NEW HOTELS IN GREECE – 2022/2023
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,...
SANTORINI WITH KIDS
Santorini is the most popular destination in Greece and one of the most iconic in the world. The famous caldera, cave houses and sunset views are highly sought after for a reason but how do you traverse this high, rocky island with a family and make the most of...
EASTER IN GREECE – A GUIDE TO ORTHODOX EASTER AND MORE
Easter in Greece is a huge celebration, even bigger than Christmas. Known as ‘Pascha’, it lasts for an entire week with preparations occurring weeks in advance. This time of the year, the customs and rituals are taken very seriously by Greeks, even those...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IOS ISLAND GREECE
PDF Button Long known as the budget party island of Greece for decades in recent years there has been a small shift in image for Ios as several high end hotels open, in particular Calilo, the Instagrammers new dream in the Greek Islands. It is a very beautiful island...
NEW HOTELS IN ATHENS – 2022/23
Despite the pandemic savvy operators have taken the time to open a number of new hotels in Athens and other parts of Greece as well. Most are located in the best neighbourhoods for visitors and offer style, convenience and often great views and amenities. After a...
HIKING IN SANTORINI
PDF Button The island of Santorini is world renowned for its stunning sunsets, caldera views and unique landscapes. The island attracts vast amounts of tourists each year who are also attracted to its beautiful high end cave hotels and award winning wineries and...
ISLAND HOPPING IN THE CYCLADES
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....
ATHENS SANTORINI AND CRETE ITINERARY
Athens Santorini Crete are three of the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of your visit to...
HIGHLIGHTS OF CORINTH AND PELOPONNESE TOUR (overnight)
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...
ATHENS SANTORINI MYKONOS ITINERARY
Athens, Santorini & Mykonos are the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of your visit to...
21 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN GREECE
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...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE MAGICAL ISLAND OF PAXOS GREECE
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...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO NAOUSSA, PAROS – THE COOL, COSMPOLITAN CENTRE OF THE CYCLADES
PDF Button Naoussa is a lively fishing village at the north of the island of Paros, a perennial favourite with visitors, especially in Summer. Naoussa is the 2nd biggest town on the island and is slightly more upmarket, and more expensive than Parikia. It has many...
WEATHER AND EVENTS IN GREECE
weather and events Athens is the largest city in Greece and the nation’s capital. It is also one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. Named after the fierce warrior Goddess Athina ( which is what it is called in Greek) the city has a...
WHAT IS THE MELTEMI WIND IN GREECE?
The Meltemi winds were known by the Ancient Greeks as the Etesian northerly winds. They result from a high-pressure system over the Balkans area and a relatively low-pressure system over Turkey. This wind polarises many people, with locals often welcoming it while...
HOTELS OR AIRBNBS IN GREECE?
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...
A COMPLETE FOLEGANDROS TRAVEL GUIDE
PDF Button Located right in the middle of Santorini and Milos is the lovely island of Folegandros. Quiet, original and stunningly beautiful this may not be the island all your friends have been to but this is where you can have an authentic Greek experience with few...
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN GREEK FOOD
If you’ve been planning a trip to Greece but have hesitated over food concerns, don’t worry there is a huge selection of food for you! Instead, bookmark this list we’ve put together of the best vegetarian and vegan Greek food you can find all over the country. There...
FERRIES IN GREECE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The ferry system in Greece is the biggest and most efficient in the world. During summer, there are over a hundred ferries connecting the Greek Islands and mainland ports at any given time. The boats are well-maintained and have an excellent safety record. Using...
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