By Maria Haskins Greece is a fantastic place to visit for many reasons: the food, the climate, the history, and the gorgeous beaches. Another reason is the many unique and amazing Greek islands visitors can explore: each one with its own particular atmosphere and local flavor. Whether you fly, or travel by boat; whether you go island-hopping between a dozen islands…
Maps of Greece, of the Greek island complexes as well as maps of each Greek island have been added to this guide to make it more complete. Having traveled a lot, I know the importance of carrying a map when visiting an island. But I also know how useful it is to have a look at the island s map when planning your trip. Not to mention that it can sometimes get…
Accommodation Most accommodations in Hydra island are concentrated in the scenic capital of the island, Hydra Town. There are plenty of small, friendly hotels and romantic boutique guesthouses there, housed in elegant stone mansions. These venues provide easy access to the many tourist facilities of the town and to the port. Few studios are also found in Kaminia…
Saria is a rocky and volcanic island that is located north of the island of Karpathos. The island is seperated from Karpathos by a 100 meters wide channel. Once the two islands were connected until an earthquake broke the island into two pieces. Saria has only a small number of residents (during the census of 2011 22 people were counted), and the majority of…
What are the ten biggest Greek islands? If you re planning a visit to Greece then it can help to know how big or small an island is, when figuring out how long to stay. We once spent six weeks on the largest island, Crete, while researching a guidebook and we could have spent six months. On the other hand, sometimes you want to visit a small island and just get…
It is many years that a serious discussion has started over year round holidays in the Greek islands. Is it possible to develop tourism in the islands for all 12 months of the year? And what kind of tourism, since the weather is not appropriate for the sea and sun type? The start is made this year with Santorini, an island whose authorities have already announced…
Santorini is the an island of a complex of islands called Cyclades (seen on the right). Santorini is a small, circular group of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km south-east from the mainland of Greece (latitude: 36.40N - longitude: 25.40E). It is also known by the name of the largest island in the archipelago, Thira or Thera. It is the…
Corfu Hotels While most of Greece’s islands have a stark, barren beauty, Corfu is quite the Garden of Eden. Reliable winter rains mean that it is filled with lush olive groves and green, rolling hills; a welcome retreat in the heat of a Grecian summer. Its beauty and fertility hasn’t gone unnoticed – since the ancient times, Corfu has been a centre of learning…
Every year, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences from across the globe—to cast their votes for the top hotels, airlines, cities, spas, and more. Readers scored the top islands on the planet according to the friendliness of the people, food, value, activities and sights, natural beauty, and romance. Three…
The stunning island of Santorini is a holidaymaker s dream with black sand beaches, incredible sea views, significant historic sites and a laidback vibe. Those looking for hotels in Santorini can look through the best options, as showcased here on Hotels.com. As Greek travel experts, Hotels.com offers a varied and large choice of Santorini hotels from family-friendly…
Paros is among the most famous islands in the Cyclades for the plethora of interesting sites, beautiful bays and picturesque villages. The island is particularly preferred by the young crowds for the lively atmosphere and the endless parties. In Parikia, the island s capital offers countless options for both day and night, from cafes, restaurants to cosy bars…
Hotels.com siūlo didelį penkių žvaigždučių viešbučių pasirinkimą visame pasaulyje ir Santorini, Graikija ne išimtis. Tikrai rasite jūsų poreikius atitinkančią vietą nakvynei, nesvarbu, ar atvykstate tik vienai dienai, ar planuojate čia apsistoti ilgam. Padėsime rasti miesto centre ar bet kurioje kitoje jūsų pageidaujamoje vietoje esantį prabangų viešbutį. Pačios…
The secret’s out on Mykonos, Santorini, and even Patmos—but on the lesser-known islands of Antiparos, Paros, and Pano Koufonisi, the beaches are unspoiled, the tavernas are rustic, and the pace of life is blissfully slow. I have been an islomaniac since birth, but I am a picky one. My islands need to have all the right proportions. I like them rugged and remote…
To Cruise or Not to Cruise the Greek Islands If you are coming to Greece this year and you want to see as much as you can, what better way to see the Greek Islands and the coast of Turkey then to go in style on a cruise ship? But there are some things you should think about. For example do you want to spend all your time on a ship and 5 or 6 hours on an island…
Greek islands have always been one of the best holiday destinations in the world. And what attracts most foreign tourists here, undoubtedly is the lovely Mediterranean climate. Summers are long, with high temperatures and almost tropical heat, plenty of sunshine, clear skies and long days. Winters are short, very nice and mild, with excellent conditions for hiking…
The South Aegean is one of 13 building blocks that make up Greece. The region stakes its claim on an area of the Aegean Sea on the south east of the Greek mainland, and it wraps its arms around the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese. The South Aegean name drops some of the best known islands in Greece. It’s home to Rhodes, which is the most visited Greek…
Most people are unaware of the fact that the Greek islands are great not only for relaxing beach holidays, but also for adventurous activities. Many islands in the Aegean are fantastic places for windsurfing and kite surfing. The wind in the Aegean Sea is strong in summer, especially in the afternoon hours, creating perfect conditions for such sports. Windsurfers…
