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 […]
Our newsroom, which covers the latest Greek island tourist information and news on a daily basis, will fully open at the beginning of the official tourist season for each island, with reports being posted on the relevant island’s news page. For Santorini, Rhodes and Kos, this will be at the beginning of April, whereas for […]
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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 […]
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If you are hiring a scooter, motorbike or quad on the islands, we strongly advise that you wear the crash helmets supplied, as the Greek police are clamping down on those disobeying the rule and fines can be hefty.
The island of Thassos, the most northerly of the Aegean islands, is little known by Western European tourists, yet it holds the record for the most return visits of any Greek island! This well-kept secret is where you will find a taste of ‘real’ Greece, offering beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and excellent value for money. […]
May 1 each year marks the start of the restrictions on both locals and visitors to Greece to prevent wildfires during the summer season. Contravention of the rules can incur heavy fines, or even imprisonment. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by people! The rules in place are:- Fires to dispose of household and […]
We are pleased to announce that in 2025, the highly rated Mesogeios Restaurant is participating in the ‘A to Z Discount Scheme’. The restaurant is situated in Thassos Town, just 50 metres from the ferry port and overlooking the town’s bay. As well as traditional Greek dishes, the impressive menu also includes unique appetisers, fresh […]
