Traditions
Holy Week in Kos – The meaning and the traditions
Holy Week in the Eastern Orthodox Church is the week that concludes the Great Lent and leads to the celebration of Pascha. Filled with symbolism, ritual and traditions it is...
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Mood of the Day
Show me the way…to that friday feeling… #Friday_feeling #sunset #caraviabeach
Traditions
The Epiphany Celebration
Epiphany in Greece also known as Theofania or Fota. It commemorates the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist as well as the popular belief that goblins are sent back...
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The Story of OXI Day
“…until now we would say that the Greeks fight like heroes. From now on we will say that heroes fight like Greeks.” | Winston Churchill On October 28, 1940, the...
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See the full Red Moon rise tonight 18.08.16
A full red moon is a natural phenomenon. It occurs each full month when the Sun, Moon and the Earth fall into line, with the planet earth in between both....
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A Perfect Day @ Caravia Beach Hotel
8:00 am Incredible Breakfast Start your day off with anything your heart desires: warm, crusty croissants, sweet breads, cereals, jams, fresh fruits, cold cuts, cheeses, warm coffee and juices. Isn’t...
Traditions
Hippocratia Festival 2016
Music concerts, theatrical performances, banquets with traditional products and much more await the guests of Kos island this summer during the annual Hippocratia Festival. The Hippocratia festival is a set...
Awards
Blue Flag Award 2016 for Caravia Beach Hotel & Bungalows
When someone is asked which are the first two words that come to mind when the name “Greece” pops up, it is usually “sun and beaches”. Turquoise, crystal clear, sandy...
Food & Drinks, Traditions
Greek Easter in Kos: A Unique Experience!
Greek Easter is the biggest celebration of the Orthodox Faith. Easter in Greece has numerous differences from the way it is celebrated to the rest of Europe. There is no...
Food & Drinks, Recipes
Recipe of the Week – Baklava
Every week we will be adding the recipe of an all time Greek favorite, so, stay tuned! This week: Baklava!!