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Inspired by ancient Minoan art and by the beauty of the surrounding islands, this mosaic artist revivifies this tradition.

This is a different, hands-on approach to this Greek folk art. Photos, even a video.

Excellent resource for weather in Greece, frequently updated, designed to serve the needs of vessels out on the water, so it has to be as accurate as possible. Forecasts, wind velocities, fog coverage, much more.

No, the kayaking isn't done in the nude but this very reasonably-priced tour from Northwest Passage visits many remote beaches by kayak, including Matala's famous Red Beach and many others. (It's also got to be one of the coolest ways to arrive short of parachuting onto the sand!)

Send a Greek Orthodox E-card to commemorate Easter, name and feast days, and other Orthodox holidays. From the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America.

Central, inexpensive Athenian gem.

Terrific collection of live web cameras at locations throughout Greece. From HellasCams.

Watch and listen to the vibrant nighttime festival at this page devoted to the fun.

Often vandalized, this sad Jewish cemetery still moves visitors.

This official volunteer organization is drawing members from Western Canada to participate in pre-Olympic events and as volunteers in connection with the Games. Free to join.

Boutique-style, upscale small hotel on Santorini offering ten individually-decorated rooms. The hotel operates its own vineyard as well.

Is it a hotel or a hospital? Hard to tell at this state-of-the-art center supporting the needs of travelers requiring dialysis. Traveling in a group? It can handle up to 30 patients at one time.

Photos and information on this wonderful island and its unique hot springs.

Greece is just as gorgeous in black and white - check out these pristine, unusual images of Hellas.

Great photos of the birds at the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From Matt Barrett.

Traditional handcarved icons, cabinets and other furnishings, anything made of wood, large or small.

Overly fascinating live representation of Athens' traffic, constantly updated. Nice "How Far Can You Go in 15 Minutes" feature, updated to reflect current traffic.

Handmade metal objects and accessories.

From the Athens News, a look at the new collectibility of the drachma.

Great illustrated article on the often-overlooked modern architecture of Athens. Read it and you won't see Athens the same way again.

Attentive family-run small hotel in Loutraki, a town famous for its therapeutic spas, not far from the Corinth Canal.

From Fodor's, a breakdown of the major shopping districts of Athens, including what to find where.

Award-winning print and on-line magazine devoted to Crete.

A look at the best places to rock in Greece - specimens, stones, caves, more.

Over two hundred species of birds flock to this lake in Serres, an example of successful wildlife management in Greece.

Located in Thermi, this animal hospital tends to injured wildlife. Stop by for a visit.

Check here for their specials at this hot-springs hotel on the large island of Euboea (Evvia, Evia, easily reached from Athens.

"The Only Happy Event in Old Mani" was the richly-celebrated wedding. Read about the unusual customs surrounding this event in the deep Peloponnese.

Hit the dramatic rocks around Trikala. Detailed information for serious climbers.

Excellent website for this beautiful Cycladic-style hotel on Platos Yialos Beach. On-site restaurant, watersports, childcare, and more.

Rates, amenities, and a photo of this hotel in the Athenian resort area of Glyfada.

In the Troodos Mountains area at Spilia, this pleasant 6-room inn was built in 1993. Photo, rates, amenities.

Limits on imports and exporting of currency.

From Epirotiki, a way to go from Athens to the summer theater festival at Epidaurus in great style and comfort.

Explore Greece physically and mentally on these upbeat, active guided tours from EcoGreece. Hiking, sailing, horseback riding, archaeological explorations - they're all here.

Pleasant "B"-class hotel centrally located in downtown Ioannina, within walking distance to almost everything. The website has six language options.

Pleasant pension in this picturesque town in southwestern Crete.

A pair of dining places inside the old walled city of Rhodes.