Leading Yacht Designer Giorgio Vafiadis Talks Greece, Design and Zero Gravity • Tell us a bit about your career so far. How did you enter the yacht industry? I entered the yacht industry back in 1973, as a student at the Sapienza University of Rome, in the School of Architecture. One of my professors asked… Read more »
Kitesurfing is undeniably one of the most thrilling and addictive sports – after all, nothing beats the feeling of harnessing the pure power of the wind to glide over the waves! Whilst the Mediterranean may not see the wild seascapes of the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans, Greece has many beautiful and breezy destinations perfect for… Read more »
Upper 5th Avenue, New Bond Street, Via Montenapoleone, Rodeo Drive, Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré…every major city has its flagship shopping street. For Athens this is Voukourestiou Street – at first glance an unprepossessing and narrow street in Kolonaki which, on inspection, unveils a plethora of domestic and international luxury brands, from Dior and Cartier to Kessaris… Read more »
Managing to pass under the mass tourism radar for many years, Skiathos is now making a bit of a comeback. Although this Sporades island does see a steady influx of regulars each summer, it has never quite been up there with its siblings in the Cyclades like Mykonos or Santorini, nor has it fought for… Read more »
The 36th Athens Marathon 2018 saw a record-breaking 55,000 runners taking part in this historic race, covering the 42km from Marathon to Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium. The golden standard for all long-distance runners, the authentic Athens Marathon has given its name to all other 42km footraces across the globe. Marking the legendary feat of 5th Century… Read more »
Greece has a quiet tradition of golf that many people are unaware of, although it has actually been a privé golfing hub for enthusiasts of the sport since 1962. Since then, the game has grown in popularity and excellent courses can now be found in Athens, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes. In addition, the bar has… Read more »
The Ionian islands on Greece’s west coast are a unique collection of emerald treasures, perched elegantly in the warm waters of the Ionian Sea. Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Lefkada and the numerous smaller islands which surround them have a rich and diverse history, resulting in an elegant combination of Italian, French, British and Greek style, and… Read more »
The 5 most stunning sunset villas in Greece Sunsets in Greece are indeed stunning, especially in the privacy and serenity of a sea-view villa. Fair enough, there are more than 5, but these five definitely belong in the top of the list. As the sun hides behind the horizon, colouring the sky in deep hues… Read more »
Few places in the world combine relaxation and sophistication this well – the elegance of natural materials integrated into the landscape and the magical creativity of tantalizing summer flavours.
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