When you think about Greece it is easy to think of just golden sandy beaches and beautiful blue oceans. However, Greece has a lot more to offer, particularly to outdoor enthusiasts who like getting off-the-beaten track, according to Grecian Plato Balomenakis who thinks that more people should explore wild Greece. Read more
The island of Samothrace in the north Aegean Sea is known for its wild, virgin natural beauty. Mt. Saos highest peak, called Fengari (the moon, in Greek) with its 1.611 meters (5.285 feet) is the second highest peak of the Aegean, second only to Psiloritis on Crete and is often covered with snow in winter months. Read more
Situated in Northern Evia, I felt pleased to be spending my birthday weekend treating myself to a spa in the seaside village of Aidipsos. I wasn’t looking forward to having to get the bus at 06:45 from Athens, however! Read more
Laganas is a popular holiday destination, especially with the younger holidaymakers, who want to experience sun, sea, sand and a good party. Zante was a relatively undiscovered island until recently, but now there are many great package deals that make it an attractive place to visit for a summer break. Read more
Photographer Stefanos Kastrinakis is taking part in a contest organized by “Reset Greece” with the winner earning a trip to Brussels, where they will be rewarded in a special ceremony at the European Parliament. Read more
Don’t get me wrong I’ve stayed in my fair share of nice hotels; high rise monoliths in the U.S with Jazz bands playing in the lobby, vast country manors in the UK with charming ‘olde’ world architecture and acres of land, and Spanish resorts with world-class leisure facilities. Nothing could prepare me for what I was about to experience on an impromptu four day trip to Greece in the early autumn however. Read more
Let’s say you are visiting Greece and you don’t feel like going to the beach, probably because it’s not that warm any more or you’ve seen enough beaches so far. You’ve seen most of Athens and you have a couple of days to spend, two days full of history and beautiful landscapes. Then you just have to rent a car, get a map and history is all yours! Read more
If Thessaloniki has been listed as a “Do Not Miss” destination for 2013, then so are these three city walks. Read more
Zakynthos, or Zante, is the third largest of the Ionian Islands and for many people one of the best summer destinations in the world combining some of the finest beaches, the wonderful Mediterranean food, the world renowned Greek hospitality and some of the most breath-taking sceneries in the world. The Beachionary Team visited Zakynthos this summer and got to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the island, focusing of course on the beaches! Read more
