Greece, hotels, camping, hotel, rooms, Islands, Vacations, holidays

Choose Area from Map

Best Hotels in Greece

Vacations in Greece - Proposals - Hotels in Greece

Thessaly
Macedonia
Peloponnese

Recent Hotels

Recent Cafes / Restaurants

Restaurant - Tavern "Ktima Gefsis"

Macedonia » Pella » Loutra Pozar

Restaurant Methismeni Politia - Milos

Cyclades » Milos » Tripiti Milos

Travel Articles

The verdant island of Zante lies in one of the most seducing parts of Greece, the Ionian Sea. Carrying clear influences from neighboring Italy, it consists a popular destination for visitors from Europe and not only. On Zante, you can find some of the most visited and famous beaches of Europe which will amaze you with their sandy sceneries and the crystal blue waters of the Ionian Sea. What is more, the island's vivid night life is one of its main characteristics that has made it popular among tourist destinations in Greece. Luxury could not be absent from Zante, as it hosts an amazing selection of villas that are capable of offering you unique moments of endless wellness.Consequently, Divine Retreats driven by its passion for high-quality services in terms of luxurious vacation in Greece, has gathered an exceptional list of villas in Zante that will impress you in case you do not want to leave any of your comfort back home. The website's layout makes it more than easy to find a villa on Zante tailored to your own needs and preferences, that will eventually host your summer escape in Greece.

Kavala, a city that can satisfy the most demanding visitor

This historical, amazing city located like an amphitheater by the sea, combines all the things that could satisfy the most demanding visitor: mountains and sea, picturesque scenery and modern life, archaeological sightseeing, exciting excursions, cultural activities and tranquillity within nature... That is Kavala! It takes about 2 hours (165kms) to reach it by car from Thessaloniki. It also takes the same time from here to the last European City to the east, Alexandroupolis (174kms).Easily accessible, by all means, air, sea and land, Kavala becomes the perfect destination with its frequent, comfortable communications with the islands of the Aegean Sea, the rest of Greece and Europe. There are international charter flights too, departing from the modern airport, situated 20km outside the city and considered as one of the safest in the Balkans. In Kavala there are available all kinds of public services (governmental services, banks, hospitals, etc.) as well as the characteristic hospitable spirit of its 60.000 inhabitants! Kavala’s journey through history starts approximately in the Homeric era. Thanks to its position, it has always been the focus of attention. Neapolis (new city) was the original name of the city (7th century BC) which was an alien of Athens at the time of Pericles (5th century BC). It was also a very important center during the Macedonian Age. Neapolis was the very first place St. Paul stepped on European land when he came here to preach the Holy Bible and spread the Christian religion. For this reason, during the Byzantine time it was renamed Christoupolis. Its port was an important commercial location, which attracted the interest of the Romans and became the cause of destructive attacks by Goths, Huns, Normans and Bulgarians. During the 15th century it falls into the hands of Turks and remains occupied up to the beginning of the 20th century. After its liberation it becomes a modern city.

