The “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police continues, aimed at universal compliance among drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATVs and Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters). Throughout this summer, Police Departments across the country will be conducting strict checks on motorcycles, motorcycle rental businesses, tourists on […]
A word of warning, primarily for those visiting Santorini via a cruise this year. Cruise ships anchor in the caldera, below the main town of Fira, and the ship's tenders transfer those passengers who are visiting the island for the day to the Old Port. From here, the main transport facility up to the town, […]
Please be aware that the Police in Greece are strict on ‘Drinking and Driving’! If you are driving a vehicle, either 4 or 2 wheels, and you are stopped at one of the random checkpoints, or for erratic driving and found to be above the legal limit, you will be arrested, spend a night in […]
Please be advised that a species of jellyfish, the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), is dangerous and is found throughout the Mediterranean. However, their population has not increased since the latest outbreak started in 2020, both in the Aegean and almost simultaneously in Spanish waters. In the Aegean, numbers increase as you go further south, as […]
Tourists from some non-European Union countries are now only allowed to rent a car or a motorcycle in Greece if they have an International Driving License, in addition to a national permit from their home country, according to new regulations. However, there is a list of 60 non-EU countries, including Switzerland, Russia, Georgia, Finland, Moldova, […]
The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the organisation responsible for the awarding of the International Program of ‘Blue Flags’ in Greece, has announced the beaches on Santorini that have achieved ‘Blue Flag’ status for 2026/27. ‘Blue Flags’ are awarded on the basis of a number of criteria, including cleanliness of the coast […]
With Europe having the highest consumption of alcohol per capita in the world, and driving under the influence being the cause of 25% of road deaths, EU countries are both employing more stringent testing of drivers, as well as increasing penalties for driving under the influence. Italy has become the first country to make it […]
Below is a list of the most widely recommended bars and restaurants on Santorini (in alphabetical order):- Bars: Abatross Beach Club (Kamari) Bob's Bar (Perissa) Calderaki Bar (Fira) Casablanca Soul Bar (Fira) Hasapiko (Oia) Kira Thira Jazz Bar (Fira, small club, cool vibe) Koo Bar (Fira, best for dancing) Love Boat Bar (Kamari) Memories Music […]
The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force countrywide in 2025, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. In 2026, police in all regions will be increasing the checks of riders […]
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