
The Lemnos desert, unique in Greece
The Lemnos desert is perhaps the only desert in Greece and Europe
Agdistis, hermaphrodite in Greek mythology
Agdistis is one of the hermaphrodite figures of Rgiega mythology
The life and customs of the ancient Greeks
Information about the life and customs of the ancient Greeks
The lonely Lighthouse of Tourlitis
The Tourlitis Lighthouse is on a rock on the coast of Andros Island
Hecate, goddess and queen of sorceresses
Hecate is a Greek goddess, goddess and queen of sorceresses
Where to drink beer in Athens
Bars to drink beer in Athens
The pyramids of Greece
In Greece there are pyramids as old as those in Egypt
Nudist beaches in Crete
Some of the nude beaches in Crete
Ambrosia, the food and drink of the Greek gods
Ambrosia was the food and drink of the Greek gods
Chania and its beaches, in Crete
A list of the best beaches in Chania, on the island of Crete
Best Santorini souvenirs
List of the best Santorini souvenirs
The best churches in Santorini
The best churches in Santorini
Places to visit in Piraeus
In Piraeus, the port of Athens, there are a handful of places that are worth visiting, including museums and taverns.
Poseidon, lord of the seas
Poseidon is one of the twelve gods of Olympus, the god of the sea
Visit ancient Corinth
Information to visit the ruins of ancient Corinth
The best souvenir from Crete
Olive oil soaps have been made in Crete for thousands of years and hyo are a classic Cretan souvenir
Learn about the four historical periods of Greek civilization
The four periods of Greek civilization
Sirtaki dance, popular but not traditional
Sirtaki dance, folk Greek dance
Some movies filmed in the landscapes of Greece
Some movies filmed in Greece
Make your own red Greek Easter eggs
Red eggs, Easter tradition in Greece
Greece in February, carnivals and festivals
What to do in February in Greece
Greek thinkers, writers and philosophers, part II
Ancient Greek Characters
Pastry shops, cafes and bakeries in Greece
During the week we were reviewing some of the best cafes and patisseries in Athens. After all this is a ...
Melomakarona, super sweet
Melomakarona, typical Greek Christmas sweet
How to go from Greece to Egypt
How to go from Greece to Egypt
The fantastic volcanoes of Greece
The volcanoes of Greece
Greek art through time
Greek art has been a benchmark for all Western culture. The models used in ancient times have been ...
The ruins of the Temple of Hera, in Samos
Visit the Temple of Hera, on the island of Samos
Thebes the city of 7 gates
Homer and Hesiod named Thebes as the city of the 7 gates, they also called it the city of ...
Anaxagoras and his theory about the Sun
Anaxagoras was a Greek philosopher, Ionian, born in Clazomenae 30 km. west of Smyrna, in present-day Turkey, in 499 BC, he died in present-day Turkey at Lampsakos, Mysia.
Greek breakfast
How is breakfast in Greece
The Zappeion of Athens
The Zappeion building is located in the Garden of Athens, it is a characteristic building of the XNUMXth century, with neoclassical architecture.
How to get to Zakynthos island
Transport to get to Zakynthos island
Greece and its sacred trees
A tree can be said to be sacred when it has a special religious significance for a place. Some…
Meaning of Oikos in Ancient Greece
The Oikos in Ancient Greece was the house as a set of goods and people. In the city states the ...
The tragic story of Oedipus
The story of Oedipus, Greek mythology
Farsala halva, ancient greek sweet recipe
Farsala halva, Greek gastronomy
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the church of the Greek capital
The arena, cradle of the athletic beauty of the ancient Greeks
The arena, one of the cradles of athletic beauty of the ancient Greeks
The tragic story of Apollo and Daphne
Apollo and Daphne
Gestures to communicate in ancient Greece
The body can speak through gestures that are often conscious and sometimes not. Most of the…
Hair removal was born in Greece
Waxing is a custom that comes from cavemen, there is evidence that men used a ...
The treasure of Mycenae
The Mycenaean civilization is pre-Hellenic from the end of the Bronze Age. At the end of the XNUMXth century Heinrich Schliemann in ...
Beaches to visit near Athens
Beaches to visit near Athens
Mirtiotissa, hidden and nudist beach in Corfu
Mirtiotissa, a nudist beach in Corfu
Middle Ages and Modernity in Greece, a brief history
Middle Ages and Modernity in Greece
Typical products of Mykonos
Typical products of the island of Mykonos
The story of Thetis, the nereid mother of Achilles
Thetis, the nereid mother of Achilles
Thermal therapy at Lake Vouliagmeni in Athens
Lake Vouliagmeni, in Athens
Visiting Greece in Winter
Greece has beauties to offer tourists in all seasons of the year. But in winter you can enjoy it better ...
