Below, we have added a link to the British government’s website that covers the latest rules concerning UK citizens travelling to Greece in 2025. Link to UK Government website
Greece and its Islands
Around the world, Greece is famous for its beautiful islands, but few realise there are 1,200 to 6,000 islands and islets in total, dependent on the definition of an island, but only 227 are officially designated as inhabited. The largest Greek island by area is Crete, located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea. […]
Our Travel Guides Reviewed
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 […]
Thassos Voted 20th
Each year over 1 million travellers from 172 countries are consulted by the ‘Best European Destination’ organisation to vote for their best destination in Europe out of a total of 500 of the most beautiful sunny holidays and the best locations for cultural and gastronomic holidays. This year the Northern Aegean island of Thassos has been […]
A Few Greek Facts
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that its people are extremely friendly and that the country is renowned for its stunningly beautiful scenery and weather. However, there are some facts that very few are aware of! There may be some things about Greece and its history that […]
Car Rental, Thassos
We are pleased to confirm that Surprice Car Rentals, are participating in the 2025 ‘A to Z Thassos Discount Scheme’. A highly respected company, Surprice are located on the road directly opposite the ferry port in Thassos Town (pass the bus station on your right) and in Golden Beach, Skala Potamia and Skala Prinos. Members […]
Restoration Continues at Amphipolis Tomb
February 8, 2024. Yesterday, the Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, accompanied by other dignitaries, visited the ancient site of the ‘Kasta Tomb’, also referred to as the ‘Amphipolis Tomb’. The tomb and its tumulus, the largest in Greece, even greater than that of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, is located near […]
Safe Holiday Booking
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The Palace of Aigai Opens to the Public
The Palace of Aigai (Aegae), built by King Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great, and where Alexander was crowned king in 336 B.C. after the assassination of his father, has reopened after a 16-year major restoration. The palace, located 72 km west of Greece’s northern port city of Thessaloniki, is one […]
‘A to Z’ Books on Thassos?
We have been contacted many times in the past by holidaymakers on Thassos, who after our travel guide has been recommended, ask 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 […]
