Sightseeing is a must in Greece, need to say more? Well, eating and drinking is the other. The Greek Culture has a lot of explorations for a newbie, whether you are from Europe or from Asia, this place has one of the most beautiful beaches around. Active tourists will also like the sports and recreational activities available. However, be aware of the special events in Greece though, you don’t want your holidays to be held back by the locals who are preparing to go home for the Holy Week. ... [ read more ]
Small sunny Aegean island, Folegandros is a natural beauty. Besides, the residents on this island are very hospitable people. That makes it such a wonderful destination. As it belongs to the southwest Cyclades, there are nearby islands like the Sikinos islands and the Milos. With forty kilometers of sea shore and just some distance from the port of Piraeus. Mountainous as Chora is, there are rocky grounds too. There are lacy shores, wild mountains, fields and the scenery changes. Arrive at t... [ read more ]
From November through March, it is still a low season to travel to Greece. There are pros and cons of traveling to Greece in a time like this. Most people would travel during the mid season that is from April through mid July. Then, it will be the high season until August. If you want to see Fall of Greece, you should then plan your trip to be in September and October. Progressively Cold and Rainy, it is still the low season. At times there are nice weather, but most people will not travel t... [ read more ]
If you are not enjoying the big crowded time when Greece is in its high season, it is nice to see the autumn in Greece. The fall season or the Phthinoporon is named after the Greek goddess of Autumn. This is also an off time other than the low season. You can expect an inexpensive travel during this time. Mostly retirees will be spending their spare time in Greece. Locally the population and people are more tired during this time of the year. This is partly because they worked a lot during t... [ read more ]
This place is the main target of Hollywood movie moguls for its stunning beauty. Mountainous yet tranquil and lots of unspoiled islands, Greece really has a lot of island fun to offer. From Corfu to Rhodes to Crete, you can island hop, or you can take a long vacation to explore this historical destination with a lot to discover. In Athens, you can check out the Parthenon, the amazing Temple stadium at Olympia and some wonderful breathtaking amphitheatres such as the one of Epidaurus.Explor... [ read more ]
If you are traveling to Greece during the high-season, the routes are pretty extensive. So you can expect many connections from Athens and even in-between islands where you can hop from one island to the other. During the winter season, be ready that the ferries run once or twice a week only. So the frequency of these Greek ferries might impact your travel plans and you are recommended to always plan ahead.Greek Ferries AvailabilityDepending on the time of the year, you can check the ava... [ read more ]
There are many interesting cities on Crete of Greece. The first one we are going to introduce is the Heraklion. It is the largest city with the archaeological highlight: Knossos which is the site of the most important and best known Minoan palace complex in Crete. In Greece it is known as Iraklion or Candia, it is only five kilometers south of Heraklion.Hence, the main landmark you must see the Minoan Palace of Knossos. It cost about 6 Euros and opens daily from 8:30 am to 3pm. Of course in... [ read more ]
There is an excellent sea area in Cherosnissos on Crete which give a romantic mood. In the entrance of a traditional village Koutouloufari and only eight hundred meters from the clean sandy beach and 1km from Hersonissos. Enjoy a great Greek snack called Girros. At just 2.50 Eur, it has lamb, salad, chips and other sauces in a wrap. Cherosnissos is best to be visited in summer where it became a party central with lots of clubs and bars for a good night life. You can get there easily by bus fro... [ read more ]
The largest Greek Island is Crete and it has lush evergreens and palm groves at Vai. It has beaches, hotels, resorts, archeological sites and apartments. Crete has a lot of ancient cities around the island. There are high mountain peak and it is a great heaven for climbers and hikers. Crete is more than just a beach holiday destination. You can find deluxe resorts around the bay area.Minoan City of KnossosAlso known as Labyrinth, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological si... [ read more ]
Say 'Kalimera', that's the Greek good morning. Greece has so much to offer in terms of its attractions from islands such as Mykonos, Delos, Delphi, Loannina, Crete, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and last but not least, Athens. So many to choose from and unless you are planning a longer stay. In any way, it makes going to Greece on budget very challenging since the adoption of the Euros in 2002.The Greek drachma (dr) replaced. If you are from the US, UK or Asia, it is good to know that there ... [ read more ]
