The latest news regarding flight costs comes from data released by Expedia, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, confirming that airfares are up 24%, driven by higher fuel costs. UK airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways, are well hedged for the next few months, but Ryanair has signalled that it will increase […]
Please be advised that a species of jellyfish, the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), is dangerous and is found throughout the Mediterranean. However, their population has not increased since the latest outbreak started in 2020, both in the Aegean and almost simultaneously in Spanish waters. In the Aegean, numbers increase as you go further south, as […]
Sunday, May 3 – Reports are that Ryanair, the Irish Budget Airline, are pulling out of Thessaloniki airport in Northern Greece in October 2026. The reason cited is the 15% increase in fees that Fraport, the German managers of the airport, are demanding to renew the contract with the airline. If Ryanair pulls out of […]
Saturday, May 2 – Temperatures across Greece are low for the time of year, with conditions more reminiscent of autumn, as rain, increased clouds and strong northerly winds affect a large part of the country. Maximum temperatures today range between 14 and 17°C in most regions, with even lower temperatures in parts of the Aegean […]
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One sight as you cross over from the mainland to Thassos by ferry is the hand-feeding of the seagulls. The local population of gulls has realised that following the ferries across is an easy way to get some extra tasty pickings. Not only do they scavenge the fish brought up in the wake of the […]
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 […]
As Greece opens up to international tourism for 2026, we ask all to be respectful and help keep Greece beautiful. Especially on beaches, please take any litter away with you and dispose of it in official bins and don’t just drop plastic drinks bottles when empty. Thank you.
UK holidaymakers are being warned that both holidays and flights this summer could be in jeopardy if the Iranian war continues. Already, hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with fears that cancellations will begin to take place for UK travellers. Travellers are already facing higher fares because jet fuel costs have doubled since […]
