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Greece Travel Information - How to Get to Your Destination

Once you have arrived in Greece, it will be necessary for you to reach your final destination. If you are vacationing in Athens, transportation from the Athens Airport is a matter of an hour at the most. If you are traveling to one of the Greek Islands, you will need to catch a connecting airplane or travel by boat. This page offer information about traveling in Greece, as well as the weather conditions in each of our selected destinations.

Travel to Crete Greece Crete is the largest island in Greece, with a major port in each of the four prefectures (Chania Town, Heraklion Town, Rethymnon Town, and Sitia in Lassithi) and three airports (Chania Town, Heraklion Town and Sitia in Lassithi). Heraklion Airport also caters to visitors that are vacationing in Rethymnon Crete. Ferry boats to all four prefectures in Crete depart from Piraeus Port, while boats from the Cyclades and the Dodecanese Islands dock in Sitia Port. Flights to Chania, Heraklion and Sitia depart from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport. There are also flight to the airports in Herakion and Sitia from the Dodecanese, Cyclades and Sporades Islands.

Travel to Corfu Greece Corfu Island has both a major commercial port in Corfu Town and an airport of high-standards, located just outside the capital. If you are traveling to Corfu by boat, keep in mind that boats from either Patras Port in the prefecture of Achaia in the Peloponnese or Igoumenitsa Port in the prefecture of Thesprotia in Epirus. Ferry boats that depart from Igoumenitsa may also dock in Lefkimmi Port on the southern coast of Corfu. You can reach both Patras Port and Igoumenitsa Port by car or bus, via the National Highway. The island is also connected by ferry boat to the island of Paxi. If you are traveling to Corfu by airplane, you can catch a flight from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport, as well as the airports in Aktio in the prefecture of Preveza, Zakynthos and Kefalonia.

Travel to Lefkada Greece You can reach Lefkada Island by car or bus from anywhere in Greece, traveling on the National Highway, as the island is connected to Mainland Greece, in particular from the westernmost tip of Aetoloakarnania in Sterea Ellada, by a folding bridge. You can also catch a flight to Aktio Airport in Preveza and travel a short distance by car or bus to reach Aetoloakarnania and then Lefkada. If you are doing a bit of island hopping in the Ionian Sea, you can reach Lefkada by ferry boat from Kefalonia and Ithaki

Travel to Zakynthos Greece You can travel to Zakynthos either by airplane from Athens Airport or Thessaloniki Airport, as well as the airports in Aktio in the prefecture of Preveza, Corfu and Kefalonia, or a ferry boat from the Port of Kyllini in the prefecture of Ilia in the Peloponnese. There are also ferry boats connecting Zakynthos and Kefalonia. Buses from the intercity bus stations in Athens and Thessaloniki depart daily for Kyllini Port. If you are driving your own car, you can easily get to Kyllini Port via the National Highway.

Travel to Chalkidiki Greece You can reach Chalkidiki Greece by air, rail, or road to Thessaloniki, and from there by intercity bus or car to your destination in Chalkidiki (Kassandra, Sithonia, or Mt. Athos). Airplane, trains, and buses for Thessaloniki depart several times a day from various locations in Greece. Flights to Thessaloniki from Athens Airport and airports on various Greek Islands are carried out frequently.

Travel to Kos Greece Kos Island has a main port in the capital Kos Town and an airport located in the center of the island, south of the capital. There are flights to Kos from Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as the islands of Rhodes, Astypalea, and Leros, all of which are located in the Dodecanese Island cluster. Ferry boats for Kos depart from Piraeus Port and Thessaloniki Port, as well as the ports in Alexandroupoli (Thrace), other Dodecanese Islands, and several islands in the Cyclades and NE Aegean clusters.

Travel to Rhodes Greece Rhodes, the largest island in the Dodecanese, can be reached from many locations in Greece. It has both a major airport and port, both of which receive a great number of flights and ferries everyday. If you are coming by airplane, you can catch your flight from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport, as well as airports in other Dodecanese Islands, several NE Aegean Islands, and Crete. If you prefer traveling by boat, you can set off from Piraeus Port, Thessaloniki Port and Alexandroupoli Port, as well as the major harbors in the other Dodecanese islands, several islands in the Cyclades and the NE Aegean regions, as well as Crete.

Travel to Mykonos Greece There are two ways to reach Mykonos Island; by air or by sea. Ferry boats and high-speed boats depart from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina in the Attica prefecture, as well as Heraklion Crete on a daily basis. The island is also connected by boat to other Cyclades Islands, and several islands in the Dodecanese, the NE Aegean, and the Sporades clusters. If you would rather travel by airplane, you can book a flight from either Athens Airport or Thessaloniki Airport.

