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 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 […]
The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering ‘Spoon Sweets’ to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century when the Byzantines adopted the custom from Arab traders. It was a tradition as old as time in the Arabic world to serve sweets to guests as a gesture of hospitality. Spoon sweets are exactly what […]
Further research on the active undersea volcano Kolumbo is underway after scientists were surprised by the extent and development of the magma chamber under the volcano. However, the magma chamber is separate from that associated with the Santorini system. The volcano is located in the southern Aegean Sea, 8 km northeast of Santorini and around […]
Santorini taxis are mostly Mercedes, with the average age of each vehicle usually being no more than 5 to 6 years old. They are maintained on a regular and scheduled basis and all vehicles are air conditioned and non-smoking. All licensed taxis are fitted with metres, but it is always advisable to confirm the price […]
