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River Party at Nestorio, Kastoria
Aug 03, 2016 — Aug 08, 2016 • Greece
The festival takes place every summer, usually in the beginning of August, in a paradoxically remote village near the borders of Greece, in Nestorio, Kastoria.
Sardine Festivals in Greece
• Greece
Following the tradition, the Greeks have established various feasts that are dedicated to the connection with the sea, one of which is the sardine festival.
2nd Avaton International Comedy Festival
Jun 14, 2016 — Jun 20, 2016 • Greece
The International Comedy Festival is here for you bringing you loads and loads of genuine laugh.
Discovery of Aristotle's Tomb
• Greece
The news is true and the world of archaeologists, philosophers and academic professionals is finally excited to announce the discovery of the tomb of the most recognisable and important philosopher of Ancient Greece who has changed the course of science and philosophy: Aristotle.
Matala Music Festival
Jun 17, 2016 — Jun 19, 2016 • Greece
Matala Music Festival in Crete will become again the paradise for all those who seek a unique fun pastime in the summer.
Tsipouro Festival in Pelion
Jun 01, 2016 — Jun 01, 2016 • Greece
There are many celebrations dedicated to this famous Greek beverage. In Katihori of Pelion, a village near Portaria there is the famous annual feast of tsipouro called the “Tsipouro Festival”.
Olympia Culture Festivals & International Folk Dance Festival in Katakolo, Peloponnese
Jun 10, 2016 — Sep 04, 2016 • Greece
The Olympia Culture Festivals are a new series of three festivals which combine different acts and aim at highlighting the local tradition and history of Greece, from June 10th to September 4th.
Athens & Epidaurus Festival
Jan 01, 1970 — Jan 01, 1970 • Greece
The Athens & Epidaurus Festival is mainly a joint festival that takes place every year and has a long tradition of bringing very famous and big artists from Greece and all over the world.
Balloon flights start in Kalamata
• Greece
Flights with hot-air balloons start this summer from Kalamata, giving passengers the amazing chance to see the region and the Aegean Sea from above.
365 Greek beaches with blue flag for 2015
• Greece
The international Blue Flag Program officially announced that 395 Greek beaches and 9 marinas are awarded the prestigious Blue Flag recognition for 2015.
Ruins of glorious sites in an ebook
• Greece
Triantafyllos Lazarides needed two years of research to complete his book Archaeological sites in Greece- Ruins of a glorious era and talked to Greeka.com about the entire process.
Antikythera mechanism maybe even older
• Greece
New studies of the world famous Antikythera mechanism might alter our knowledge of this mysterious object. Two researchers concluded that the starting point of the mechanism's astronomical calculations had been 100 years before the previously estimated date.
More flights by British and Edelweiss
• Greece
More direct flights to the Greek islands by British Airways and Edelweiss Air are launched for summer 2015. These flights will make it easier for European and world tourists to go directly to the islands.
Saronic Chamber Music Festival 2014
Aug 04, 2014 — Aug 10, 2014 • Greece
The Leondari Ensemble is presenting once more the Saronic Chamber Music Festival from August 4th to 10th, 2014. The programme includes works from the baroque and romantic and the modern era, playing works of famous musicians such as J.S.Bach, Arnold Schoenberg and Iannis Xenakis.
Greek Festival 2014
Jun 01, 2014 — Aug 16, 2014 • Greece
Only four days are left for the official opening of the Greek Festival 2014, also known as the Athens-Epidaurus Festival, on June 1st.