According to the Greek Mythology, Phaethon, whose name means "shining", was the son of the Sun-God Helios and a mortal woman, Clymene. However, he was living only with his mother as his father had a ...

Samos belongs to the Eastern Aegean Islands and lies close to the Turkish coasts. The island with the plethora of natural beauties is famous from antiquity as the birthplace of many renowned ...

The archaeological site of Olympia, on the western side of Peloponnese, is most famous as the venue of the ancient Olympic Games. These were actually athletic events taking place every four years as ...

On the north part of Mykonos island, Kikis Tavern is a well-hidden restaurant where visitors can taste great local recipes, fresh seafood, and delicious meat. The restaurant has a magnificent view of ...

Mythology is a sum of fables told by the ancient Greeks to explain the existence of the world, some natural phenomena or just for pleasure, to intrigue the imagination of people. Most of these Ancient ...

Greece is famous all over the world for its fabulous sandy beaches with crystal water. - The best for privacy is any of the remote coves. Those are ideal for relaxation and isolation and there are ...

The traditional costumes of Santorini were mainly made of wool and linen. All women would wear a scarf (like a modern bandanna) on their head, revealing only a little bit of forehead. When a married ...

The villages of Skyros have preserved their traditional architecture, with the small whitewashed houses, the flat roofs, and the paved paths. Chora, the capital village, and Linaria, the port, are ...

Nimporios Beach Simi: The beach of Nimporios is found 3 km northwest of Simi town and has a lot to contribute on the island's charm. It is mainly a quiet beach and visitors will enjoy a comfortable ...

Santorini, just like the rest of the Cycladic islands, is windy. During the old times, inhabitants built windmills to take advantage of the wind and use it to grind and produce flour. The famous ...

The story of Pandora came into prominence in Theogony, the epic poem of Hesiod, written in the 8th century BC. The myth dates back to the first centuries of humanity, just after the Titanomachy, the ...

Orpheus is known as the most talented music player of the ancient times. It is said that god Apollo was his father, from whom took his extreme talent in music, and the Muse Calliope was his mother. He ...