When grapes are ripe and the annual harvest has begun, the island’s locals know that it’s time to start the production of the local traditional ‘fire-water’, Tsipouro (pronounced Chip-or-o). Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing approximately 45 per cent alcohol by volume and is produced from the pomace (the residue of the wine press). […]
Being in the southern Aegean, the tourist season on the islands of Kos, Rhodes and Santorini extends into most of October. So for those who prefer more Western European Summer/Autumn temperatures, the islands are a perfect holiday destination at this time of year. Whilst the weather is less reliable than in July, August and September, […]
We regularly check the information we post on our website regarding such things as bus and ferry timetables and taxi charges, especially during the tourist season. However, in many cases, we have to rely on official bodies and companies to update their information and this can be sporadic, especially out of season. We therefore suggest […]
A new emergency location system in Greece, dubbed ELS, is now in operation across the country. After a successful pilot programme in Attica, it has now been rolled out nationwide. Those who call the European Emergency Number 112 from ‘smart’ Android mobile devices, or send a message (SMS), are now being located with absolute precision […]
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For those who would like to speak a little Greek whilst on the islands, we have added a range of common Greek words and phrases in audio format. You will find this on your island destination ‘Travel Info’ page, in the ‘Travel Club’ section, entitled ‘Spoken Greek Phrases’. Click the link below this title, choose […]
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If members would like a ‘taste’ of their holiday destination, you will find links to live webcams on the ‘Travel Club’ Links page for your particular island. We have added new webcams on Santorini, Thassos, Rhodes and Kos, but unfortunately, four of the five municipality-run webcams covering Kos Town are at present out of order. […]
During your stay on the Greek islands, you may witness the sight of a local fisherman seemingly beating the life out of an octopus on the side of his boat, or on a rock. He is in fact initially ‘tenderising’ the already dead animal by breaking down the cells to expel as much water as […]
