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Winter shot of houses to the right and left of a river in Florina.

Florina

Macedonia

Old man walking down a cobblestone alley lined with stonebuilt houses on a sunny winter day in Metsovo

Metsovo

Epirus

Shot of Athens at dusk from above, Lycabettus in the background.

Athens

Attica

A small stone-built church with a snowy mountain behind in Kalavryta

Kalavryta

Peloponnese

Shot of a cobblestone alley with traditional colourful houses

Xanthi

Thrace

Winter view of Papigo village, with a stone built house under a tall mountain.

Zagori

Epirus

Karpenisi

Central Greece

Dimitsana

Peloponnese

Nymfaio

Macedonia

Thessaloniki

Macedonia

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EXHIBITIONS

The ancient civilizations of Basilicata. Treasures emerging to light

ACROPOLIS MUSEUM / ATHENS
FESTIVAL

Oneiroupoli

MUNICIPAL GARDEN / DRAMA
DANCE

The Nutcracker

CONCERT HALL / THESSALONIKI
EXHIBITIONS

EKATOMPOLIS

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM / HERAKLION
FESTIVAL

Christmas in Volos

VOLOS
EXHIBITIONS

Myths and Symbols in Modern Greek Art

NATIONAL GALLERY - NAFPLION ANNEX / NAFPLIO
EXHIBITIONS

The Parthenon and Byron

ACROPOLIS MUSEUM / ATHENS
EXHIBITIONS

Penny Siopis. For Dear Life

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (EMST) / ATHENS
EXHIBITIONS

PHILOLAOS 1923-2023

MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY OF LARISSA G.I. KATSIGRAS MUSEUM / LARISA
FESTIVAL

The Christmas Factory

TECHNOPOLIS / ATHENS
FESTIVAL

Christmas in Athens

ATHENS
FESTIVAL

The Elves' Mill

MATSOPOULOS PARK / TRIKALA

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Fun Facts

The species and subspecies of the native plants in Greece are about 6,000, almost as much as 50% of the native plants of Europe!

Greece's national drink is ouzo. Ouzo is a dry anise-flavoured aperitif. Cheers, "stin igia mas" in Greek!

The first philosopher is considered to be Thales of Miletus (c. 624 – 425 B.C.). He is credited as giving the first explanation for the origin of the world that was not mythological.

Did you know that Greece hosts 50% of the brown bear population in western & southern Europe.

On Anafi Island, lies the rock of Kalamos, the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibraltar; a must-see for climbers who will enjoy a great challenge here.

Greek is one of the oldest spoken languages in Europe since it has been spoken for more than 3.000 years.

Greece has one of the richest varieties of wildlife in Europe, including 116 species of mammals, 18 of amphibians, 59 of reptiles, 240 of birds, and 107 of fishes.

Did you know that Greece has around 6,000 islands, islets and rocky islets? 2,000 of them are islands and only 107 of them are inhabited!

Τhe concept of democracy developed in Athens around the 6th century BC. The Greek word demokratia (δημοκρατία) meant “the power of the people”.

In Greece, people celebrate the “name day” of the saint that bears their name in a similar way to their own birthday.

Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world; in-fact they are around 196!

Did you know that Greece is the 4th largest cheese producer worldwide. Greeks eat 28 kg per capita per year. And guess what, mostly feta cheese!

Olympus (2,917m), the mountain of Gods and Muses is the highest mountain of Greece and the 2nd in the Balkans.

Greece has historically engaged in wine making. Take for example Dionysus, the son of Zeus, the God of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine. His face is seen today on the sommelier’s pin which is a symbol of respect to wine’s contribution throughout history.

Greece has historically engaged in wine making. Take for example Dionysus, the son of Zeus, the god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine. His face is seen today on the sommelier’s pin which is a symbol of respect to wine’s contribution throughout history.

Greece' s official name is Hellenic Republic. However Greeks call their country Hellas or Hellada.

Greece is a leading producer of sea sponges.

Did you know that Greece is the third largest producer of olive oil in the world? Greeks have cultivated olive trees since antiquity. Some of the olive trees that are still producing olives date back to the thirteenth century.

The very first sprint race of the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. was won by Coroebus of Elis, a cook!

Do you know what rakomelo is? It is a Cretan hot cocktail! A delicious mixture of honey, spices and the alcoholic beverage tsikoudia. Bottoms up!

Explore Greece

Attica

Athens

A journey through time

Shot of Athens at dusk from above, Lycabettus in the background.

Central Greece

Galaxidi

The Seafaring Town

Karpenisi

Explore the Lesser-Known Pristine Nature of Central Greece

Delphi

Travel to the Navel of the Earth

Epirus

Ioannina

A journey in a magical land

Metsovo

The jewel of Epirus

Old man walking down a cobblestone alley lined with stonebuilt houses on a sunny winter day in Metsovo

Parga

The Riviera of the Epirus Region

Syvota

The Ionian fjord!

Macedonia

Thessaloniki

City of Experiences

Halkidiki

A breathtaking combination of blue and green

Shallow blue sea and a girl in a swimsuit enters. In the background mainland with low vegetation.

Kastoria

The Lakeside Jewel of Northern Greece

Nymfaio

The land of the Nymphs

Litochoro

At the Foot of Mount Olympus

Palaios Agios Athanasios

A Unique Macedonian Settlement

Peloponnese

Kalamata

Where Nature's Bounty Embraces Ancient Legacy

Kalavryta

An action-packed destination

A small stone-built church with a snowy mountain behind in Kalavryta

Olympia

A trip to the birthplace of the Olympic Games

View of the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, which is housed in a neoclassical building erected in the 1880s named "SIGGREION".

