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02.04.2013

The Story of Frape Coffee

Nothing says ‘Greek Summer’ than a cool glass of frape coffe, which with positive or negative innuendos it symbolizes the summer chillout of the Greeks. It is truly a unique and special Greek pleasure. Frape is a type of...

04.03.2013

Almond Trees and the Promise of Spring

One of the most beautiful trees in Greece a source of inspiration for many artists, the almond tree blossoms first of any other plant. The advantage of this early blossoming is that there is no competition and it assures...

27.02.2013

Weddings in Crete

The union of a couple in marriage is a reason for celebration all over Greece. In the island of Crete, where traditions and local customs are kept with great respect even today, weddings are a unique experience for everyone...

05.02.2013

The Origin of the Name ‘Porto Heli’

The name of Porto Heli according to the prevailing opinion came from a gradual linguistic alteration of the name “Aliis”, which was an ancient city, located at the current Porto Heli. The name Aliis through the years was pronounced Haliis and...

21.03.2011

An Agrotourism Festival in Epidaurus!

Location: Ancient Epidaurus Little Theater (Port) A rich agrotourism festival awaits visitors of Epidaurus on all weekends of July. Tourists have the chance to taste traditional local products, come into contact with manufacturers at their workrooms and explore the...

21.03.2011

Musical July

Location: Epidavros Every year during the month of July, Greeks and foreigners alike arrive at Argolida from near and far to enjoy the creative allure at one of the world’s most beautiful theatres. Performances of traditional, popular, folk, classical...

21.03.2011

Armada Festival

Location: Spetses Island Every year on the second Saturday in September, the Armada Festival takes place. On the central port of the island there are festivities in commemoration of the Naval Battle of Spetses (1822), as well as the...

21.03.2011

The cultural summer events of the municipality of Herakleion

Location: Herakleion Every summer, the municipality of Herakleion organises a wide range of cultural events at the Manos Hadjidakis and Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatres as well as at the facilities of other departments of the municipality. The objective of...