About The Beach A great location for destination weddings and undoubtedly one of the best nightlife hubs in Santorini, Perivolos is a gleaming volcanic black beach. Its exact location is between Perissa beach and Agios Georgios beach. Perissa beach and Perivolos are almost interconnected but the atmosphere is very different on them. While Perissa is… Read the full article
Europe Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
So, you are planning to embark on a journey to Europe and wondering how to plan a perfect Europe vacation that you always dreamt of. And you are looking for a perfect travel guide of Europe to be able to do that. Then you are at the right place.
Europe is a large continent with 50 countries each having its own unique charm... there are wide variations in landscapes, cultures and attractions. There are exotic historic sites, world's some of the best museums, hundreds of miles of coastlines with stunning beaches, mountain landscapes with ski resorts, breathtaking natural wonders and landmarks, and there are countries that have thrived over centuries on their strengths of music, art, performances and even producing the best of wines & gourmet experiences the world has ever seen.
So which countries do you choose to travel?
France, Spain, Italy, UK (England, Scotland and Ireland) have been leading the way drawing vast majority of tourists over the years, however there are countries like Austria, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Switzerland etc that have their own unique niche that make them part of lifetime dreams of millions around the world.
Before you make up your mind on the countries to visit, your first step should be to know about Europe as a whole from a traveller's perspective. And then drill down further to understand the top countries for tourism, why such countries are able to attract millions of tourists year after year and what makes them so unique in their own way.
Here is a great starting point to uncover the secrets: Europe Tourism.
Alternatively, visit the articles below each of which reveals a different aspect of Europe, its most popular countries, cities, attractions, accommodations & dining, shopping, nightlife, weather and lot more.
Santorini Cable Car Ride: A Complete Guide
To go from Fira City to the Old Port or from the Old Port to Fira City; you will have 3 basic choices. The first choice is walking down / up 500 (or more) steps. The second choice is to ascend/ descend via a donkey/ mule ride… this is a long-running tradition in Santorini. The… Read the full article
Fira To Oia Hike: Everything You Need To Know
What To Expect Santorini qualifies as one of the best hiking destinations in the world and many seasoned hikers claim that the Fira to Oia hike is the best hike they have ever taken in any corner of the world. The hike proceeds along the edge of the caldera and offers marvellous views of the… Read the full article
Red Beach Santorini: What To See & Do
What to Expect The Red Beach in Santorini is one of the most unusual looking beaches you are ever going to see. Also called Kokkini Paralia, the Red beach is filled with ground down pebbles and granules of the same iron-rich lava rocks that frame it. Most visitors who come here brave the ‘unsafe’ signs… Read the full article
Perissa Black Sand Beach: What To See & Do
Perissa beach lies at the foot of the Mesa Vuono Mountain and its beautiful black expanse can be seen by tourists who come to explore Ancient Thera. The black lava of Perissa has attracted hordes of photographers and geologists who were fascinated by this sparkling black sand beach. The dark sand at the pit of… Read the full article
Santo Winery Santorini: What To See & Do
What to expect Greek Wines are now well perched on any Oenologist’s list along with French and Italian wines. Santorini wine varietals have a special place in the world of Greek wines because of that distinctive volcano flavour. This is a gift of the Santorini Volcano eruptions that gave the island that special volcanic ash… Read the full article
Akrotiri Archaeological Site: What To See & Do
Akrotiri Archaeological Site is an ancient Alice in wonderland kind of experience!! Pay the entry fee and step in only to be amazed at the scale and structure of this hugely developed city that was submerged under the ashes. There is a maze of roads and pathways that go through the site and you can… Read the full article
Museum of Prehistoric Thera: What To See & Do
Much of Akrotiri’s excavation finds are housed in the museum of Thera that aims to give visitors a comprehensive idea of the ancient Akrotiri settlement at its height of popularity. There are detailed plaster casts of furniture household equipment in amazing variety and a range of bronze weapons, tools and bowls. While these pay tribute… Read the full article
Kamari Beach Santorini: What To See & Do
About Kamari Beach Like most sights on Santorini, the volcanic eruptions have left their mark on the 3 km long Kamari beach and have covered the beach with black pebbles and jagged lava rocks in interesting formations. The Aegean blue waters lapping up gently to the blackish austerely beautiful shoreline makes for rather great photography… Read the full article
Santorini Volcano: What To See & Do
What to Expect Santorini is an exceptionally beautiful group of islands with beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife but the star of the show is the series of volcanic eruptions that took place here and shaped the history and future of the islands. Though the eruption wiped away an entire civilisation (Minoan), it gave the islands… Read the full article
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