The Cyclades have long lured British holidaymakers

Mykonos and Santorini, the more established destinations, are the most practical options for housebuyers, as you can fly to both direct from Britain. For those in search of a perfect slice of Greece and the chance of a bargain, however, it is worth taking the longer ferry ride to Naxos or Amorgos. All the islands can be reached by ferries that run daily from the mainland ports of Piraeus or Rafina; journey times vary between two and seven hours, depending on the distance and the company you use.

If you harbour dreams of renovating a traditional ruin, you may well be disappointed. Many who set out with that idea change their minds once confronted with reality.

New Stansted to Athens flights debut

Holidaymakers and holiday home owners looking for quick and easy access to Athens will be able to take advantage of a new air route from London Stansted to the Greek capital launched last week.

Greece attracts over 16 millions visitors from around the world each year, with official figures from the Greek tourism ministry noting that, in 2005, over six million people visited Athens alone.

Just 17 miles outside the historic capital city, Athens International Airport is the gateway to both mainland Greece and a necessary stop-off on the way to many of the islands. From last Thursday, Aegean Airlines is flying there from Stansted twice a day, all year round.

Greek Island Domestic Sea Schedules

Now receive the domestic sea schedules / ferry schedules (Ferries, Flying Dolphins, Flying Cats, Car ferries) of Greece and the Greek Islands on a monthly basis.

The publishers of the leading monthly professional travel guide of Greece, HELLENIC TRAVELLING, are now offering the domestic sea schedules of Greece and the Greek Islands in digital format for you to use on your computer.


The domestic sea schedules / ferry schedules are useful for those who want to travel to Greece and the Greek Islands for business or pleasure. Also they are a tool for tour operators, travel agents and travel consultants who want to plan for their clients who will be visiting Greece and the Greek Islands.

36 Hours in Athens

Once the private grounds of Greece’s long-deposed royal family, the National Gardens is one of the few leafy oases in Athens. Cypress, pine and palm trees shade trails, brooks, bridges, duck ponds, a botanical museum and prides of stray cats. The stately parliament building is next door and faces the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, where tourists try to distract the photogenic young evzones (the elite military guards who wear the skirt-like foustanella).