• Greek summer in music

    At the end of their lives, and after having practically forgotten everything before the great silence or else the great uproar, the people of the old nations may still retain for a short time the fragments of their music, of that which is called popular.

  • Tourists and locals

    For decades, the Greek summer was a given for the Greeks. A week on an island, a few days spent in a coastal village or even a three-day stay in a popular destination were part of the family tradition.

  • Byzantium

    In Greece, starting with its ancient Morea, it sometimes feels like… it’s still Byzantium. The setting is certainly there, with its old palaces overlooking olive groves and ancient fortifications, the kind once thought impregnable. No doubt, the modern visitor is quite captivated.

  • May in Thessaly

    May in Thessaly is, as they like to say, “ideal for sightseeing,” characterized by sunny weather for almost three weeks and mild temperatures, with averages ranging from 13 to 25°C. This, of course, is according to the usual clichés and stereotypes.