Corfu is a beautiful island in the Ionian sea close to neighboring Albania to the north. For centuries it has been popular with holidaymakers from all over the world and has played an important role during wartime. In fact, it has been occupied by the French, Germans,...
Corfu Corfu is located in the northern Ionian Sea, opposite the coast of the Greek mainland and southern Albania, and is the west most part of Greece. Occupied over time by the Italians, French and British it became part of Greece again in 1864. Its long and colourful...
With such significant history and so many ancient wonders, sites, and artifacts, it is little wonder that Greece is home to the biggest number of archaeological museums in the world. In fact, there are over 300 museums in Greece, and they also cover things like arts...
In many parts of the world, mosquitoes are a major source of worry for both residents and travellers. Greece is well known for its beautiful landscape and intriguing history, but it is not exempt from mosquito infestations. The presence of Mosquitoes in Greece can...
PDF Button Greek food is synonymous with delicious flavours and healthy living. Greeks are some of the oldest people in the world due to their diet and their penchant for lots of homegrown vegetables and not much meat. Learning about Greek food is not just fun but...
PDF Button Greece is a country that offers so much to see and do and at a very affordable price point usually too. While there are thousands of things you could do when vsiting we’ve narrowed down the options to these 111 amazing places for your Greece bucket...
PDF Button An integral part of visiting another country is discovering and trying the local food and drinks. Greek cuisine is one of the most delicious out there, and you will find out that there are plenty of local amazing drinks of Greece to try as well....
Greece is known the world over for its magical beaches and azure blue water. Many of these offer excellent activities such as water sports, swimming, kayaking, and exploring sea caves and coves and there are also several excellent Islands for diving and snorkeling in...
PDF Button The weather in Greece in May can be a bit variable as the air temperatures start to warm up but water temperatures are still cool, so working out which are the best Greek Islands in May can be a challenge. There are some great places to visit particularly...
Lefkada is a very beautiful island in the Ionian Sea that is a hidden gem among the many spectacular Greek Islands. There are a lot of things to do in Lefkada and the beaches are some of the best in Europe but with no airport, it is often overlooked by its more famous...
Travelling to any new country can be overwhelming and there is often a plethora of conflicting information available. Greece seems to attract a particularly unique set of myths and misleading advice often based on limited exposure by inexperienced travellers. These...
Savvy operators forged ahead during the pandemic to complete a number of extraordinary new properties across the country. In 2022 over 50 new hotels in Greece opened with many more planned for 2023. Many of these are in the busy tourist destinations of Athens,...
PRE-BOOK YOUR PORT OR AIRPORT TRANSFERS Arrive on your dream trip to Greece knowing that someone will always be waiting for you at the airport or port with a friendly smile, a personalised sign and a late-model, airconditioned car. QUALIFIED, ENGLISH SPEAKING...
Easter in Greece is a huge celebration, even bigger than Christmas. Known as ‘Pascha’ it lasts for an entire week with preparations such as fasting occurring weeks in advance. This time of the year and the customs and rituals are taken very seriously by...
Hiking in Greece is a popular activity and is it any wonder why! The entire country is a giant museum, with ancient archeological sites, medieval villages, modern monuments and stunning landscapes at every turn. Greece is also very mountainous which means it is full...
The Greek Islands are the stuff of dreams and legends and island hopping in the Cyclades group of islands is truly a vacation you will never forget. Home to iconic islands like Santorini and Mykonos the Cyclades offer many options for a wide variety of travellers....
Choosing 21 of the most beautiful places in Greece is not an easy task. The reality is we could have included hundreds of places in this article – it truly is one of the most diverse and picturesque countries in the world. It’s one of the world’s...
PDF Button It was great to see so many people enjoying Greece again in 2022 when many records were broken. There were a lot of people with itchy feet and travel credits to burn! With 2023 shaping up to be just as busy it’s worth thinking about alternative...
Located south of Corfu in the Ionian Islands, Paxos Greece is an idyllic Greek Island that many say is one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Small, lush, covered with verdant trees and with crystal clear water, Paxos has enough authentic villages and tavernas...
PDF Button One of the questions that comes up the most in our Facebook Group is whether to books Hotels or Airbnbs in Greece. For many people who are used to using Airbnb’s back home, especially in the USA, they seem like the best choice and there is a belief...
I’m Sandy, a tragic Grecophile married to a Greek, hoping to help you have the best possible trip to Greece. We want you to experience the famous Greek ‘Filotimo’ before you even get there.
