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Cyclades
Setting sail
Setting sail
Countless beaches, protected harbours, picturesque fishing boats and private marinas: what more do you need as an invitation to enjoy the sea and explore the floating beauties of the Cyclades? Lets’ go…
Blue Flag beaches 2014
408 beaches and 10 marinas!
408 beaches and 10 marinas!
Greece once again ranked second on the Blue Flag quality award list among 51 countries with 408 beaches and 10 marinas, where the Blue Flag will be flying this year. Read more…
Greek cuisine
A galore of tastes & aromas!
A galore of tastes & aromas!
Local specialties with a strong character, exquisite PDO ingredients, shiny olive oil, aromatic herbs and spices: those are just some of the “delicious” reasons why the Greek cuisine is so magnificent in its wise simplicity! Taste it…
Agrotourism in Greece
An alternative trip
An alternative trip
Taking part in farm life goes beyond a simple travelling experience and becomes a journey back to tradition. It is this direct relationship between people and the land that you will feel too! Try it out!
Windmills
The stone giants of the Aegean!
The stone giants of the Aegean!
Trademarks of the Cycladic landscape, these great monuments of modern Greek architecture heritage, defy time and space and stand proud and mighty staring at the blue of the sea and the sky. Let's visit them...
A country or a huge postal card?
6 destinations for amazing shooting
6 destinations for amazing shooting
Greece is a country of breathtaking landscapes, amazing islands and seascapes, paradise beaches, mountains of unparalleled natural beauty, and cultural sites of global prominence. Visit Greece and capture its multi-dimensional attractiveness on your camera! Shoot now…
Athens Open Air Film Festival
June- September 2014
June- September 2014
The Athens Open Air Film Festival is back for the 4th consecutive summer and unveils through its screenings many of Athens’ hidden oases. It includes summer blockbusters, all-time classics, local 'gems' and special events. Read more...
Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2014
A unique summer journey to culture
A unique summer journey to culture
The Athens & Epidaurus Festival returns this summer to highlight artistic creation taking the form of a major cultural celebration through unique theatre, music, dance performances as well as visual arts events. Read more...
Upcoming events
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20th Kalamata International Dance Festival
Taking place from July 17, 2014 to July 24, 2014, this year’s edition of the Kalamata International Dance Festival, marking the festival’s 20th anniversary, highlights unique aspects of the art of dance and presents prominent dance companies, choreographers, and performers.
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Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography
Make sure you visit Part I (1910-1940) of the exhibition Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography which will be held until July 27, 2014 at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe).
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20th Youth Meeting Ardas 2014
The 20th Youth Meeting “Ardas 2014” will take place from July 22, 2014 to July 27, 2014 at Kastanies, on the enchanting riverside of the Ardas at Evros.
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The North Face Zagori Mountain Running 2014
Zagori, situated at the region of Epirus in Northwestern Greece, welcomes for the 4th consecutive year all mountain fans participating at The North Face Zagori Mountain Running 2014 on July 26 and 27, 2014.
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Dreamland Festival at Ancient Olympia
Dreamland Festival, the first big festival of electronic music and cultural events, will take place in Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, from July 25 until July 27, 2014.
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51st Aegean Rally
The Aegean Rally, the oldest and most prestigious sailing regatta in Greece will take place for the 51st consecutive year from July 18, 2014 to July 28, 2014.
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International Film Festival of Patmos
Inspired by the romance of the open air cinema and the magical atmosphere of Patmos Island, the International Film Festival of Patmos (IFFP) organises once again a very special cinema celebration which will last from July 24, 2014 until July 30, 2014.
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Exhibition Conquering Space at Hellenic Cosmos
The fascinating interactive exhibition about the future of human activity on space entitled Conquering Space is hosted at the Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos until July 31, 2014.
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Syros International Film Festival 2014
Syros International Film Festival will be held for the second consecutive year from July 26, 2014 until August 1, 2014 at Ermoupoli, the island’s capital.
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Mark Hadjipateras at Fougaro
Fougaro launches FOUGARO THE GALLERY Nafplion with a large solo exhibition of works by renowned artist Mark Hadjipateras which will run until August 3, 2014.
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Placebo are back to Athens
Placebo visit Athens this summer ready to give an amazing show on August 8, 2014 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (Open Air Area).
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4th Saronic Chamber Music Festival
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival will take place for the 4th consecutive year from August 4, 2014 until August 10, 2014 bringing together passionate musicians who wish to explore the music they love the most in an inspiring landscape.
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Samos Young Artists Festival
Schwarz Foundation organises for the 5th consecutive year the Samos Young Artists Festival which will be held from August 7, 2014 to August 13, 2014 at Samos, the island of the father of mathematics Pythagoras and the philosopher Epicurus.
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10th International Classical Music Festival of Cyclades
The International Classical Music Festival of Cyclades is back this year from August 9, 2014 to August 17, 2014 in order to celebrate its 10th anniversary and the 150 years from the inauguration of the Apollo Theatre at Ermoupoli.