The monarchy in Greece, a thing of the past
The monarchy in Greece
Naucratis a Greek emporium in Egypt
Naucratis in Greek means "the one that governs ship", it is a city or Greek emporium in Ancient Egypt, or ...
Ancient Greek colony of Cyrene
The ancient Greek colony of Cyrene was located in present-day Shahhat in Libya, North Africa, in the ...
Lake Stymphalus and its monstrous birds
Lake Stymphalus was at the foot of Mount Cilene in the lowest part of the valley, there they drained ...
Car tours from Athens
Car tours from Athens
Thales of Miletus and electricity
The biographical data of Thales of Miletus are somewhat uncertain but they are inclined because he was born in the city of Miletus ...
City of Pylos and its historical past
Formerly the city of Pilos was called Navarino because of the bay, it is located in the south of Greece and to the southwest ...
Heracles and Garden of the Hésperides
In Greek mythology there is the story of the Garden of the Hesperides, the location of which is uncertain. Hera received like ...
Divination in Ancient Greece
Divination is the art of predicting the future, and it has existed in all cultures. The ancient Greeks are ...
Following the Route of the Apostle Paul in Greece
Following the Route of the Apostle Paul in Greece
The Propylaea, the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens
The Propylaea, the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens
The Hefestion or Temple of Hephaestus
The Hefestion or Temple of Hephaestus is one of the most majestic temples in Athens, it is built in marble and ...
Makeup in ancient Greece
Human beings since ancient times have wanted to be beautiful and to do so they have looked for different makeup. The…
The day of the name, Greek custom
The day of the name, a Greek custom
Icarus, the one who flew too close to the sun
Icarus, Greek mythological character
Overnight at Athens Airport
Overnight at Athens Airport
The Throne Room, in the ruins of Knossos
The Throne Room, in the ruins of Knossos
Vai, a beach with palm trees in Crete
Vai, one in Crete
Ancient Greek colony of Phocea
The ancient Greek colony of Phocea was located in Asia Minor in what is now Turkey. Currently in that ...
Information about the Parthenon
Parthenon of Athens
The typical costume of Crete
The typical costume of Crete
Grilled octopus, Greek specialty
Grilled octopus, Greek cuisine recipe
The hot springs of Greece
The hot springs of Greece
Dionysus, a very funny demigod
Dionisio
Safety in Athens
Athens. security and insecurity
The Greek origin of mime
The origin of mime drama in the West is found in the ancient Greek theater, in the festivals of the god Dionysus ...
Ferécides of Syros
Ferécides de Siros was a Greek philosopher before Socrates, of the XNUMXth century BC and was a teacher of Pythagoras. Was born…
Vai beach in Crete
Bei o Vai beach is located in the extreme east, in the most northeastern part of the island of ...
The Stoa of Attalus
The Stoa of Attalus is a Hellenistic portico, located in the eastern part of the Agora in Athens. The construction was ...
The Church of the Holy Apostles, in the Agora of Athens
Church of the Holy Apostles, in the Agora
Bread in ancient Greece
Cereals were the basis of food in Ancient Greece, the main grains used were wheat and ...
Some beaches on Hydra island
Three recommended beaches on Hydra island
Greek dishes with fish and seafood
Greek dishes made with fish and seafood
Ice cream in Greece
With the popularization of refrigerators in the 60s, ice cream became more present in many societies around the world, the ...
The cities of Magnesia
The Magnesian city of Thessaly was in continental Greek territory, its inhabitants left for other territories to found more colonies ...
Greek beers
The beer market in Greece is dominated by foreign brands but that does not mean that there are no brands ...
Lakes of Greece
Among the main lakes of Greece are the Prespa lakes, which are two freshwater lakes, to the north ...
The Via Egnatia
The Via Egnatia was built in 146 BC by the Romans in order to unite the old ...
Water as a drink in ancient Greece
The most well-known and consumed drink in Ancient Greece, as in all parts of the world, was water. Bring…
Typical Greek Christmas sweets
What did the Greeks eat this Christmas? What did they buy in the Hersonissos bazaar or in the shops? What was in ...
Minoan writing
The border between prehistoric and historical societies is the domain of writing. Until today they have ...
Fish and seafood in the port of Athens
If you like fish, it is best to order it in restaurants or taverns in Piraeus. The port area ...
