The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6, islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. This is a truly unique phenomenon for the European continent. The Greek Archipelago takes up 7, 500 km…
The Greek Island of Milos, in the Western Cyclades Island chain, is a surprise for the traveler adventurous enough to take a detour from Santorini, Mykonos and the other popular islands. Milos, like Santorini, is an island that is not only rich in spectacular sunset views and minerals but also in the things that travelers come to Greece looking for: beautiful…
Platy Yialos is said to be one of the longest beaches of the Cyclades and it is an excellent place for spending the day swimming in the water, playing beach games on the sand and making friends, which is easy, with all the sporty people who water-ski, wind-surf and do all kinds of other fun stuff on the fine golden sandy beach. There are many seaside tavernas…
Antipaxos island close to Paxi : Antipaxos island, also called Antipaxi, is the smallest of the Ionian Islands and belongs to the municipality of Paxi. According to Greek legends, Paxi and all the tiny islands around it were created when Neptune, the sea god, nipped with his trident, a tiny piece from Corfu in order to create a snug cozy place for himself and…
My Greece Travel Guide began as a hobby in 1995 and since then it has grown in popularity and size. 99% of the material in my guides was written by myself. I don t have a staff. I took all the photos with the exception of some of the historical ones. I update the site continuously so unlike a guidebook I don t have to wait for the next printing to fix a mistake…
About With its soaring cliffs, whitewashed houses and sparkling views of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is a slice of paradise. It’s one of the most coveted islands in the Cyclades archipelago, and arguably the most beautiful. Its rugged landscape has been shaped by volcanic activity, which has left it with multicoloured beaches made up of black, red, white and gold…
Mykonos Delos : The small rocky islet of Delos is part of the Cyclades and is located a few miles south-west of Mykonos Greece. According to mythology, Delos is the birthplace of Apollo, god of music, of true and light, and his twin sister Artemis, goddess of hunting. The child s mother was Leto who was seduced by Zeus, as many goddesses, nymphs and mortals were;…
Santorini is known as a romantic destination, and there are many luxury suites and villas overlooking the water where you can rekindle a relationship. The islands also have plenty of accommodation for travelers heading off on a solo retreat or a group of friends away on a fun holiday. From 5-star resorts to cave hotels, you can find your dream Santorini accommodation…
Lots of Greek Islands are popular - but which one is tops?: Depending on how you calculate it, there are several most popular Greek islands. But travelers beware - the most popular Greek islands are usually the busiest and most expensive as well - but may not be the most beautiful. Check to see which one fits your own travel style. What s the Most Visited…
Zante Island or Zakynthos, as widely known in Greece, is one of the jewels of the Ionian Islands and a very famous travel destination for both Greeks and foreigners. Boasting a magnificent natural landscape, just like the rest of the Ionian Islands, Zakynthos gathers in its extend some of the best places to visit when vacationing in Greece. Cycladia’s Zante travel…
Every island is different and has its own special flavour. I fell in love with Paros, in the Cyclades, before I’d even stepped ashore. After the roughness of Crete and the vertiginous rock faces of Santorini, it has a gentle, laid-back charm, the grass-covered hills rolling down to the sea. The intense heat has washed out a lot of the colour, and on first sight…
Located in the Cycladic Islands, Ios has the wildest nightlife out of all the Greek islands. It is the summer party island where days are spent hungover on the beach and nights spent eating cheap food and drinking until the comes up. While there’s a lot to do on the island if you don’t want to party, it always seems like 95% of people come here to party (and…
Find out useful information on how to organize your travel to Aegina. Accommodation As Aegina island is a popular weekend destination in close proximity to Athens, there is a large number of places to stay on the island. Aegina Town and the beaches around the town has many accommodation options, including family hotels, traditional studios, and many rooms to…
Imagine taking in a spectacular view of crystal clear water while sitting on the edge of a volcano-all in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Welcome to Santorini, Greece! This small crescent-shaped chain of islands offers a picturesque holiday setting. Santorini is comprised of the islands of Thira, Thirassia, Palea, Aspronissi, and Nea Kameni, all of which are filled…
You could spend months island-hopping around Greece, exploring the ancient villages and relaxing on the tranquil beaches staring out at the crystal blue Aegean Sea. But if you only have a weekend for an island adventure, head to Santorini for 48 hours of culture, sunsets and delicious food. Santorini, known in Greek as Thira, is defined by the stunning caldera…
One day in 1976, Stamatis Moraitis of Boynton Beach, Florida, felt short of breath. Climbing stairs was a chore; he had to quit working midday. After reviewing his X-rays, his doctor concluded that Moraitis had lung cancer. As he recalls, nine other doctors confirmed the diagnosis. They gave him nine months to live. He was in his mid-60s. Moraitis, a Greek war…
Find out useful information on how to organize your travel to Ikaria. Accommodation Hotels in Ikaria are concentrated in the seaside villages of Armenistis, Evdilos and Agios Kyrikos. There are not many large hotels on the island, but accommodations there have more simple facilities. Only few hotels have upscale facilities, like pools. Accommodation options in…
Dozens of people have been driven out of a refugee camp on the Greek island of Chios after two successive nights of attacks by a far-right group. At least two people were wounded after attackers threw Molotov cocktails and rocks as big as boulders from elevated areas surrounding the Souda camp, activists said. Three tents were burned down and three others were…
