by Violeta Matei | Last updated Mar 19, 2026
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...
by Violeta Matei | Last updated Jun 5, 2025
#1 top pick Organic Pistachio Orchard Tour (with snacks!) ☑ Learn the harvesting process of pistachios from the orchard’s supervisors ☑ Explore the organic pistachio orchard; learn the origin of the trees there ☑ Enjoy tasty local and homemade...
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 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 Mar 19, 2026
Nea Makri is a small coastal town on the Attica Peninsula, 25 km east of Athens, facing the Aegean Sea along the Petalioi Gulf. It is located 7 km north of Rafina and 8 km south of Marathon. Athens locals use it as a weekend and summer escape, as it is close enough to...
