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 ]
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 ]
Filled with sun-baked tourists, Ixia is so near to the beach or the poolside so almost everyone you see and meet is half-baked red. This is a place for water sports, shopping, food tasting. Lots of hotels and restaurants can be found all along the shoreline as well as the streets parallel to it. It has the other side that is not so touristy and commercialize, on the way to Kremasti at the end of the beach.Ixia and laysosThe must see of Ixia is the ancient lalysos. It is one of the most i... [ read more ]
Hidden in the mountain villages, and far from the cosmopolitan settlements along the shore. Villages of Embonas, Monolithos, Kritinia, Agios Isidoros, Profillia, Psinthos, Laerma, Salako, Mesanagros, Arnitha, Siana and Agia Eleousa have all preserve the native color.Expect to see the Rhodian countryside with churches, old castles and beautiful architectures. The traditional island dishes are best found in small Greek tavernas. Rhodian wine are in old cellers of the mountain villages.Afan... [ 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 ]
