In Greece, the coastal areas and beaches are a precious public asset that belongs to the state. According to Greek law, bars and hotels are allowed to use up to a maximum of 50% of the beach for setting up umbrellas and sun loungers, but as we all know, this is often not the case. Many beaches are completely covered with umbrellas, and on some of them, entrance is only

The holiday season is coming slowly, and our team is on the scene gathering information about the prices of sun beds, parasols, drinks, food and daily updates via Instagram stories, which we keep in high-lights and you can always easily view them and see what the situation is from beach to beach and place to place. We know that many of you follow our blog and information on the site,

Update: The Athens-Thessalonica highway was opened for traffic on September 15. at 17, 15 for vehicles under 3.5t. Also, the roads in Larisa, Karditsa and Trikala are open to traffic.

The Athens-Thessaloniki highway remain closed in central Greece on Thursday, September 14, 2023, due to flooding and mud.
Authorities suggest that the highway could reopen for traffic on Saturday or perhaps Sunday, September 16th and 17th. Essentially, Greece is divided in two

Summer is the time when large queues form at the border crossings to Greece. Waiting in line and wasting unnecessary time can be extremely frustrating during the journey to the seaside. To avoid wasting time and stress, you can use live cameras that provide you with real-time information about the border conditions.
On the live cameras, you can see the traffic flow at the border crossing, whether there are any delays,

A large number of tourists ask us where to take a break on the way to the sea? Where to rest from the drive in a restaurant with good food, as well as recommendations for overnight stays, so they can continue the journey to the resort feeling refreshed.

One of the places is the winery founded by King Aleksandar Karađorđević and named after Queen Marija, the King's wife. The winery has

The number of flood victims in Greece has risen to 15, and there are still individuals listed as missing. Many villages in Thessaly are still completely submerged. For those unfamiliar, the region most affected by the floods is called Thessaly, located in central Greece. It's known primarily for wheat cultivation, as well as fruits, vegetables, and livestock. This area is often referred to as Greece's breadbasket.
Currently, nearly the entire Thessalian

Panagia - Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is one of the largest holidays in the Orthodox Church and a national holiday in Greece. It is celebrated with special joy and is also referred to as the "Summer Easter." If you happen to be on vacation during this time, expect bustling crowds, as it's a significant period for the local population during the tourist season.
In towns, villages, islands, monasteries, and chapels,