General Events & Happenings

A new and interactive experience that includes Greek hospitality, authentic Mediterranean cuisine, bread-making, the ancient art of weaving and the traditional Greek folk custom of plate smashing, awaits visitors in the verdant Attiko Alsos park in Athens.

Passengers of Greek carrier Aegean Airlines now fly from the brand-new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport in London and are promised high-quality services aimed to improve their travel experience.

The beach of the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, was officially awarded the blue flag for 2014 during an official ceremony held on 15 July.

Young artists, including painters and sculptors, are invited to create chocolate-inspired artworks and exhibit them at the new Choco Factory and Museum in Greece!

Voices that were singled out during this year’s talent show “The Voice of Greece” will accompany passengers traveling on upcoming voyages of Louis Cruises.

Semiramis Hotel, member of YES! Hotels Group, has announced a series of activities and events to be held during 2014, in celebration of its 10 years of successful presence in the Greek hotel industry.

Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa on Kos Island, Greece, will hold a “Poolside Food & Cocktail Party” on Saturday 12 July and promises its guests a series of imaginative Greek dishes with Japanese influences that are expected to thrill the palates.

Top Greek bartenders from Athens and Crete recently got together in Rethymno at the 3rd Cretan Diet Festival and introduced a series of new cocktail recipes based on Cretan products.

Get out your cameras, get creative with chocolate and take part in the chocolate-themed photo contest announced recently by the new Choco Factory and Museum and the Photography Center of Thessaloniki.

Pool Moon on Friday, 11 July, at the Panorama All Day Lounge Restaurant of the Athens Ledra Hotel. Special Appearance: Miss World Tourism!