AEGAN ISLAND GROUP-CYCLADES

THE CYCLADES

Santorini by night

Santorini by night

Best known of the Aegean island groups,the Cyclades boast two of the world's great island experiences:Dilos(Delos) and Santorini(Thira).The ancient Greeks named the group after a circle(kyklos),since they form a ring around once-sacred Dilos.Far browner than green,these islands as a rule suffer the most severe meltemi,yet tens of thousands of tourists flock there in high season all the same.

Santorini by night

Santorini by night

Ships from the mainland call regularly at the major islands,most frequently in summer,and motor launches link various neighbouring islands.
There are also good air connections from Athens in summer,to Mykonos,Paros,Santorini and Milos,and inter-Cyclades services are in operation between the popular holiday isles of Mykonos and Santorini.

Greek Church Ruins, Mykonos

Greek Church Ruins, Mykonos

GREECE FACTS-ACROPOLIS

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

GREECE FACTS-ACROPOLIS

The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis.
Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and is one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

The Acropolis of the fifth century BC is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Perikles.

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

Greece Weather

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


Mountains, coastline, islands and a variety of terrains are the factors that influence the weather and the climate in Greece. Its location makes it the ideal place for vacation with beautiful Greece weather. The summers of Greece are not terribly hot and the winters are very mild. The ocean acts as a great insulator which provides very pleasant breezes. Also with the lack of altitude there is very less rainfall found out here. Some of the regions of Greece are distinguished by the meltemi, the summer wind which blows mostly in the islands of the Aegean and offer the perfect conditions for sailing and windsurfing.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


In Greece the sun shines most of the time and average temperature generally range around 25 to 30 degree Celsius. There are mainly three types of climates: Mediterranean, alpine and mid-European temperate climate. The Mediterranean climate is mainly found in the Athens, Crete and the Cyclades. In this climate the winters are generally mild and wet while the weather in the summers remain dry and hot, also this region is covered with snow sometimes with the occasional snowfall.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


The central and the western Greece are covered with the alpine climate with the areas of western Macedonia and some of the parts of the Peloponnese. The mid-European temperate climate is mainly found in the areas of the eastern and central Macedonia and also in the many parts of the Thrace. The winters go cold and damp whereas the summers are warm and dry. You can find the snow everywhere in Greece except the islands. Spring and autumn form the transitional seasons when the Greece weather changes from day to day.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece

Greece traveling options

Greece traveling options


Greece Travel Advice

Greece is among the most popular tourist destinations of the world, it ranks in the world’s top 20 countries. All of the European Union nationals which include the citizens of the new member states are allowed to enter Greece if they have their valid national ID cards. Also the citizens from the European economic area who are not the members of the European Union can enter the Greece area with their valid national cards.

A valid passport is required for all the non-EU and non-EEA nationals and all of them also require a visa. Some of the selected countries like Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Israel, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico and United States have the liberty to make their citizens stay visa free in Greece. The citizens of Brazil and Uruguay also have the liberty to stay visa free in the country for 60 days.

Greece traveling options


Greece travel advice gives you many options of the ways in which you can reach Greece like by plane. You can opt for Olympic airlines which offer its services from many different cities in Europe, south East Asia, Middle East and North America to Greece. Also the Aegean airlines can the best option which owns almost half of the domestic market. This airline service operates on a number of international routes from different European cities. The best served is Athens which is connected with Europe, the middle east, north America and south east Asia. The airlines have flights to their respective places.

Greece traveling options


You can also travel by train which connects Thessalonica to Sofia (3 daily), Bucharest (1 daily), Budapest (2 daily), Istanbul (2 daily), Beograd via Skopje (2 daily), and other international cities. Also there are many of the options of traveling by car and by bus.

Greece traveling options

Greece Travel Guide

Greece Travel Guide


From ancient to modern, Greece has a lot to offer

Located in South Eastern Europe, Greece is enclosed by Bulgaria, Turkey, Macedonia and Albania. Greece is known for the unspoiled and well preserved islands along with the uneven and beautiful mountains. Greece has something to offer for every tourist that comes for spending vacations.

Greece is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and also offers an exciting mix of the ancient sites along with the elegantly designed hotels, family resorts as well as the dance clubs. Even if there has been modernization, the cultural and historical heritage of Greece is still maintained in the form of literature, politics, art and philosophy.

