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The Greek islands are places with long history that starts even from the prehistoric times. Due to their special geographical location, they were largely influenced by many civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea and developed unique cultures of their own. Some of these cultures left their marks evident until today with archaeological sites and interesting ruins. […]

Greece is a country with fantastic beaches and exotic waters. All Greek islands have special beaches to swim, often featuring in world travel magazines and websites. Although it is not easy or fair to select some best beaches in the Greek islands, because each one has something very unique, we have gathered in this article […]

  The Greek islands are definitely not the first destinations to come in mind when thinking about winter holidays. However, over the last years, we notice that more visitors consider visiting the Greek islands for winter holidays. Even foreign air companies are continuing their daily low-cost flights from Athens to Greek islands, such as Rhodes, […]

As we frequently receive questions on which are the differences between types of cabins in the Greek ferries, here are some things that passengers should know when they book tickets for cabins. # Cabins have beds and bathroom Traveling with cabin in a Greek ferry is a very relaxing experience. This is actually the most […]

Apart from swimming in the sea and soaking the sun, there are so many chances for fun activities in Greece. A large number of visitors do not actually know it but over the last years, the country has developed an interesting network of adventurous sports and activities. Here are some examples of adrenaline activities that […]

Apart from the larger and better known islands in the Ionian Sea, such as Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada, there are many small Ionian islands that make fantastic places for vacations. Such islands are Paxi, Ithaca and Meganisi. They are ideal for peaceful and relaxing holidays, away from big crowds and noise. Paxi One of […]

Situated in the eastern suburbs of Attica, north of Athens, Rafina is a charming town and port, with developed tourist infrastructure. This beautiful town resembles to a small island with its scenic beachfront lined up with cafes, bars and fish taverns. As Rafina is the second largest port in Attica, after Pireaus, and very close […]

Found at the western coastline of Greece, the Ionian Islands consist of seven main islands and some smaller ones. They are all renowned for their lush vegetation, high mountains and crystal waters. They present a rich culture, as well as cosmopolitan and artistic flair. Influenced by Venetian, British and French architecture and lifestyle, the Ionian […]

Lemnos (or Limnos) is a large island in the north eastern Aegean, known for its extraordinary rocky geology, stunning beaches, verdant greenery and rich history. It is mostly a great destination for laid back or cultural holidays, but it also offers adventurous activities, like kite surfing and other water sports. Ferries to Lemnos depart from […]

Syros is a marvelous island of the Cyclades complex, which perfectly combines Cycladic and Medieval architecture. Its capital, Ermoupolis, was for many years the cultural and trading center of Greece, giving major importance to economic, industrial and artistic development. Apart from its special architecture, Syros is also renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches with calm […]