If you wish to spend the holiday season in a place that offers fun activities for children, as well as the opportunity to visit historical landmarks, especially Meteora, Trikala is the perfect destination. This charming city is located in the central region and is the first "smart city" in Greece. Whether you enjoy the magical atmosphere of Christmas events or explore historical and modern sites, Trikala has it all.

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Little is known that Greece is a fantastic winter destination and has much more to offer than beaches and the sea.
 
Actually Greece is a mountainous country, it has beautiful mountains and 22 ski centers on them, fantastic mountain villages where tourism is well developed, many mountain lakes and rivers, centuries-old forests. Everything you need for a great wintering.
 
You can view the list of ski centers in Greece with all the

Are you planning to spend Christmas and New Year in Greece?

In this text, you will find information about the celebration of Christmas and New Year in Athens and Thessaloniki, what is open from shops and shopping centers during the holidays, and how to have the most enjoyable time.

Greeks celebrate Christmas according to the revised old calendar - the so-called Milanković's 25.12.

We have written about the fact that New Year's

The pomegranate is one of the oldest and most important fruits in Greece, with deep roots in the history and tradition of this country. Besides being delicious, this fruit carries rich symbolism, associated with fertility, abundance, prosperity, and happiness. Although pomegranate originates from India and Central Asia, it has long become an essential part of Greek culture, present not only in dishes but also in customs and rituals. In this

During the Christmas holidays, Drama and City of Dreams - Santa Claus Village, are the most popular destinations in northern Greece.

From December 4th to January 7th, every year thousands of visitors from all parts of Greece visit the City of Dreams in Drama. Every corner of the townscape, the square, the garden, and the whole city smell like Christmas cakes, hot wine and cinnamon ...

This year, the renewed Christmas theme

Every year, the holiday spirit revives the question: why do Orthodox countries not celebrate Christmas on the same day? Greece, one of the first Christian countries in the Balkans, celebrates Christmas on December 25, even though it is an Orthodox state. Do you know why?

Christmas in the early Christian period

In the early days of Christianity, the date of Christ's birth was not fixed. In Greece, the Epiphany (Theophany) -

If you are in search of a new fasting recipe and you enjoy olives, this Greek pie will delight you. It is called eliopita, a gem of Greek Mediterranean cuisine.
It is particularly popular during fasting, making it ideal for a festive fasting table.

For Greeks, this pie brings back memories of childhood and can also be found in bakeries.

It is prepared very simply, and below the recipe, there is a video

If you are planning to travel to Greece and do not have your own car, you can travel by van or bus.

Van Transport to Greece

In recent years, van transport has become increasingly popular. Depending on the company, this type of transport may include door-to-door service. The ticket price is slightly higher than for bus transport, but the journey is more comfortable. Departures are possible from many cities in Serbia