Greece’s cuisine has millennia of history and reflects the diverse produce this Mediterranean country has to offer. The first cookery book in history was written by the Greek; Archestratos, in 320 BC, testament to Greece’s rich and ancient love-affair with food.
Described as the “Caribbean of Greece”, the island of Lefkada is blessed with beautiful beaches, where soft, golden sand is lapped by the exotic blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. From sheltered coves, perfect for families to spend the day relaxing and having fun, to more exposed stretches of coast, renowned for their perfect windsurfing
Not far from the Greek mainland and the coast of Albania, lies the beautiful island of Corfu. It is only 65 kilometres long and half that distance in width, at its widest point. But what Corfu does have is some 217 kilometres of coastline, which attracts visitors all year round. Much of the island is
If you are looking for high-quality, self-catering accommodation in Lefkada Town on the pretty Greek island of Lefkas, then look no further than the villa Iremia.
The wonderful beaches of Skopelos are renowned for crystal clear water and the surrounding green landscape that often stretches right down to the water’s edge. There are numerous beaches to choose from on this beautiful Greek island, but here are five that come highly recommended…
Argostoli is the capital town of the picturesque island of Kefalonia, one of Greece’s beautiful Ionian islands. This area is an attractive seaside resort, having been mostly rebuilt following an earthquake in 1953 that actually raised the whole island some 60 centimetres in less than half a minute! The town was reformed to be in-keeping with
Greek cuisine has a tradition dating back over 4,000 years and is integral in the culture of the country. Its flavours change with the season and depending on the region. Overdoing refinement is considered to be against the ‘spirit of the Greek cuisine’.
If you are looking for quality accommodation on the beautiful island of Crete for a party of between two and four, you may be interested in Carob Tree Cottage. This tastefully restored two-bedroom, two-bathroom stone cottage is hidden away in the bucolic tranquillity of stunning Cretan countryside, yet is just a ten-minute drive from great
Vintage Travel is delighted to have added a new property to our portfolio of self-catering villas with private pools in Peloponnese, the fabulous Doukas. This one bedroom, two-bathroom villa is located just a five-minute drive from the coastal village of Stoupa, on the west coast of the Mani peninsula. This stunning stone-façade villa provides a
“Whoever sets foot on this island senses a mysterious force branching warmly and beneficently through his veins, sensing his soul beginning to grow” Nikos Kazantzakis, famous Cretan author
