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Notes from Greece
Shorter pieces on what changed and what it means for your trip: new fees and caps, beach rules, runway closures, road tolls, heatwaves, the meltemi — checked against official sources, dated, and honest about what is still unconfirmed.
Road tripsDriving the Egnatia Odos in 2026: the New Toll Regime, Costs and Useful RoutesSince January 2026 Greece's east–west motorway charges €0.04 per km plus VAT. What that means for Thessaloniki–Kavala, Igoumenitsa and the drive from Romania.11 September 2026 · 5 min read
WeatherThe Meltemi Explained: Greece's Summer Wind and What It Means for Your TripWhat the meltemi is, when and where it blows, why ferries get cancelled, which beaches stay sheltered and where windsurfers go looking for it.10 September 2026 · 6 min read
What changedGreece Travel Changes in 2026: Fees, Tickets, Closures and New RulesAcropolis at €30, cruise and hotel fees, a new traffic code, EES at the border, Navagio closed, Mykonos runway Thursdays: what changed, in one place.9 September 2026 · 5 min read
IslandsThe Best Sunset Spots in Greece — and How to Beat the CrowdsOia, Imerovigli, Sounion, Milos's Plaka, Lefkada's cliffs, Corfu's west coast and more: where to watch the sun go down in Greece, and when to arrive.8 September 2026 · 5 min read
BeachesGreek Beach Law Explained: Sunbeds, Free Space and the MyCoast AppWhat Law 5092/2024 really says about sunbeds and free sand, why the famous 70% rule is a myth, the 251 no-sunbed beaches and how to use MyCoast.7 September 2026 · 5 min read
What changedSantorini's Cruise Fee and 8,000-a-Day Cap: What Changes for YouGreece's cruise passenger fee, Santorini's 8,000-passenger daily cap, and how to plan Fira and Oia around ship hours. Checked September 2026.7 September 2026 · 5 min read
From RomaniaThe Bulgarian Vignette in 2026: What Romanians Driving to Greece Now PayBulgaria's e-vignette rose 30% on 1 August 2026 and is now priced in euro. The new rates, the Danube bridges and the route choices for Greece.3 September 2026 · 5 min read
IslandsThe Mamma Mia! Chapel on Skopelos: How to Visit Agios Ioannis sto KastriThe rock-top chapel from Mamma Mia! is real and worth the climb. How to get there, when to go, what to wear, and the rest of the island the film only hinted at.2 September 2026 · 6 min read
WeatherTravelling in a Greek Heatwave: Site Closures, Wildfire Rules and How to CopeWhat happens when Greece hits 40 °C: Acropolis midday closures, gorge shutdowns, 112 alerts and wildfire rules — and how to plan days that still work.31 August 2026 · 6 min read
Getting thereMykonos Airport Closes Every Thursday This Winter: What to Do InsteadMykonos's runway is closed every Thursday from 19 November 2026 to 18 March 2027. Which dates are affected and how to get there by ferry instead.28 August 2026 · 5 min read
What changedGreece's Climate Resilience Fee, Explained: What You Pay Per Night in 2026The per-room, per-night fee every Greek hotel, apartment and rental adds at checkout: the 2026 rates by star rating and season, and how to budget for it.27 August 2026 · 6 min read
CultureGreek Easter 2027: Dates, Holy Week Traditions and Where to Spend ItOrthodox Easter falls on 2 May 2027. What happens during Holy Week, where the celebrations are most memorable, and how to book ferries and rooms in time.26 August 2026 · 6 min read
