In 1995, six Orthodox monks left Mount Athos in Greece and came to the US to start Saint Anthony Orthodox Monastery in the Arizona desert.

This mystical site, which sits along one of Europe's most beautiful stretches of coastline, is one of the continent's last ...

A stay at Eagles Villas is all about the beach, the sea and – in the welcoming restaurants – the bounty of the Aegean. Think ...

The village is the last settlement before the border with the autonomous state of Mount Athos, known as the Holy Mountain ... The restaurants and bars offer an enticing mix of Greek and Mediterranean ...

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Airalo, the eSIM marketplace, has identified four destinations - from Japan to ...

The Byzantine Empire is not always recognised as the crucial link that connected the classical world with modern Europe.

Greece, one of the most seismically active countries in the ... In November 1905, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos in Halkidiki, triggering a tsunami. The tsunami itself was ...

A double earthquake occurred in Mount Athos on the afternoon of Saturday (02/15/2025). Tremors measuring 3.2 and 3.5 on the Richter scale were recorded just a few minutes apart, according to the ...

Across the world, there are sacred sites with profound spiritual, cultural, or historical importance, often restricted due to religious rules, government secrecy, or natural dangers. The island ...

Parents interested in mythology baby names have plenty to choices. Perhaps you’re inspired by the Greek gods and goddesses like Athos or Zeus. Or if you have an interest in Iris ...

Home Greece Public Holidays 2024 This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for ...