The General Secretariat of Civil Protection, which imposed a ban on all movement in high-fire-risk areas, has lifted the restrictions from Sunday, August 16. On the heavily forested island of Thassos, the ban included the use of the road network to the beaches of Porto Vathi and Saliara (also known as marble beaches), the ancient […]
The European Copernicus weather observatory has stated that Europe is facing a new heat wave, following the hottest July ever recorded, which has affected over 12 million Europeans. The latest heatwave forecast to initially affect the UK, France, Germany and Spain will likely spread further east, as with previous extreme weather phenomena, bringing with it […]
Tourists are warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after hundreds of accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles is not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have […]
Please note that after a number of incidents in Greece in previous years of swimmers getting into trouble and, sadly, some losing their lives, swimmers should be aware of the danger of rip currents. Rip currents can be found near any beach, anywhere in the world. They are strong, localised, and rather narrow currents of […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the revised law passed by the government last year. The changes mean that not only for intended arson, but those who cause a fire through clear negligence that causes death or ecological destruction, will be charged with a serious felony […]
The island of Thassos is believed to be named after a Phoenician prince in Greek mythology called Thasus (or Thasos). According to the historian Herodotus, Thasus led an expedition to find and rescue his sister Europa after Zeus, the god of gods, abducted her. During his quest, he stopped at the island, loved its rich […]
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
As our prime aim is to offer the most comprehensive and accurate guide book to Thassos, Kos, Santorini and Rhodes. We are constantly accessing and developing the book contents in response to the feedback received from our readers. When we designed the format of the ‘A to Z Guides’, we were careful to address all […]
If you have recently observed an increase in the persistence and aggression of wasps, it is due to the fact that at this time of year, the little critters are getting drunk, and they’re not fun drunks either! As Autumn approaches, wasps become bolder and angrier as they get older and tend to sting more […]
The extreme temperatures, ongoing drought and strong winds in many regions of Europe are creating an unprecedented crisis in countries, including Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. The prolonged weather conditions Europe has been facing favour the rapid spread of fire, causing serious damage to the natural environment, homes and infrastructure. Lives have […]
