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5 Must-See Places in Greece Reachable by Ferry

2022-08-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Island of Hydra

Five fantastic Greek islands easily reachable via ferry. What better way to explore Greece’s marvelous islands?

Tags: :et's Ferry, Aegean ferries, Chora, Ferry tickets, Greece, Greece by ferry, Greece ferries, Greece Isles, Greek tours, Hydra, island hopping, Mykonos, Mykonos Town, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Thera

Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Christened in Chania

2020-02-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Kydon Palace

Minoan Lines has christened its new cruise ferry, “Kydon Palace”, which will serve the Piraeus – Chania route.

Tags: Chania ferries, Chania port, Chania route, Greece ferries, Greece travel, Greek Isles, Kydon Palace, Kydon Palace Ferry, Minoan Lines

Greece Ferry Fares Are On the Rise Last Two Years

2018-11-20 by Argophilia Travel News

A rise in fuel prices has forced Greece’s coast shipping companies to raise prices. After over a decade of price stability, fares on Ferries according to Mihalis Sakellis, chairman of the Association of Passenger Ship Operators.

Tags: Aegean ferries, ferries, Ferry boats, Greece ferries, Greece transport, Ionian ferries, passenger ships, transportation

ANEK Lines Replaces Damaged Vessel on Piraeus-Chania Route

2018-09-02 by Argophilia Travel News

ANEK Lines

The itineraries of the ferry, “Eleftherios Venizelos” of ANEK Lines, which on Tuesday caught fire while en route, will be operated by other vessels, following the amendment of the company’s routes between the ports of Piraeus and Souda in Chania, Crete.

Tags: ANEK LInes, Crete Ferries, Crete travel, Greece ferries, Greece travel

Interrail & Attica Group Connect on Super Economy for Tourists

2016-05-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Attica Group

The Interrail Greek Island Pass is a product of the train services of Greece in cooperation with the Attica Group ferries, which gives tourists of this wonderful country the chance to travel via ferry to 27 Greek islands, and many more using the 30% discount on other islands in the Aegean sea. This allows travelers to cheaply access the beautiful Greek isles at respectable prices.

Tags: Attica Group, economy travel, Greece ferries, Greece rail, Greece travel, Greek economy, Greek tourism, Interrail Greek Island Pass, Superfast Ferries

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Children Break Records in Panhellenic Success

2026-09-05 By Argophilia Travel News

More than 60 successful students were honored in Heraklion by the Hotel Workers’ Union, receiving €300 for their achievement in the Panhellenic exams.

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Drivers Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Conditions on Roads Serving HMU, PAGNI, and University of Crete

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI and the University of Crete.

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Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

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I Spent €2 on This Horrifying Thing for My Feet

2026-09-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan cobblestones, gorge hikes and cheap flip-flops can punish your feet. Meet the brutal wooden foot roller that somehow makes everything better.

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How a Midnight Meeting in Crete Sparked a 40-Year Romance

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

In 1985, an American and a South African met in Agios Nikolaos. He waited on museum steps for 5 days. She arrived with 5 minutes to spare. 40 years later, they’re still together.

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