On October 20, 2017, the Greek Shipping Minister, Panagiotis Kouroumblis, ordered that the wreck of the cruise ship ‘Sea Diamond’ should be raised, but so far no plans have been proposed, due to legal wrangling on who is responsible for the cost. The ship sank on April 5, 2007, after running aground on a reef […]
As climate change in Europe increases the risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes becoming an invasive threat, taking precautions such as anti-mosquito body sprays, room vapour repellents and the use of window and door insect screens are recommended, especially from dusk to dawn. One disease that has been increasing in the Mediterranean region is Dengue Fever, which, […]
Although it is lovely to take a souvenir from your holiday on a Greek island, tourists are urged to please take photos, not pebbles and shells. It should be noted that it is illegal to take pebbles and shells from Greek beaches, and tourists flouting the rules can incur fines of between €400 and €1,000. […]
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
