Regional Guides

Does this island look familiar? The most famous scene in Mamma Mia was filmed on Skopelos. As one of the greenest islands in Greece, almost 80% of the island is covered with a green expanse of pine trees. It’s no wonder that Skopelos is also called the “green and blue island” for its combination of forest and pristine waters.

“This land, I would not exchange it for Babylon.” This quote is from the Ancient Greek poet Pinder, and he was describing the island of Kea. Today, Kea island is only one hour from Athens’s Lavrio port. You may be wondering “how have I never heard about it?” This is because Kea has been relatively overshadowed by the more popular islands in the Cyclades, like Santorini and Mykonos.  


The teardrop-shaped island is also called “Tzia” by the locals and is a popular weekend excursion from Athens. Kea is known for its beaches, old churches, watermills, and impressive walking trails to its four ancient cities.

Looking at Mount Olympus from afar, it is clear why the ancient Greeks believed that only gods could reside in such an unreachable yet mystical place. Mount Olympus, or Olympos as it is called in Greek, is the highest mountain of Greece, located between Thessaly and Macedonia, and easily accessible by car in less than 2 hours from the airport of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city of Greece.

Drakolimni, the “Dragon Lake”. With high peaks and dramatic cliffs, this location in Epirus is a nature-lover's dream in Western Greece. It is one of the best day trips from Ioannina or from the many picturesque towns of the Ionian Coast. Just make sure to bring your trail shoes!

Where is Makrigialos in Crete, and why should I visit? What are the most common things to do in Makrigialos, and what are the closest beaches to Makrigialos? In this article, we answer all the most common questions about Makrigialos in Crete.

Why should I buy a home in Heraklion if I am British? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me? In this article, we’ll take you on a tour of Heraklion with the help of Suzanne (a.k.a. The Travelbunny), one of the UK’s top travel bloggers.

In 2017, Athina and Vincent bought a house on the island of Karpathos using the services of Elxis. Now they live there permanently! Find out in this blog their favourite things to do on the island.