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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Selene and Botrini’s Santorini restaurants, both owned by the Katikies Group, have been awarded two major culinary awards to add to their large collection of accolades. Both restaurants have been awarded the prestigious Golden Hats, with Botrini’s Santorini being voted ‘Best Hotel in Greece’, according to the Travel + Leisure Best Hotel Awards 2023. […]
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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 […]
The UK government has published an easy-to-read guide to the rights of UK air passengers. The Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. The charter breaks down your journey into stages, to help give you the information you need to: plan and […]
