Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios [no longer exists]

UPDATE April 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. Two ways to get from Thessaloniki to Chios are : bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala and then ferry to Chios bus from Thessaloniki to Athens (Piraeus) then ferry to Chios ****** The Chios…

Ferries from Mykonos to Andros (and return)

The Andros to Mykonos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Mykonos is very well known as a party island. It is very popular among those looking for the hippest clubs but the island is also a romantic place to visit. Filled with things to do, it offers the perfect vacation. Plus,…

Ferries from Athens to Samos (and return)

The Samos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Samos is one of the East Aegean Islands , located close to the Turkish mainland, being right on the route from Athens to Izmir. Tourist season starts in May and that’s when the prices start to climb and more ferries come…

Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos (and return)

The Skiathos to Alonissos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. If you have seen (or even just heard about) Mamma Mia! The movie you already know how beautiful Skiathos island is. By far, Skiathos is the most famous island of the Sporades. There are direct ferry links with the other Sporades,…

Ferries from Paros to Sifnos (and return)

The Sifnos to Paros ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Paros is one of the islands in the Cyclades group , popular among tourists for its beaches and excellent food. It is well connected to the rest of the islands in the group. Sifnos is another popular Cycladic island. Its whitewashed…

Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos (and return)

The ferries from Tinos to Mykonos schedule is available at the bottom of the article. The island of Tinos is filled with traditional fishing villages and picturesque mountains. The entire island has an authentic Cycladic feel to it. The beaches are beautiful and the water is calm but not all beaches have the facilities some…

Ferries from Kos to Kalymnos (and return)

The Kalymnos to Kos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Both Kos and Kalymnos are part of the Dodecanese group . Since it takes only 20 minutes by ferry to get from one island to another, this route is very popular among those who want to explore the islands and plan…

Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos (and return)

The Mykonos to Rafina ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Rafina is a town located on the eastern coast of Attica. Here you’ll find the second largest port in Attica (Port of Piraeus being the largest). Many travelers probably don’t even consider Rafina a possible departure port if they are heading…

Guest Post: Off Season in Ios

Guest post by Lambi Lentakis As the ferry turns into the port of Ios, a snail-shaped, brown & barren rock rises out of the sea before you. Little white cubes are dotted around in the port and valley leading up to top of the hill – glistening white houses and churches sparkling under the relentless…