Ten of the Best Places to See in Patmos

Ten of the Best Places to See in PatmosPatmos may not be the average summer destination but can be the perfect choice for Easter in Greece. Perched over the southeastern Aegean Sea, this tiny island has a reputation as one of the most archaic sights of Christianity. It was where John wrote the famous "Revelation," at a time when Patmos was a prison for the exiles. Today, it is a place of unique beauty and cosmopolitan character that attracts more and more people.Explore the Paths of the Medieval ChoraThe island is built on top of the hill to protect against pirate attacks in antiquity. Chora is crowned by the awe inspiring the Byzantine fortress surrounding the Monastery of St. John. The city is an architectural jewel of traditional whitewashed homes and medieval churches and has been designated as a UN World Heritage Site.Visit the Monastery of St. John in ChoraThe 1000-year-old monastery includes a truly majestic Byzantine church and a museum that features ancient texts and treasures. Go early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowd and enjoy the stunning views of the Monastery. Before leaving, stand for a moment and feel the tranquility of the beautiful courtyard of the temple.Saint Levias SquareBefore the sun set, enjoy a drink, a coffee or the stunning rosé wines of the island in the bustling square of Agia Leviia in Chora. The perfect place to relax! You can sit in one of the cafes and watch the passage of elegant visitors coming to the island for shopping at the exclusive local boutiques. You are not recommended to eat there but you can shop in local souvenir shops and gifts.Visit the Cave of ApocalypseWhether you are a faithful Christian or not, the Cave of Apocalypse is an important cultural attraction of Patmos, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several guided tours inside the church that is built around the southern part of the cave, which explains St. John's story and the revelations he received from God through a slit in the rock.Take a boat on the beachTake one of the cruise ships from the port of Skala that offer day trips to the best beaches of Patmos and the nearby islands. A one-day cruise includes visiting the best beaches with the cleanest waters. If you are looking for a more exclusive experience you can rent the entire boat with a master.Explore the paths of the islandEnjoy hiking, an activity that will help you to improve your energy and endurance and activate the body and mind in one of the old paths that have been the main transport routes to the island. Today they are unfortunately abandoned, but they are important pieces of history as they offer important information about how people lived, but also amazing views of the island. One of the most popular routes is the old road from Skala to Chora and back. Before you go to the island, look for maps of the hiking routes and other alternative tourist activities that Patmos has to offer.Angeliki BabeLithos Digital

Nea Potidea Halkidiki

A combination of deep blue waters of Thermaikos and gulf Toroneos found at the beginning of the first foot of Halkidiki peninsula of Kassandra.The great bridge over the canal Potidea is a gateway to heaven, where the first image, which will amaze you is NeaPotidea.A typical sight in New Potidea is the castle (what is left of it after the turmoil in 1821. To stay in NeaPotidea you have many choices after hotels and rented rooms or apartments are spread out along the beach, which is full of life in the summer.The restaurants and bars as well as the organized beach offers visitors the opportunity to really enjoy at extremely low prices either staying or eating and having fun in Halkidiki.The blue and the award-winning beach is an attraction for young and old, and apart from the blue waters you can enjoy sea activities.

Kythnos, an island ideal for relaxing holidays

Kythnos probably took its name from the leader of Dryops and first inhabitant of the island, Kythnos, although his existence is doubtful. Another possibility is that its name comes from the stem "kyth", which derives from the verb keptho (hide) and refers to the place where one can hide, probably a place with woods, valleys, caves or mines. Recent excavations at Maroulas area have brought to light findings which prove that the island was inhabited during the Mesolithic Period, that is it may have been the oldest settlement of man on Cyclades. In the 13th century B.C., according to Herodotus, the Dryops emigrated to the island, traces of whom are the Cyclopean walls and the temples they have left behind. The Ions were the next to inhabit the island. In the Kinthean Republic, Aristotle refers to the ideal state those peoples had created.During the Persian Wars, Kythnos participates with one trireme and soon after it becomes member of the Athenian Alliance. Later it becomes part of the Roman state and afterwards it is included in the Aegean Theme by the Byzantines. During the Venetian domination it is conquered by the noble Marko Sanoudo and it is called Thermia, because of its hot (therma) spring waters. Then it comes under the rule of the Castelli family and later on the family of Gozadini. It remains under the rule of the family even after the looting of the pirate Barbarossa (1537), because of the peace treaty that was signed between the Turks and the Venetians, while during the Russian-Turkish war it is conquered by the Russians. In 1827, the island is called Kythnos again and takes part in the fight against the Turks. During the reign of Othona, rebels and political prisoners were exiled to Kythnos. In 1862 rebels from Syros came to the island to free the prisoners and clashed with the government’s army at the bay of St. Irini. The outcome of the clash was the repression of the rebels and the death of the rebels Leotsakos, Moraetinis, Scravelis and other exiles. Today, the people of Kythnos are in tourism business, without having abandoned other occupations such as agriculture and fishing. They offer to the visitor the perfect combination of the Cycladic scenery, the crystal clear waters, the local products (meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables) and the fresh fish out of their own fishing boats.

