New Links on Greek travel
A selection of the many new links continuously added to the Greece for Visitors website. Fun browsing - what will you find?
Right Now in Greece
See what's happening right now in Greece.
See what's happening right now in Greece.
Derpapas Mosaics
Inspired by ancient Minoan art and by the beauty of the surrounding islands, this mosaic artist revivifies this tradition.
Inspired by ancient Minoan art and by the beauty of the surrounding islands, this mosaic artist revivifies this tradition.
How to Tie a Greek Orthodox Prayer Rope
This is a different, hands-on approach to this Greek folk art. Photos, even a video.
This is a different, hands-on approach to this Greek folk art. Photos, even a video.
Greek Marine Weather - Poseidon
Excellent resource for weather in Greece, frequently updated, designed to serve the needs of vessels out on the water, so it has to be as accurate as possible. Forecasts, wind velocities, fog coverage, much more.
Excellent resource for weather in Greece, frequently updated, designed to serve the needs of vessels out on the water, so it has to be as accurate as possible. Forecasts, wind velocities, fog coverage, much more.
Auto Repair on Crete
Hopefully you'll never need it, but if you do, it may not be so bad an experience. Enjoy this fun, culturally informative article by Dick Strom of Auto Body News.
Hopefully you'll never need it, but if you do, it may not be so bad an experience. Enjoy this fun, culturally informative article by Dick Strom of Auto Body News.
Nude Beaches by Sea Kayak
No, the kayaking isn't done in the nude but this very reasonably-priced tour from Northwest Passage visits many remote beaches by kayak, including Matala's famous Red Beach and many others. (It's also got to be one of the coolest ways to arrive short of parachuting onto the sand!)
No, the kayaking isn't done in the nude but this very reasonably-priced tour from Northwest Passage visits many remote beaches by kayak, including Matala's famous Red Beach and many others. (It's also got to be one of the coolest ways to arrive short of parachuting onto the sand!)
Send a Greek Orthodox E-Card
Send a Greek Orthodox E-card to commemorate Easter, name and feast days, and other Orthodox holidays. From the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America.
Send a Greek Orthodox E-card to commemorate Easter, name and feast days, and other Orthodox holidays. From the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America.
Aegina Villa Rental
Rent a house on Aegina. The site shows extensive photos and even short movies, along with information on the island itself. Think you can't afford it? 500 € a week and it's yours.
Rent a house on Aegina. The site shows extensive photos and even short movies, along with information on the island itself. Think you can't afford it? 500 € a week and it's yours.
Tempi Hotel
Central, inexpensive Athenian gem.
Central, inexpensive Athenian gem.
Webcams for Greece
Terrific collection of live web cameras at locations throughout Greece. From HellasCams.
Terrific collection of live web cameras at locations throughout Greece. From HellasCams.
Parikia Festival on Paros
Watch and listen to the vibrant nighttime festival at this page devoted to the fun.
Watch and listen to the vibrant nighttime festival at this page devoted to the fun.
Important Bird Areas of Greece
Terrific information on the birds of Greece and the best places to see them.
Terrific information on the birds of Greece and the best places to see them.
Trikala Cemetery
Often vandalized, this sad Jewish cemetery still moves visitors.
Often vandalized, this sad Jewish cemetery still moves visitors.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Olympics
This official volunteer organization is drawing members from Western Canada to participate in pre-Olympic events and as volunteers in connection with the Games. Free to join.
This official volunteer organization is drawing members from Western Canada to participate in pre-Olympic events and as volunteers in connection with the Games. Free to join.
Zannos Melathron Hotel
Boutique-style, upscale small hotel on Santorini offering ten individually-decorated rooms. The hotel operates its own vineyard as well.
Boutique-style, upscale small hotel on Santorini offering ten individually-decorated rooms. The hotel operates its own vineyard as well.
Mesogeios Holiday Dialysis Center - Crete
Is it a hotel or a hospital? Hard to tell at this state-of-the-art center supporting the needs of travelers requiring dialysis. Traveling in a group? It can handle up to 30 patients at one time.
Is it a hotel or a hospital? Hard to tell at this state-of-the-art center supporting the needs of travelers requiring dialysis. Traveling in a group? It can handle up to 30 patients at one time.
Spas on Lesbos
Photos and information on this wonderful island and its unique hot springs.
Photos and information on this wonderful island and its unique hot springs.
Olympic Airways Trims Flights
From Phantis/MPA. The troubled airline cuts more flights and warns that "restructuring" may occur during the peak summer travel months.
From Phantis/MPA. The troubled airline cuts more flights and warns that "restructuring" may occur during the peak summer travel months.
Amie Schilson's Greek Images
Greece is just as gorgeous in black and white - check out these pristine, unusual images of Hellas.
Greece is just as gorgeous in black and white - check out these pristine, unusual images of Hellas.
Animals at the Attica Zoo
Great photos of the birds at the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From Matt Barrett.
Great photos of the birds at the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From Matt Barrett.
Flowers in Greek Mythology
Read about the ancient associations of the flowers, look at photos, and even send a Greek bouquet.
Read about the ancient associations of the flowers, look at photos, and even send a Greek bouquet.
Mesembria
Close up photos from excavations at Mesembria and Makria in Northern Greece.
Close up photos from excavations at Mesembria and Makria in Northern Greece.
Nanos Woodworking
Traditional handcarved icons, cabinets and other furnishings, anything made of wood, large or small.
Traditional handcarved icons, cabinets and other furnishings, anything made of wood, large or small.
Athens Traffic
Overly fascinating live representation of Athens' traffic, constantly updated. Nice "How Far Can You Go in 15 Minutes" feature, updated to reflect current traffic.
