Are you thinking of having a winter holiday but you’re not sure where to spend it? Today, we’ll make the case for Greece. What weather can you expect in December, January and February? What advantages does winter in Greece have over the rest of the year? Let’s take a look!
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Rhodes vs Corfu: which one should you choose?
Choosing a holiday destination is not always so easy – especially today, when pretty much every place wants to assure you that they’ve got everything you may ever need, how do you even decide which one’s right for you? As such, today, we’ll try to settle a matter of whether you should pick Rhodes or Corfu for your holidays. Let’s take a look!
What’s the legal drinking age in Greece?
Greece is an ideal holiday destination for everyone, regardless of age. If you’re coming over with your close-to-adult teenagers or you are the teenager and you’re wondering whether you could buy something extra in Greece, then we’ll go over all you need to know today. What’s the legal drinking age in Greece? What’s the legal age to buy alcohol? Let’s take a look.
Warmest regions in Greece in May
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!