Category Archives: Gastronomy

Easter, Greek Passion for Tradition

A devout pilgrim or not, Easter is the time to be in Greece!
The remarkable Easter rituals, the mystique candle lit atmosphere, the blooming valleys and incensed air will certainly lure you to the depths of the Hellenic customs and traditions.

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1st Culinary Culture Festival in Greece

For the first time ever gastronomy enthusiasts are invited to discover the most mouth-watering and authentic Greek flavours during the 3-day culinary culture festival that will be held at Technopolis in Athens, between the 12th and 14th of April 2013.

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Dionysia 2013: a sip of divine nectar!

One more Dionysia festival comes to allure our senses…

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Legendary Gastronomy of Crete!

Cretan gastronomy is a legend in itself. Capturing the culture and spirit of an island blessed with fertile lands and abundant sunshine, Cretan gastronomy constitutes one of the most characteristic and healthy examples of the Mediterranean diet. Mouth-watering yet nutritious the Cretan cuisine is a legend to be shared with the world.

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The luxury of the Kivotos Hotel in Mykonos

For many decades now, Mykonos has been linked to the jetsetter lifestyle. In keeping with this, naturally the island has inherited a world of luxury for its VIP guests seeking exclusivity whilst vacationing.

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Thessaloniki “Excellens” Photo Contest

Get ready for the most modern, “excellent” contest on Facebook: “Thessaloniki ExcelLens”!

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Thessaloniki reflections…

Destination Thessaloniki…

From 1997, a designated European Capital of culture, to 2013, selected as a top international destination by the “National Geographic Society”, this city proves the well-known quote that “nothing comes by chance”.

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The best “point of” view!

The only thing that can come between you and the Greek summer sky is an amazing roof bar with breathtaking views and gastronomic delicacies or refreshing cocktails!

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Fresh hotel Mykonos: Value for your money

Mykonos is an amalgam of unique Cycladic architecture; whitewashed walls, small traditional houses of smooth asymmetrical shapes, and a cosmopolitan destination for both partygoers and romantics alike.

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Gour – meet Cyclades!

As summer of 2012 is just around the corner, the warmest season of the year welcomes you to discover new tastes. Indulge in the supreme quality that Mykonos and Santorini have to offer with their exquisite hotel restaurants.

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Best gourmet restaurants in Athens

Discover the sheer pleasure of gourmet dining in Athens the capital of Greece, a country well known for its Mediterranean cuisine.

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Famous Greek Pies

The best things in life are often passed down from one generation to the next and Greek recipes are living proof of that! Greek cooking traditions date back thousands of years. Greeks today eat some of the same dishes their ancestors did in ancient times.

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Heraklio & Lasithi… Imposing like Zeus, astonishing like Knossos

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.

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The Best Traditional Greek Sweets

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.

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Top 9 Greek Breweries

Greece is principally famous for its exceptional olive oil, the agricultural products, its unique Mediterranean cuisine and its rich history dating back to Ancient Times. The one thing left out of the list is the domestic production of high quality beers, a section that fairly claims its participation in the “Quality Greek Products” list!

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