Milos Beaches

Milos has some of the most magnificent beaches in Greece, with crystal waters surrounded by sand dunes. The scenery is picturesque, with lots of magnificent rock formations, as a result of the volcanic landscape. Milos: location and how to get to the island Milos is a small volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It’s…

Flights to Mykonos

Mykonos is Greece’s party island, rivaling only Ibiza and Rimini. During the summer months, Mykonos is flooded with tourists looking to dance the night away, soak in the sun and walk on the beautiful island admiring the windmills and playing with Petros, the pelican. Airport and Airlines Mykonos National Airport (JMK) is located just 4…

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes, painting by Salvador Dali The Colossus of Rhodes lasted for only 56 years but it earned its place in the famous list of The Seven Wonders of the World. It wasn’t just a giant statue but most importantly a symbol of unity of people who inhabited Rhodes. The Colossus was a…

A weekend in Athens

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the writer of Greece Travel Guide is planning a vacation in…Greece. And what do we do when we plan our vacations? Research! Athens is the birth place of civilization and one of those cities which should be visited at least once in a lifetime. With that in mind,…

Flights to Santorini

Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands. Known for its beautiful sunrises, volcano and wonderful beaches, Santorini draws tourists like a magnet all summer long. Airport and Airlines Santorini National Airport (JTR) is located near the beach of Monolithos, just 8 km / 5miles southeast of Fira.

Greek Orthodox Good Friday

Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday on April 25, 2008*. Good Friday (or Great Friday) is a day of mourning. The icon of Christ is taken off the cross, wrapped in linen and put in the Epitafios, which symbolizes the tomb of Christ. Late at night the Epitafios is carried through the town is…

Santorini Beaches

The beautiful Greek island of Santorini is very famous for its white, black or red sand beaches. The tourists love to soak in the sun or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Kamari, Monolithos and Perissa It’s pretty much impossible to talk about these beaches independently. They have several elements in common, including…

Rhodes Beaches

As one of the most sought after Greek islands, Rhodes attracts sunbathers every summer. The extend of its coastline makes it easy for tourists to enjoy a lot of different places to swim in the crystal clear water or just soak up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches. Best beaches in Rhodes Prassonissi…

Easter Food in Greece

Easter is the most sacred holiday for the Greek Orthodox. Preparations for Easter come to climax during Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. There are many customs and foods associated with Easter; some are the same all over Greece, some are really localized. Tsoureki Tsoureki, the traditional Easter bread, is baked on Holy Thursday.…

Palm Sunday in Greece

Palm Sunday is a very important day of the Greek Orthodox Church. It’s celebrated on the Sunday before Easter*. Palm Sunday is celebrated to commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey after the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. The people of Jerusalem greeted Jesus waving…