Travel guides
Emergency numbers and hospitals in Greece: a traveller’s guide
112, 166, 1571 and the hospitals and health centres on each island – save this before you travel.
Summer Day guide
Travel guides
Handpicked places to stay, eat and explore — plus local help when you need it.
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Ferries from Piraeus and the mainland: travel times to the islands
How long the ferry takes from Piraeus, Kyllini, Igoumenitsa and Kymi to 16 Greek islands, with booking tips.
Naxos
Where to eat in Naxos: tavernas and restaurants we recommend
From Naxos Town to the beaches and mountain villages – the Naxos restaurants and tavernas we recommend.
Santorini
Where to stay in Santorini: Oia, Fira, Imerovigli or the beaches?
Caldera view or beach? How to choose your base in Santorini, with hotels in each area.
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Meltemi and Beaufort: how the wind shapes your Greek island holiday
What Beaufort numbers mean for swimming, boat trips and ferries – and how to plan your island days around the meltemi.
Milos
Milos for first-timers: the sights, beaches and tavernas we love
A short, local guide to Milos: Sarakiniko, Kleftiko, Klima and Plaka, plus the seafood tavernas we recommend.