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The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream to Buy an Island

More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.  By Jonathan Knott In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...

Greece's Unique Guitar-Shaped Islet Loved by the Beatles (video)

Agia Triada (Saint Trinity) is a small islet just opposite Evia's town of Eretria, in central Greece, and its natural beauty, along with its history, make it one of Greece's most intriguing places. The islet is right off the coast...

Beatles Icon Paul McCartney Takes Romantic Break on Greece's Mykonos (video)

Beatles legend Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have been spotted taking a stroll on the whitewashed streets of Greece's Mykonos. The couple, who have been married since 2011, were seen walking among the crowds on the cosmopolitan island. The 76-year-old rocker...

'The Magic Greek' of the Beatles Alexis Mardas Passes Away

Magic Alex of the Beatles, or Alexis Mardas as it was his legal name, was found dead from natural causes in his apartment in Athens, Friday January 13.

The Rock Stars Who Fell in Love With Greece

Greece was and still is a magnet for famous rock stars such as the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie,  and countless others. The Beatles arrived incognito on their holiday to Arachova back in July 1967 and were photographed...

The Olympic Airways Uniform Design That Made Fashion History

Pierre Cardin, who passed away in late December, designed the Olympic Airways flight attendant uniforms in the glory days of the airline.

Ten Classic Greek Songs that Became Hits by International Stars

Few people today may realize that some classic songs which became international hits were actually written by Greek composers, many of them by the giants Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hattzidakis, and Giannis Spanos. From The Beatles to Edith Piaf and Nat...

The Poet Sandal Maker of Athens with the Celebrity Clientele

Greek sandal maker Pantelis Melissinos is not a man you meet every day. Few people live up to the title 'renaissance man' but Pantelis—craftsman, artist, poet, playwright, and musician—more than fits the bill. Based in a cozy workshop-cum-boutique near the...

Melomakarano vs Kourabies: The Titanic Battle of the Greek Christmas Sweets

In Greece, few words spell Christmas better than "kourabies" and "melomakarono", the two seasonal sweets that have most natives asking why they are not made all year round. The question whether one would choose one over the other is like...

Historic Asteras Vouliagmenis Resort Re-Opens March 29

Asteras Vouliagmenis, the emblematic resort of the Athens Riviera, re-opens on March 29 as Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens to revive its glory on a new level of luxury. The renovated resort operated by Four Seasons offers visitors three...

Greek Songs That Became Huge International Hits

The international music industry finally seemed to take its first notice of Greece during the turbulent decade of the 1960's. International singers gave new, modern twists to the unique melodies of the country, while portraying an image of Greece as a...

The Botched Rolling Stones Show in Athens 4 Days Before the April 21, 1967 Coup

The Rolling Stones concert in Athens four days before the April 21st, 1967 coup became the stuff of legend, as only five songs into the set police stormed the stage and stopped the show. It was April 17 and at...

Matala Beach Festival 2016 Attracts Record Breaking Crowds [video]

Over the weekend the Matala Beach Festival 2016 took place in Matala on the Greek island of Crete. The attendance truly exceeded expectations and provided Matala with many tourists as visitors packed onto the beach and the camping grounds filled with...

'Matala Festival 2016' Promise a Musical Journey in the Years of the Hippies

The sixth "Matala Festival 2016" will open on June 17-19 at Matala, Crete, Greece, and will offer unique moments to the visitors. It is a journey through time with a lot of music and other events, which will be...

The 'Ancient Greek Sandals' That Celebrities Love

Spring time is here and sandals are the new must-have accessory, making an astonishing comeback. In ancient times sandals used to be a utilitarian type of shoe that would protect people’s feet while walking. However, throughout the centuries they became so much...