Dolphin Hellas Travel & Tourism - Travel in Greece

08/01/2025

What a blessing to live in a country so beautiful, so culturally and historically rich! You can visit year after year for decades and still discover new places! A recent short trip to Thrace produced exiting new ideas for future trips. Xanthi, Rodopi and Evros are for many of us terra incognita. What we saw convinced us to delve deeper in what these areas have to offer. The images are just a teaser!

03/01/2025

The holidays are almost over! Now is the time to start planning for the next one 😃! A good starting point is the following article. We are here to offer more ideas, answer any questions, and help you plan the trip of a lifetime!
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-greek-islands-beaches

01/01/2025

"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." Benjamin Franklin
Happy New Year!!

27/12/2024

As the year closes, it's common to reflect. Our retrospective is dedicated to the incredible archaeological discoveries that further enrich our country's renowned heritage. We look forward to including them in our journeys!
https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/12/20/2024-archaeological-greece/

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas!!! Want to learn about our festive customs? Check out this comprehensive article on our unique traditions, dive into the charm and magic of Greek Christmas and start planning for next year!
https://cstu.io/53bc90d

20/12/2024

From all of us to all of you, our warmest wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

18/12/2024

If you are in need of relaxation and rejuvenation as the year ends, consider a holiday at a luxurious spa. Recently, several Greek spas received top honors at the World Luxury Spa Awards. It's a perfect way to recharge while enjoying all that Greece has to offer!

13/12/2024

If you are looking for a winter getaway that is not overrun by tourists but still allows you to enjoy unspoiled nature, charming villages and hearty, delicious meals, look no further: Greece has it all! Kastoria, Florina, Metsovo and Karpen*ssi are just some of the under the radar destinations.

11/12/2024

How many treasures are still buried all over Greece, waiting to be unearthed?

A white marble statue of a naked male figure has been discovered during preparatory works to lay natural gas pipes, the Culture Ministry has said.

06/12/2024

Christmas is fast approaching! The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center set the tone this past Sunday with a lovely evening filled with music and light! Check their site regularly, there are many wonderful events planned, many of which are totally free! https://www.snfcc.org/en/

04/12/2024

It's all over the local news: Thessaloniki has opened its first metro stations, expected to ease the city's heavy traffic. Beyond serving commuters, the metro is a unique attraction. During its construction, archaeologists unearthed an entire ancient city. At the "Eleftherios Venizelos" station, passengers can view over 300,000 artifacts discovered during the excavation, including the remains of the city's busiest 6th-century street, once lined with shops. https://cstu.io/10e2fe

27/11/2024

November 26th has been celebrated as World Olive Tree Day since 2019, an initiative by UNESCO aimed at encouraging the protection of the olive tree and highlighting its significant social, cultural, economic, and environmental impact. The olive tree, deeply rooted in the Mediterranean, is a universal symbol of peace and harmony. In Greece, this day is marked with various events in olive oil-producing regions. To honor this blessed tree, we share photos of millennia-old olive trees that still thrive and bear fruit in different parts of Greece.

22/11/2024

Explore travel destinations perfect for families with children and the young at heart! Whether you're traveling with little ones or just want to indulge your inner child, these spots offer fun and excitement for everyone.

Diving and playing all day at 15 exciting and adventurous water parks all over Greece.

20/11/2024

If you happen to be in Crete, don't miss the opportunity to see this rare find that will be exhibited for the very first time. The mysterious “Desmotes” or “Shackled Skeletons” of Faliro, unearthed in 2016 in southern Athens, are set to make their public debut at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio as part of the exhibition “Ekatompoli,” which opens on November 30, focusing on the development of Cretan cities in the 7th-5th centuries BC and their influence on Athenian legal reforms that paved the way for democracy.
https://cstu.io/1b9285

13/11/2024

If winter is not your season or you like planning your holidays early (good idea!), here is a cheat sheet to some of the Greek islands. If these ones do not tick your boxes, don't worry there are many more 😀

Greece is home to thousands of islands—and these are the most magical.

08/11/2024

The title of this very short article is misleading. The residents of Skyros did not reject tourism development in general; they rejected a project that would destroy the island's unique character, put excessive pressure on its environment and alienate the residents from their lifestyle. Marinas that harbor sailing boats and yachts that destroy the sea bed and the life in it with their anchors and non stop noise, monstrous cruise ships that pollute both off shore and ashore, and resorts with private pools that deplete the often scarce water resources of the islands is not the only model of tourism development. Congratulations to the residents and the local council that respected the wishes of the community. If only more islands were willing to follow their example.

Skyros island’s local council has unanimously rejected a proposed urban development plan that includes expanding tourism infrastructure with marinas and cruise ship docks.

01/11/2024

Throughout its long history, Greece has been a valuable "loot" for many powerful peoples due to its strategic geopolitical position. While their presence has faded in many parts, numerous castles still testify to their passage. Some of these castles are exceptionally well preserved and are definitely worth a visit.
https://greekreporter.com/2024/09/30/greek-castles-greece-travel/