Welcome Travel » Destinations 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/visit-greece-winter-cnn-travel/feed/ 0 Rethymno by bike https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/rethymno-bike/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/rethymno-bike/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2014 10:40:17 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/rethymno-bike-2/ If you are in the mood for wonderful bike rides under Crete’s sunny skies and feel the urge to explore the countryside, as well as its rich history, cycling in Rethymno is a fine option for you. Some paths may be demanding with their hilly terrain, others less strenuous, but all the more beautiful. Explore Rethymno’s magnificent nature, amidst the […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/rethymno-bike/feed/ 0 Escape at the Nestos straits https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/escape-nestos-straits/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/escape-nestos-straits/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:36:12 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/escape-nestos-straits-2/ Being the natural border between the districts of Kavala and Xanthi, the Nestos runs a long way of sheer gorgeousness consisting in rich forests, rare wetlands and imposing geological formations. A breath of life and home to a very delicate habitat, it is one of the top 5 biotopes in Europe. The straits of the Nestos are definitely the best […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/escape-nestos-straits/feed/ 0 Kavala https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/kavala/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/kavala/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:24:22 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/kavala-2/ Kavala, the capital and main port of the Kavala prefecture is amphitheatrically built on the slopes of Mt. Symvolo forming one of the most picturesque cities in Greece. The city’s breeze sweeps through its historic buildings, which perfectly reflect the city’s modern character. Neapoli, Christoupoli, Kavala: according to archaeological finds, the city’s history dates back to the Prehistoric times. Initially […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/kavala/feed/ 0 Nafplio: Discover the fortress of Palamidi https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/nafplio-discover-fortress-palamidi/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/nafplio-discover-fortress-palamidi/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:24:25 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/nafplio-discover-fortress-palamidi-2/ Nafplio is one of the most beautiful towns in eastern Peloponnese and one of the most romantic cities all over Greece ts short distance from Athens, approximately 100 km, makes it one of the most popular destination for weekend getaways. Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834. But, its history dates back to prehistoric era. According to […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/nafplio-discover-fortress-palamidi/feed/ 0 A journey through Corinthia https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/journey-corinthia/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/journey-corinthia/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:36:28 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/journey-corinthia-2/ A two-day escape to the beautiful Xylokastro of Corinthia and its neighbouring mountainous villages will fill your weekends with the scent of summer and will be enough to convince you that a short trip away from Athens’ problems is all that is required to get you into the mood for relaxation and holidays. Xylokastro Faros Xylokastro Cosmopolitan Xylokastro is only 127km […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/journey-corinthia/feed/ 0 Guide tour in Monemvasia https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/guide-tour-monemvasia/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/guide-tour-monemvasia/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:19:05 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/guide-tour-monemvasia-2/ A narrow strait of land on the coast of Southern Laconia, an island today but a peninsula in the past since Pausanias in his “Guide to Greece” named it “Minoa akra”. The name Monemvasia is clearly explained in the “Chronicle of Moreas”, a historical document written during the late byzantine era. Monemvasia is “the only embasis”, the unique entrance to […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/guide-tour-monemvasia/feed/ 0 The breathtaking dragon lakes of Greece https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/breathtaking-dragon-lakes-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/breathtaking-dragon-lakes-greece/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:05:18 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/breathtaking-dragon-lakes-greece-2/ Where lore and legend meet unique ecosystems of incredible natural beauty The haunting beauty of Greece’s alpine lakes gave way to legendary tales of mythical creatures that once inhabited them. Locals call them “Dragon Lakes” (Drakolimnes) because they are believed to have been created by dragons throwing stones at each other, hence creating spectacular landscapes. Each dragon lake, bears the […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/breathtaking-dragon-lakes-greece/feed/ 0 Niagara falls in Greece https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/niagara-falls-greece/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/niagara-falls-greece/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:04:51 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/niagara-falls-greece-2/ Edessa, northern Greece   Edessa is known as the “city of waters” and the name itself is believed to mean “tower in the water.” The historic city in Central Macedonia is the second largest city in Pella. The area holds a place in Greek history as this was where Caranus established the first capital of ancient Macedon. In antiquity it […]

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]]> https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/five-majestic-fall-getaways/feed/ 0 A dream wedding in Mykonos https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/dream-wedding-mykonos/ https://www.welcometravel.gr/en/dream-wedding-mykonos/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:31:54 +0000 http://www.welcometravel.gr/dream-wedding-mykonos-2/ Mykonos is known as one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece… the famous island paradise of the Cyclades. Did you know that Mykonos can also be the fairytale setting for your dream wedding in Greece? Take a look for yourself at these picture perfect images from this utterly romantic wedding in Mykonos and see this glamorous island from another […]

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