The Panathenean festivals
The Panathenean festivals were religious festivals that were held annually in honor of the goddess Athena, patron saint of the city….
The Greeks of Chile
The first Greek colony in Chile, a South American country, was in Antofagasta, from Crete so they became ...
Ida, doubly sacred mountain
There are two mountains with the same name that in Greek mythology are considered sacred. Today one is ...
The traditional Greek costume
Perhaps this is one of the costumes that we most identify with Greece. Impossible to lose sight of those nice shoes, ...
The Varlaam Monastery, the most beautiful in Meteora
The Greek monasteries of Meteora are very famous, masterpieces of perseverance, engineering and religion all put together. And between…
Ancient city of Pergamum
Pergamum is an ancient Greek city located in present-day Turkey, in Asia Minor, 26 km from the Aegean Sea,…
Tips for visiting a nude beach in Greece
Greek beaches, like all beautiful beaches in the world, invite you to relax. Swimming naked is fantastic, it is incredible as two pieces ...
The tomb of Agamemnon
The tomb of Agamemnon also known as "The treasure of Atreus" or tomb of Atreus, is dated in the year ...
Greek colonies in Italy
The word that exactly defines a colony is apoikia, which means far from home, it is a city-state. When…
Greek colony of Massalia in France
According to the chronicles of Thucydides, Greeks from Phocea and Anatolia were the ones who founded a commercial colony, "emporion" of ...
Greek boyfriends, a problem
It is always romantic when you meet someone from another country, much more when you are on vacation, you have time, money, you win ...
The regions of Greece
Greece is a small country but quite administratively divided, so we have thirteen regions, called peripheries, divided in turn ...
The olive tree in Greek mythology
The origin of Athens is closely linked to the olive tree. The goddess Athena disputed with Poseidon to be the benefactor of ...
Diving and snorkelling in Greece
Greece is a great holiday destination and although the crisis has put the industry in check, due to ...
The Sanctuary of Apollo and the oracle
In the central area of Greece, in ancient Delfo, is the Sanctuary of Apollo, one of the sites ...
The courtship of Juan Carlos and Sofía of Greece
Queen Federica of Greece, in the summer of 1954, organized a cruise on the Yacht Agamemnon, for 110 young people ...
Rent a scooter in Greece, a classic
You cannot visit Greece without renting a scooter, motorcycle, motorcycle, moped or whatever you want to say. The motorcycles are so ...
The first Christians of Crete
According to the Holy Scriptures, it was Saint Paul who first evangelized and made Christianity known on the Greek island ...
Greek Bullfighting
Etymologically bullfighting derives from the Greek words tavros-bull, and makhe-fight, although it is said that the word bullfighting began to ...
March 25 Greek Independence Day
On March 25 of each year the Greeks celebrate the national holiday of Greek Independence, actually it is ...
The 12 islands of the Dodecanese
In the sunniest corner of Greece, southeast of the Aegean Sea, are the Dodecanese Islands. It's a set ...
Greek burial tombs
The archaic tombs, became the house of the deceased, as was done in Asia Minor, but with the burial ...
Shopping on the island of Rhodes
The island of Rhodes offers many opportunities to buy fine jewelry, furs or even smaller things. The…
Feast of the Epiphany
12 days after Christmas, the feast of the Epiphany is celebrated, which is on January 6….
Oracles in Ancient Greece
In Ancient Greece, people consulted the deities to know how to act in different orders of life, ...
The Coat of Arms of Greece
The first proper Greek shield, arises in 1822 and had a circular shape, its colors were white and blue, in ...
Greek erotic art
The word eroticism derives from the Greek word eros, which is the word that designates love and desire ...
The ancient city of Apollonia
The ancient Greek city of Apollonia, currently only ruins, was located in the current city of Iliros. Said city ...
The legend of Medea
Medea was a priestess of Hecate, in Greek mythology she was a sorceress and a witch, daughter of Aeetes and the nymph ...
Visit Santorini, why, when and what to see
Why visit Santorini? Well, because it is one of the most beautiful Greek islands and because here you will enjoy the ...
Greek sculptures in Spain
One of the best preserved marble sculptures found in Spain is that of the god Asklepios, who was the ...
How to get around Santorini
Getting around Santorini is very easy as the island is small and is run by a very efficient bus network….
