When people think of the Greek Islands they think of beautiful beaches and crytal clear, azure water but what many people don’t realise is that some of the best locations are actually on the Mainland. There are literally thousands of amazing spots ranging from...
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...
Kalamata is a large town in the central Peloponnese which is a fantastic place to use as a base to explore the many wonders of the peninsula. It does have an airport but there are no flights from Athens so working out how to get to Kalamata can be a bit tricky....
PDF Button Kalamata is a wonderful destination to visit in Greece and there is a lot to see and do there. Its central location makes it a great base to explore not only the wonders of Messinia but also the adjoining prefectures as well, such as Mani and Laconia. There...
PDF Button Kalamata is a city in the southwestern Peloponnese region of Greece. It is the capital and largest city of the regional unit of Messenia and is known for its olives, particularly the famous Kalamata olive, a large, dark, and meaty olive variety that is a...
Why is Galaxidi so special? Galaxidi Greece is a charming coastal town that has an island-like atmosphere to it. In fact until 1963 it was only accessible by boat so it truly was like an island. Galaxidi is a perfect destination for an idyllic weekend or a month-long...
Right next to the incredible ancient archaeological site of Delphi is the town of Arachova, a destination worth visiting on its own merits which is loaded with charm and culture. In winter it is also one of Greece’s premier ski resort towns. This Complete Guide...
Volos is the capital of the Magnesia region of ancient Thessaly. This coastal city, tucked away on the coast of the Pagasetic Gulf, is Greece’s third largest port and features an industrial heritage to match. In 1955, an earthquake destroyed much of the city but today...
PDF Button Monemvasia Castle is on what is often called the ‘Fortress Island’ in the western Peloponnese. It is the result of an earthquake in 375AD and its unique geography has made it a popular place to reside over the years from initial Byzantine...
Athens Santorini and Paros are some of the most popular destinations in Greece. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This Athens, Santorini and Paros itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of...
PDF Button Planning a trip to visit Delphi on your Greece vacation will be one of the highlights of your trip – guaranteed!This extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most significant in the country and was once considered by the Ancient Greeks...
PDF Button 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...
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 gorgeous former Greek Capital is one of our very favourite places in Greece, in fact anywhere! It’s the sort of place you could easily spend a week or more and its great value too. These are the rooms, houses and hotels in Nafplio that we love and recommend....
To many people, The Peloponnese peninsula on the Greek Mainland is the ‘real’ Greece, where things have not changed much at all over the centuries despite the fact that many people have discovered it. This is an area where you could easily spend a month or...
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...
The Greek Islands are incredible and are the most popular destinations in Greece. The Mainland, however, has so much to offer such as the incredible Monasteries of Meteora or the Temples of Delphi and Poseidon and a wide range of hidden gems that few tourists visit....
PDF Button The first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio (aka as Nafplion) is a romantic blend of past and present surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it is situated a stone’s throw from Athens and is the perfect destination for...
Layered with history, imbued with culture, and offering up some incredible cuisine, Thessaloniki is a port city that has all the vibrancy you’d expect from Greece’s second city. Once “the co-capital” of the Byzantine Empire along with Constantinople, the city is known...
It’s not only the Greek Islands which boast beautiful beaches. Located in the southern part of the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese has stunning beaches that rival any island. With azure waters and long horseshoe-shaped swathes of sand, and few crowds, the ...
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.
