Completing 20 years of community-engaged activities since its opening in 1996, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation opened its doors to the public for the first time on Tuesday August 16th. Now all citizens will have the opportunity to attend a series of programs and guided tours for all ages at the Delta Marina in Faliro and support any social or cultural cause.
Welcoming, hospitable, friendly and generous, the Greek islands have once again offered shelter to many refugees. These islands and their residents have stood by the side of those in need, of families, elders and children who had nowhere else to turn.
We are back and it is still sizzling hot. Are you ready to cool off on some of the highest rooftops of Athens?
The heat is reaching record heights and yet some of us are still waiting for the holidays. Even now, the city of Athens offers you plenty of choices for a refreshing break right in the heart of its bustling center.
As summer reaches its peak, everything seems to magically evolve around holidays. No matter where you are or what it is you are doing, you can’t stop thinking of endless shorelines, sun kissed beaches and crystalline waters to simply bask in the sun and swim your worries away…you are secretly thinking of Greece and its unparalleled beaches.
Kicking off with Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” at the Odeon of Herod Atticus, this year’s Athens & Epidaurus Festival released its first note right beneath the Acropolis. 56 summers after its first celebration the festival welcomes all cultural fanatics to embark on a journey of theatrical plays, music, dance and astonishing performances that will last all summer long.
Greek design in fashion and accessories has seen glorious times the last few years as many young artists explore the boundaries between fashion and art while emerging or experienced designers expand their creativity and entrepreneurship abroad. It is now a fact that several Greek fashion designers have succeeded in placing Greece on the highest levels of the international fashion scene.
When planning your luxury and relaxing holidays in Greece you should also consider the option of your own private swimming pool.
The current financial, political and social crisis in Greece has become known throughout the world. Nowadays, the majority of people struggle for their survival and try to find ways to help themselves and their families. Fortunately, the economic crisis in Greece has brought in the surface many solidarity movements that could help people in need.
Coffee is one of the most important elements in the everyday life of Greeks as that’s how their morning begins and their afternoon is spent with their friends. All over the world, people meet for lunch, for evening cocktails or early dinners…but Greeks usually meet for coffee!
Whether your new year’s resolution is to stay fit, eat healthy, spend more time with your family, learn something new, enjoy life to the fullest, find or embrace love, give back to the community, relax, care for the environment or simply have more fun, there is one word that sums it all up: TRAVEL.
The 12 days of Christmas are the days counting from Christmas to Epiphany. Cycladia welcomes you to experience the most exceptional Christmas holidays in Greece with the 12 Family Cheers of Christmas.
