The Corfu donkey sanctuary is a rescue home for old and unwanted donkeys in the hills near Paleokastritsa, on the west coast of Corfu. Visitors meet, brush and learn about the donkeys, and farm tours add horses and lunch. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover … Read more
The Athens donkey sanctuary is a rescue centre for donkeys in the countryside east of Athens, where visitors brush, pet and walk with the animals. Visits teach how donkeys shaped Greek farm and island life. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the visits, the place, … Read more
Santorini donkeys have long carried visitors up the steep 588 steps between the Old Port and Fira, a centuries-old tradition now shadowed by serious animal-welfare concerns. This guide covers the history, the ride, the welfare issues, the weight rules and the kinder alternatives to a donkey ride. The donkeys are a famous but contentious sight … Read more