The best accommodation in places around Greece
Most people visit Delphi on a day trip from Athens. The city is 178 kilometers (111 miles) from the Greek capital, and frequent buses make it a convenient destination. However, spending a night or two in Delphi allows you to truly feel the magic of this ancient place. Most tourists leave in the afternoon, so…
Spending a holiday in Rethymno is a fantastic idea. It’s one of the most beautiful towns in Greece and one of the best places to stay in Crete. Rethymno is home to an outstanding Old Town full of historic churches, mosques, fountains, and houses. There’s even an impressive fortress with spectacular views. You’ll also find…
Nafplio is one of Greece’s nicest towns. We discovered it a couple of years ago and fell in love instantly. The city lies on the eastern shore of the Peloponnese, some 80 miles (135 km) from Athens. That’s why we go there when we want to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital. However,…
Serifos has a special place in our hearts. It was one of the first islands we visited before moving to Greece. Now that we live in Athens, we visit regularly. Since it’s only 62 miles (100 km) from the port of Piraeus it’s easy for us to go. In fact, we try to go to…
Deciding where to stay in Heraklion is essential to enjoy your trip to Crete to the max. The island’s capital and biggest city is a fantastic destination in itself. The spectacular Knossos is only a step away. Heraklion has traditional neighborhoods and contemporary ones. The city has museums, parks, archaeological remains, markets, shops, churches, monuments,…
Skopelos is one of less touristy islands in Greece. We discovered it ages ago and fell in love instantly. Since then, we’ve been back several times and always have a great time. Though the island is not that big, it’s pretty diverse. That’s why deciding where you want to stay in Skopelos is essential to…
Deciding where to stay in Thessaloniki is not as easy as it sounds. The second largest city in Greece is pretty diverse and eclectic. Thessaloniki has different neighborhoods that cater to different tastes and needs. We have been to the city several times. We have friends there and the food is great! Besides, Thessaloniki has…
Deciding where to stay in Chania, West Crete is not as easy as it sounds. Our favorite city on our favorite island in Greece is a sight to behold. That’s why you can’t go wrong. Chania has very different neighborhoods. All you have to do is pick the one that’s right for you. The city…
Maybe Tinos is not the first Greek island that comes to your mind when you think of a summer holiday. Other Greek islands are far more popular. Not that there’s anything wrong with the likes of Santorini or Mykonos. We’ve been there and loved them. However, Tinos Island is amongst the nicest less visited islands…
Sifnos is everything a Greek island should be. The not so touristy island boasts blue crystalline water, pristine beaches, lovely nature, cute little towns, delicious food, 300 churches, historic buildings, archaeology, and incredible hospitality. Located a couple of hours away from Athens, the island is part of the Cyclades, in the heart of the Aegean…
You’ve probably been dreaming of going to Crete for a long time. We had been since we moved to Greece and were lucky to visit this past June. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed no crowds. Crete is not only the largest Greek Island, but also its most spectacular one. Beautiful cities, ancient sites,…
We live in Athens, and for us, it is one of the nicest cities in the world. Independently from what we think, it is one of the most extraordinary places in Europe. Its ancient ruins are a testament to when the city was the center of the Western world. Numerous medieval churches are remnants of…