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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Greece island hopping: Where to go in June vs July
Greece is a dream destination for many. The country is noted for its beautiful views of the ocean, scenic hotels, and breathtaking countryside. In addition to its natural beauty, the country is a perfect summer destination and is famous for its island-hopping opportunities. The best time to visit is between June and July. From fewer crowds to peaceful accommodations, Greece is all set to grant us all the best time of our lives. Perks of visiting Greece in June Fewer People: June is the beginning of the high season, but it's not as crowded as July. Beaches, ferries, and major islands are less busy, resulting in a more relaxed atmosphere. Pleasant weather: The weather remains warm but usually less hot than the peak heat of July and August. Sunny days and pleasant nights are the norm, perfect for water sports and swimming. Improved prices: Prices of accommodations and ferries are usually cheaper in June than in July, and you will have more choices, particularly if you book ahead. Local vibes : Most islands still preserve a more authentic, local atmosphere before the huge wave of tourists arrives in July. Islands to visit in June: Cyclades : Naxos, Paros, Milos, and Syros provide traditional whitewashed villages and lovely beaches without crowds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Padece una enfermedad renal crónica (ERC)? Trialbee Más información Undo Saronic islands : Hydra and Spetses are picturesque, off the beaten path, and close to Athens, ideal for a peaceful beginning to your vacation. Dodecanese : Karpathos and smaller islands such as Lipsi or Kasos provide a more off-the-beaten-path experience. Planning a July visit? What to expect Peak season: July is peak tourist season. Expect busy ports, vibrant nightlife, and busy beaches, particularly on popular islands such as Santorini and Mykonos. Hotter weather: July has the hottest weather, sometimes reaching over 35°C (95°F) or more, particularly in the southern islands. If you enjoy the heat and an active party atmosphere, July is ideal. Higher prices: Accommodation, ferries, and activities are at their most costly. Booking ahead is a must. Vibrant Atmosphere: July is best if you desire an active atmosphere with festivals, beach parties, and plenty of international tourists. Recommended islands to visit in July: Famous Cyclades: Santorini and Mykonos are in full swing, with all restaurants, clubs, and stores open late at night. Crete and Rhodes: Bigger islands can accommodate more crowds and provide a variety of activities, from beaches to ancient sites. Lesser-Known islands: Try going to less-visited islands such as Milos, Amorgos, or Folegandros for a more peaceful retreat, even in July Before going to Greece, set your priorities straight. If you are a beach person, then June is better, but if you want to mix that party zest, then July is better than any other month. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Condé Nast Traveler
3 days ago
- Condé Nast Traveler
10 Best Things to Do in Rhodes, From Sandy Beaches to Homey Tavernas
With its intriguing medieval Old Town, golden sand beaches, and hearty traditional cuisine, Rhodes has lured travelers for decades, many of whom return year after year. While the Dodecanese island is renowned for its 300-plus days of sunshine each year, you could be forgiven for thinking Rhodes is all about hanging out on the beach, feasting at homely tavernas, and partying at bohemian-styled beach bars. In recent years, Rhodes has evolved into a multi-faceted travel destination that attracts nature lovers, serious gourmands, and history buffs. Here's our guide to some of the best things to do in Rhodes, highlighting the island's biggest draws, such as the Acropolis of Lindos, but also experiences that are more under the radar, like hiking the mountainous interior. Rhodes's Old Town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Getty Images Delve deep into Rhodes's Old Town Buzzing with life day and night, Rhodes's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited medieval settlement. Here, you can pore over a fusion of architectural and cultural influences from those who occupied the island over the centuries, among them the Knights of the Order of St John, the Ottomans, and 20th-century Italian rulers. The best way to dig deep into the island capital's centuries-old history is to book a private guide or take a small group tour. Walking along the Street of the Knights, it's easy to picture a nobleman in armor on his horse clip-clopping across the cobblestones. Don't miss the Palace of the Grand Master (book in advance online) and the 11th-century Church of Our Lady of the Castle, but also the highly underrated Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. For a more interactive experience that the kids will love, time your visit with the annual Medieval Rose Festival (check dates as they vary), where you can all dress up, joust, and make merry.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Popular Greek tourist resort labelled 'ultimate rip off'
The first sundowner of the evening is always a holiday highlight - but not if you're paying through the nose for it. One of Greece's prettiest spots, the ancient Old Town of Rhodes, has been red flagged as a major hotspot for overcharging tourists, according to reviews on Google and TripAdvisor . The area's narrow network of streets are filled with places to imbibe everything from local Dodecanese beer to shots of ouzo, but according to some disgruntled tourists, a visit to Rhodes' Old Town also leaves visitors vulnerable to inflated prices - with a string of bars accused of 'scamming' tourists. One of the most common tricks, say drinkers, comes via the 'Rhodes Boot', a boot-shaped glass vessel that can hold up to two litres of beer. Customers at bars in the Old Town say when they've asked for a small or medium beer, they're frequently been presented with the 'Boot', and then charged handsomely for it, whether they drank it or not - with prices