The Evros is perhaps the less touristy area of Greece, although it is an obliged passage for getting into Turkey and even though, at least one third of Greek male population have spent there from a few weeks to several months … and not to enjoy nature!
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Red Gold harvesting
Which is the most expensive spice in the world? Coming from the pistils of a flower called Crocus sativus been known since ancient times? The one for which Italy and Spain pride themselves of having the better quality? Well, maybe you did not know, but Greece also has the best saffron in the world! 🙂
Mani : Land of great writers
In Messinian Mani, within a few miles distance, there are three places not to be missed for lovers of travel literature. The beach where Nikos Kazantzakis lived and worked with the real Zorbas. The house where Patrick Leigh Fermor lived until the end of his life and the place where he spread Bruce Chatwin ashes …