Rethymnon is the capital of the Rethymnon Prefecture and is located just 80 kilometers east of Iraklion and 60 kilometers west of Hania on the northern coast of Crete. To the east of Rethymnon you will find one of the largest sand beaches in Crete, a 12 kilometer beach, and to the west there is […]
Hersonissos (Limin hersonissou) is located just 25km east of Iraklion, and is the most cosmopolitan city in Crete. Its existence dates back to the Hellenistic Period, and Hersonissos has maintained a continuous and lively presence throughout the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, and Turkish Periods as an important and thriving port. Hersonissos is world known […]
Fthiotida offers a beautiful and scenic retreat year round that caters to every taste. In a land of beautiful majestic mountains, and clean, sandy beaches, Fthiotida is a picturesque destination located in central Greece. Fthiotida is well known for its beautiful summer resorts and mountain villages covered in oak trees, as well as the modern […]
Evia, also known as Euboea, is the second largest of the Greek Islands, after Crete. It is separated from the very close mainland of Greece by the Gulf of Euboea and the Evripos Straits. It is long and narrow and seahorse shaped. If you are viewing Evia on a map, you may not realize that […]
Piraeus is the third largest city in Greece in terms of population, and because Piraeus’ commercial harbour is one of the Mediterranean’s most important. Piraeus is also Europe’s largest port in terms of passenger transportation, and the third largest port in the world. It is the terminus for the electric train service that is incorporated […]
Athens is the capital city, as well as the largest city in Greece. The history of Athens goes back at least 3,000 years. Athens was host to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Athens has many sights to offer including the Parthenon on the Acropolis, which serves as a landmark of western civilization. There […]
Georgia is a country in the Caucasus with an ancient history. Tourism is actively encouraged by the Cabinet of Georgia through its Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia. In 2011 1 318 968 tourists visited Georgia. By the end of 2015 the annual number of tourists in Georgia reached 2 278 562 people. The […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BiH or B&H, is a country in Southeastern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula. The larger region of Bosnia occupies the northern and central parts of the country, and Herzegovina occupies the south and southwest. Sarajevo is the capital and largest city. In the 15th century the region was ruled by the Ottoman […]
Norway is known for its exceptional natural beauty, especially the fjords along the west coast. Once a haven for marauding Vikings, but now it is a wonderful destination with something for everyone. Norway is a country that was formed by the Ice Age, with towering mountains, beautiful waterfalls and vast forests. Norway is located on […]
The 5 must-see places in Ibiza 1) Sant Antoni Sant Antoni is a natural bay which is located just 20 minutes from Ibiza Town, which is very well connected. Here in Sant Antoni can both swim in the crystal-clear waters that attend local very trendy nightspots. Sant Antoni is a place particularly rich in beaches […]