There are people who travel to Greece especially for exploring the ancient archaeological spots. It includes Apollo’s Delphi Temple, remnants of Minoan city and also Parthenon of Athens. The tourists who have keen interest in structural designs must visit the medieval towns of Corfu and Rhodes as well as the cubic homes of Oia and Thira on Santorini that are whitewashed. Greece also has to offer something for the sports lovers also. The Greece islands have numerous opportunities for water sports such as sailing and scuba diving. They are the best ways in which the islands can be explored than boarding a yacht. People who are keen mountain bikers as well as trekkers can also enjoy their holidays by enjoying the sport at the uneven mountains of Crete.

One can also enjoy the beauty of sunsets at the sandy beaches in Santorini and Mykonos. The Delos consecrated islands that are at a short boat ride distance from Mykonos is a pleasing place for relaxing. Greece has villages, towns as well as resorts that are spread all across the islands.

Greece Travel Guide

Greece- Backpacked

Greece- Backpacked


Cradle of the western civilization, Greece is an ideal place for having a backpacking vacation. The bright, sunny and warm climate is a perfect spot for exploring the place and mountaineering. There are various backpacking tours that are designed and organized for all the people having varied levels of caliber, strength and capability. This Greece backpacking tour is the chance for the tourists to get close and personal with the Greece’s ancient wonders.

Greece- Backpacked


Though there are various destinations that are worth a visit while you go in for a backpacking tour. The tour can be started with one of the most liked destination Athens. You can have innumerable samples of Greek delicacies and accustom yourself with the Greek way of living. If you are love the architectural sites then a visit to Nafplion is a must to explore the 4th century BC theaters that are located at the Epiavros. Southern most tip of the peninsula has some of the sensational and incredible view of the mountains along with exploring the caves at the Dinos can be an exciting experience while you are on a backpacked tour. For having a better backpacking experience, you can carry on your journey with the next destination that is Mystras and then to Pylos that is situated on the gorgeous and beautiful bay of Navariono. For the people who love exploring the architectural sites, the Venetian fortress at Methoni is a great option; the next destination can be the home of original Olympics, Olympia. It is the place where the first Olympics took place in the 776 BC. Last but not the least to have sweet memories you can also have a photograph at the Temple of Athena located in Delphi and is also one of the well known symbols that are worth watching in Greece.

Greece- Backpacked

Greek Islands- Karpathos

Greek Islands- Karpathos


Karpathos is a beautiful mountainous, the most southern Greek island, with longest summer. Lovers of surfing and kiting here will find an ideal place, where does not run out of wind for their pleasures. In many of the bays are beautiful beaches which call for enjoyment.
Short description
Island Karpathos is across the length of its mountainous and many places are difficult to access. Rich is the newer Greek culture, especially the village of Olympos. Residue from the Greek antiquity is not much, just here and there a small shrine.
What appears to Karpathos
The Church in the place Menetes, few kilometers from Pigadia, the capital of the island.
Poseidon’s cave near Pigadia
The village Olympos.
Many beautiful beaches on the south side of the island, which are accessible only by boat.
Authors' suggestion
The island is beautiful and interesting, otherwise, some places are more difficult to access.
To view the village of Olympos chooses rather the organized trip, as the independent visit by car.
Anyone who is a lover of good food must visit a restaurant under the oak on the north coast of the island. In the city Pigadia (Karpatos) has some very good restaurants.
View the church in a cave in the north of the island is a laborious undertaking, which does not leave a large impression, with the exception of fatigue after strenuous walking.
I recommend at least one boat trip to the beautiful beaches, which are accessible only by sea.

Greek Islands- Karpathos

Greek Islands- Rhodes

Greek Islands- Rhodes


Rhodes is one of the most popular destinations in Greece. Its beautiful beaches, a rich historical past and the diverse nature make Rhodes famous and Lindos is a pearl in the crown.
Short description
Rhodes is the largest island in the group Dodecanese. It is situated near the Turkish coast. Rhodes is dynamic island, predominantly green, with many traditional villages, which supply the city with vegetables and fruit.
What you can see in Rhodes
Medieval center of town with the street from the Cruise period and the castle.
Seven sources (other than the beautiful nature there is nothing special).
Lindos is a mandatory objective of each visitor to Rhodes.
The valley of butterflies, is very interesting to see, as in the one place you can see thousands of butterflies.
To view the entire Rhodes you need at least 3 days with a car. Distances are great, so a scooter is not recommended except for short distances.
View Lindos, fortification of acropolis it is also mandatory.
The trip by car around the island can be beautiful.
In addition to certain residues of fortresses, which are quite a few on the top of the mountains, I recommend viewing Old-Greek city Kamiros and see acropolis near the town of Rhodes.
Visit the valley of butterflies is very interesting, while viewing the seven springs, the tension in my opinion.
For good food, visit small streets, where you'll find it nice and cheap restaurants.

