Lefkada Itinerary: How Many Days and What to See

The Nydri islets and green coast of Lefkada, a highlight of a Lefkada itinerary

A Lefkada itinerary rewards the traveller who treats the island as a driving route rather than a single resort. Lefkada joins the mainland by a causeway, so a hire car reaches the north town, the west-coast cliffs, the sheltered east coast and the mountain interior across roughly fifty kilometres. Three days catch the headline sights, … Read more

How to Get to Kefalonia: Flights and Ferries

Ferry approaching the port of Sami, Kefalonia

Kefalonia sits in the Ionian Sea off western Greece. Two routes carry every visitor there: the air route into Kefalonia Airport and the sea route into the island’s ferry ports. The airport, coded EFL, lies about 9 km south of Argostoli and handles domestic flights from Athens through the year, with scheduled and charter services … Read more

Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia: The Island’s Famous White Bay

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Myrtos beach is the most famous beach of Kefalonia, a broad curve of white pebbles and pale marble sand on the island’s northwest coast. The bay lies between the villages of Assos and Divarata, about 30 km north of Argostoli, the island capital. Steep green-and-white cliffs rise behind the sand, and the water shifts from … Read more

How to Get to Spetses: Ferries, Flying Dolphins and Porto Heli

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Spetses has no airport, so every visitor arrives by sea. The most direct route is a high-speed Flying Dolphin from Piraeus, though travellers drive to the mainland and cross from Kosta or Porto Heli. Planning your arrival with My Greece Tours means matching the right gateway to your schedule, because Spetses rewards a smooth, well-timed … Read more

Kastro Village in Thassos

Kastro Village in Thassos

Kastro, perched high in the central-west of Thassos, is a remote mountain village with a rich history. It was originally founded as a refuge from pirate attacks during the medieval and early Ottoman periods. The village’s name comes from the ‘kastro’, or castle, around which stone houses cluster. Today, Kastro is a quiet place with … Read more

Loutra Pozar Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Loutra Pozar Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Loutra Pozar, also known as the Loutraki Pozar thermal baths, is a remarkable spa destination nestled in the Almopia valley of Pella. Situated at the foot of Mount Voras, this hot-spring retreat offers a serene escape with its warm mineral waters and picturesque surroundings. Visitors can enjoy the open-air natural pools, indoor baths, and private … Read more

Thessaloniki vs Athens: Which Greek City to Visit

Thessaloniki vs Athens: Which Greek City to Visit

Thessaloniki and Athens are the two great cities of the Greek mainland, and a traveller planning a trip often has to choose between them or split the days across both. Athens carries the weight of the classical world, its skyline crowned by the Acropolis and its museums holding the record of ancient Greece. Thessaloniki runs … Read more

Where to Stay in Thessaloniki

Where to Stay in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki rewards travellers who pick the right base. Greece’s second city packs Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, a seafront promenade and a deep food scene into a compact grid you cross on foot. The area you book shapes the trip. The walkable centre suits sightseeing, Ladadika delivers late nights, and the Upper Town trades hills for … Read more

Things to Do in Thessaloniki

Things to Do in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki packs Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, and a five-kilometre seafront into one walkable centre at the head of the Thermaic Gulf. Greece’s second city carries two thousand years of layered history, from the Arch of Galerius to Ottoman fortress walls, alongside a food culture that earned it a UNESCO City of Gastronomy title. Travellers reach … Read more

Flights to Naxos: Airport & Air Travel Guide

Flights to Naxos: Airport & Air Travel Guide

Naxos sits in the heart of the Cyclades, and reaching it by air means understanding one small but capable gateway: Naxos national airport, coded JNX. The airport handles domestic flights only, mostly light propeller aircraft on the short hop from Athens. Its runway is brief, so large jets and international carriers stay away. This guide … Read more