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Purchasing our Travel Guides

Please Read Full Details Welcome to the unique ‘A to Z Travel Guides’, the only travel guides to link the printed book with the full potential of the Internet. Our printed travel guides, each at around 200 pages, have more up-to-date information than any published guide dedicated to the particular island in question. Unlike the […]

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Supermoon, October 7

Tuesday, October 7, will see the first supermoon of 2025, known as a “Harvest Moon”. If the weather permits, it is expected to be the biggest and brightest view of the Moon this year as its orbit brings it to its closest approach to the Earth; the last such event was in November 2024. December […]

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New Short-Term Rental Law

The short-term property rental market in Greece, represented by companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com, is entering a new era, as, from Wednesday, October 1, a new law came into force which establishes strict terms and conditions for property owners who rent in this way. The new law provides for compliance checks by the Ministry […]

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Winter Quiet Hours

In Greece, it is the law that at designated times during the day, excessive noise is prohibited. From October 1, the ‘Summer Quiet Hours’ end and the ‘Winter Quiet Hours’ come into force. The new designated quiet hours are 15:30 to 17:30 and 22:00 to 07:30. These run until March 31, 2026 when the summer […]

Cultural events

Medieval Rose Festival 2025, Rhodes

The Medieval Rose Festival is a non-governmental and non-profit cultural organisation. Founded in 2005, it aimed to establish, organise and run a medieval festival οn Rhodes during which, the history, traditions and legends of medieval Rhodes are recreated through events, workshops and games. The Medieval Rose Festival organisation has sought and studied the relevant historical […]

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11th Rhodes International Marathon

The 11th Rhodes International Marathon, sponsored for the second year by the TUI travel company and branded as the TUI Rhodes Marathon, will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Registration for the TUI Rhodes Marathon has now opened for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 km, and 10 km races. Further information can be found […]

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Campaign against those not Wearing a Helmet continues

During the second week of September (8 – 14 September), the “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police, which is aimed at universal compliance by drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATV’s and users of Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters), 2,600 violations were confirmed by drivers as […]

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Greek Airports to be Upgraded

Major upgrades are planned for Greek airport infrastructures and air traffic control systems to address the problems of outdated security and persistent flight delays. Greece ranks among the top European countries for flight delays, which has damaged the country’s aviation reputation and hindered tourism. Among the worst airports in the country is Athens International, which […]

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Increased Penalties for Arson

Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the latest law passed by the government. 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 that carries […]

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Dogs, Beaches and the Law?

According to the law in Greece, dogs are allowed access to unrestricted and open beaches, even permitted to swim in the sea; however, the dog is required to be on a lead and under control at all times, and any excrement is picked up and disposed of by the owner. On organised beaches, by law, […]