The popular German retail chain Lidl has a large number of stores in Greece. The markets are open to customers from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 9 pm, and on Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm.

The Lidl in Neos Marmaras closed in February 2022. If you enjoy shopping at Lidl, you can still do so at the Lidl in Nikiti. Masutis is, of course, still there and

The Meteora Monastery is a complex situated on a natural rock formation. Located in central Greece, it is home to one of the largest and most vertically oriented groups of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in significance only to Mount Athos. Its name derives from the uniqueness of its appearance (Gr. Μετέωρα = suspended, floating in the sky), and many refer to it as the wonder of the suspended rocks placed

The quickest option to get to the sea is if you use "toll passes" to pass the toll automatically, known as TAG. This will save you a lot of time, especially in the season when there are big lines at toll booths. We will write some of our experiences in this article, so we hope it will be helpful to you as well.

Certainly, right from the beginning we urge you

The Taste of Easter - discover how the Greeks prepare the traditional Easter soup made from offal. Magiritsa is prepared exclusively for Easter in Greece and is eaten right after the midnight liturgy, as it holds a special symbolism - it marks the end of the Great Lent, which lasts for 40 days.

After the believers light the candles with the Holy Fire and return from the church, they gather around

Discover the coffee culture in Greece, from the legendary frappé to traditional ellinikós, and how and when certain types became part of everyday life in Greece.

Coffee as a way of life in Greece

With an average of 5.5 kilograms of coffee per capita annually, Greece ranks among the top fifteen countries in the world in coffee consumption. However, in Greece, coffee is not just a drink – it is a

Did you know that octopuses have three hearts, blue blood, and emotions?
In the places where we vacation, we often encounter them in shallow waters, in pictures from diving tours, or - on the menu of restaurants. But behind their unusual appearance lies a world that we are just beginning to understand. Recent research reveals that octopuses are not only intelligent but also sentient beings - capable of experiencing fear, curiosity,

In Greece, Easter (Πάσχα) is the most significant and joyful holiday of the year. During the holiday days, the whole country is filled with a special spirit - scents of traditional dishes, the sound of liturgy and church bells, candles burning up to the doorsteps, and joyful gatherings of families and friends. And everything is ''bathed'' in colorful flowers.

If you are planning to stay in Greece during Easter, these are

The commercial heart of Thessaloniki - Kapani Market, located in the very center, on Aristotle Square, is a place that smells of spices, fish, fabrics, and history. Since ancient times, this part of the city has been a trading zone, and the tradition of trade has continued through the Byzantine era, the Ottoman Empire, and up to the present day.

It is no coincidence that this market is preserved right next