Greece Travel Blog

greece travel blog

Greece is where I come from and this is my Greece Travel Blog. I am actually Greek! Greece is considered one of the cultural capitals of the world and it is the birthplace of so many things such as theatre, democracy, poetry, architecture and more. Greece is also considered a top travel destination and it’s no wonder that it is on many people’s bucket lists. From the cultural and archaeological heaven of its capital Athens to the stunningly photogenic Greek islands, Greece is welcoming everyone to visit it and explore it.

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This is a list of my general travel guides for Greece but If you want to explore greek destinations in more detail, you can visit the dedicated pages: Athens | Santorini | Mykonos | Crete

Booking.com is the website with the most available rooms and Private Villas in Athens, Santorini , Mykonos & Crete (more than Airbnb!)

Ferryhopper is the best website to book your ferry tickets or check the timetables for Santorini, Mykonos , Crete & all greek islands

Get Your Guide has the best and largest variety of Tours in Athens and the greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete etc)

Rentalcars is the easiest way to rent a car or a quad for Greece with thousands of available options

Expedia has all the available flights to and from the greek islands

🗺️ Greece How To’s

  • Best Time to Visit Greece
    Greece is at its best during summer time between June-August where the weather is nice and warm, but there is more to it.
  • Best Greek Islands to visit
    Greek islands are considered some of the most beautiful places in the world but not all islands are the same.
  • Best Greek Islands for beaches
    Santorini is not the best greek island for beaches but Naxos, Mykonos, Crete and many more have some of the most stunning beaches you can find in Europe.
  • Best Greek Islands to visit in June
    June is probably the best month to visit the greek islands as the weather is hot but the islands are less busy
  • Best Beaches in Greece
    Greece is famous for its stunning beaches with white sand and crystal clear waters. These are the best beaches of my country.
  • How To Plan Your Greece Honeymoon
    Greece is an amazing honeymoon destination and it’s considered one of the most romantic places of the world.
  • Best Greek Islands for Families
    Greek islands are some of the best family destinations in the world and they are ideal for kids of any age with their beautiful beaches and the amazing family resorts.
  • Best Greek Islands for Teenage Families
    Teens would love outdoors fun activitiesand culturally rich islands with many exciting opthings to see and do.
  • Best Greek Islands for Couples
    This is the list of the best greek islands for couples as they are all very romantic and will be the perfect getaway for any trip with your other half.
  • Best Greek Islands for Older Couples
    Unfortunately, Santorini and Mykonos might not be the best options if you are over 60 years old
  • Best Cave Hotels in Greece
    Greece has some of the best cave hotels in the world and these are usually located either in Santorini or in Mykonos
  • Best Family Resorts in Greece
    Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and Kos islands have some of the best family resorts in the country with amazing pools and kids clubs
  • Best Things to Do in Greece
    A complete list of things to do in Greece from island cruises to visiting archaeological ruins and caves, Greece has it all
  • Best Greek Beers
    The brewing industry has been booming the last 15 years with excellent new beers from microbreweries being added every year
  • Best Greek Islands Near Athens
    Islands such as Hydra, Poros, Aegina or even Kea and Andros are very cloise to Athens and are ideal for a daytrip while in the capital of Greece
  • When is Summer in Greece
    Most of the businesses in Greece operate during the high season and the summer when the demand is higher and there are direct flights to the islands

Other greek Islands & places

  • Best Hotels in Corfu
    Corfu is an island in the Ioanian sea on the west side of Greece with amazing hotels and very good infrastructure; these are its best hotels
  • Best Corfu Beaches
    Corfu has some of the most impressive sandy beaches in Greece surounded by green hills and meditteranean landscapes
  • Best Hotels in Amorgos
    Amorgos is the “Big Blue” island as it’s called because of the 80’s movie that was shot there and it’s a totally underrated greek island
  • Amorgos Buses Timetables
    If you don’t rent a car in Amorgos then taking the local bus is extremely easy and reliable to move around this rocky greek island
  • Best Hotels in Paros
    Paros has some very new and impressive hotels with excellent service and facilities along with its great nightlife in Naousa and Parikia towns.
  • Best Hotels in Naxos
    Naxos is one of the most underrated greek islands with beautiful sandy beaches and an unspoilt beauty
  • Best Hotels in Rhodes
    Rhodes has the most impressive all inclusive hotels in Greece close to sandy beaches or in Rhodes Old Town
  • Best Hotels in Milos
    Milos island is one of the most diverse but less touristy greek islands with stunning beaches and lots of new impressive hotels
  • Best Hotels in Tinos
    Tinos has always been a sacred place for greek orthodox but it’s now boasting lots of stunning resorts and hotels
  • Best Hotels in Ios
    Ios used to be a party island in the 90’s but it is now home to stunning hotels and family friendly beaches
  • Best Hotels in Syros
    Syros with its neoclassical capital town Ermoupoli is only a 2 hour ferry from Athens and offers a very different experience than any other greek island.
  • Best Hotels in Skiathos
    Skiathos is a little gem of an island with turquoise waters and covered completed in pine trees, with some unique hotels
  • Best Hotels in Zakynthos
    Zakynthos island with its famous Navagio Beach has some of the newest hotels in Greece, with excellent service and amenities
  • Best Hotels in Kefalonia
    Kefalonia is one of the biggest and greenest greek islands with lots of history and the magnificent Melissani Cave
  • Best Hotels in Hydra
    Hydra is a little gem ideal for a 1- or 2-night stay since it’s very cute and close to Athens.
  • Best Hotels in Spetses
    Spetses is one of the cutest greek islands near Athens with a fantastic old town full of neoclassical architecture hotels
  • Best Hotels in Kos
    Kos island has some of the most impressive all-inclusive hotels in Greece and it’s pretty close to Rhodes
  • Best Hotels in Chios
    Chios is one of the most underrated greek islands with lots of history and (rumours say…) the birthplace of Homer himself
  • Best Hotels in Delphi
    Delphi is one of the most important and sacred places of ancient Greece with some of the most breathtaking views in the country

Make sure you check my other dedicated travel blogs for Greece with a ton of information and tips:

  • Crete Travel Blog: all you need to know about the largest island in Greece and one of the biggest in the world
  • Mykonos Travel Blog: all you need to know about the island with the most amazing beaches in Greece