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Watercity, Heraklion: practical guide for first-time visitors

Watercity is Crete's most visited water park, built into a hillside at Anopolis, a short drive east of Heraklion. This guide was updated in July 2026. One page on the official site still lists adult admission at €29.50, but the current ticket page confirms €32.50,…

Faliraki Water Park, Rhodes: practical guide for first-time visitors

Faliraki Water Park is one of the largest water parks in Greece, built into a hillside above Faliraki on the east coast of Rhodes. This guide was updated in July 2026. Many general guides still list closing time as 7pm, but the current official hours…

Monks, mountains and Muscat: a wine and olive oil tour through the hills above Chania

Crete has been making wine since the Minoan era — a history of roughly 4,000 years. The island grows its own distinctive grape varieties, many found nowhere else in the world. The hilly Kissamos region west of Chania is one of its core wine-producing areas,…

The island that marble built: a full-day bus tour of inland Naxos

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades — bigger than Mykonos and Santorini combined. Most visitors spend their time on its western beaches and never venture inland. That's a genuine loss. The island's interior holds ancient temples, marble-paved mountain villages and an unfinished kouros…

Lesvos Petrified Forest, Greece: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Lesvos Petrified Forest is a protected natural monument and geological site located near the village of Sigri on the island of Lesvos, Greece. This guide covers Lesvos Petrified Forest opening hours, Lesvos Petrified Forest ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Updated…

The Temple of Dionysus at the Yria Archaeological Site on Naxos, Greece.

Yria Archaeological Site, Naxos: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Yria Archaeological Site (also spelled Iria; Greek: Ιερό Διονύσου Υρία) is an open-air sanctuary dedicated to Dionysus, located in the Livadi plain near the village of Glinado, approximately 3–5 km south of Naxos Town (Chora) and 1 km east of Naxos Airport, on the…

Kalafati Beach, Mykonos: getting there, what to expect and tips – plan your visit

Kalafati Beach (also spelled Kalafatis) is a long, sheltered bay on the south-eastern coast of Mykonos, Greece, approximately 12 kilometres from Mykonos Town (Chora). This guide covers how to get there, what facilities are available, water sports, food and drink, accessibility, and practical tips for…

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, Crete.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete: 2026 visitor guide with ticket prices & hours

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a major museum in Greece located at 1 Xanthoudidou Street in the city centre of Heraklion, Crete. This guide covers opening hours for the full year, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning a trip.…

Ancient Theatre of Aptera, Crete: 2026 visitor guide with prices, hours & tips

The Ancient Theatre of Aptera lies within the archaeological site of Aptera on the western coast of Crete, Greece, near Chania. It is part of a sprawling complex of ruins set on a hill overlooking Souda Bay and the White Mountains, and this 2026 visitor…

An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…