The ship docked off the small village of Kamares. Kamares has many tavernas, cafes, shops and a couple of pubs as well as many traditional ceramic workshops. Apollonia is the island’s capital, an unspoiled town, renowned for its magnificent architecture. Staying here puts one in the heart of Sifnian life. Most of the town is…Continue reading Greece – Sifnos
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Greece – Paros
We arrive at Paros’s capital and port of Parikia. Here you may wander around its bright, cheerful town with peaceful narrow streets which surround the 13th Century Venetian kastro (castle). The fortification crowns a slight rise above the waterfront which is located not too far from the ship. The busy hub of Parikia is the…Continue reading Greece – Paros
Greece – Mykonos
Known as the party island in Greece, boasts a glamorous reputation of having great beaches, stylish bars, expensive shopping, and an active nightlife. But through all the fame, Mykonos has managed to retain its Greek identity and the cubist charms of a traditional Cycladic town. The most popular beaches, namely Paradise Beach and Super Paradise…Continue reading Greece – Mykonos
Greece – Meteora & Thessaloniki
After we saw a Germanwings flight linking Stuttgart to Thessaloniki, we decided it was time to visit mainland Greece. The reason? We were keen on checking out Meteora, which had fascinated us for years. What better excuse than a long Memorial day weekend? The weather in late May was fabulous and Meteora lived up to…Continue reading Greece – Meteora & Thessaloniki