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Experience the divine intervention, go on a pilgrimage; visit the marble-lined villages; watch art being created before your eyes; admire the extravagant pigeon houses and the imposing granite rocks; what follows is our testament to our treasured island of Tinos. Tinos is part of the Northern Cyclades and is the third largest island in the Cyclades, following Naxos and Andros....

Charming like a real life painting, Andros uses its lush vegetation, running waters, rivers, bridges, canyons, castles and mansions to transport us to a magical world. Home to countless seamen, the Cycladic beauty is slice of heaven in the middle of the Aegean sea. The northernmost and second largest island of the Cyclades is located southeast of Evia, 36 nautical...

The customs and traditions on Skiathos have been preserved not as attractions but adapted to the daily lives of its inhabitants and visitors. The celebration on the 21st of November is a great religious event since Panagia Kounistra (whose saint's day it is) is the patron saint of the island. With faith and reverence, the icon of the Panagia (Virgin)...

The gastronomic delights of the island always were and continue to be special. In the past, fishermen exchanged the treasures of the sea for the farmers' vegetables and oil. This bartering created a fragrant cuisine based on seafood and "Horta" (wild greens). Fish stew (dentex, white grouper, and monkfish), fava (puree of yellow split peas) with sardines, "Tsoflia" (as the...

There are many hidden treasures in the monasteries and churches in Skiathos, with their unique architecture and the strong religious feeling that emanates from them. The Monastery of Evangelistria sits in a prominent position and is the spiritual symbol of the island. It is located beneath Karaflitzanaka, the highest peak on Skiathos embraced by the Lechouni stream. Lost amidst the...

A sailing trip is a unique holiday experience and a perfect way to get to know beautiful sandy beaches and otherwise inaccessible secluded bays, as well as enjoy great moments of relaxation. Skiathos is an ideal destination for a sailing holiday. You can rent a boat of your choice and use the islands as your base to explore a wide...

Skiathos owes its name to its striking landscapes, a name which it has kept since antiquity. According to experts, the root "skin" (meaning shadow) comes from the many forests which cover the island. It has been inhabited without a break since the 10th century BC. For centuries it has enchanted all those who come to know it, from Venetian and...

Kefalonia is the largest of the "Seven islands" in the Ionian sea, its area measuring approximately 780sq km. It lies opposite the entrance to the Gulf of Patras between the islands of Ithaca, Zakynthos, and Lefkada. The limestone rock formations of Kefalonia are easily eroded by underground waters. Over the centuries, the erosive effects and dissolving action of subterranean water...

Ithaca is the fifth-largest island in the group of the Ionian islands, covering an area of 96sq km. According to one view, Ithaca took its name from the first settler on the island, Ithacos, son of Poseidon and of Amphimele. According to another, the name is Phoenician in origin. It has become famous from the tale of the adventures of...

Trojan War, a legendary conflict between the early Greeks and the people of Troy in western Anatolia, was dated by later Greek authors to the 12th or 13th century.