The Coastal Marine Research Laboratory of the Research Technology Foundation, based on Crete, has reported that their research has determined that around 100,000 tons of plastic waste end up in the Mediterranean each year. The alarming level of waste is posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems, whilst large amounts get deposited on the coastlines, […]
The prestigious Michelin Guide is partnering with the Hellenic Tourism Organisation to promote both traditional and innovative local gastronomy to travellers coming to Greece. After a record-breaking tourist season, it is seen as the perfect time to encourage the country’s hotels and restaurants to promote the quality of the Mediterranean Diet. Market research has confirmed […]
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The UK government has published an easy-to-read guide to the rights of UK air passengers. The Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. The charter breaks down your journey into stages, to help give you the information you need to: plan and […]
The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering ‘Spoon Sweets’ to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century when the Byzantines adopted the custom from Arab traders. It was a tradition as old as time in the Arabic world to serve sweets to guests as a gesture of hospitality. Spoon sweets are exactly what […]
After being closed to the public in 2012, so that comprehensive restoration work could begin, the reopening of the ancient theatre on the North Aegean island of Thassos may be in sight. The theatre, which dates back to at least the 5th century BCE, served during the ancient Greek era as the venue for the […]
Please be advised that a species of jellyfish, the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), is dangerous and is found throughout the Mediterranean. However, their population has not increased since the latest outbreak started in 2020, both in the Aegean and almost simultaneously in Spanish waters. In the Aegean, numbers increase as you go further south, as […]
If you have ever wondered what a marine animal or plant was that you have seen during your stay in the Aegean, we have added a link for members (book password required) on the ‘Links’ page for each island, with detailed information on all the Marine Fauna and Flora (and much more) that can be […]
When grapes are ripe and the annual harvest has begun, the island’s locals know that it’s time to start the production of the local traditional ‘fire-water’, Tsipouro (pronounced Chip-or-o). Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing approximately 45 per cent alcohol by volume and is produced from the pomace (the residue of the wine press). […]
A new emergency location system in Greece, dubbed ELS, is now in operation across the country. After a successful pilot programme in Attica, it has now been rolled out nationwide. Those who call the European Emergency Number 112 from ‘smart’ Android mobile devices, or send a message (SMS), are now being located with absolute precision […]
