There is nothing quite like Meteroa anywhere in the world! Often described as stunning works of architecture set in a landscape that is as unique as it is breath-taking, the six monasteries of Meteora are visited every year by many tourists yet still seem uncrowded...
PDF Button Located in the middle of the verdant Ionian islands Lefkada offers some of the most scenic and diverse beaches in Greece and some of the most beautiful in all of Europe. From hidden, totally secluded coves to lively shores with sunbeds and amenities,...
PDF Button Nestled in the heart of the Ionian Sea, Corfu is a fascinating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This enchanting Greek island, with its lush green landscapes, azure waters, and beaches ranging from pebbled coves to expansive sandy stretches,...
PDF Button Corfu is a picturesque Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its rich historical heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Its blend of medieval charm with Venetian, French, and British influences is evident in its architecture, especially in...
PDF Button With its charming and often awe-inspiring locations filled with white sugar cube cave villas, converted Byzantine mansions, and luxe modern archictectural abodes, Greece has some of the most romantic places to stay in the world. If you are looking for that...
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 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...
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...
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...
Keflonia has some of the best beaches in Greece, in fact, all of Europe! This beautiful, big Ionian island has an awful lot to see and do but its the Kefalonia beaches that many people return for year in and year out.Here are our 14 favorites. PLANNING A TRIP TO...
PDF Button In Homer’s The Odyssey the Trojan War hero, Odysseus, must face a 10-year battle to return to his beloved wife Penelope at his Kingdom, the Ionian island of Ithaca, Greece. Sailing into the port town of Vathy you can’t help but think about what...
The beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia is becoming very popular as a Greek Island destination for everyone and it’s easy to see why. It’s a big island and there is a lot to see and do, so ideally you will have a few weeks to really explore it properly....
Greek Island hopping is on the top of everyone’s bucket-list but with over 220 inhabited islands it can be quite overwhelming trying to work out which are the best Greek Islands to visit on your vacation. Whether you are looking for the best Greek Island for...
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,...
PDF Button If you close your eyes and imagine a dreamy Greek Island, it probably looks an awful lot like the Ionian Island of Zakynthos. With its spectacular beaches – including the iconic ‘Shipwreck Beach’ – homely tavernas and a healthy nightlife, it’s no wonder...
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, and one of the most dramatically beautiful of all the Greek Isles. It boasts amazing sandy white beaches and dazzlingly clear water, as well as lush mountains and rocky cliff-faces. If you love nature and the outdoors,...
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