Sales in Greece
It is well known that the Greeks are excellent merchants. Many neighbor countries are coming to Greece because of shopping. For most of tourists, one vacation can not be finished without at least one day of shopping, especially if it is the period of sales. Many tourists are planning their vacation according to the dates of sales.
The minimum discount is 30%, but some things are even 70 to 80% discounted.
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READ MORE28. October - "Ochi day" in Greece
One of the greatest Greek national holidays is Ohi-mera, or "No day," which is celebrated on October 28.
The celebration of this holiday stems from October 28, 1940. On that day, Greek general and statesman Ioannis Metaxas, with the support of almost the entire Greek nation, rejected Mussolini's ultimatum. According to that ultimatum, Greece was supposed to allow the free entry of the Italian army into its territory, as well as
READ MORESummer with children
We often get requests to recommend the best places in Greece for families with small children.
This implies that the resort is easy to access, that the drive is not too long and that the beach in place is sandy with a long shallow.
Some parents want the place to have a lot of content for children, toys, an amusement park, and the like.
We would always recommend Chalkidiki for families with children.
Everything you need to know about holliday in Sithonia in one place
Sithonia has such a vast number of beaches that it is impossible to visit them all during one summer vacation. It takes years of vacationing in Sithonia to truly get to know and discover it. It offers more than enough amenities to satisfy all types of tourists.
First time in Sithonia
If you are planning to vacation in Sithonia for the first time, take a look at the famous and beautiful
READ MOREHow to spend 10 unforgettable days during the summer on Kassandra?
Here is how to have the best time on Kassandra, with the advice of a local, our friend and administrator of the Live From Greece group.
Stelios Koutsouris lives in Pefkohori, he speaks Serbian very well, he has a very popular accommodation that you can see here and contact him directly. You can also follow him on Instagram here or contact the owner through the Facebook profile of the accommodation at
READ MOREAvoid the traffic jams on the way to Greece - monitor the situation live at the border crossings via cameras
Summer is the time when large queues form at the border crossings to Greece. Waiting in line and wasting unnecessary time can be extremely frustrating during the journey to the seaside. To avoid wasting time and stress, you can use live cameras that provide you with real-time information about the border conditions.
On the live cameras, you can see the traffic flow at the border crossing, whether there are any delays,
Jumbo Department Stores in Greece
Jumbo is the most famous Greek children's toy store chain with about 55 stores/shopping centers all over Greece.
We get many questions about Jumbo stores, whether there are any in famous resorts, where they are located, where the largest selection is, whether they are open on Sundays etc.
In the text below you will find the addresses of shops (department stores) in Thessaloniki and Greece by region; opening hours and link with
Catastrophic flood in Greece 2023
The number of flood victims in Greece has risen to 15, and there are still individuals listed as missing. Many villages in Thessaly are still completely submerged. For those unfamiliar, the region most affected by the floods is called Thessaly, located in central Greece. It's known primarily for wheat cultivation, as well as fruits, vegetables, and livestock. This area is often referred to as Greece's breadbasket.
Currently, nearly the entire Thessalian