Photo credit: Lefteris Katsouromallis Cyprus is also called The Island of Love. The legend has it that the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite near Paphos, Cyprus, Mark Anthony gave Cyprus to the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, as a gift. After conquering Cyprus, King Richard the Lionheart wed Berengaria of Navarre at Limassol on May 12,…
Photo credit: bass_nroll Malta is one of the smallest countries in the world. The Maltese archipelago consists in three majors islands: Malta, Gozo e Comino. Comino is the only uninhabited island of the three major island. It is famous for its spectacular bay the Blue Lagoon. Malta was called Melita (The island of honey) by…
Mediterranean cruises are one of the most beautiful and intense cruises in the world. In one single tour, you will get the opportunity to cruise the sea that connects three continents, the birthplace of major ancient civilizations that have left an indelible mark on the regions architecture, art and cuisine. In a short amount of…
Pomegranate Pomegranate is a perfect fruit if you are on Mediterranean diet or not. It is rich in vitamins (C, K B group vitamins), minerals and flavonoids which are very helpful for our body as they are a powerful antioxidant and not only, they have antimicrobial and antihistamine properties. Pomegranate is also rich in dietary…
Mediterranean diet is not just a simple weight loss program, it is a way of life. So you don’t have to be on a diet to eat as recommended by the Mediterranean diet program. It is a healthy way of eating meant for everyone who wants to eat delicious food and stay healthy and in…
General info Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world, it is a place where romance meets history and it will for sure leave you breathless. Venice is one of the most famous and visited cities in the world, millions of tourist come each year to admire its beauty. Venice has 118…
Paris was originally a Roman city called “Lutetia”. In the city of Paris there is only one stop sign. Fist licence place was introduced for the first time in France. The Louvre museum is the most visited art museum in the world. About 20% of the French territory is outside of Europe. With more than…
Lemon Facts Lemons are thought to be a hybrid between a citron and a sour orange. Lemons are one of the nature’s top sources of potassium and Vitamin C. Lemons have just 11 calories and around 50 mg of Vitamin C per 100 g. Citric acid makes up to 8 % of lemon juice and…
Olive oil Facts It is the main cooking oil in the Mediterranean countries. The oldest olive oil amphorae dates back to around 3500 BC. Olive tree on average can live between 400 and 600 years. The olive tree of Vouves (Crete, Greece) is the oldest olive tree in the world, aged around 3000 years and…
In Athens lives around 40 percent of the total population. Greece is also known for its largest naval army in the world. Greece has around 3000 islands, 1200 island are large enough for habitation and around 270 are inhabited. The oldest spoken language in Europe is the Greek language. Voting in Greece is required by the law. Greek…
Over 60 percent of the world’s art treasures are found in Italy. The first battery was invented by Alessandro Volta. The world’s first pizzeria is Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba which was opened in 1830 in Naples. Venice Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world, founded in 1932. The city of Parma is…
The only car brand in Spain is Seat. The majority of Spanish people do not approve bullfighting. La Tomatina is celebrated each year near Valencia and it is the biggest tomato fight in the world. Spain did not participate in either First or Second World War. Spain produces about 43 percent of world’s olive oil.…