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‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance on Display at Athens Airport

"Drops of Breath", the world’s first underwater dance performance that took place under the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, Attica, last September, is the theme of the new exhibition that recently opened at the Art and Environment Exhibition Area in Athens...

Wedding Styled Shoot by BOND Events at Cape Sounio Resort

Luxury and elegance took center stage in a wedding styled shoot inspired by the story of King Midas in Greek mythology, known for his power to turn everything he touches into gold.

‘Drops of Peace’ Interactive Dance-visual Performance Coming Soon to the Vorres Museum

“Drops of Breath”, the impressive underwater dance-visual show, will continue to amaze with "Drops of Peace", a dance-visual-interactive-site-specific performance in the gardens of the Vorres Museum in Peania, East Attica, with “Drops of Peace”.

World Premiere for ‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

Following two years of intensive research and rehearsing, "Drops of Breath", an impressive underwater dance – visual performance, is getting ready for its opening in Greece, at Cape Sounio beach on September 25.

Interest in Greek Culture Grows, Visitor Attendance Rises

Museums, theaters and archaeological sites in Greece, are attracting more visitors thanks in part to extended opening hours and lower admission fees, the culture ministry has announced.

July Teaser Video for Upcoming World’s 1st Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

In anticipation of the world premiere of "Drops of Breath" in Greece, the first underwater dance-visual performance in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, organizers have released the July teaser video.

The Athenian Riviera: Where Luxury is the Only Way

In the second part of the GTP’s luxury series, we explore the coastline hotels of the Athenian Riviera, which were the first to raise the standard of accommodation in Greece in the early ’60s.

Drops of Breath: Greece Hosts World’s First Underwater Dance-visual Performance

Greece will host the world's first underwater dance-visual performance at Cape Sounio beach in September.

Museums and Sites in Greece Extend Opening Hours

As of April 1, major museums and archaeological sites in Greece will be open longer, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry.

Geo Routes Introduces China’s Most Promising Youth to Greek Culture

A group of China’s most promising youngsters had the chance to learn more about Greece, its history, culture and philosophy, during a specially designed itinerary organized by Geo Routes.

Greek Travel Agents Reach Out to Professionals from the Middle East

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) will host a familiarization trip in Athens for tour operators and journalists from Kuwait and Bahrain during 4-8 December.

Greek Cuisine the Focus of Attica Fam Trip for European Media

Greek cuisine was at the center of a recent fam trip organized by the Attica Regional Authority for European media.

Greek Museums, Sites Begin To Cash In On Extended Opening Hours Scheme

The Greek Government’s decision to extend the opening hours of the country’s most popular museums and archaeological sites seems to be paying off as visitor numbers and revenue from receipts showed an impressive increase in April.

Temple of Poseidon

The sanctuary at Sounion is one of the most important sanctuaries in Attica. Sporadic finds point to the conclusion that the site was inhabited in the prehistoric period but there is no evidence of religious practice in such an early date. "Sounion Hieron" (sanctuary of Sounion)...
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List Of Greek Museums, Archaeological Sites With Extended Hours

As of 1 April, 33 Greek museums and archaeological sites will extend operating hours and remain open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, until the end of the season (31 October 2014).