Travel to Naxos Greece Naxos has an airport located just one kilometer from the capital and a major port in Naxos Town. Flights to Naxos depart from Athens Airport, while charter flights to the island can be found in various European countries. If you have planned to travel by ferry boat or high-speed boat, note that they depart from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, both of which are located in the Attica Prefecture, at close proximity to Athens Center. The island is also connected by ferry boat and/or high-speed boat to most of the other Cyclades Islands, Crete, Astypalea in the Dodecanese, and Skiathos and Skopelos in the Sporades cluster.

Travel to Paros Greece The island of Paros receives both domestic flights from Athens Airport and a few charter flights from airports in several European countries. Paros Airport is located 11 km from the capital town of Parikia. If you are traveling to Paros by sea, you can board one of the frequent ferry boats or high speed boats from Piraeus Port or Rafina Port, both of which are located at close proximity to Athens City center. Many Greek islands are connected to Paros, including most of the other Cyclades Islands, Crete, Astypalea in the Dodecanese, and Skiathos and Skopelos in the Sporades cluster. Ferries also travel between the nearby island of Antiparos and Pounda Port, on the western side Paros.

Travel to Santorini Greece
The major holiday destination of Santorini Island has an airport and a port that serves the major bulk of tourism, not including visitors who travel on their private yachts. Flights to Santorini Island depart from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport, while ferry boats and high-speed boats depart from Piraeus Port and Heraklion Port in Crete. Santorini is also connected by boat to other Cyclades Islands, and several islands in the Dodecanese and the Sporades clusters, and Crete.

Travel to Athens Greece Having arrived at the Athens Airport, you can board either the airport buses or the suburban train that connects with the Athens Metro, both of which will take you to the center of the city. Otherwise, you can flag down a taxi cab or hire a car and take the Attica Odos Highway, getting off at the exit that is close to your final destination.

Travel to Thassos Greece To get to Thassos, you must reach the city of Kavala or the town of Keramoti, both of which are located in the prefecture of Kavala in Eastern Macedonia and board one of the many ferry boats and high-speed boats that depart throughout the day.

Weather in GreeceThe weather in Greece is marvelous and temperate throughout most of the year, apart from mid-winter and the unpredictable month of March, when it may have sunny skies, rain, or snow. Summer months are dry and quite hot, especially in big cities. If you are spending your summer vacations on the Greek Islands, the cool breezes will make your stay comfortable and pleasant. Spring and Fall are marvelous seasons for holidays in Greece, when you can explore and go sightseeing with clear skies and mild, enjoyable weather. Winter weather in Greece can get quite cold and wet, although temperatures usually remain in the low teens. Snowfall is infrequent, and apart from the mountainous regions, it occurs on average once or twice a year. If you are visiting in winter, come prepared by packing heavy clothes. Visitors arriving in spring or fall should bring a mixture of clothes, as well as an umbrella, while in the summer in addition to your shorts and t-shirts, bring a light jacket and a pair of long slacks.

A general rule while traveling in Greece is to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and to have a bottle of water with you at all times. Even in the coldest seasons, Greece has a great deal of sun. So, while sightseeing and lying on the beach, kindly protect yourself against sunburn and sunstroke.

Athens Weather Athens is located in a basin, among 4 mountains in the Attica region, Mt. Parnitha, Mt, Penteli, Mt. Immitos, and Mt. Aegaleo. As a result, Athens has typical Mediterranean weather, albeit drier than many other areas in Mediterranean Europe. Summers are sunny, humid and can get quite warm, while Spring and Autumn are extremely pleasant and the best seasons for sightseeing. Winter in Athens can be cool, while snowfall is rare, occurring on average once a year.

Crete Weather The weather in Crete varies, depending on the area. Most areas are mild throughout the year, except for the mountains which can get quite chilly during winter. Due to the lush vegetation in the region, the western areas and the northern coast of Crete are a bit cooler than the southern coast and eastern regions, which in comparison are drier and warmer. During fall, winter and spring, rainfall is not uncommon.

Greek Islands Weather The Greek Islands have several common characteristics when it comes to weather. In general, they have sunny skies and cool breezes during the spring, summer and fall. Rain and snow in most areas are very rare, with the exception of the Ionian Islands, where rainfall during early spring is frequent. This, of course, is the reason for the lush vegetation on the Ionian Islands. On the other hand, the islands in the Aegean Sea (Cyclades, Dodecanese, NE Aegean, etc), while hotter and drier that those in the Ionian, are exposed to winds, the most prevailing being the Meltemi wind, which really shows its teeth from mid July to early September.

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