Travel Around Greece

Monemvasia town and fortress was established around 6th century AD. The town was founded in 583 by people seeking refuge from the Slavic and the Avaric invasion of Greece.

Monemvasia got past back and forth between several parties:

Region: Peloponnese

Place: gerakas, monemvasia

You will find here: Ancient monuments, Byzantine monuments

A very picturesque trip for anyone interested in medieval castles should be Monemvasia. However it is certainly not a place for a long stay... Perfect for a weekend but a week would be too long.

Region: Peloponnese

Place: Agios Ioannis in Monemvassia, Elafonissos, Geraki of Lakonia, monemvasia, Neapoli

You will find here: Fishing, Hiking and trekking, Medieval monuments

Sadly and unlike the rest of Greece, Spetses does not have much to offer in archaeological findings. The earliest evidence of man on Spetses comes in the shape of two Mesolithic flint spear-heads. These are thought to indicate a passing visit by hunters from the Fraghthi cave on the mainland who were searching for water. Spetses' first inhabitants appear to have been mostly just passing through, on their way from the Peloponnese to the Cyclades.

Region: Argosaronic Gulf

Place: aegean islands, Argo Saronic Gulf, Dapia, Greek Island, Spetses, sporades

You will find here: Ancient monuments, Beach, Festivals and culture, Museums

Spetses is a very popular option for young Athenians interested in a fun weekend on an island. There are many bars and clubs that are more than happy to offer their services from afternoon to the early hours of the morning.

Region: Argosaronic Gulf

Place: Agia Marina, Agia Paraskevi, Agios Mamas, Dapia, Old Harbor, Palio Limani, Spetses, Spetses Centre

You will find here: Clubbing

The island of Spetses is a short distance from Greece's capital and is a popular option for many Athenians that want a few days away on an island. It is a relatively small island yet it attracts a large amount of Greek and foreign tourists. Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils arrive regularly from Piraeus and Tyros and Leonidio and Nafplion on the Peloponnese.

Region: Argosaronic Gulf

Place: Agia Marina, Agia Paraskevi, Agioi Anargiroi, Agios Mamas, College beach, Dapia, Spetses, sporades

You will find here: Beach, Camping, Clubbing, Diving, Festivals and culture, Fishing, Museums, Scuba diving and snorkeling, Sea sports, Shopping

If one ever has a free weekend and wants to get the heck away from Athens I highly recommend Stemnitsa in the Peloponnise. It is an extremely picturesque village that can take pride in its lovely atmosphere and beautiful forests and cliffs!

The drive from Athens is relatively pleasant but towards the end it becomes awesome because one truly finds himself amidst the prettiest woods in Greece.

Region: Peloponnese

Place: arkadia, dimitsana, ellinikon, stemnitsa, trikolonion, vitina

You will find here: Climbing, Fishing, Hiking and trekking, Mountain resorts, Religious Tourism, Road traveling, Winter sports

Free camping places south of Chania and Rethymno in Crete!

South west is Kedrodassos, 1km east of Elafonisi,
West of Paliohora in the south is Gyaliskari,
5 minutes walk east of Sougia village in the south,
Lissos 1 hour walk from Sougia to the west with beautiull private beach,
Marmara beach at the exit of Aradena gorge near Sfakia in the south,
Glyka Nera beach west of Sfakia in the south,
Kato Rodakino south of Rethymno, Preveli beach south of Rethymno,
All beaches east of Preveli including Triopetra and Agios Pavlos,

Region: Crete

Place: Chania, East Crete, eastern crete, greece, preveli, rethimno, rethymno, sfakia, xania

You will find here: Beach, Camping

If I were given a Euro each time I was told that the northern part of Greece is a lot nicer than the south, I would be a lot better of than I am now. According to popular belief, the people are friendlier, the food is better and cheaper, services are not as snooty and the atmosphere is a lot more pleasant that the rat race known as Athens.

Region: Central Macedonia

Place: Molos, Tempi, Thessaloniki

You will find here: Clubbing, Festivals and culture

Athens, the capital of greece can be accessed by boat as well as by air transportation.Both the port and the airport can be accessed by bus, train/suburban railroad or even taxi hire.