Ithaca, an island tradition and history

Vathi, which is protected from the winds in the homonymous bay is the islands capital. At the southern part of the island, 5 klm. away from Vathi, the visitor arrives at Perahori, a mainland community. To the northern part of the island there are two roads. The first one goes through Anogi, a mountainous village on Mount Nirito whereas the second, parallel to the coast, goes through Lefki, picturesque village 13 klm. from Vathi.Ithaki has been inhabited since the Neolithic period (4000-3000 BC) and since the following millennium (3000-2000 BC) there are organized settlements on the island as witnessed by the ruins of settlements, streets and walls found in Pilikata area and the finds in Loizos Cave. The origins of the islands first inhabitants are unknown. In the beginning, the population was gathered at the northern part of the island and, around 1500 BC, people move towards Vathi. This transfer is the beginning of a prosperous period in the islands life. The state of Cephalines is founded, having Ithaki as capital and including the surrounding islands and part of the neighbouring mainland coast.

Edessa, the City of Falls

Edessa 3000 years of history History & Culture. In 814 B.C Heraclides KARANOS makes Edessa the capital city of the first kingdom of the Macedonians and the fate of the city was identified with the history of Macedonia. Ancient, byzantine but also industrial finds testify the towns' history. Romans, Slavs, as well as Ottomans, pass from its history. On 18th October 1912, the town was liberated and incorporated to the Hellenic state as capital city of the Prefecture of Pella. In 1923 many Asian refugees came to live in Edessa while in the 50 - 60, the "White Coal" (hydro energy), which for centuries had moved mills, workshops, industries and factories, becomes useless. This was the end of the industrial growth of the town.Capital of the prefecture with 18.832 inhabitants. Built on the foot of Vermio mountain, it has beautiful view on the plain, much green, gardens full of flowers and abundant waters. It is one of the most beautiful cities of Macedonia. In 1977, the excavations in Vergina proved that this city has no relationship with the city of Aeges, the ancient macedonian capital, as it was believed in older times. Edessa, as the excavations at Logos proved, was a significant city already since the Hellenistic Times, although its greatest bloom was noticed in the Roman and the Paleochristian Years, fact that is probably related to the existance of Egnantia Street as well as the decline of Pella. The city, which in the 7th century became bishop`s base, was significant even in the Byzantine Times. In the years of the wars of Basil the second (976-1025) against Samuel, the castle of Edessa was captured twice by the Bulgarians, yet it was taken back by the Byzantines in 1018. The sources of that age frequently mention the city by the name Vodena which results from the Slavic word "voda" which means water. In the 14th century, the castle of Vodena was under the domination of the Serbs of Dousan, till, after a siege of eight months, it was underhandedly captured by the Turks. In the years of the Turks' domination, christianity was intense in the city, while in the middle of the 18th century a hellenistic school was founded, where Parasceuas Amfilochios teached, who came from the city of Giannena. In 1782, "Hellenomuseum" and the "Common School", which was a public school, were founded, while the local people were offering money for their needs. In the end of the 18th century, when the city noticed great bloom and the Greeks were of the population, Edessa came to the authority of Ali Pasha. It was liberated with the rest Macedonia in 1912.

Greece beaches with Blue flag awards

The «Blue Flag» is a programme of environmental awareness and protection which is implemented every year, on a large scale, in more than 40 countries in Europe and other parts of the world by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Best Hotels in Greece

Vacations in Greece - Proposals - Hotels in Greece

Special Areas

Recent Hotels

Recent Cafes / Restaurants

Travel Articles

Vacation Packages

Destinations - Hotels in Greece