Skiathos
Ancient Greece
The World’s Oldest Lighthouse Once Stood in Pelion, Greece
Few people are aware that the deadly Lefteris Reef located off the coast of the Pelion peninsula in Greece, where many ships have come to grief, was the site of the oldest lighthouse in the world, more ancient even...
Greek News
Three Dead, Three Missing from the Floods in Central Greece
The death toll from the floods following torrential rains in central Greece has reached three, while at least three people are missing. The hardest hit areas are Thessaly and in particular the city of Volos, Mt. Pilion, and the...
Archaeology
Restoration Work Commences on Skiathos Castle in Greece
An ambitious restoration project has been initiated to breathe new life into Skiathos Castle, located on the Northern tip of the island in Greece.
The castle, which dates back to at least the 14th century AD but surrounded an older...
Greece
Skopelos: The Tranquility of Greece’s Mamma Mia Island
The island of Skopelos has enchanted visitors over the years and has even reached international fame as the setting for the movie "Mamma Mia!"
Greece
Evangelistria Monastery in Skiathos, The Cradle of Modern Greece
The Evangelistria Monastery on the Greek island of Skiathos holds the story of Modern Greece in the walls, hallways and courtyards.
This historical monastery was first founded in 1794 by a group of monks from Mount Athos and played a...
Culture
Greek Twins Turn Family Home to Skiathos Museum
Fotini and Marena Manesi are serious about preserving their heritage. The twin sisters have turned their family home, into the Skiathos House museum.
The sisters have dedicated a great deal of both time and resources and attained the support of...
Greece
Jet Blast Hurls to Ground Elderly Man at Skiathos Airport
An elderly man was hurled to the ground by the powerful blast of a jet on the picturesque Greek island of Skiathos on Sunday. The 79-year-old suffered minor injuries.
The man, who was standing outside of the gate surrounding the...
Celebrities
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Enjoy Vacation Getaway in Greece
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell were spotted in Greece this week where they own a holiday home on the island of Skiathos. The 76-year-old actress and the 71-year-old actor were seen soaking in the sun and relaxing on a...
Greek News
Is “Mamma Mia” Returning to Greece for a Third Movie?
Fourteen years since the first Mamma Mia movie was filmed in Greece, star Colin Firth teased this week that he would return for a third film.
“I think it could happen,” Firth said during Good Morning America on May 5th....
Celebrities
Kate Hudson Nostalgic for her Favorite Greek Summer Cocktail
Kate Hudson is looking back with nostalgia at her Greek holidays on the island of Skiathos back in June as she uploaded her favorite cocktail on her Instagram page.
The cocktail prepared by bartender and "friend Yiorgos," was given the...