From today, Sunday, June 21, the Meltemi winds affecting the Aegean Sea will continue to be strong, with high temperatures adding to the increased risk of wildfires. Already, several eastern regions of the country have raised the fire risk to category 3 (high risk of fires). According to the latest forecast, temperatures will continue to […]
This year, the Summer Solstice (Midsummer) falls today, Sunday, June 21, marking it the longest day of the year; the day with the most hours of sunlight. In terms of daylight, it will be 5 hours, 16 minutes longer than on the December Solstice. In most locations north of the equator, the longest day of […]
Due to the Giola lagoon on Thassos being extensively publicised on social media, we have been asked numerous times over the years where the small lagoon is situated on the island and how to get there. First, we have to say that although Giola is an attractive natural creation, it is a 10-minute walk from […]
The University of Thessaly’s Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology has been researching ways of controlling and reducing the problem of wasps in parts of Greece, where their numbers and the size of swarms have been increasing each summer. Following their research, a pilot programme was successfully introduced last year on the island of Chios, […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the revised law passed by the government last year. The changes mean that not only for intended arson, but those who cause a fire through clear negligence that causes death or ecological destruction, will be charged with a serious felony […]
A new report by the Greek government’s independent authority for public revenue (AADE) has confirmed that 1,439 short-term rental properties (such as Airbnbs) are now legally registered on the North Aegean island of Thassos. However, the total number is likely to be higher when illegal rental properties are included. This major change to the tourist […]
Welcome to the unique A to Z Travel Guides, the only travel guides to seamlessly link your book—whether paperback or Kindle—with the full potential of the Internet. Our comprehensive travel guides, each around 200 pages, contain more up-to-date information than any other guide dedicated to your specific Greek island destination. Four Greek Island Titles Thassos […]
The totally renovated Krinidon Clay Therapy Centre, located near the town of Krinides, situated 17 km northwest of the mainland city of Kavala, reopened to the public in June 2025. The centre offers a number of natural therapies, including clay therapy, hydrotherapy and massage. Clay therapy is based on the use of “mature” clay. The […]
Please note that after a number of incidents in Greece in previous years of swimmers getting into trouble and, sadly, some losing their lives, swimmers should be aware of the danger of rip currents. Rip currents can be found near any beach, anywhere in the world. They are strong, localised, and rather narrow currents of […]
At present, abusive or rowdy passengers on a UK airline flight can be banned by that airline for life, but could still book flights with other airlines. Under a new government proposal, airlines will be able to share information through a national database about disruptive passengers and potentially prevent them from flying with other airlines. […]
