We have been contacted many times in the past by holidaymakers on Thassos, who after our travel guide has been recommended, ask where they can purchase a copy in local shops. Although in the past we have been able to supply locally, due to Brexit, the cost of shipping and now the addition of Customs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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For those who would like to speak a little Greek whilst on the islands, we have added a range of common Greek words and phrases in audio format. You will find this on your island destination ‘Travel Info’ page, in the ‘Travel Club’ section, entitled ‘Spoken Greek Phrases’. Click the link below this title, choose […]
A Byzantine-era skull, which has been discovered by anthropologists in the Paliokastro area on Thassos, shows signs of highly complex surgery. The skull, which dates from the early Byzantine period, which lasted from the 4-7 century AD, bears traces of surgery that are “incredibly complex,” according to researcher Anagnostis Agelarakis, Ph.D. The discovery was made […]
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