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Open-Air Cinemas in Greece: Movies Under the Stars

Open Air -- or "summer" cinemas as Greeks call them are a tradition across Greece with many of the most historic being in downtown Athens. 

Open-Air Cinemas in Greece Offer Movies Under the Stars

Open-air cinemas are a delight which very few countries can offer. While for Greeks, catching a movie at a summer cinema and sipping a cold beverage is like an institution, for visitors it is a one-off experience, almost as enjoyable...

Greece's Open-Air Cinemas Come Alive in Summer

Cine ThisioGoing to a summer movie is one of the unique Greek pastimes; watching a film under the stars with a cool breeze and (often) the smell of flowers is one of the many things that make Greece special. Open-air...

Greek Open-Air Cinemas Offer Movie Magic Under Starry Nights

Catch a movie under the stars while in Greece at one of the magical open-air cinemas of Greece. The smell of jasmine, a soft summer breeze and a cool beer at hand is the stuff Greek summer nights are...

Cine Manto in Mykonos, Among World's Best Six Open-Air Cinemas

After British media devoted tributes praising two open-air cinemas in Greece -- Cine Paris in Athens and Cine Kamari on the Greek island of Santorini -- the latest "cinema sensation" hitting Brit tabloids is Cine Manto on the Cycladic...

Open-Air Cinemas: Breath of Night Life in Athens

If you find yourself stuck in Athens during this hot July, don’t despair. Athens is full of fun and fulfillment even amidst the summer and the harsh financial circumstances. There is no need to spend too much money to...

Cinema Paradiso: Watching Movies at the Beaches of Kefalonia (photos)

Hunderds of locals and tourists rushed to the beautiful beaches of the Ionian island of Kefalonia to enjoy Greek and foreign movies in a summer experience that will remain unforgettable to all participants. Under the moon and the stars, all...

Greek Cinema Among the Best and Most Beautiful Outdoor Cinemas in the World

In Greece, nostalgic people usually associate open-air cinemas with the scent of jasmine, while in the United States, outdoor cinemas have been associated with the comfort of a person’s own car for many years. There are various types of outdoor...

Outdoor Cinemas Fade to Black in Greece

AP - For decades Greeks have enjoyed watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters and old classics under the stars. Open-air cinemas survived Greece's real estate boom and the financial bust that followed, providing many with an affordable night out. From tiny Mediterranean...

«Cinema under the stars»: The 1st Ιnternational Film Festival of Patmos

The Ist Ιnternational Film Festival of Patmos, IFFP launches its beginning this summer, [...]

Greek PM Outlines 24 Billion Euro Plan to Kick-Start Tourism, Economy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined a plan on Wednesday to kick-start the Greek economy with a 24 billion euro program ($26.3 billion) to help businesses and employees recover after the coronavirus lockdown. In a televised address, Mitsotakis spelled out...

Au Revoir: The Historic Bar in Athens Where Frank Sinatra Had a Drink

''Au Revoir'' is a bar at the heart of Athens, whose history goes back to the middle of the twentieth century, when even Frank Sinatra visited it.

Mandarin Oriental Opens Its First Luxury Resort in Greece

The luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental opened its first luxury resort in Greece in Costa Navarino earlier in August. Costa Navarino is known as a sought-after destination in Greece for luxury travelers. Located in Messinia in the southwestern Peloponnese, it...

Karagiozis: The Puppet that Entertained Generations of Greek Children

Karagiozis is the main character of Greek shadow puppet theater shows, and has been a constant for generations of children in Greece. 

British Author’s Love Letter to Greek Island of Zakynthos

The Greek island of Zakynthos is yet another idyllic Greek island offering rich history, and cultural treasures, along with beaches galore.