The beautiful beaches of Antiparos
Within the group of the Cyclades islands there is a small island that we already talked about on another occasion. I know…
The island of Gavdos
The island of Gavdos is located 337 km from the city of Athens, from Crete by ferry it takes…
Ariadne and Iris, two women from Greek mythology
The Greek gods are a large family and as such many stories are woven among its members. Let's say how ...
The first Greek advertisements
Ever since the caveman engraved the walls, he was already leaving a message and long before, the man ...
The typical Greek salads
When it comes to trying Greek gastronomy, there is a dish for all tastes, from meat, soups and cakes ...
Saganaki, the tasty fried cheese
Greece is the country of cheeses. Think that many sheep are raised and that then in addition to having many ...
Greek soil geology
The exokarst formations originate on the surface of the calcareous massif, by dissolution of the limestone or by subsidence, like this ...
History of Thrace
Thrace is a region located on the Balkan Peninsula, north of the Aegean Sea, between Bulgaria, Greece and ...
Fava, the typical product of Santorin
One of the most typical products of Santorin are beans called fava. It is a very traditional ingredient, ...
The beaches of Syros
We have told you before about Syros, one of the Cyclades islands located between Paros and the beautiful Tinos de ...
Why do the Greeks hang their octopuses in the sun
Whenever I saw a documentary about the Greek islands they showed the small and picturesque ports that each town has. These…
The Greek Orthodox Church
Greece is a Christian country and 97% of its population practice Orthodox Christianity. The rest, scarce, is Muslim, ...
The Vikos gorge
The Vikos Gorge is a charming place in the north of mainland Greece. It has a length of 12 km.
Kataifi, a Greek sweet
If you go on vacation to Greece then I recommend that you take the opportunity to try and enjoy its gastronomy. Without…
Greek Industries
The most advanced Greek industries are oil refineries, shipbuilding industry, textiles, the shipbuilding industry ...
The horse in Greek culture
The domestication of the horse began in the Steppes of Central Asia. In the second millennium before our era, peoples ...
Greek influence in Spain
Different peoples left their mark on the Iberian Peninsula, it was not a colonization since both the Greeks and Carthaginians, ...
The Greek Concept of Being Human
Despite the existing social differences, the Greeks had an original conception of the human being. Considered by all civilizations ...
Halkidiki and its beaches
Halkidiki is a famous Greek peninsula that is located in the north of the country near the city of Thessaloniki. TO…
Arachova, near Delphi
In mainland Greece there is a small town called Arachova which is right next to Delos, about 12 km ...
Christmas meals in Greece
Christmas is not the most important religious holiday in Greece, if it is Easter, it is a holiday ...
Island of the Feacios
The Feacios are a mythical town on the island of Ezquerra, which may be the green island of Corfu. East…
Greek beekeeping from ancient Greece to the present day
About the industriousness of bees and the benefits of honey, it has been mentioned in the Bible, where the ...
Animal husbandry in Ancient Greece
If we go back to the works of Homer, animal husbandry was a symbol of power and wealth, it was not ...
The city of Olinto
The city of Olinto belonged to Macedonia, it was on the Chalkidian peninsula, it was founded by merchants from the city of ...
Ancient Greek Gardens
The concept of the garden was not as clear in ancient Greece as it is today. They united trees, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, ...
Antique Mosaics
The function of mosaics in Greece was decorative, something similar to what is today a carpet. In the…
Greek forests
The Greek forests can be divided into two main branches, the temperate forests and the Mediterranean forests. In the woods…
Legend of Bellerophon
Bellerophon was the son of Glaucus and Eurynome, kings of Corinth, but his true father was Poseidon, his mother always ...
The acropolis of ancient Corinth
The acropolis of ancient Corinth is a set of ruins that overlook the old city of Corinth and ...
Greece Weather in November
The climate of Greece is very Mediterranean, mild and rainy winters, very hot and dry summers, but depending on the region ...
Ampurias, Greek city in Spain
In Ampurias, they have found archaeological sites, with Greek pieces. They are the most important Greek remains in Spain. It's in the…
Beware of Greek Monuments
If you are going to make a trip to Greece, take advantage of the autumn which is one of the best seasons along with ...
El Mirto and its properties
The myrtle is a tree native to Greece, its name derives from the Greek meaning perfume, the Macedonians used ...
The legend of Licaon, the werewolf
The legend of the werewolf is universal, it varies according to the regions, thousands of books have been written, movies were filmed, but ...
Flowers in Greek culture
Flowers have been very important for all civilizations, accompanying gods and humans in all great events, ...
The myrtle, mythological tree
According to mythology Smyrna, daughter of an Assyrian king, mocked Aphrodite goddess of love, saying that she was ...
