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Springtime in Greece
Rebirth of Nature
Rebirth of Nature
When the dim winter skies change with the bright and frisky light of spring, myriads of multicoloured little buds pop up from the ground to marvel at the feast of nature and take part in it. Find out more…
Dragon lakes
Up on high mountains
Up on high mountains
Let’s explore the Greek Dragon lakes! These blue gems nestling on alpine meadows are sought after by nature-lovers and mountaineers as well as scientists. Off we go!
Αn excursion in the open air
Picnic in Athens
Picnic in Athens
Α checkered tablecloth, a basket with food essentials & some good company is all you need to enjoy a refreshing food experience outdoors. Athens is a city with many beautiful green spaces for you to enjoy. Isn’t it a fine idea?!
Agrotourism in Greece
An alternative trip
An alternative trip
Taking part in farm life goes beyond a simple travelling experience and becomes a journey back to tradition. It is this direct relationship between people and the land that you will feel too! Try it out!
Upcoming events
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2014 Spetsathlon
After the successful organisation of the first Spetses Triathlon Race (Spetsathlon) in 2013, this year’s Spetsathlon will be held from April 25, 2014 until April 27, 2014 at the beautiful island of Spetses offering three days full of fun and sports.
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Jean Anouilh's Antigone by Comedie-Francaise
Comédie-Française comes to Athens with Jean Anouilh’s Antigone, directed by Marc Paquien, for two performances on April 26 and 27, 2014 at the Athens Concert Hall.
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Werther at the Greek National Opera
One of the most popular operas of the French repertory, Werther by Jules Massenet returns to the Greek National Opera after 30 years from April 11, 2014 until May 3, 2014.
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Art in Europe since 1945: Beyond boundaries at MMCA
The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki presents the emblematic exhibition Art in Europe since 1945: Beyond boundaries, participating in the 30th exhibition of the Council of Europe The Desire for Freedom. Art in Europe since 1945, which will run from February 8, 2014 until May 4, 2014.
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3rd Athens Half Marathon
The Athens Half Marathon will be held for the third consecutive year on May 4, 2014 inviting runners from Greece and abroad to participate in a big celebration in the city’s centre.
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East Med Yacht Show – Poros 2014
For the 13th consecutive year an impressive fleet of professional yachts will gather at the East Med Yacht Show - Poros 2014 from May 2 to May 7, 2014, hosted at Poros, the beautiful island of the Saronic Gulf, just a stone’s throw away from Piraeus.
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Peter Pan at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre
The fairy tale of Peter Pan, the fascinating story of the child who didn’t want to grow up, will unfold at the stage of THEATRON in the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre until May 11, 2014.
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Gastronomy Days 2014
Gastronomy Days, the multi-faceted festival on Greek Gastronomy and unique Greek products, returns at Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe) on May 9, 10 and 11, 2014.
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Ellada Giorti Gefseis, Spring 2014 festival at Technopolis
The festival Ellada Giorti Gefseis (Greece, Celebration, Flavours) is organised for the third time in Athens from May 9, 2014 till May, 11 2014, offering to the public a display of unique food products by well-known small Greek producers.
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Sani Gourmet 2014
The gastronomy festival Sani Gourmet returns to Sani Resort at Halkidiki for the 9th year for a unique gastronomic journey at the Silk Road which will last from May 9 to May 18, 2014.
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Fotis Sarris (1937-2011). Painting at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
The Byzantine and Christian Museum presents until May 18, 2014 the exhibition Fotis Sarris (1937-2011).Painting which illuminates for the first time Sarris’ artistic journey in its entirety as well as his relationship with the Byzantine art.
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Exhibition Conquering Space at Hellenic Cosmos
The fascinating interactive exhibition about the future of human activity on space entitled Conquering Space is hosted at the Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos until May 22, 2014.
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Women artists in the years of the Russian avant-garde (1910-1930)
Women artists in the years of the Russian avant-garde (1910-1930) are the protagonists of the temporary exhibition under the same title of the State Museum of Contemporary Art at Thessaloniki (Moni Lazariston) which will last until May 25, 2014.
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Brides. Tradition and fashion in Greece at Benaki Museum
Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe) presents until May 25, 2014 the exhibition Brides: Tradition and fashion in Greece which includes a large array of clothing from the collections of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation.
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Melina Merkouri Street at Benaki Museum
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Melina Mercouri’s passing and of the release of a special photography album edition entitled Melina by the Melina Mercouri Foundation and the Benaki Museum, the exhibition Melina Merkouri Street will be held until May 25, 2014.
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Eleni Mylonas, The Cursed Serpent at Benaki Museum
Renowned Greek visual artist Eleni Mylonas, who lives and works in New York, presents until May 25, 2014 the chapter of her work entitled The cursed serpent at Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe).
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Crete from the 19th to the 20th century. Economy and society at the Historical Museum of Crete
The Historical Museum of Crete presents the temporary exhibition Crete from the 19th to the 20th century. Economy and society which will last until May 31, 2014.
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Konstantinos Parthenis, Art and Spirit at the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation
The B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation presents until June 1, 2014 the exhibition Konstantinos Parthenis, Art and Spirit which includes unique art works of Parthenis’ course.
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Exhibition Box in a suitcase at the Museum Alex Mylona – MMCA
The Museum Alex Mylona – MMCA and the French Institute of Greece present the exhibition Box in a suitcase- An homage to Marcel Duchamp by French contemporary artists which will run from February 22, 2014 until June 1, 2014.
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Dimitris Andreadakis Anthropometrics at Chania
The painting exhibition of Dimitris Andreadakis Anthropometrics, with oil paintings and watercolours representing the human figure in all its possible versions, is hosted until June 10, 2014 at the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania.
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The Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens launched on April 6, a temporary exhibition entitled The Antikythera Shipwreck: The ship - the Treasures - the Mechanism, to run until June 29, 2014.
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Treasured Journeys at the Corfu Museum of Asian Art
The Corfu Museum of Asian Art presents the temporary exhibition entitled Treasured Journeys. Central Asian Rugs, Textiles and Jewelry from the Jason Deighton-Sarzetakis and Yiannis Sarzetakis Collection until the end of June 2014.
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Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography
Make sure you visit Part I (1910-1940) of the exhibition Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography which will be held until July 27, 2014 at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe).
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PAINTING ΙΙ (1980-2000) at Frissiras museum
Frissiras museum holds the exhibition PAINTING II (1980-2000) at 3, Monis Asteriou St., Plaka until the end of September 2014. The exhibition is the second part of the Painting trilogy, first launched in 2012.
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Hellenic Match Racing Tour
The first Hellenic Match Racing Tour sails away and promises to offer exciting moments at each one of its three phases which will determine the best crew.
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RUN GREECE 2014
Following last year’s first successful event, RUN GREECE invites this year residents and visitors of six towns of Greece in a major celebration of sports and culture at the centre of each of those towns which will last until October 2014.
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