Greece Travel Guide
Festivals and Customs in Kefalonia
The Greek islands are famous for their customs and festivals. It’s been said times and times around that one should spend Easter at least once in a life time in Greece. Beside Easter, Kefalonia’s festivals include: The Carnival, Christmas and New Year, March 25 (or the Annunciation of Virgin Mary), May Day, August 15, Celebration of the Holy Cross, Bourbourelia, Ascension Day, Lambadaris and the feast of Agios Gerasimos.
Feast of Agios Gerasimos
Most of the festivals and customs in Kefalonia have religious routes. The feast of Agios Gerasimos takes place every August 16 and October 20. He is the patron saint of the island and can cure crazy people.
Date: August 16th, 2008 |
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October in Greece
Prices are low, nothing is crowded and the weather is pleasant. Plenty of events and festivals to enjoy the best fall in Greece.
Weather
The weather is pleasant but can get cooler by the end of the month. The trend, however, is to have quite warm weather in October so don’t worry about the weather being too cold. It’s worth it to check the forecast bit in advance though. On the islands it’s quite windy.
Temperatures
Athens: avg high 22C/73F ; avg low 15C/60F
Rhodes: avg high 23C/75F ; avg low 18C/65F
Thessaloniki: avg high 21C/70F ; avg low 11C/52F
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Facilities
Due to winds the water transportation is often disturbed. The seasonal ferry routes are closed and so are most of the hotels and restaurants on the islands. Some of the flights are also cut back. Prices are moderate to low and your best bet is to visit the mainland.
Date: August 9th, 2008 |
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Most romantic hotels in Crete
The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is not only the home of the legendary Minotaur, but also a great location to spend a romantic vacation. Forget about the “traditional” Greek romantic escapes in Santorini or Mykonos and head to Crete for the perfect honeymoon or anniversary. Enjoy a lovely breakfast in bed, surrounded by scattered rose petals and the magnificent views of Crete.
Paradise Island Villas
A boutique villa hotel, offering 12 luxury villas, it’s the perfect setting for a romantic escape. All villas have swimming pool and garden. Rates start at €216 per night.
Date: August 5th, 2008 |
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Women and Packing light for Greece
Last summer I managed to pack only one backpack for two persons (me and my husband) for 5 days in a European capital. And yes, there were plenty of clothes for us.
Considering the new fees for the luggage and the fact that it’s absolutely horrible to drag many suitcases all over the places, packing light becomes pretty much a necessity.
Do and Don’t of packing light
Make sure to write a list with everything you might need: from underwear to chargers and everything in between.
Date: July 31st, 2008 |
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Nude Beach in Crete: Red Beach, Matala
The Red Beach in Matala is known as the most famous nude beach in Crete. Although the official nude section is in the northern part of the beach, no one stops nude bathers from staying anywhere on the beach.
How to get to Red Beach
Go to Matala town. As you arrive, you’ll see Zafirias hotel on your left hand side. Right after the hotel, take a left turn and follow the road. Keep going when the asphalt finishes.
There’s another way to get to Red Beach, but you can easily miss the signposts. When you get to the town as for the easier (or alternative) way to get to the beach. You’ll have to pass by couple of bars and an old house to get to the road that goes over the hills.
Date: July 29th, 2008 |
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Parnassos National Park
For those who love nature, an active vacation is exactly what they are looking for. Hiking and mountain biking on the beautiful trails, bird watching or skiing are only some of the activities which can be practiced within the protected areas which form the national parks.
The National Parks are protected areas due to rare indigenous flora and fauna and present special interest because of the water, atmosphere and geomorphologic formations. We can find three climates in Greece and a variety of ecosystems.
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In Greece there are 10 wooden areas which are designated as national parks. Within those parks (and outside them), there are 196 important bird areas. The first national park established in Greece was Olympus National Park, followed quickly (in the same year) by Parnassos National Park.
Date: August 14th, 2008 |
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Paralia, Katerini & Olympic Beach
Talk to most of the Eastern European travelers who vacation in Greece and they will most likely tell you: “I stayed in Paralia Katerini”. Due to being very close to Bulgaria and Romania, the Olympian Riviera is pretty much invaded by tourists from these countries every single summer. Add the fact that the prices are very affordable and you’ve got a recipe for success.
The Olympian Riviera is quite a magical place. The entire Riviera is guarded by Mount Olympus and Pieria Mountains. Here you are bathing in the blue Aegean Sea and looking at the mountains. That’s something you won’t find everywhere. Plus, the place plays an important role in the Greek mythology and is also home to several archeological sites.
Date: August 7th, 2008 |
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Ionian Islands
Over the history the islands which make up the Ionian Islands have been known under a variety of confusing names. However, what’s well known is that the history of this archipelago is well known from Homer’s Odyssey.
Location
Off the west coast of mainland Greece and off the southern tip of the Peloponnesus, the traveler find a group of both large and small islands, known as the Ionian Islands.
Date: August 2nd, 2008 |
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Random Greece Photo of the Moment
Here’s a random photo taken in Athens in 2005 at the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, overlooking the capital. The photo is part of our Athens set of our Greece photos page.
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
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Best Luxury Hotels in Mykonos
Greece’s party island, Mykonos , is famous for its romantic sunsets, windmills, “Little Venice” and an incredible weather during the tourist season. It’s one of the most sought after Greek island when it comes to choosing the honeymoon destination. There are numerous beautiful hotels where you can indulge in the Greek lifestyle. But all these make Mykonos a bit expensive.
Hotel Tagoo, Mykonos
Right in the center of the Town of Mykonos, you’ll find Cavo Tagoo. Built in a traditional architecture and overlooking the Aegean Sea, the hotel is a small family owned place, just perfect for your romantic getaway. This small luxury hotel comprises a spa, a pool bar as well as beautiful restaurants. All rooms have AC, TV, bathroom, wi-fi (fee required), minibar, phone and queen or king size beds.
Date: July 26th, 2008 |
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