The ruins of Gournia, Minoan past in Crete
Near Agios Nikolaos, on the island of Crete, is the Minoan city of Gournia, a palace complex that remained ...
Hairstyle in Greece
The hairstyle in Greece varied according to the times, fashion, different cities and different social classes. There was a lot…
Lindos and Zorba the Greek.
Rhodes is a very cosmopolitan island, there you find many very beautiful cities and towns, including Lindos, where it was filmed ...
Legend of Icarus
In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the architect Daedalus. Daedalus was the one who built the labyrinth in the palace of ...
The vintage
The grape harvest has its origin in Ancient Greece, when the grapes were harvested, it motivated a great party, it was when ...
Greece in December
Christmas is not long away and the markets are set up and a certain spirit begins to appear in ...
Greek sculptures in the Louvre
The Louvre Museum in Paris is constantly growing thanks to the donations and acquisitions made from the excavations ...
Car races
Chariot races were one of the main attractions of ancient Greece, they were dangerous for both horses ...
History of Greek footwear
In ancient times the Greeks like everyone went barefoot, even the soldiers went to war barefoot. Moving forward in ...
Legend of Poseidon
Poseidon was the god of the sea, son of the titan Cronos and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Hades, he was ...
Travel between Greece and Egypt
Wouldn't it be a dream vacation? I think so. The truth is that traveling between Greece and Egypt is not complicated ...
The Metecos
Metecos were called to foreigners domiciled in Athens, in Ancient Greece. On them fell many of the obligations ...
Homer and his poems
Homer's works were and are consulted, imitated, cited by all Greek poets, philosophers and artists, it is the ...
Nike, the goddess of victory
It's unbelievable, but true. You get to know the true meaning of the word Nike when you are interested in ...
Care on Greek beaches
Are there sharks on Greek beaches? Well no, we are not in Australia or the Caribbean. The truth is…
The Greek Pantheon
Gods of the air. All the forces of heaven are personified by Zeus, who throws the lightning and accumulates or dissipates ...
The mythological Sirens
In Greek mythology, mermaids were beings with the head and torso of a woman, the rest with a tail of ...
10 unusual destinations in Greece
There are very popular sites and others that are not so popular, so if you want to know the 10 more sites ...
Getting married in Greece, a classic
Many couples choose to get married in a dream place, a heavenly place on earth: the Caribbean, the Island of ...
Cultural Tourism in Greece
To speak of Greece is to say culture, art, sea, coasts that merge with an extraordinary landscape of crystalline, blue waters ...
Some nude beaches in Greece
I have no problem sunbathing without a bikini top, although I estimate that by a certain age ...
Santorini Wines
Santorini has a very fertile soil due to the volcanic ash, and its soil. Greek wines are made ...
The Lyceum of Aristoteles
Around 336 BC the Greek philosopher Aristotle founded the first philosophical school in Athens, where he taught his pupils, ...
The Monastery of Panagia de Tourlianis
In the small, picturesque and beautiful village of Ano Mera, on the island of Mykonos, you will have the possibility to visit ...
The world of Snakes
Only 1 km. from the center of Grecia, on the road to Tacares there is an immense serpentarium with more than ...
The emergence of the Currency
The economic progress of the Aegean world was accelerated with the appearance of the currency. The coin minted and issued ...
The Hill of Mars
The Hill of Mars, Areios Pagos, is located northwest of the Acropolis of Athens and is very popular with ...
The archaeological site of Philippi, in Macedonia
Philippi is a city in eastern Macedonia that was founded by Philip II in 336 BC. From…
Koboloi, the classic souvenir from Greece
There are certain crafts or objects that mark our vacation trip and that become the perfect souvenir for ...
Helios, the sun god
The sun has always been deified by great cultures. As provider and architect of life he is also present ...
Horse riding in Greece
From time immemorial the Greeks enjoyed the horse, but in an organized way as a sport, it began shortly before the second ...
Crete Features
The island of Crete has been inhabited since prehistoric times and numerous excavations have shown this. It is believed…
Cerberus, the dog of Hades
Although the tourist places of Greece are enough attraction to go to visit it, it also has other factors that ...
Prices and food in Greece
The truth is that although Greece belongs to the European Union, it is not as expensive a country as others ...
The origin of Zeus
In the poem Theogony or Origin of the Gods of Hesiod, (he lived in the XNUMXth century BC) he tells us the ...
