by Violeta Matei | Last updated Feb 10, 2022
Unlike many other Greek islands, Corfu is very easy to reach by ferry. Corfu ferries depart from Igoumenitsa, but also from Brindisi, Bari, Ancona and even Venice in Italy, as well as Sarande in Albania. In this article I refer to Corfu ferries from Greece. Depending...
by Violeta Matei | Last updated Feb 12, 2022
There’s aren’t many people who can easily take an island day trip from their home city. Athens residents surely can. They even have several islands to choose from. Athenians can even visit three islands in one day without having to sleep over. There are...
by Violeta Matei | Last updated Aug 21, 2024
If someone told you that you could go on a Greek island and you had to visit a fresh water lake, would you believe it? Lake Kournas is at 45 km from Chania Town and it is the only freshwater natural lake on Crete. You can reach it by car, via VOAK, the road that...
by Violeta Matei | Last updated Nov 2, 2025
#1 top pick Majestic Meteora Monasteries Sunset Tour ✔️ See all six of the monasteries of this UNESCO World Heritage site & visit inside 1 or 2 ✔️ Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on a small-group tour ✔️...
by Violeta Matei | Last updated Jul 31, 2024
What’s the first name that comes to mind when you think about Chania beaches? Most people would think of Elafonisi, the pink sand beach on the southwesternmost peninsula of Crete. Although beautiful, Elafonisi is far from being representative for all beaches in...