Nemea

A fascinating wine tourism destination

Vytina

A Gem in the Centre of the Peloponnese

Dimitsana

A legendary escape in every sense of the word

Stemnitsa

A Traditional Gem on the Slope of Mount Mainalo

Thessaly

Volos

Beauty, Myth and History are all here

Waterfront with yachts and pedestrian street with people. Apartment buildings with restaurants downstairs.

Thrace

Xanthi

The noble Lady of Thrace

Shot of a cobblestone alley with traditional colourful houses

Argosaronic

Places to Visit

Cyclades

Naxos

Travel to the heart of the Cyclades

Night view of a large ancient gate in the foreground and in the background a Cycladic settlement with a port.

Paros

Where cosmopolitan meets traditional

Peaceful harbor with boats and a small white church with lights at sunset.

Amorgos

The Big Blue

Large white church on high cliffs above the sea

Tinos

The "handmade" island

Stone alley in Panormos village, between the traditional houses with the blue doors

Milos

The island with heavenly beaches

High cliffs above the sea with bushes. Typical large rock with a hole in the sea and next to a small boat.

Kea (or Tzia)

Welcome to the Cyclades

Picturesque settlement at the top of a hill. Tiled houses with some trees in between. In the background is the sea.

Ios

The Exciting Island

White houses densely built on the slope of a small hill. At the top 3 small churches.

Kythnos

Simply irresistible

Thin strip of land that forms 2 beaches. Many sailing boats on one. Gentle hills with few buildings.

Mykonos

An island of beauty and magic

Small picturesque houses next to each other on the sea.

Syros

The Elegant Island

Large colored church with a blue dome over colored houses that reach the sea. Small pier in front.

Serifos

An island of raw beauty

2 small white churches with bell tower and harbor view

Sifnos

A balanced and harmonic cycladic island

Girl walking on cobbled alley between white houses. In a yard a large red bougainvillea.

Sikinos

Anti-conformist & carefree

Paved square with a column, palm tree and white houses with arches.

Kimolos

The Chalk Island

Mushroom-shaped rock in a rocky landscape with low green vegetation.

Folegandros

Bathed in the sunlight of the Aegean Sea

Aerial view of a settlement on a high cliff above the sea with green areas around.

Koufonisia

A piece of heaven in the Lesser Cyclades

Aerial view of a white and red boat in crystal clear sea next to small beaches surrounded by rocks.

Crete

Heraklion

The cradle of the Minoan civilisation

View of the walls and columns of the Knossos Palace

Chania

Where Authentic Cretan Charm Meets Natural Beauty

Old lighted lighthouse made of stone on the edge of a pier with a few people at sunset.

Rethymno

Where Beauty Meets Tradition

Arch in the medieval town of Rethymno, with columns in the background

Dodecanese

Astypalaia

A Butterfly-Shaped Island

A beach with greenish blue waters in the islet of Kounoupi near Astypalaia

Kalymnos

The Sponge Harvesting and Rock Climbing Island

Photo with various sponges collection and a sponge collector uniform

Karpathos

The wild beauty of the Dodecanese

Kyra Panagia beach with people hanging around and a view of the church

Kasos

Wild and Beautiful

Kasos port with the traditional whitewashed houses and the church in the background

Kastellorizo

A Remote Treasure Island

The inner part of a sea cave and a boat with visitors in the background

Kos

Hippocrates’ Island

View of the beach of the island from above with greenish blue waters and islets

Leros

A lesser known gem in the Dodecanese

Illuminated windmills during dusk

Nisyros

Island with a Unique Volcanic Terrain

View of Nisiros volcano area

Patmos

Religious legacy meets beauty of Nature

View of Agios Ioannis Theologos Monastery

Rhodes

The island of vivid contrasts

Knightsroad view in Rhodes Chora

Symi

A Fairytale-like Island

View of the colorful houses in the port and at the center there is a large fishing boat

Ionian

Zakynthos

A Paradise of White Beaches, Sea Turtles, and Vibrant Nightlife

View of the port of the island during dusk with the church of Agios Dionysios dominating the area

Ithaca

Odysseus’s home

Seaside village with a lot of pine tree and a sailing boat anchored near the port

Corfu

Chic and delicate by nature

View of Kerkyra from above, with Pontikonisi on the background and the picturesque chapel

Kythera

A Timeless Muse for Artists Worldwide, Where Natural Beauty and Rich Heritage Meet

View of the Castle of Kythira from above, with two tiny chapels bult on the rocks

North Aegean

Samothrace

The island of the Great Gods

Trees with a view of the small river

Lesvos

A Tapestry of Natural Wonders and Cultural Riches

Molyvos port with fishing boats and traditional houses

Limnos

An island of sheer beauty

Sandy beach with a view to the greenish blue sea

Samos

The island of Hera and Pythagoras

Panoramic view of Pythagorio and the church in the background

Psara

The island of glorious past & pristine beauty

View from above with the castle and the canons overlooking the sea

Fournoi

An archipelago away from the crowds

View of Thymaina island from above with traditional houses

Oinousses

Τhe remote islands of ship owners

A view of Oinousses with traditional houses and the church in the background

Sporades

Skopelos

A Mise-en-Scène Island

Large white church with a dome and stone roof with a smaller church and stairs on a rock above the sea.

Alonnisos

Enjoy nature in all its splendour

Picturesque village of the island with many fishing boats and greenish blue waters

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