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6 Μαΐου, 2014

The Hermits of Meteora

6 Μαΐου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See, Top Reads

The Holy Meteora, one of the most admirable and awe-inspiring sceneries in the world, with their gigantic rocks reaching heights of more than 600 meters, so many centuries ago it was formed here one of the most important monastic communities of Greece. On top of these exposed to weather elements peaks of Meteora and in

29 Απριλίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Traditional Leek Pie with home-made phyllo

29 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

The gastronomy of the region is part of its tradition. The locals’ way of life, work and their habits are all reflected on their trade mark. This week we bring you the grilled leek pie recipe, as it is traditionally made by the locals. Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Yield:

28 Απριλίου, 2014

A few tips and ideas to make a memorable visit at Meteora

28 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

The majority of our 3 million visitors tend to organize very hasty trips to Meteora of just 1 day or even less of only a few hours! Visiting the area and all the monasteries in only 1 day let alone in a few hours is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all

24 Απριλίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Zigouri Lamb in Clay Casserole

24 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

At the taverns of the region one can enjoy the local cuisine. Namely, the pies with the uncountable thin layers of pastry which women uniquely spread, to milkcheese and tsalafouti and the tasteful food cooked in casserole from clay over the fire. This week we bring you the Zigouri Lamb in Clay Casserole recipe, as

23 Απριλίου, 2014

St George the Mandilas, the origins of a 300 years old Meteora tradition

23 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Historical

Saint George was a Greek who became an officer in the Roman army. His father was the Greek Gerondios from Cappadocia Asia Minor and his mother was the Greek Polychronia from the city Lyda. Lyda was a Greek city from the times of the conquest of Alexander the Great (333 BC), now in Israel. He

15 Απριλίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Lentil Soup

15 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

Women’s cooperatives with their preserve sweets and their liqueur are making sure that the traditional practices are established while every visitor must make a mandatory stop have to taste the most popular sweet the thick soap-like Halvas from Farsala. This week we bring you the lentil soup recipe, as it is made by the locals.