The Greek islands have long been a very popular tourist destination, so much so that summers mean pretty much every popular beach is swarmed instantly. As such, many tourists may want to come a tiny bit earlier, in May, for instance. Today, we’ll take a look at which part of Greece is warmest in May, so you can choose a proper pre-summer summer destination.
Fat Thursday in Greece (Tsiknopempti)
You may have heard of Fat Thursday before – some countries, like Poland, celebrate the last Thursday before Lent by stuffing themselves as much as physically possible. In Poland, this is achieved via pączki and angel wings. But did you know that Greece also has its own Fat Thursday? What does it look like? Why is it called Tsiknopempti? Let’s take a look!
What does the Flag of Greece represent?
The Greek flag is amongst the most popular symbols of Greece, with the blue being associated with the wondrous sea surrounding Greek coasts and the white with Greek houses. But that can’t be the actual intent, can it? What does the Greek flag really represent?
Are Greek shops open on Sundays?
You may be familiar with the fact that some Christian countries still do not allow shops to enter on Sundays, as it’s the day of rest. In the UK, this used to be the case, though now it’s merely the largest shops which have opening hours restrictions. What about Orthodox Greece? Can you go shopping on Sunday? Let’s take a look!
Does Greece have its own Father Christmas?
Though rare cases do occur, it’s very rare that someone would not like receiving gifts. Hence why pretty much every culture has something of that sort for Christmas or for the New Year’s. What about Orthodox Greeks? Do they have their own Santa? Do they celebrate Saint Nicholas Day? Let’s take a look!
Is Greece in the European Union?
Millions of tourists visit Greece every year, and it’s no wonder. Greece has it all, from great temperatures all year round, incredibly rich history, wide and glorious beaches and even palm trees and pyramids. Do you want to join the crowd but you know less about modern Greece than about its ancient counterpart? If you’re from an EU country, will you need more than just your ID or passport? Let’s take a look at the basics: is Greece in the EU?
Do palm trees grow in Greece?
Going on holiday is a chance for many people to experience something completely new. For flora lovers from central and northern Europe, this something can be the tropics with palm trees and intense heat. But what if we can find them closer? Does Greece have palm trees? Let’s take a look!
Are there pyramids in Greece?
Boy, this sure sounds like an infantile question. And yet, yes, spoilers, Greece has its own pyramids. Sort of. What do they look like? Who built them and why? And why are scholars yelling at each other when it comes to them? Let’s take a look!
How to get from the Corfu Airport to the city centre?
The Corfu International Airport (CFU) is the only airport on the island. It’s also referred to as the Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, as tribute to (you guessed it) Ioannis Kapidistrias, the first governor of Greece. If you’d like to fly to Corfu, we’ll help you figure out how you can get from the airport to the city. What options do you have? Let’s take a look.
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Are there sandy beaches on Santorini?
Are you looking for a Greek island with some great beaches and you’re not sure if Santorini makes the cut? After all, if you’ve seen postcards from the island, we don’t really witness many sandy beaches there. What gives? Are there actual beaches on Santorini? Let’s take a look.