Formed around the collapsed crater of a volcano, Santorini is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Bright blue Mediterranean waters, whitewashed walls and azure domed roofs make this the most colourful and oft photographed of all the islands. Fira, the main city, sits atop a dramatic cliff making this a…
Month: October 2021
Port of Call – Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Cruises through the Greek Islands often stop at the main land port of Katakolon as they round the Pelopennesus peninsula. With many apologies to the locals this port does not really have much to offer but a few restaurants, a beach and handy access to a pharmacy and an ATM. The only site to see,…
Eat Like a Greek God
One of the draws of any Greek destination is the food. A cruise does not necessarily give you enough opportunities to eat while ashore so the few times we did on this recent trip were very gratifying. A quick lunch of gyros with cold Greek beer was our go to patio meal and was both…
Port of Call – Corfu, Greece
Located in the northern part of Greece, Corfu is one of the islands in the Ionian Sea, known as the green island for its lush vegetation and abundant olive groves. The island’s fortifications were used by the Venetians to successfully prevent Ottoman occupation, and the Venetian influence is evident in its architecture. The island were…