Region: Attica

Place: athens, center of athens, city of athens, Eleytherios Venizelos Airport, pireaus

You will find here: Ancient monuments, Festivals and culture, Museums, Sea resorts

In Athens, guests can choose to eat in a different way for every single day of their stay since numerous gourmet spots will satisfy their appetite. One can indulge in the traditional Greek cuisine of taverns and Mediterranean style restaurants. Moreover, those who prefer international or exotic gastronomy can choose from a wide variety of international cuisine restaurants. The price ranges vary, however, quality and hospitality remain above average. Finally, another significant factor adding to the appeal of a Greek restaurant would be the area of its location.

Region: Attica

Place: athens, center of athens, city of athens, peireaus, plaka, psirri, thiseon

You will find here: Ancient monuments, Beach, Byzantine monuments, Clubbing, Festivals and culture, Medieval monuments, Museums, Sea resorts

In Athens one can find a full range of hotels and alternative accommodation options. The city offers a variety of solutions in terms of accommodation according to ones personal style and budget. On the one hand, luxurious hotels can be found in the centre, where one can benefit from the vast diversity of activities that it offers. On the other hand, low budgeted alternatives such as youth hostels or even family hotels, can satisfy a visitor to the most.

Region: Attica

Place: athens, center of athens, city of athens, peireaus, plaka, psirri, thiseon

The beaches of Elounda are numerous and for all kinds of taste. There is the main sandy beach in the center of the town. Those who prefer pebbles can visit the beach of Plaka, a village next to Elounda about 4km away. One of the main attractions or Elounda is the beach of Kolokytha, located on the Elounda peninsula, with its white sand and crystal water. You can get there either by car - in this case you will have to leave the car at a point and walk about 10 minutes - or by one of the boats you can find in the port of Elounda.

Region: Crete

Place: Agios Nikolaos, antiskari, East Crete, Elounda, Elounta, greek islands, kolokitha, Lasithi, olous, plaka, skistra

You will find here: Beach, Diving, Fishing, Scuba diving and snorkeling, Sea resorts, Sea sports

Ancient Elounda (Olous) was a minoan city. It was partly destroyed hit by a tidal wave caused by the explosion of the Santorini volcano, estimated to have occurred in the mid second millennium BC. Ruins of the ancient city of Olous can bee seen under the sea in elounda peninsula.

Minoan and Roman graves as well as temples dedicated to the ancient greek gods can also be found around elounda. Monuments of the byzantine period have also been found in elounda such as the byzantine mosaic on the elounda peninsula.

Region: Crete

Place: Agios Nikolaos, East Crete, Elounda, Elounta, greek islands, Kato Elounda, Lasithi, Mavrikiano, olous, Pano Elounda, plaka, Skisma

You will find here: Ancient monuments, Byzantine monuments, Medieval monuments, Religious Tourism

Elounda is a town placed on the north-eastern coast of Crete, in the picturesque gulf of Mirabello, about 70 km from the Heraklion airport and 10 km from the town of Aghios Nikolaos. Elounda is a quite small town with almost 2.000 residents. In reality it is a union of 4 small villages : Pano Elounda, Kato Elounda, Mavrikiano and Skisma which is the center of elounda. In the summer it is full of visitors and tourists. Because of its good climate and great beauty, many foreigners (mostly europeans) have chosen elounda as their permanent residence.

Region: Crete

Place: Agios Nikolaos, East Crete, Elounda, Elounta, greek islands, Kato Elounda, Lasithi, Mavrikiano, olous, Pano Elounda, plaka, Skisma

You will find here: Agrotourism, Beach, Byzantine monuments, Diving, Festivals and culture, Fishing, Scuba diving and snorkeling, Sea resorts, Sea sports

Elounda provides all kinds of accommodation for the visitor. It is famous for its' luxurious hotels (Elounda bay, Elounda Peninsula, Elounda Beach and others). However, affordable high quality studios and apartments are also available, as well as less expensive hotels. Despite its reputation for its luxurious and very expensive hotels, Elounda is actually an affordable destination, with cheap accommodation of excellent quality. You can find a 2-person apartment for as low as 30 euros per day, and the cost of food is not high either.

Region: Crete

Place: Agios Nikolaos, East Crete, Elounda, greek islands, Kato Elounda, Lasithi, Mavrikiano, olous, Pano Elounda, plaka, Skisma