Orpheus is known as the most talented music player of the ancient times. It is said that god Apollo was his father, from whom took his extreme talent in music, and the Muse Calliope was his mother. He ...

The story of Prometheus holds a special place in Geek mythology and in popular imagination. This son of a Titan is regarded as one of the great benefactors of humankind, the bringer of fire and the ...

The story of Persephone, the sweet daughter of goddess Demeter who was kidnapped by Hades and later became the Queen of the Underworld, is known all over the world. It is actually the way of the ...

Adonis was the deity of plants and rebirth. He is known as a god who was for ever youthful, the one who would live and die only to be reborn again. This cycle is repeated along time, without end. The ...

Santorini, just like the rest of the Cycladic islands, is windy. During the old times, inhabitants built windmills to take advantage of the wind and use it to grind and produce flour. The famous ...

This section provides information about Famous Greek people. There couldn't be a website referring to the history of Greece without a reference to the most famous Greek people and personalities that ...

The Windmills of Leros Dodecanese, Greece: Although the function of windmills today is not the same as when they were originally created, they still are characteristic constructions of Leros island ...

Greece is famous all over the world for its fabulous sandy beaches with crystal water. - The best for privacy is any of the remote coves. Those are ideal for relaxation and isolation and there are ...

Discover the Best Cooking workshops in Santorini with Greeka! Mediterranean cuisine and particularly Greek gastronomy boasts thousands of devotees. One of the best souvenirs to take home from ...

Hydronetta is located in one of Hydras' most beautiful sights, the 'cannons'. Embraced by rocks and enwrapped by the sea, it offers a picturesque spot for swimming ...

Nimporios Beach Simi: The beach of Nimporios is found 3 km northwest of Simi town and has a lot to contribute on the island's charm. It is mainly a quiet beach and visitors will enjoy a comfortable ...

Thalassino Ageri is a traditional fish tavern located near the port of Chania, in a much quieter area than the Venetian port. It opened its doors in 1985 and since then it offers good quality fish ...