Greek Islands- Rhodes

Greek Island- Ios

Greek Island- Ios


The island of Ios is for young people, who looking for fun 24 hours a day. Entertainment is everywhere. During the day, all taking place on the beach, at the evening all moves in a town full of narrow streets, bars, pubs and discos.
Short description
Ios is one of the Cycladic islands, some called him the "Island of Love." The island is mountainous. Due to their small size, it can be detected using the entire scooters. The main event is a night in Choren, the capital of the island. By the beaches is needed transportation.

Greek Island- Ios


A little history of Ios
The site of Plakoto is the tomb appointed by the Homer’s grave, for which the archaeologists are not the only one. Again, this island had the possession of the Venetians, which have been replaced by the Turks, in the 19 century the island became part of Greece.
What appears in Ios
Wind mills on the island of Ios.
Residues of Venetian fortress at the top of the highest elevation island.
Homer’s tomb at the end of the way of the wind mills.

Greek Island- Ios

Greece- Corfu

Greece- Corfu



Corfu is the closest and cheapest destination in Greece. Interesting, beautiful island is on the west coast of Greece.
Short description
Its name derives from Greek mythology. Corfu is located in the Ionic Sea and is the most northern island in Greece. The island is largely mountainous. On the island are many interesting beaches. The old town of Corfu town is under UNESCO protection.
A little history of Corfu
Corfu was inhabited in the Bronze Age. 734 B.K, Corinthians occupied the island, and they built the city Analipsi and acropolis. Slowly it became an important commercial center of Corfu. They became so strong that they resist Corinthians, and became independent. After the war between Sparta and Athens and the victory of Sparta, Corfu came under Sparta administration. Later, they were occupied by Syracuse, until they came under Roman administration. Under Byzantine they started building a new consolidated city that can resist attack of Normans. In 1204 the Venetians occupied the island, which remained until 1797. Then, the French occupied the island, which after two harvests defeat the Russians. But the French were willing to waive Corfu and the island occupied again for the period 1807 to 1815, when the island for half a century occupied the British. Then join the island to Greece.
What to see in Corfu
Corfu Town with its urban core.
Angel Castle (Angelokastro) near the village of Krini.
Achillion Palace, which was built for Austria's Empress Sissi, located in village Gastouri.
Fortress St. Mark.
Churches in the island of Corfu, in particular the church of the Pantocrator.

Greece- Corfu


Greece- Corfu

Greece and its islands

Greece and its islands

Greece ... Dream holidays, especially at its beautiful islands.
What can you expect in Greece?
Beautiful beaches, friendly people, good food and a lot of historical testimonies.
Otherwise, the mainland of Greece, subject to a lot of historical sites is worth a visit, but a tourist destination is not as attractive as those on the islands. So, on a trip go to the mainland of Greece, on holiday with the cultural diversification go on the islands.



Greece and its islands

Greece - Abolition of anonymous pre-packages

Greece - abolition of anonymous pre-packages


Banning the use of anonymous phone numbers, according to the belief of the local government significantly limit the criminal acts associated with the falsification of documents, abductions, robberies, sending spam, and fraud through the implementation of short text messages.
The abolition of anonymous pre-packages means that the purchase of prepaid package in Greece can be only on presentation of an identity document. Personal information will be of course carefully kept, and on the basis of judicial relief available to consult the executive arms of government.
Owners of pre-existing packages will be also "register" their phone numbers, because otherwise is the danger of switching off. These are only in Greece about 11 million.


Greece - Abolition of anonymous pre-packages


Greece - Abolition of anonymous pre-packages

Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene

Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene

Olympia, Mikene
All cities are situated on the Peloponnese. Olympia Field is known for the Olympic Games. Here you can see the remains of the temple, devoted to goddess Hera, Zeus house, and the legendary stadium. Very interesting is also a museum. Olympia, place that is remote from the ancient residues only a few minutes, is the real tourist attraction. The city offers some accommodation, so that it can continue its path before you have even beat this place. The emergency is stop in Mikene, the cradle of civilization, where the most famous are lion's doors, which are very well preserved. From the slope can again admire the surrounding landscape.


Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene