The Symi Festival is the summer cultural programme of Symi, a small Dodecanese island set between Rhodes and the Turkish coast. The festival runs across the warm months, roughly from July into September, and fills the island’s evenings with free events. Music, theatre, dance, film screenings and art exhibitions make up the core of the … Read more
Limenas, also known as Thassos Town, serves as the bustling capital and main port of Thassos Island. Nestled on the north coast, it seamlessly blends ancient history with modern life. The town is built upon the ancient city of Thasos, offering visitors a unique opportunity to walk among ruins while enjoying contemporary amenities. Notable sites … Read more
Autumn in Thessaloniki transforms the city into a mild, culturally vibrant destination. From September to November, the warm days gradually cool, offering ideal conditions for exploring. The season marks a cultural high point with the International Film Festival and the reopening of the trade fair and concert calendar. Visitors can enjoy the grape and olive … Read more
Spring in Thessaloniki is a delightful transition from the wet winter to the approaching warm summer. The city comes alive with vibrant colours as wildflowers bloom across the parks and the slopes of the upper town. The weather is mild, with warm afternoons, cooler evenings, and occasional showers. Visitors can enjoy strolling along the seafront … Read more
Music runs through the heart of Cretan life like a pulse that never stops. The lyra, a three-stringed pear-shaped fiddle bowed on the knee, leads the melody while the laouto, a long-necked lute, drives the rhythm beneath. Together these instruments fill weddings, festivals and taverna nights across the island with sound that belongs to the … Read more
Festivals and panigyria give Naxos its living pulse, and the island keeps more of them than any other Cyclade. A panigyri is the village saint’s-day feast, a night of music, wine, food and dancing that fills the mountain squares from June through September. Naxos layers these local feasts over the great Orthodox celebrations: Easter, the … Read more
Milos vs Tinos pits a volcanic island of colourful beaches and sea caves against a sacred island of pilgrimage, marble villages and art. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the beaches, the religion and culture, … Read more
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens is a free, Renzo Piano-designed complex housing the National Library and National Opera within a vast seaside park, with a canal and rooftop views. Add it to your trip alongside skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This modern landmark is a refreshing … Read more
Mykonos art galleries cluster in the whitewashed lanes of Chora, from the contemporary Rarity and Minima galleries to the Municipal Art Gallery, HOFA and Gallery Skoufa, showing Greek and international modern art. This guide covers the best galleries, what to see, where they are and tips for art lovers exploring the island. Mykonos has a … Read more
Tria Pigadia, the Three Wells, are three identical wells built in 1722 in the heart of Mykonos Town, once the town’s chief supply of fresh water for over two centuries and now a charming, photogenic landmark wrapped in romantic local legends. This guide covers the history, the legends, the setting and how to visit. The … Read more