Winter Itinerary in Greece

Winter in Greece can offer anything from mild , sunny days on the islands to snowy, cold days on the mainland. The best part about visiting Greece during winter is the possibility to experience the country as it’s not seen by the tourists who only come here during summer. After the crowds are gone, you…

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Greece during Winter

As the summer season draws to an end many think that there’s nothing to do in Greece during winter. Let’s stop for a while and think about what Greece has to offer and doesn’t have anything to do with the summer or beaches. The archeological sites are there all the time and they are not…

Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (and return) [updated 2024]

The Lesvos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post. If you are interested in spending time on the beautiful beaches of Lesvos, visiting the museums, checking out the traditional villages and monasteries or just hanging out in tavernas, then you should definitely plan to check out this beautiful island.

Ferries from Athens to Karpathos (and return)[Updated 2024]

Karpathos is one of the Dodecanese islands famous for the natural sponges which are harvested here. It is basically two islands into one: mountains in the northern part and beaches in the southern part. Scuba diving and windsurfing can be practiced it, making Karpathos a very interesting island for those looking for an active vacation.…

Ferries from Athens to Paros (and return)[Updated 2024]

The Paros to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. The second largest island of the Cyclades, Paros is particularly known for its beaches. It has the advantage of being located close to Naxos, Ios, Sifnos and Syros so if you plan to check out the area, Paros can be a…

Ferries from Athens to Patmos (and return) [Updated 2024]

The Patmos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Patmos, part of the Dodecanese islands , is famous for the fortress-monastery perched on the hill overlooking the port. Thankfully Patmos is still not over-run by tourists so you can take a break from the overly crowded touristy islands. Thinking of…

Ferries from Athens to Crete (and return) [Updated 2024]

The Crete to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Nothing is more romantic than approaching Crete by ferry. And if your budget is rather low, nothing is cheaper either! Ferries have become a very popular way to travel between the mainland and the islands, especially when you are looking to…

Ferries from Athens to Aegina (and return) [Updated 2024]

The Aegina to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Aegina is located very close to Athens and is one of the most popular islands to take a day trip from Athens. Whether you want to buy pistachio directly from where it’s grown, or want to experience the island life without…

Budget hotels near Piraeus

Need to have quick access to the Port of Piraeus? Then choose one of the hotels located close to the port.

Ferries from Athens to Mykonos (and return)[Updated 2024]

One of the best ways to save some money when getting from Athens to an island is by catching a ferry rather than flying. And Mykonos makes no exception. It is the perfect opportunity to see the beauty of the sea and enjoy making some friends along the way.

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