The best archaeological sites in Greece
Greece. Greece is synonymous with white villages with blue windows and doors, dreamy beaches and archaeological sites, isn't it ...
Northern Greece, a very beautiful place
The area that includes the North of Greece finds its extension from the blue waters of the Ionian Sea to the spectacular ...
The Greek flag
The flag of Greece has a simple design both in its layout and in its colors, blue and white, colors ...
Tragic legend of the Atrids
The descendants of Atreus are another example of a terrible destiny that haunts a family for several generations. But in…
The island of Evia
The island of Evia is located in front of Athens and in it there are several towns, but one of the cities ...
The Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia at Delphi
On the other side of the street where the Archaeological Museum of Delphi is, there is a second enclosure that the largest ...
Propylaea from the Acropolis
Like most Greek enclosures, the central part of the Acropolis is entered through a construction ...
Legends about the origins of the Greek people
The Greeks were ignorant of the history of their origins and used legends to explain them. The first man was son ...
The Palace of Nestor, the mythical king of the Odyssey
As I was saying in the port city of Pylos, so important to the history of the independence of Greece, we find ...
Elafonissos, ideal to visit in one day
To get to the small and beautiful Elafonissos it is necessary to approach the town of Vingliafa from where two depart ...
Typical shopping in Greece
If you intend to buy in Greece, you have to see what is worth buying, if the typical products ...
What to drink in Greece
Just as in China and Japan we should eat rice and noodles, in Argentina a good barbecue ...
Traditional Crafts in Athens
Handicrafts are part of Greek culture, they are an important source of wisdom throughout time and…
The Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus is located on the western side of the Agora on the Acropolis, it was built in 449 BC….
The Hosios Lukas Monastery, a Byzantine gem
About 150 km from the city of Athens, en route to beautiful Delphi, we met an old ...
Greek Soccer
The history of football is very old in Greece, and Homer mentioned a ball game that was ...
Dionysian festivals
The Greeks made great parties when the harvest began and when it ended, asking and thanking the gods. Like Dionysus ...
Hellenic and Epidaurus Festival
What is this festival that is more than 50 years old about? Well, it is a festival that takes place ...
Greek musical instruments
Music in Greece includes: poetry, music and dance. It was believed that it was given by the gods….
The Minoan Goddess of Snakes
Art embraces religion in these mythical pieces that are very attractive to those who see them, they come ...
History of Greek dance
The beginning of dance in Greece is unclear, it is known that dance has played an important role ...
The dress of the man of ancient Greece
The ancient Greek man's dress did not fit the body but was loose, usually it was a rectangle of ...
Life in greece
The citizens of Greece have the popular character of the Mediterranean although with their characteristics, they are very happy, in love with the ...
A king without a crown, history of the Greek monarchy
Although today Greece is not a parliamentary monarchy as is the case in many European countries, it had a ...
Distances between cities in Greece
Greece is not a very big country, it is not like Australia which is really huge, so the distances between ...
Sakis Rouvas, the most famous Greek singer
In response to the Argentine reader's question about what Greeks listen to today in terms of music, I tell you ...
Traditional festivals of Greece
Celebrations in January, February, March Activity in the Greek islands revolves around the seasons of the year and…
The Island of Ios, center of the youngest tourism
If you want to go to Greece but to a very small place where young tourism abounds, then you should come closer ...
Vasilopita, the Greek New Year's cake
The end of the year is approaching and maybe you are thinking of spending that night in Greece, so the most ...
The Thessaly Region
Thessaly in Continental Greece, stands out for being a region full of contrasts, from plains and mountains, to forests ...
The Olympian Gods, little guide
As I mentioned before, Greece is the owner of history everywhere, it is the owner of one of the oldest civilizations ...
Tomb of Philip II of Macedon, a true treasure of antiquity
Philip II was a young Macedonian king who was born in the capital city of Pella, reigned there among the ...
What are the Greeks like?
Westerners have similar customs and we will never feel totally far from home while traveling on this side of the globe ...
The religion of the Greeks
One of the things that may surprise you being in Greece is its particular form of Catholicism known as the ...
Means of transport in Greece
Greece is beautiful in summer, it is fun, warm, happy. My sister has spent part of her honeymoon there ...
Greek music: harmony and Mediterranean rhythms
From the ancient Greeks from whom we take the word music, they called it Mousike after the nine muses, goddesses of ...
Greece and Rural Tourism
Rural Tourism is a trend that is increasing these days, not only took great importance in the ...
Climate in Greece
Whenever you travel to a place, in addition to the hotels and places you are going to visit, you should know ...