The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force this year, countrywide on July 1, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, All Terrain Vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. Police in all regions will be increasing the checks […]
If you are driving during your holiday in Greece, please be careful where you park the car. Many of the roads, especially in villages, are narrow, yet are used by buses and both commercial and emergency vehicles. Choose a place to park where there is ample space for a large vehicle to pass and does […]
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
With temperatures high during the summer, it should be noted that the glass in car windscreens expands in the heat. Then, if cold water is applied to the windscreen, it can cause the glass to contract, sometimes resulting in a crack spreading across the glass. If a windscreen needs cleaning, or you are using a […]
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 on June 17. 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 […]
Tourists are being warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after numerous accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles are not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have […]
Meteorologists are warning that temperature records may be broken this summer in Greece as long-range forecasts are predicting an even hotter summer than 2024. Last year, Greece experienced the warmest summer and winter on record, according to the country’s meteorological service. The highest temperature in the summer of 2024 was 44.5 degrees Celsius (112.1 degrees […]
After numerous problems for travellers who have been advised by their airline that their carry-on-board luggage is not accepted due to its size, EU transport ministers have proposed standardised sizing for free underseat luggage on European airlines, leading to this becoming EU law if passed by the European Parliament. The new law would also apply […]
The National Observatory of Athens has reported that the sea temperatures across Greece are warming faster than normal and are experiencing higher-than-average surface temperatures for early June. The unusually high temperature readings are attributed to a combination of seasonal heat and the lack of strong winds, which normally help cool the water. The news is […]
According to the leading aviation analytics company Cirium, the number of flights to Greece from the UK will increase this year compared to 2024. Rhodes has the largest increase with 5,086 flights, up 15% on 2024 figures. Kos will have a 6.2% increase with 2,369 flights. However, Santorini will experience a decrease in flight numbers […]
