Hydra is a popular place to visit for travelers who will be spending some time on the Greek mainland. This Saronic island is one of the closest islands near Athens, and you can visit as part of an organized Greek island day trip or you can visit on your own. Once...
Spetses is the southernmost island in the group composing the Argo-Saronic Gulf. With less than 5,000 inhabitants in winter, it’s far from the tourist trap that some of the country’s more famous islands can become. Here are the best things to do in Spetses...
Either you have some very excited friends who have visited Patras Carnival, or… you ended up looking up for it because flights to Rio De Janeiro were a bit out of budget. Whichever scenario brought you here, I guarantee, you will NOT be disappointed, as our carnival...
Rethymnon, the third city in importance on Crete, is located between the regions of Heraklion and Chania, towards the western area of the island. Often overlooked by those who prefer busier cities, there’s a lot of things you can do both in the city and the region. If...
The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is located on the northern coast, more or less in the middle portion of the island. If you’re flying to Crete from the rest of Europe, there’s a good chance for you to be landing in this city, so why not taking advantage of it and...
Chania, the second most important city of Crete, is located in the western area of the island, and it is a perfect destination for a summer getaway. There are plenty of things to see, so it sometimes might be hard to choose what to add to your Chania itinerary. Many...
The beach of Elafonisi, on the Southwest coast of Crete, has been often ranked as one of the prettiest beaches in Europe, and it is certainly one of the top attractions you can visit on the island. It is known for the alluring color of the sea, the fantastic white...
So, you’ve made up your mind and you’re going for a custom-made itinerary of the island! Congratulations, visiting Crete on a road trip is one of the wisest decisions you could have made! It will allow you do discover unique hidden angles that you would otherwise...
If you are the type of person that Google searches for everything before visiting a foreign country, then I strongly suggest that you go ahead and type “best beaches in Greece” on your search engine. I bet all my money that you will not manage to find even one article...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