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Sani Festival 2014
Sani Festival 2014 will take place at Halkidiki from July, 11 to August, 17 and will include for the first time other forms of art apart from music.
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The Woman of Zakythos
Dimos Avdeliodis’ production of Dionysios Solomos’ “The Woman of Zakythos” is on tour and will be performed at twenty historical sights of Greece until August 21, 2014.
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Aegean Regatta 2014
For the 14th consecutive year, Aegean Regatta, the International Open Sea Sailing Race, will set out for a magical voyage from August 16, to August 23, 2014 across the Aegean Sea.
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Megaro Gyzi Festival 2014
One printmaking exhibition and several concerts are included in the programme of Megaro Gyzi Festival 2014 which will be held in the 17th-century old family mansion Megaro Gyzi (Fira, Santorini) from August 1, 2014 to August 23, 2014.
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Godspell by NTNG
The National Theatre of Northern Greece has initiated its summer season with the musical “Godspell”, directed by Giorgos Kiourtsidis, which will be presented until August 28, 2014.
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36th River Party
The River Party is back from July 30, 2014 until August 3, 2014 inviting visitors to experience the ultimate music party by the banks of Aliakmonas River, at Nestorio near the town of Kastoria.
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43rd Olympus Festival
The Olympus Festival takes place for the 43rd consecutive year in Pieria (Central Macedonia) from July 5, 2014 to August 30, 2014 and offers a variety of cultural events to the public.
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TOBACCO at the Benaki Museum
The exhibition “TOBACCO”, which unfolds the history of tobacco and an important part of the history of Greece, is hosted until August 31, 2014 at the Benaki Museum (Main Building).
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57th Philippi Festival
The 57th Philippi Festival offers until August 31, 2014 a unique artistic promenade in the beautiful city of Kavala through its rich programme.
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Life Embracing Rock at AIA
A photo journey at the beautiful Cretan “Lefka Ori” mountains entitled “Life Embracing Rock” is hosted until August 31, 2014 at the Athens International Airport ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’.
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PAINTING ΙΙ (1980-2000) at Frissiras museum
Frissiras museum holds the exhibition PAINTING II (1980-2000) at 3, Monis Asteriou St., Plaka until the end of September 2014. The exhibition is the second part of the Painting trilogy, first launched in 2012.
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PhotoBiennale: Logos at Thessaloniki
The PhotoBiennale’s thematic trilogy (Time-Chronos, Place-Topos, Discourse-Logos) organised by the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography concludes this year with a series of actions, focused on the theme of Discourse, which will last until September 08, 2014.
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1st Exomeria Trail Race
The first mountain race “Exomeria Trail Race” will take place at Exo Meria at the picturesque island of Tinos on September 14, 2014.
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Lady Gaga live in Athens!
The most famous pop Lady, Lady Gaga, will visit Athens on September 19, 2014 for one and only concert at OAKA Stadium.
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4th Athens Open Air Film Festival
The Athens Open Air Film Festival is back for the fourth consecutive year this summer and unveils through its screenings many of Athens’ hidden oases.
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Athens Flying Week 2014
Athens Flying Week, one of Europe’s most prestigious air-shows, will be held for the third year in a row from September 22 to September 28, 2014.
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Hellenic Match Racing Tour
The first Hellenic Match Racing Tour sails away and promises to offer exciting moments at each one of its three phases which will determine the best crew.
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Talking Icons: The dissemination of devotional paintings in Russia and the Balkans, 16th -19th century
The talking icons, a distinct type of religious painting, is presented at the exhibition “Talking icons: The dissemination of devotional paintings in Russia and the Balkans, 16th – 19th century” which is hosted at the Byzantine and Christian Museum until September 30, 2014.
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Quidam by Cirque du Soleil at Athens and Thessaloniki
Cirque du Soleil revisits Greece to present in Athens (20/09-28/09) and Thessaloniki (30/09-05/10) Quidam, a contemporary theatrical, dance, music but most of all, an artistic miracle.
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Constantinos Grammatopoulos’ paintings and engravings
The retrospective exhibition with Constantinos Grammatopoulos’ paintings and engravings is hosted until October 05, 2014 at the B & M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music.
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Seascapes at the Floating Naval Museum G. Averof
The exhibition “Seascapes” with artworks by renowned Greek artists is hosted until October 10, 2014 at the Floating Naval Museum G. Averof located in the beautiful bay of Faliro.
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RUN GREECE 2014
Following last year’s first successful event, RUN GREECE invites this year residents and visitors of six towns of Greece in a major celebration of sports and culture at the centre of each of those towns which will last until October 2014.
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Domenicos Theotokopoulos between Venice and Rome
The cycle of Greek exhibitions dedicated to 2014 El Greco Year opens with the exhibition entitled “Domenicos Theotokopoulos between Venice and Rome” hosted until October 25, 2014 at the Historical Museum of Crete.
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Artwork by children at AIA
Athens International Airport ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’ and the Voluntary Organisation for Children The Smile of the Child present the art exhibition under the title Travelling the world with a kid’s luggage which will last until December 31, 2014.
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