Larissa Castle (Castle of Argos) September 29, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Towering over the modern town of Argos is the medieval Castle of Larissa, at an elevation of 289 m (948 ft)… Read More »
Amphiareion September 22, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Nestling amidst pines and other fragrant foliage in a secluded, woody gorge in north-east Attica, we find the Sanctuary of Amphiaraus (Amphiaraos)… Read More »
Aegosthena and Porto Germeno September 19, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Surrounded by forested mountains, at a sheltered bay at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth, an ancient Greek fortified port-city of northwestern Attica… Read More »
Rhamnous September 10, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations The site of Rhamnous (Rhamnus), one of the ancient towns of Attica which remains in the best condition, truly one of Attica’s hidden gems on the north-east coast of Attica… Read More »
Marathon September 10, 2016 Eric Cauchi battlefields, Destinations Marathon is, and was, not only a town but a region in the north-east coast of Attica that… Read More »
Ancient Plataea September 10, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Holding the fatal fascination that draws visitors to the site of any major battlefield, Plataea attracts us mainly for its symbolic role in Greek history as the venue of the final battle against the Persian invaders… Read More »
Eleusis September 10, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Following the signs to the archaeological site of Eleusis, a secret will soon be revealed… A well-kept secret: The Eleusinian Mysteries – What exactly went on there? Read More »
The blue lagoon of Vouliagmeni, Corinthia July 28, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations The spectacular blue lagoon of Vouliagmeni lies 16 km (10 mi) NW of Loutraki and is a roughly rectangular body of saline water… Read More »
Heraion Sanctuary, Corinthia July 27, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations Situated in a small, secluded cove of the Corinthian gulf near the end of the Perachora promontory, the sanctuary… Read More »
The Lighthouse at Cape Melangavi, Corinthia July 27, 2016 Eric Cauchi Destinations One of the oldest stone-built lighthouses in Greece and is still operating is located at Capoe Melangavi, Gulf of Corinth… Read More »