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Central Peloponnese: Where Do We Go from Here?

04.10.2018 in Travel

Central Peloponnese: Where Do We Go from Here?     Lounged in valleys or strewn on mountain slopes, the historic villages and rural towns of central Peloponnese are a hidden treasure, often missed by casual travellers. For those who wish to be put through the grind and resist the spell that is a Greek isle in the summer, they are a revelation. Whether it be the latest trend in winter-sports locations like Vytina, a foodie’s paradise like Leonidio, or a quaint traditional settlement like Karytaina, it will definitely be worth the ride!   Megalopolis Reported by Herodotus as the battleground…

Celebrating Easter in Greece: A look at some of the unique customs, traditions and gastronomy

01.04.2016 in Arts & Culture

Celebrating Easter in Greece: A look at some of the unique customs, traditions and gastronomy   Easter, also known as Pascha, is one of the major religious celebrations in Greece. People from all over the country celebrate Holy Week, with the major celebrations occurring on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Greece’s unique history, especially events driven by Christianity and the Ottomans, influenced the formation of these widely-varying customs.   Though many customs are often unique to specific regions of Greece, some traditions are celebrated similarly throughout the country, such as coloring Easter Eggs and eating traditional foods like…