Laconia
Ancient Greece
Oldest Underwater City in the Mediterranean is Pavlopetri in Greece
Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the Peloponnese, where ancient history meets the endless blue of the Mediterranean.
Greece
Foneas: The Greek Beach Too Beautiful for Its Name
One of the most beautiful beaches in Messinia in the Peloponnese carries one of the least attractive names you could possibly imagine. But once you get to Foneas ("Killer") Beach in Greece, you will forget its unfortunate name and...
Culture
Why Greek Olive Oil is the Best in the World
Greek olive oil is synonymous with Greek tradition, a healthy diet and its rich history, Called “Liquid Gold," it epitomizes the country.
Environment
The Three Million-Year-Old Petrified Forest in Greece
In Laconia in southern Greece, lies a rich geological museum of a petrified forest that dates back to between two or three million years ago.
In a large seaside area that extends from Agios Nikolaos, Agia Marina, Spitha, and Voies...
Crime
Femicide in Laconia Marks 15th Woman Killed In Greece in 2021
"I probably killed my wife," were the first words heard in a call to police in the early hours of Monday morning. A 40-year-old Albanian man in Laconia made the call, allegedly committing Greece's 15th femicide this year.
According to...
Ancient Greece
Preserving and Protecting Pavlopetri, the World’s Oldest Sunken City
Marine traffic now threatens the sunken city of Pavlopetri, which existed for more than 5000 years, off the coast of the Peloponnesian peninsula. The ancient Greek city, lying just 10 feet below the sea's surface, could be destroyed because of...
Environment
Over 230,000 Acres Reduced to Ash as Greece Continues to Fight Fires
More than 65,000 hectares (650,000 stremmata) of land have been burned completely by fires in three different parts of Greece.
Environment
Greek Inferno: 154 Fires Currently Raging in Greece
Saturday found Greece fighting for the fifth consecutive day with tens of fires across the nation.
Ancient Greece
Pavlopetri, Greece’s Most Ancient Underwater City
Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the Peloponnese, where ancient history meets the endless blue of the Mediterranean.
Greece
Family Business From Sparta Wins its 100th Prize for Olive Oil Production
Sakellaropoulos Organic Farming, a Greek family business in Sparta, Laconia has become a legend in the world of olive oil production, managing to rack up an astonishing 100 awards for its organic products, including its olive oil.
The family holds a...