Piraeus is the great port of Athens and one of the busiest in Europe, the main gateway to the Greek islands by ferry, with the scenic Kastella hill, pretty marinas and a fine archaeological museum. Plan your island-hopping and city days around it with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The port is … Read more
Santorini vs Ios sets a romantic, scenic, premium island against a younger, livelier one with sandy beaches, nightlife and better value. Santorini wins on views and romance; Ios wins on beaches, partying and price. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, nightlife, cost and who each suits. Both sit close together beyond the wider Santorini … Read more
Santorini vs Paros sets a dramatic, romantic, premium island against a relaxed, authentic one with sandy beaches and better value. Santorini wins on scenery and romance; Paros wins on beaches, atmosphere and price. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, cost, food and who each suits. Both are Cyclades favourites beyond the wider Santorini travel … Read more
Santorini vs Naxos pits a dramatic, romantic, crowded island against a bigger, more authentic one with superb sandy beaches and lower prices. Santorini wins on views and romance; Naxos wins on beaches, value and Greek character. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, cost, food and who each suits. Both are Cyclades islands beyond the … Read more
Santorini vs Crete is a choice between a small, romantic, view-driven island and a vast one with better beaches, deeper history and lower prices. Santorini suits a short, scenic break; Crete suits a longer, varied holiday. This guide compares them on size, beaches, scenery, cost and who each suits. Both are top picks beyond the … Read more
Tinos beaches number more than 50, spread across two contrasting coasts, from organised sandy bays with tavernas to wild coves reached only by dirt track. The best Tinos beaches pair calm, shallow water on the sheltered south with surfable waves on the wind-blown north. This guide ranks each shore by facilities, access and conditions, so … Read more
Tinos has no airport, so every traveller reaches the island by ferry from the Athens ports of Rafina and Piraeus or from a neighbouring Cycladic island. The fastest route runs from Mykonos in about 20 minutes, and the most common mainland route runs from Rafina in two to four hours. This guide sets out how … Read more
Tinos is a Cycladic island where marble-carving villages, a famous pilgrimage church, wind-swept beaches and a serious food culture sit within a 30-minute drive of each other. The best things to do in Tinos combine sightseeing, swimming and craft tourism on one compact island of 194 square kilometres. This guide ranks every activity by what … Read more
The Greek islands for first-timers can feel like a dream: whitewashed houses, sapphire seas, winding alleys, and ruins that whisper ancient stories. For many of us, that first trip raises a string of questions: where should we go, how do we get between islands, and what’s actually worth the time? Powered by GetYourGuide This practical … Read more
How to travel between Greek islands: ferry vs flight tips, port basics (Piraeus/Rafina), route planning by island groups, plus buffers for wind delays. Powered by GetYourGuide If we’re honest, the dream of Greek island-hopping is usually born from a photo: whitewashed houses, a blue dome, a tiny harbor with a taverna table practically touching the … Read more