Island hopping in Greece: a realistic plan without exhaustion
How to organise island hopping in Greece without exhaustion: how many islands fit into 7 days, which group to choose, ferries, weather margins and budget.
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Six Greek islands with a slower pace and less pressure
Folegandros, Amorgos, Symi, Karpathos, Kythira and Ikaria: six Greek islands with less pressure, a slower rhythm and practical access notes.
Read articleSaronic islands from Athens: Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses
A practical guide to Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Spetses and Agistri: ferries from Piraeus, day trips, beaches and which island suits which kind of trip.
Read articleFerry or flight for the Greek islands: how to choose
A comparison of ferry or flight for the Greek islands: door-to-door time, cost, luggage, car, and when each option makes more sense.
Read articleFerries from Piraeus: a practical guide before departure
A practical guide to ferries from Piraeus: getting there from Victoria, gates, slow and fast ferries, tickets, luggage and the mistakes that cost time.
Read articleCorfu: a guide to the Old Town, beaches and getting around
A practical guide to Corfu: the UNESCO Old Town, Liston, Spianada, beaches by coast, food, seasons, getting around and how to reach the island from Athens.
Read articleRhodes: a guide to the Old Town, Lindos and beaches
A practical guide to Rhodes: UNESCO Old Town, the Knights, the Palace of the Grand Master, Lindos, Kameiros, beaches, food and transport.
Read articleCrete: east or west side?
Crete east or west: Chania, Heraklion, Knossos, Lasithi, gorges, beaches, driving times and a practical way to choose.
Read articleMilos: a guide to Sarakiniko, Kleftiko and volcanic coasts
A guide to Milos: Sarakiniko, Kleftiko, Plaka, the Venus de Milo, getting around, ferries, beaches, boat tours and the most useful seasons.
Read articleParos and Antiparos: a guide to two islands in one trip
A practical guide to Paros and Antiparos: Naoussa, Parikia, Ekatontapyliani, Parian marble, beaches, the cave, transport and ferries.
Read articleNaxos: a guide to beaches, villages, Portara and food
A practical guide to Naxos: Portara, the Castle, west-coast beaches, mountain villages, Mount Zas, kitron, graviera, transport and ferries.
Read articleMykonos without clichés: Chora, Delos, beaches and cost
A practical guide to Mykonos without idealising it: Chora, Delos, Ano Mera, beaches, getting around, cost, seasons and useful choices.
Read articleSantorini without the gloss: caldera, Akrotiri and practicalities
A practical guide to Santorini: the caldera, Akrotiri, Fira, Oia, beaches, wine, transport, donkey rides and the best time to go.
Read articleWhich Greek island should you choose by season and trip style?
A practical guide to choosing a Greek island: Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Saronic, Crete, budget, months, family trips, beaches and history.
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