Around the world, Greece is famous for its beautiful islands, but few realise there are 1,200 to 6,000 islands and islets in total, dependent on the definition of an island, but only 227 are officially designated as inhabited. The largest Greek island by area is Crete, located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea. […]
In 2023, the highly respected international travel writer, Mike Gerrard, reviewed our ‘A to Z’ travel guides to the Greek islands on his website ‘Greece Travel Secrets’. Mike Gerrard writes on travel for newspapers, magazines and websites in the UK and worldwide. He has won awards for his writing and photojournalism, as well as a […]
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that its people are extremely friendly and that the country is renowned for its stunningly beautiful scenery and weather. However, there are some facts that very few are aware of! There may be some things about Greece and its history that […]
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We have been contacted many times in the past by holidaymakers on Rhodes, who after our travel guide has been recommended, ask where they can purchase a copy in local shops? Although in the past we have been able to supply locally, due to Brexit, the cost of shipping and now the addition of Customs […]
The Coastal Marine Research Laboratory of the Research Technology Foundation, based on Crete, has reported that their research has determined that around 100,000 tons of plastic waste end up in the Mediterranean each year. The alarming level of waste is posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems, whilst large amounts get deposited on the coastlines, […]
The prestigious Michelin Guide is partnering with the Hellenic Tourism Organisation to promote both traditional and innovative local gastronomy to travellers coming to Greece. After a record-breaking tourist season, it is seen as the perfect time to encourage the country’s hotels and restaurants to promote the quality of the Mediterranean Diet. Market research has confirmed […]
From 2024, a new visa waiver system for entry into EU countries called the ‘European Travel Information and Authorisation System’ (ETIAS), is scheduled to come into force, although there have been previous delays to its inception. When enforced, UK citizens (as well as those from around 61 other countries including the US) will need an […]
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The “Free Beach Movement” that has been spreading throughout Greece and especially on the islands, is aimed at opening up public beaches which have been commandeered by beach bars and tavernas installing their own sunbeds and umbrellas and charging sometimes excessive amounts for their use. Many beachside businesses across Greece have already been heavily fined […]
