Galaxidi, Greece: A Maritime Town Worth Exploring
Discover Galaxidi, a historic seaside town in Central Greece, known for its captains’ mansions, maritime heritage, sheltered harbours, traditional cuisine and scenic coastal
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The Pnyx: When the Birthplace of Democracy Becomes a Political Backdrop
Pnyx, Ancient Athens, Athenian Democracy, Greek History, Athens Archaeological Sites
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Nafpaktos Marks 455 Years Since the Battle of Lepanto
Nafpaktos commemorates 455 years since the Battle of Lepanto with a major re-enactment at the Venetian harbour on 10 October 2026, alongside historical
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Lake Doxa, Agios Georgios and Goura: A Day in Feneos
A late-autumn drive through Feneos takes in Lake Doxa, Agios Fanourios, the Monastery of Agios Georgios, local produce and the stone village of
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Edessa Waterfalls: Karanos, Lambda, Water Museum and Varosi
Follow Edessa’s water from Waterfall Park to Karanos, the cave, Lambda, the old mills and historic Varosi on a late-October visit.
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Mystras: A Complete Guide to Byzantium’s Last Great City
Rising above the plain of Sparta, Mystras preserves the palaces, monasteries, painted churches and fortified streets of a late Byzantine city. Discover its
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Aegina: Fistiki Fest, Pistachio Heritage and Island Sights
Aegina’s Fistiki Fest celebrates its famous pistachios. Explore the island’s food traditions, ancient temples, harbour town and seaside villages.
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Kymi, Evia: Papanikolaou’s House Opens to Honour the Man Whose Test Has Saved Millions of Women’s Lives
A new museum in Georgios Papanikolaou’s restored family home in Kymi presents the life, research and legacy of the Greek scientist who developed
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Traditions/etiquette/history
Thessaloniki Explained: The History of Northern Greece’s Great Metropolis
Explore more than 2,300 years of Thessaloniki’s history, from its Macedonian foundation and Roman and Byzantine prominence to Ottoman rule, modern Greece and
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Athens Marathon 2026: History, Route, Records and Race Guide
The complete guide to the Athens Marathon 2026, covering its remarkable history, demanding route, course records, race-day transport and the best places to