GREECE TRAVEL PLANNING ARTICLES
Plan your trip to Greece the smart wayThings To Know When Planning Your Greece Trips
The first thing to keep in mind is that Greece is a huge territory. You have to focus on visiting a certain area or a small group of islands at once. If you can afford to spend three months in Greece, this is another story. However, most tourists plan for one or two weeks, the luckiest ones being able to spend one full month on their holiday. Here’s a 10-day Greece itinerary, to see what you can cover in such a short time.
Greece has an excellent public transport system. The buses are comfortable, they have air conditioning and the drivers are good. Nonetheless, the schedule isn’t always too generous, as you may only have a couple of options in the day. I still remember when I had to return the rental car to Rethymno. I did it without even thinking about any bus schedule. As I got to the bus station, I found out that the next bus to Agia Galini (where I lived at that time) was supposed to leave the next morning. You can’t imagine how fast I ran back to the car rental shop to ask the guy to give me that car again for a couple of days. Eventually, I rented it for the whole winter, but that’s a story I’m going to tell you in another article. For now, the point is that you have to study the bus schedules carefully, if you plan to move across Greece.
The weather in Greece is usually predictable, but it can go crazy at times. Can you believe that I’ve seen snow in Crete one morning? It’s true this was in December, but the previous day I was bathing in the sea without problems. I did the same the next day. Take care when you pack for your Greece holidays, as evenings may get chilly even during the summer. It’s best to dress in layers, so that you can peel them off you as needed.
Rethymno Travel Guide
Rethymno (alternative spelling Rethymnon) is one of the four prefectures of Crete, the largest Greek island. Rethymno Town is the capital of this regional unit. Rethymno Town is located on the North coast of Crete, between the towns of Chania and Heraklion. Founded by...
How To Spend One Week in Crete [Not an Itinerary but an Active Vacation]
Do you only have one week available and you want to spend it in Crete? Most people will tell you that's way too little time for such a big island. Don't listen to anyone and just book your flights! You'll see amazing places in Crete wherever you may go, so it doesn't...
Greece 10-Day Itinerary & Road Trip from Athens
There are many ways to plan a Greece 10-day itinerary. You can focus on the mainland, on some islands or on a mix of the two. You can drive, fly or sail. When it comes to spending 10 days in Greece, the sky is the limit in terms of possibilities. How Many Days Do You...
Islands near Thessaloniki [or Very Easy to Reach]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you say Greek Islands? If you're like most people, you'd think of Santorini, Mikonos or some other islands by south of Athens. Some would think of Corfu and some others of Crete, Zante or Rhodes. How many of you would...
Top 20 Things to Do on Aegina Island
Aegina belongs to the Saronic (or Argo-Saronic) group of islands, together with Poros, Hydra, Salamina and Agistri Island. The capital is Aegina Town, which is also the main starting point for boat trips to surrounding islands such as Moni, Agistri and Dorousa. Here's...
Corfu Ferries – How To Get to Corfu by Ferry
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...
Aegina Ferries Info & A Great Island Day Trip from Athens
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 many day...
How To Visit the Meteora Monasteries in 2022 – Organized Tours or Self-Guided Visits?
Meteora monasteries in Greece are a miracle of nature and craftsmanship. Visit Meteora in a full-day trip from Athens, or sleep over in Kalabaka.
Beaches Near Athens – Nea Makri
Nea Makri is one of the best beaches near Athens, Greece. Easily accessible, Nea Makri is a quiet town and a seaside resort great for a beach vacation.