Mythical, medieval, sunny and relaxing
A large island in the archipelago of the Dodecanese, Rhodos has much more to offer than just endless sandy beaches and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. It is an island of outstanding natural beauty with landscape ranging from steep cliffs along the... more - travel report by
krisek
The gorge of Samaria - a walk to remember
The gorge of Samaria is situated in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), in West Crete. It is one of the longest and most well-known gorges in Europe. The walk is 16 km long what makes it a challenging walk, especially in the summer heat. The National Park of... more - travel report by
eirissa
A Dot on the Map
Symi is closer to Turkey than to Greece. On clear days the Turkish coastline looms up in the distance.
The island is steep, arid and rocky. Its highest point is 616 m. The vegetation consists of juniper, pine and olive trees. Goats roam free... more - travel report by
marianne
Santorini - Love in the Aegean Sea
Santorini in recent years has developed into a summer holiday resort for both Greeks and foreigners. Its important archaeological sites and its caldera crowned with the stunning sight of blue cupolas and white belltowers of the many churches on the island... more - travel report by
gloriajames
Athens a mythological city?
I’d spent time planning my trip, researched the finite details and then felt the exhilaration as I sat on the aircraft. I felt my heart stop as I took off and I knew that in an hour or 2, my childhood dreams would be realised.
Greece on the verge of Winter
After setting up in Athens and exploring some of its offerings, we took a bus to Epidaurus, Napflio, and Mycennae. It was an ideal loop. Then we rented a car for a week and went to Mt. Olympus, Meteora, and Thesaloniki. Back to Athens via Delphi, we then... more - travel report by
porcupine
Agia, Agii, Agios ......
But it's not as holy as it seems. Corfu is a very touristic place unless you leave the beaten path. It is the most north-western of all Greek islands and has a very mild mediterranean climate. Because of its luxuriant vegetation, it is also called the gre... more - travel report by
alexsbg
10 days in the monasteries of MOUNT ATHOS
First of all I have to inform you that the Mount Athos is forbidden for women and female animals! Only men are allowed to get in with much difficulty after applying to the religious authorities in Athens or Thessalonica. They only issue ten permissions da... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
Heavenly Hania
Hania. Chania. Regardless of spelling or pronunciation, H-a-n-i-a still looks and sounds like a woman's name rather than like a place. Hania is a beautiful name for an equally attractive Greek town on the island of Crete. I spent time in Hania during Apri... more - travel report by
hially
iraklion city...
Crete is more than an island: it’s a whole different world. A world with a unique beauty, a proud and hospitable people, a civilization all its own (Minoan), a turbulent history studded with acts of gallantry and courage. A world with a dynamic modern fa... more - travel report by
maya
