At Mantella restaurant, you can taste wonderful Greek and Mediterranean dishes. It serves the rarest sea delicacies, while fish and meat are mainly cooked on charcoal. The restaurant will surely appeal to vegetarians since the selection of vegetable dishes is quite impressive here too. The restaurant is stylized to look like a classic Greek tavern and has its own wine cellar. Everyone who cannot imagine a meal …
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Festival guests are offered to try unique cheeses and meat delicacies produced on the island, as well as one of the main local specialties - Lemnos Philema wine. Local fishermen catch rare seafood, from which cooks prepare incredible dishes. Lemnos is also a major olive oil production center. It is impossible to imagine traditional cuisine without this product. The annual festival is attended by many famous chefs …
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A number of interesting sights is located on the territory of the ancient city of Hephastia. It is the largest city on the island. Once, there was a major religious center. A lot of interesting old buildings have survived in the city till now. You can see beautiful palaces, antique public baths, and also visit the theater, which is still used for cultural events. For many years, archaeologists continue to work on the …
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During a holiday with children on the island of Lemnos, many limit their leisure time to just staying on the beach. The coast on this island is really very beautiful and ideal for beach activities. Nevertheless, there are many other interesting sights and ways to spend leisure apart from the beaches. It is worth looking into the Archaeological Museum of Lemnos with children. A tour of this museum will be a real …
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Attractive gastronomic shops can be found in the centers of all Lemnos cities. Here, travelers can find a large selection of interesting tasty souvenirs. Particular attention should be paid to inexpensive wines of local production, as well as special Flomaria egg pasta, which is not produced in any other region of Greece. As experienced gourmets say, its taste is really amazing. Locally made dairy products, …
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7. In search of souvenirs, it is best to go to local art and craft workshops. Here you can buy unique things and even have yourself memorable gifts. 8. Be sure to stock up on cash if you are passionate about shopping. The most popular souvenirs and delicacies are sold in markets where it's not possible to pay with a card. 9. Local residents communicate with each other exclusively in their native Greek …
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Greece - moving around the country
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There are 5 large international airports in the country. About 22 of them have the national status. They also have a right to welcome international flights, but the capacity of their terminals is not too large. Another 25 airports in the country are designed for domestic flights; in particular, for flights from the mainland to the island of Greece. All international airports welcome about 85% of the total number of visitors to the country. They are located close to the major cities of Greece, which can be reached either by public transport, by taxi or transfer. While waiting for the flight or arriving at the airport, passengers can use ATMs or local and international bank offices at the terminal exit. There are various restaurants and cafes, as well as medical aid and baby care rooms in the airport area. Passengers can look into the picturesque souvenir shops and expensive branded boutiques.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Greece
On January 8, Greece celebrates the Women's Day. On this day, women change roles with men. Latter should spend all day at home and do household chores, including cleaning, cooking, and home assignments with children. At this time, their wives go to bars and places where they can meet their friends. Ladies can spend the whole day with fragrant coffee. There are no common worries and problems. Most cafeterias in Greece are managed by the same families for many years. Mostly men run restaurants. Therefore, women manage to try a fundamentally new role on this day. The summer solstice on June 23 is peculiarly celebrated. At night, the Greeks perform mysterious rituals and burn flowers collected specifically for this holiday in May. In such a manner, they drive evil spirits away from their families. It’s also common to augur the future at night.
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