Telos was the son of Helios and Halia, the sister of the Telchines. He came to the island in search of herbs to heal his ill mother, and later returned to found a temple to Apollo and Neptune. However, Telos … Read More
Lakonia is one of the largest regions or ‘prefectures’ of Greece. It is a magnificent mix of mountains, valleys and coastlines, with stark Mediterranean nature, remote villages, archeological treasures and ancient history. Hotel Bookings in Greece – Suggested for its … Read More
A myth explaining the name of Cephallenia and reinforcing its cultural connections with Athens associates the island with the mythological figure of Cephalus, who helped Amphitryon of Mycenae in a war against the Taphians and Teleboans.He was rewarded with the … Read More
Zakynthos or Zante (from Venetian) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands. Zakynthos is a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region, and its only municipality. The island is named … Read More
Yes,Yes,Yes….this is Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus.One piece of heaven lost on the Earth. A land full of mythology, a land full of beauty. That’s because is part of Ellada, the land of the Gods. August 2012 Hotel Bookings … Read More
There are only three settlements on Angistri – Milos (Megalochori), Skala and Limenaria. Milos is the main village where the majority of the Greek population of the island lives. Skala is a twenty-minute walk from Milos along the coastal road. … Read More
Discover Aegina island. Promo video of Aegina island in Greece. Why have your holiday on Aegina island? Watch this movie and find out. This movie is especially made for www.AeginaGreece.com. In this movie: Musicians at En Aegini, Erik Rooze, Lizzy … Read More
There are two versions, as far as the name of the island is concerned. According to the first one, Koufonisia or Koufonissi, was the ancient name of the gulf which is between Koufonisia and Glaronisi. As a matter of fact, … Read More
Hydra Island, Greece – in the Aegean Sea, not too far from Athens. Took a boat here and spent the night in a lovely little hotel. A really gorgeous island and town! Hotel Bookings in Greece – Suggested for its … Read More
Hippie! Hippie! Matala! Matala! An ERT S.A. documentary about the Hippie movement during the 60’s, their life in the caves of Matala Crete, and the social and political situation in Greece, Europe, and Usa at that period. Hotel Bookings in … Read More