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Καλοκαίρι 2023
Sounion of Poseidon and Athena
The southern tip of Attica, as a strategic control point of the sea passage to the city-state of Athens, as a supra-local religious center of worship of Poseidon and Athena, as a repository of historical memory in modern times.
Text: Γιάννης Πολυβώτης
Photos: Εύα Πολιουδάκη
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Καλοκαίρι 2023
Aidipsos
In the shadow of Mount Telethrio, the Baths of Aidipsos combine the beauty of the landscape, a journey through time, and the cosmopolitan atmosphere exuded by the neoclassical mansions.
Text: Αντιγόνη Σδρόλια
Photos: Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Χειμώνας 2023
The Seven Hills of Athens
The hills of Athens as landmarks, environmental enclaves, bearers of historical memory, and repositories of myths. Seven-hilled Athens—this relief mosaic—awakens the emotions of travelers who cross it in a remarkable way.
Text: Γιάννης Πολυβώτης
Photos: Εύα Πολιουδάκη
Χειμώνας 2023
Thermopylae and the trail of Ephialtes
The Trail of Ephialtes ("Nightmare") or Anopaia Atrapos is considered one of the most historic routes that the discerning traveler can take, following in the footsteps of a notorious but magnificent road on Mount Kallidromo.
Text: Κυριάκος Παπαγεωργίου ,Αντιγόνη Σδρόλια
Photos: Δημήτρης Ευαγγελόπουλος, Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Χειμώνας 2023
Villia of Attica and Porto Germeno
On the slopes of Mount Kithairon, where ancient tragic myths were woven and the Maenads danced their Bacchic dances, things are much calmer today. Among the green pine trees, Villia peeks out, and further down, on the blue-green water, Porto Germeno lies, well protected by the ancient castle of Aigosthena.
Text: Αντιγόνη Σδρόλια
Photos: Αθηνά Μπασγιουράκη, Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Καλοκαίρι 2022
Ancient Stratos, the impregnable and fortified capital of the Acarnanian League
Stratos was one of the largest and best-fortified cities in Acarnania. It was built on the west bank of the Achelos River, which formed the natural border between Aetolia and Acarnania.
Text: Γεώργιος Σταμάτης
Photos: Γεώργιος Σταμάτης, Άννα Καλαϊτζή, Γιώργος Καρδάρας
Μάρτιος 2008
Walking on the paths of Aegina
An exciting hiking tour of the island's most important trails, leading to archaeological sites, traditional settlements, ancient Orthodox monuments, and landscapes of exceptional beauty.
Text: Κώστας Ζαρόκωστας
Photos: Γιάννης Κωσταρής
Σεπτέμβριος 2007
The Island of Troizonia and the Coast of Central Greece
A narrow channel separates it from the coast of Sterea. This is the small island of Troizonia, which, together with the wider area, offers a very interesting option for multi-day tours.
Text: Θεόφιλος Μπασγιουράκης
Photos: Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Μάρτιος 2009
Karystos, Evia: Hidden beaches and trails
Beyond Karystos, at the southernmost tip of Evia, we have the good fortune to cross a wonderful path in an unseen ravine and discover some of the most beautiful sandy beaches on rough roads.
Text: Θεόφιλος Μπασγιουράκης
Photos: Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Ιούλιος 2005
Getting to know Northwestern Evia and the Lichada Peninsula
Unique beaches, seals on uninhabited islets, rich - still - pine forests, the peninsula of Lichada in the northwestern corner of Evia is a true revelation.
Text: Θεόφιλος Μπασγιουράκης
Photos: Άννα Καλαϊτζή
Νοέμβριος 2007
Delphi: In search of the ancient roads
Thousands of pilgrims from all over Greece walked on them. Pausanias later described them in his travels. Today, 19 centuries after him, we are trying to discover the ancient paths of Delphi.
Text: Θεόφιλος Μπασγιουράκης
Photos: Άννα Καλαϊτζή