The Marine Park of Zakynthos: Where Sea Turtles and Seals Roam Free
Marathonisi, or “Turtle Island.” Credit: dronepicr /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY 2.0 The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as “Turtle...
Greeks Celebrate Saint George’s Day in Style at Arachova
Men wearing traditional attire get ready to celebrate Saint George in Arachova. Credit: Greek Reporter The celebration of Saint George on M...
Best Nudist Beaches in Greece
Plaka beach on Naxos, which is a nudist beach. Credit: Carlo Pelagalli/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 3.0 Greece is a country that appeals to...
Rare Video of Easter in Greece During the Civil War
Soldiers roasting a whole lamb in 1947. Credit: Youtube / British Pathé A rare documentary video, located in the British archives of Pathe ...
Holy Thursday Commemorates Last Supper in the Greek Orthodox Church
The Last Supper by Valentine de Boulogne (1625-1626). Public Domain Holy Thursday and the Last Supper is the culmination of the Divine Dra...
Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter
Red eggs for Easter. Credit: Vassilis/CC-BY-SA-2.0 Traditionally, families across Greece dye eggs red on Holy Thursday. Dying eggs red in ...
The 200 Greeks Executed by Nazis on May Day
Memorial to the 200 Greek communists executed by occupying German Nazi forces during the Second World War. Credit: Dimkoa / Public Domain / ...
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