Folegandros is one of the most traditional Cycladic islands. On Folegandros you will not see any neon signs, plastic chairs or crowds of tourists, instead most stores, restaurant and café signs are hand painted on wooden signs which preserve the traditional Cycladic look. Even over the recent years where tourism has started in Folegandros, the newer …
You can reach the amazing island ofFolegandros is by sea.The reason why the island does not have an airport is due to the fact that the locals want to preserve the island with its traditional Cycladic features. Regular ferries operate from Piraeus port (the main port of Athens) throughout the year and during the summer on a …
If you find yourself on Folegandros you will be amazed by the amount of options you will have to explore the island as well as its surroundings! There are local boats that operate from Folegandros, throughout the year, to Santorini, Anafi, Thirassia, Ios, Sikinos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, Kythnos and Kea, giving you the option to …
Folegandros has many beaches that can satisfy all preferences! All beaches have crystal clear waters and you have a choice to choose if you want to swim on beaches that are not crowded and are more secluded or if you want to visit a beach that will offer water sports. You will mainly find sandy …
The Argo-Saronic islands are situated between the coast of Piraeus, the port of Athens, and the Peloponnese, the stunning southern mainland of Greece. They could easily fill a holiday on their own but, combined with Athens and the mainland, would make for a trip that summed up the very best of Greece. Aegina Aegina (an hour …
New ferry connections to the Greek islands are always good news for travelers and locals alike. Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos, the islands that belong to the Sporades complex, will be connected on a daily basis with the port of Thessaloniki. Hellenic Seaways announced that Flying Cat 4, a high speed ferry with a 440 passenger …
Transavia, a sister low-cost company of Dutch air carrier KLM, introduced 13 new routes in its flight schedule for, Two of these flights connect once per week the Greek island of Rhodes with the two biggest cities of France, the Paris and Lyon. These direct flights will run for the following period Rhodes – Paris …
Get an impression of he highlights of Santorini and get a feeling of how big is the island of Santorini really is in the amazing video below! Source: 《NPro+》Santorini from the sky in 4K－DJI Phantom 3 from NPro+ Aerial Production on Vimeo.
It is the most unusual yet the most significant memento a traveler can bring home from his holidays: a pet. The rise in the number of visitors that adopt a cat during their vacation in Greece has been noticed in the past couple of years. If you travel to the Greek islands you will definitely …
1. A playful yawning kitten in front of the landmark church of Sifnos island + Did you know that the Aegean cat loves water? If you found this agile swimmer intriguing, read more about the unique Greek cat breed on our blog, the Aegean cat sources: amolife.com, playfulkitty.net, protothema.gr,
During your stay in Greece you will certainly have at least one encounter a Greek cat. Either a solo feline or a coloful colony of cats will catch the attention of your photographic lens in Athens, the Greek countryside or on an island. If you love cats, as I do, do not be afraid to …
The following list is made of Greek islands each one of have a something special to offer to those who visit during Easter time. 1. Santorini – For spending Easter at the most spectacular scenery in the world. 2. Syros – For the most alternative Easter 3. Corfu – For a musical Easter 4. Patmos …
The mesmerizing Oia Sunset The Oia sunset at the Castle is the most famous place of sightseeing! It is said that the best sunset view of Santorini, Oia sunset can be seen from the Castle. Most of the visitors gather to the Castle area before the sunset preparing their cameras or embracing their beloved persons …
Do you find it hard to choose which Greek island to visit? Well, we totally understand you. With more than 6.000 islands scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas and six island complexes, there is much to discover even for those who have already visited Greece. The fact that only 227 of the Greek islands …
There is such a great number of Greek islands that it can be really overwhelming if you try to choose and pick the best destination. As in matter of fact, there are more than 2000 islands located in Greece, from which the 227 are inhabited. Additionally, the Greek islands are not simply numerous but also …
Greece plays host to religious festivals with deeply rooted customs and centuries-old traditions all year round. One of the greatest celebrations of Christianity is Easter. The faithful Christians all over Greece follow the Holy Week ritual devoutly, giving themselves body and soul into the culmination of the Passion of Christ and finally rejoicing in His …
“Kathari Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, is considered to be one of the most important feasts all over Greece, each year commencing the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Eastern Greek Orthodox Church, which is called “Sarakosti.” The feast begins on the first day of the 7th week before the Orthodox Easter Sunday. …
This is the island where Greek tradition and western influence come to a harmonious marriage. Ermoúpoli (meaning “the city of Hermes”) is the island’s capital town and has been the first important trade and industrial centre of the country in the 19th century. Evidence of this glorious past can be seen on public buildings (the …
The Guardian published the list with “The 50 Best beaches in the world” On the top of the category “BEST IN EUROPE FOR FAMILIES” is the beach of St. George in Naxos Island stating: “Greece has no shortage of gorgeous beaches, but when it comes to accessible and child-friendly options, the Cyclades island of Naxos is …
Telegraph includes includes six Greek islands among the 18 best “secret” island paradises in Europe. The Greek islands, that the British newspaper distinguishes are Kastellorizo, Meganisi, Monemvasia, Kea, Koufonisia and Ios and it describes them as follows: Kastellorizo The smallest and among the prettiest of the inhabited islands in the Dodecanese, this island is reached by …