Overly fascinating live representation of Athens' traffic, constantly updated. Nice "How Far Can You Go in 15 Minutes" feature, updated to reflect current traffic.
Psirri
Super page on the delights of the Psirri area, including shops, restaurants, and events.
Super page on the delights of the Psirri area, including shops, restaurants, and events.
Pipinas Copper and Bronze
Handmade metal objects and accessories.
Handmade metal objects and accessories.
Greek Wildflowers - Mount Pelion
From Anthony Papadopoulos, an assortment of beautiful annotated close-up shots of the flora of Mount Pelion.
From Anthony Papadopoulos, an assortment of beautiful annotated close-up shots of the flora of Mount Pelion.
Collectors Eye Drachma
From the Athens News, a look at the new collectibility of the drachma.
From the Athens News, a look at the new collectibility of the drachma.
Old Buildings of Athens
Great illustrated article on the often-overlooked modern architecture of Athens. Read it and you won't see Athens the same way again.
Great illustrated article on the often-overlooked modern architecture of Athens. Read it and you won't see Athens the same way again.
Hotel Segas
Attentive family-run small hotel in Loutraki, a town famous for its therapeutic spas, not far from the Corinth Canal.
Attentive family-run small hotel in Loutraki, a town famous for its therapeutic spas, not far from the Corinth Canal.
Shopping Districts of Athens
From Fodor's, a breakdown of the major shopping districts of Athens, including what to find where.
From Fodor's, a breakdown of the major shopping districts of Athens, including what to find where.
Paros Webcams
A selection of four live images from different places around Paros including the Venetian Port, Wired Café, and others.
A selection of four live images from different places around Paros including the Venetian Port, Wired Café, and others.
Stigmes - Regional Magazine of Crete
Award-winning print and on-line magazine devoted to Crete.
Award-winning print and on-line magazine devoted to Crete.
Rockhound in Greece
A look at the best places to rock in Greece - specimens, stones, caves, more.
A look at the best places to rock in Greece - specimens, stones, caves, more.
Kerkini Lake
Over two hundred species of birds flock to this lake in Serres, an example of successful wildlife management in Greece.
Over two hundred species of birds flock to this lake in Serres, an example of successful wildlife management in Greece.
Lesbian Wildlife Hospital
Located in Thermi, this animal hospital tends to injured wildlife. Stop by for a visit.
Located in Thermi, this animal hospital tends to injured wildlife. Stop by for a visit.
Capri Hotel on Euboea
Check here for their specials at this hot-springs hotel on the large island of Euboea (Evvia, Evia, easily reached from Athens.
Check here for their specials at this hot-springs hotel on the large island of Euboea (Evvia, Evia, easily reached from Athens.
Maniot Wedding Customs
"The Only Happy Event in Old Mani" was the richly-celebrated wedding. Read about the unusual customs surrounding this event in the deep Peloponnese.
"The Only Happy Event in Old Mani" was the richly-celebrated wedding. Read about the unusual customs surrounding this event in the deep Peloponnese.
Trikala - Sport Climbing
Hit the dramatic rocks around Trikala. Detailed information for serious climbers.
Hit the dramatic rocks around Trikala. Detailed information for serious climbers.
Hyatt Regency Casino and Hyatt Thessaloniki
Pictures and information about these two Hyatt properties in Thessaloniki.
Pictures and information about these two Hyatt properties in Thessaloniki.
Mykonos Palace Hotel
Excellent website for this beautiful Cycladic-style hotel on Platos Yialos Beach. On-site restaurant, watersports, childcare, and more.
Excellent website for this beautiful Cycladic-style hotel on Platos Yialos Beach. On-site restaurant, watersports, childcare, and more.
Glyfada - Emmantina Hotel
Rates, amenities, and a photo of this hotel in the Athenian resort area of Glyfada.
Rates, amenities, and a photo of this hotel in the Athenian resort area of Glyfada.
Cyprus - Marjay Inn Bed and Breakfast
In the Troodos Mountains area at Spilia, this pleasant 6-room inn was built in 1993. Photo, rates, amenities.
In the Troodos Mountains area at Spilia, this pleasant 6-room inn was built in 1993. Photo, rates, amenities.
Chalkidiki - St. Mamas - Potidea Palace Hotel
A look at this reasonably-priced beachside hotel in Northern Greece. Photo, rates, details.
A look at this reasonably-priced beachside hotel in Northern Greece. Photo, rates, details.
Greece Currency Import/Export Restrictions
Limits on imports and exporting of currency.
Limits on imports and exporting of currency.
Cruise to the Epidaurus Theater
From Epirotiki, a way to go from Athens to the summer theater festival at Epidaurus in great style and comfort.
From Epirotiki, a way to go from Athens to the summer theater festival at Epidaurus in great style and comfort.
Active Tours to Greece
Explore Greece physically and mentally on these upbeat, active guided tours from EcoGreece. Hiking, sailing, horseback riding, archaeological explorations - they're all here.
Explore Greece physically and mentally on these upbeat, active guided tours from EcoGreece. Hiking, sailing, horseback riding, archaeological explorations - they're all here.
Hotel Palladion - Ioaninna
Pleasant "B"-class hotel centrally located in downtown Ioannina, within walking distance to almost everything. The website has six language options.
Pleasant "B"-class hotel centrally located in downtown Ioannina, within walking distance to almost everything. The website has six language options.
Paleochora - Villa Anna
Pleasant pension in this picturesque town in southwestern Crete.
Pleasant pension in this picturesque town in southwestern Crete.
Old City - Romeo and Rustico Taverns
A pair of dining places inside the old walled city of Rhodes.
A pair of dining places inside the old walled city of Rhodes.