Ancient Greek Drama thrived in Greece between the 6th and 2nd century BC in Athens and originated from Orphic Mysteries, the religious practices of the Ancient Greek and Hellenistic period. More precisely,tragedy, comedy and satyr drama were the 3 kinds of theatre played in Ancient Greece during the festival of Dionysus, an event held in honour of God Dionysus, the famous God of wine, festivity and ecstasy.
Eastern Crete oddly does not share western Crete’s glory and popularity among travel lovers.
If we leave aside the popular, highly esteemed, luxurious Elounda, the rest of central and eastern Crete, meaning almost the entire Heraklion and Lasithi prefectures, remain mostly unknown not only to foreign travelers but the Greeks too.
A portion of high quality ingredients, a pinch of history and tradition and a great quantity of Greek creativity (“meraki”), constitutes an exceptional recipe of Greek Cuisine known as Traditional Greek Sweets.
Lefkada Island is strongly connected with various chapters of the Greek Mythology including legends that had evolved at the imposing Lefkas Cape to the Homeric Odysseus story.
Shopping in Athens, and especially during the discounts’ periods, can be a different touch to your holidays in Greece! Cycladia recommends you the best spots for shopping in the capital of Greece and invites you to stroll around the most famous and picturesque shopping districts of the city!
Cycladia team constantly proves that Greece is a country of countless beauties and genuine destinations not only for summer, but for winter holidays too! And this is the reason why we decided to present you with the winter jewels of Greece in more than one parts.
Greece’s religious monuments are an integral part of its national heritage and constitute an important pole of tourism attraction.
It’s time for Cycladia to spread The Christmas spirit from the Greek capital… Athens!
Christmas is among the most famous celebrations and surely the most beloved time of the year for almost all of us!
Cycladia’s inspiring journey to the Dodecanese started with the majestic island of Rhodes and now continues with mystical Kos.
The University of the Mountains (UoM or Panepistimio ton Oreon in Greek) is a Non-Profit Organization founded and supported by the University of Crete which is well-known for its influential research and significant impact in the scientific society even at an international level.
Apart from their unique natural beauty and rich history, the Ionian Islands are indeed among the most famous islands in Greece for their contribution to the (art of) cinema!
