Zakynthos Town serves as the capital and main port of the island. Spread along the east coast, it sits beneath a green hill crowned by a ruined Venetian castle. A great earthquake in the middle of the twentieth century levelled the old town completely. Builders reconstructed the settlement in its former Venetian style. Visitors find … Read more
Heraklion, sometimes written Iraklion, is the capital and largest city of Crete, spread along the island’s north-central coast around a working harbour. It pairs a Venetian old town with a busy modern port, so a sea fort, a lion fountain, and pedestrian shopping streets sit within a short walk of ferries and cafes. The city … Read more
Plaka is the picturesque hilltop capital of Milos, a maze of whitewashed Cycladic lanes crowned by the Venetian Kastro castle, famous for its sweeping views and sunsets. Explore it with guided tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Plaka is the cultural heart of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what … Read more
Fira Santorini is the island’s lively capital, perched dramatically on the caldera cliffs, with a famous cable car down to the Old Port, museums, shopping, restaurants and the island’s best nightlife. This guide covers what to do in Fira, the cable car, the caldera views and how to visit the central hub of Santorini. Fira … Read more