For those who would like quick access to this website on their phone or tablet, you can add an ‘A to Z’ icon to your Home Screen, whether your device is Android, Apple (iOS), or Windows 8. Just follow the simple instructions below:- Android devices Launch Chrome for Android (web browser) and in the search […]
Greeks are historically superstitious, and many beliefs live on, especially in rural areas. Below are a few that you won’t find in the majority of travel guides! With Orthodox Easter fast approaching, there are many traditions and superstitions relating to this celebration. One is regarding salt, eggs and bread, which should not leave a home […]
Our aim is not only to publish the most accurate and up-to-date travel guides available but to also save you money, before and during your holiday. With this in mind, we have selected a range of exclusive member discounts and special offers for your 2026 holiday. All you are required to do is show your […]
The bus company on the island is KTEL, with the main terminus near the central square of Fira on the lower side road. The 'A to Z Travel Guide' contains comprehensive information on the areas covered by KTEL, but as the bus timetables change during the year, a link to the latest Santorini bus timetable is […]
For those who would like to catch up with the news whilst on holiday, we have made it as simple as 'one click' to go straight to the web sites of the major UK and US newspapers. Just click on the chosen link below to go directly to that media. UK Guardian Independent Mail […]
If you are hiring a car during your stay on Santorini, please take extra care, as there were a number of serious accidents during 2025 that involved tourists. On some of the cliff-side roads, there are gaps in the barriers, and a number of last year's accidents were where vehicles left the road and ended […]
Below, we have added a link to the British government’s website that covers the latest rules concerning UK citizens travelling to Greece in 2026. Link to UK Government website
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. […]
We have been contacted many times in the past by holidaymakers on Santorini, who after our travel guide has been recommended, asking 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 […]
Scientists continue to monitor the Kolumbo undersea volcano, which lies 8km (5 miles) northeast of Santorini. Kolumbo is the most active volcano in the eastern Mediterranean but has been quiet since 1650, when a major eruption blew the island apart, submerging it 50 metres under the sea and resulting in a devastating tsunami that affected […]
