Lake Como in Italy is an incredibly popular tourist destination, with its stunning landscape attracting over 1 million visitors a year, but the crowds can be offputting for many people. As destinations across Europe deal with overtourism, many holidaymakers are looking to visit less crowded places. So, if you were thinking of heading to Italy’s … Read more
Winter sports and Greece don’t usually go hand in hand, but just north of the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast sits a mystical mountainous ski-village. Away from the crowds of The Alps, Metsovo is tucked alongside the Pindus Mountains in Greece, drawing winter-sport enthusiasts from December to March. The canopy of fog which drapes the village adds … Read more
This beautiful little Greek village is on the iconic island of Santorini – but is far less touristy than other, more well-known parts. Oia is renowned for its world-famous sunsets, while Thira is known for its bustling streets. But if you’re looking for something more tranquil but equally charming, travel experts recommend Imerovigli as the … Read more
Greece is bracing for a turbulent weekend as Storm Cassandra approaches, prompting severe weather warnings for tourists and locals alike. The storm, which has already affected northern Italy and parts of the Western Balkans, is expected to hit Greece on Friday afternoon. It will bring with it rain, thunder, and lightning across various regions. According … Read more
Life here is deeply tied to tradition, with locals primarily making their living through farming and fishing. The picturesque island is not only blessed with volcanic soil but also rich in minerals. This is because of its chalk-mining history, which is where it gets its name as “kimolia” is the Greek word for chalk. Kimolos … Read more
A beautiful city in Spain’s Andalusian region was named the most walkable city in Europe, according to travel experts at Preply. However, a charming spot in Greece came in close ranking as a desirable destination for those who enjoy walking. Athens is the fifth best European city for exploring on foot, following Seville, Venice, Porto, … Read more
Renowned for its distinctly Mediterranean look, Santorini also benefits from an attractive regional climate with warm summers and mild, rainy winters. Visitors can soak up sunny days and temperatures averaging 21C from May and find higher temperatures of 25C well into September, dropping to a lower 21C average again in October. But it means crowds … Read more
A popular European country renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture boasting 220 islands is named one of the “best” for island hopping. With 227 inhabited islands, Greece has been crowned with the amazing title. Travel experts at Planet Cruise analysed key data points – ranging from safety scores to ferry costs and social … Read more
If you’re on the lookout for an exceptional city perfect for pedestrians, the language experts at Preply have uncovered Europe’s leading walkable hotspots. Amongst them, a Greek city has been hailed as one of the finest for travellers who prefer to take in sights on foot. A Spanish urban haven may have clinched the title … Read more
Greece is home to 6,000 islands and islets, of which 227 are inhabited. But while you may have visited some of its most popular islands, such as Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes or Corfu, there is another island which is “little-known”, according to Brown Hotels. Evia Island, also known as Euboea, is the second largest island … Read more
