Welcome Travel https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/ tailor made travel services Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:31:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Last Call for Summer Holidays! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/last-call-for-summer-holidays/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/last-call-for-summer-holidays/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:13:21 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1504 The month of August holds a special place in people’s hearts. In Greece the month of August is the peak of summer vacations. This is when you’ll experience unique moments in the country under its bright full moon, either simply walking by the beach or visiting archaeological sites. On the other hand, the strong summer sun combined with the “meltemia” (a […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/last-call-for-summer-holidays/feed/ 0 In the heart of the Greek Summer! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/in-the-heart-of-the-greek-summer/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/in-the-heart-of-the-greek-summer/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:32:41 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1387 August sees summer in Greece reaching its peak. It is the month of religious festivities and romantic spirits, as it is embellished by the most spectacular full moon throughout the year. A host of memorable experiences await you in Greece making you want to visit again and again. This month let’s: discover the endless beauty of Zakynthos Island escape to […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/in-the-heart-of-the-greek-summer/feed/ 0 Hey May, summer’s in the air! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/hey-may-summers-in-the-air/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/hey-may-summers-in-the-air/#comments Tue, 19 May 2015 06:48:39 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1331 The temperature is slowly rising in the month of May and we all get our first tempting summer thoughts of deep blue seas and sandy beaches. These past few days, the very first towels and umbrellas made their appearance on the Greek coast where the brave ones among us took their first refreshing dip in the blue sea! With sunscreen […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/hey-may-summers-in-the-air/feed/ 0 Greece Ranks 3rd Worldwide in ‘Blue Flag’ Beaches https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/greece-ranks-3rd-worldwide-in-blue-flag-beaches/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/greece-ranks-3rd-worldwide-in-blue-flag-beaches/#comments Fri, 15 May 2015 07:21:50 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1327 395 Greek beaches and nine marinas won the international quality Blue Flag award this year, putting Greece in third place worldwide among 50 countries, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). The announcement was made during a EEPF press conference in Katerini. EEPF is the national operator of the International Blue Flags program in Greece, in cooperation […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/greece-ranks-3rd-worldwide-in-blue-flag-beaches/feed/ 0 Chios Flavours https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/chios-flavours/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/chios-flavours/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:41:21 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1311 Offer your taste buds a treat on Chios Chios is a hospitable island all year round and offers a world of images, colours, tastes and aromas. The mild Mediterranean climate in combination with the island’s rich soil yields quality products that are used to create a range of unique local dishes. Welcome to the land that boasts beautiful medieval villages, […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/chios-flavours/feed/ 0 Time to “Spring” it in Greece! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/time-to-spring-it-in-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/time-to-spring-it-in-greece/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:39:13 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1305 As we go through spring and still waving farewell to Easter celebrations, we are all in the mood to escape and explore Greece’s fine Nature. With the temperature rising the country gets all the more inviting and allures us to discover its wonders! This month let’s: get acquainted with the fascinating Messinian land tour Dadia’s Forest explore the best gorges taste […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/time-to-spring-it-in-greece/feed/ 0 Cosmetics from the workshop of nature https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/cosmetics-from-the-workshop-of-nature/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/cosmetics-from-the-workshop-of-nature/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:39:55 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1300 The history of natural cosmetics goes way back into the gorges of time to all the great civilizations. Our ancestors used to make cosmetics with balsam, myrrh, common lime leaves, and iris. They would also dye their hair with sage leaves and myrtle fruit, and spread oil on their bodies. Thousands of years later, it has now become a trend […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/cosmetics-from-the-workshop-of-nature/feed/ 0 Holy week in Patmos https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/holy-week-in-patmos/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/holy-week-in-patmos/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2015 07:35:54 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1295 On the island where the Apocalypse was written. During the Passion Week, on the Island of the Apocalypse (Patmos), visitors are immersed in a deeply spiritual atmosphere. The presence of the Monastery of St. John brings about an uninterrupted observance and practice of the preserved Early Christian traditions. • “The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet” on Maundy Thursday is the most […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/holy-week-in-patmos/feed/ 0 Spring break in Greece! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/spring-break-in-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/spring-break-in-greece/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:19:12 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1114 The arrival of spring makes us more positive and pleasant. The inviting Greek sun tempts us to take short or long walks, inside or outside the city’s hustle and bustle. Spring has transformed Greece’s landscape making it all the more beautiful. The time has come. Pack your bags and head for a short spring break in Greece!  This month let’s: […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/spring-break-in-greece/feed/ 0 The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Greece https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-greece/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:23:34 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1107 A land of incredible natural beauty, fascinating history, and colorful folklore, Greece arguably has something for everyone. From quaint coastal towns to alpine mountain villages and multicultural Macedonian cities, this is a selection of ten must-visit, off-the-beaten-path destinations where you will discover a different side of this remarkable country. Bourtzi Castle, Nafplio Bay – Greece | © Troy McKaskle/Flickr Nafplio […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-greece/feed/ 0 Koufonisia https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/koufonisia/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/koufonisia/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2015 08:10:58 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1100 Koufonisia is a small group of two islets, E of Naxos and W of Amorgos; these are Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi, and they are separated by a narrow 200 m. wide strait. They were named Koufonisia [meaning Hollow islands] because of the existing huge caves which gave the impression to pirates who viewed them from a distance that the […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/koufonisia/feed/ 0 A voyage to mainland Greece! https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/voyage-mainland-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/voyage-mainland-greece/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:04:16 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/?p=1095 Greece is an amazing mosaic of nature. Hospitable and traditional towns and villages, museums and countless archaeological sites, byzantine churches and monasteries, dreamy castle towns, ancient theatres, fortified houses and historic strongholds, stone bridges where the view takes your breath away, natural springs, rivers and lakes of great beauty which are also important natural habitats, ski resorts and warm chalets […]

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