starting at around 10 euros (£8.40) for the sizeable drink. Reviews of the Chevalier Shisha & Cocktail Lounge Bar, which is in the main square of Rhodes' Old Town and enjoys the attention of tourist crowds all summer long thanks to its atmospheric setting, has been on the receiving end of some particularly scathing reviews. One person, who visited in April, criticised the 'very poor service' and 'shocking attitude', as well as claiming they were given a second menu when they paid their bill at the bar - with very different prices. While there are plenty of positive reviews for the shisha bar, which has a three-and-a-half star rating on TripAdvisor, another unhappy customer claimed the establishment charged them 32 euros (£26) for two small cocktails, despite advertising the price at 20 euros (£16). A similar post from last summer also flagged the lack of clear pricing, saying: 'There are no menus and they don't tell you prices of drinks until you're paying the bill. 'They don't tell you that if you order a large cocktail you will get a fish bowl, which is £35 and a large beer is a 2 litre boot, which cost £18.' It seems to be a similar story at The Gate, another bustling venue in Rhodes' Old Town, where drinkers also reported being unhappy at the lack of transparency when it comes to prices. Just two weeks ago, four tourists said they paid 60 euros (£50) for a medium beer, cider, and two medium frozen daiquiris, with the reviewer calling the cocktails 'the worst I have ever come across', and claiming they 'didn't taste any alcohol'. Another declared the venue a 'tourist trap', writing: 'There is a reason why the drinks menu has no prices. I thought it was safe enough to order a sparkling water. It cost €5 (£4.20).' The bar earned just two stars out of five from 154 reviews on Google - with the food described as 'standard' but the drink prices never clear according to those who've visited it. A short walk away, a bar named Rendez Vous currently has just 1.9 stars on TripAdvisor, with ambiguous prices again behind the low score. One holidaymaker on the sun-drenched island last month said Rendez Vous had 'horrible prices' and urged people to 'ask or check them before ordering anything'. Another revealed they'd paid 15 euros for two soft drinks, writing: 'A shame. The staff were cold and unpleasant, and the prices are a real scam. Two cokes charged at 15 euros? (£12.60)' Meanwhile at the Panorama Cafe & Bar, there was more bad news, with those who'd enjoyed a drink there in recent months split on their experiences. 'We go in, ask for 'one small, and one medium size beer'. Server repeats. But a little later two 'boots' arrive, one of about 2 litres, one of at least one litre.' When it comes to paying, the customer was told 'we don't do small beers', and served up a 20 euro (£16.80) bill. And it seems it's been going on a while; back in 2022, one person penned: You'll be provided a menu with no featured prices. 'After you're finished with your watered down cocktail, served with low quality alcohol, you'll be presented with an outrageous bill. Ours was 70 euros (£58) for 2 cocktails. If I could give zero rating I would.' Another visitor said the view was sublime, but the service not quite the same standard, writing: 'Overall: unacceptable shop, service, drink and boss', although they said the cocktails served were reasonably priced. Over in Italy, tourists were warned this week about a potential scam involving one of the country's most famous foods - gelato. Tourists have been urged to take care when ordering ice cream in Italian destinations this summer as they could be being duped. Italian gelato is world famous for its creamy texture with tourists often flocking to purchase iconic flavours such as pistachio and stracciatella . But they might not be getting the real thing. The Express reports that many tourists are actually buying a cheap copy of gelato with the cheeky scam particularly prevalent in Rome. Foodies at explain that classic gelato is 'churned at a much slower rate, incorporating less air and leaving the gelato denser than ice cream'. And there's also an easier way for tourists to spot inauthentic gelato. If the ice cream colours are particularly bright, it's generally a sign that you're not buying a real gelato. Classic gelato is usually pale in colour as makers don't use artificial food colouring during the process. Tourists can also check reviews on Google and Tripadvisor to find gelato cafes with particularly high ratings.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Popular Greek tourist resort labelled 'the ultimate rip-off' for drinks
The first sundowner of the evening is always a holiday highlight - but not if you're paying through the nose for it. One of Greece 's prettiest spots, the ancient Old Town of Rhodes, has been highlighted as a hotspot for overcharging tourists, according to reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. The area's narrow network streets are filled with places to imbibe everything from local Dodecanese beer to shots of ouzo, but according to some disgruntled tourists, the Old Town also leaves visitors vulnerable to inflated prices. Reviews of the Chevalier Shisha & Cocktail Lounge Bar, which is in the main square of Rhodes' Old Town and enjoys the attention of tourist crowds all summer long, has been on the receiving end of some particularly scathing reviews. One person, who visited in April, criticised the 'very poor service' and 'shocking attitude', as well as claiming they were given a second menu when they paid their bill at the bar - with different prices. While there are plenty of positive reviews, another unhappy customer claimed the bar charged them 32 euros for two small cocktails, despite advertising the price at 20 euros. A similar post from last summer also flagged the lack of clear pricing, saying: 'There are no menus and they don't tell you prices of drinks until you're paying the bill. 'They don't tell you that if you order a large cocktail you will get a fish bowl, which is £35 and a large beer is a 2 litre boot, which cost £18.' It seems to be a similar story at The Gate, another venue in Rhodes' Old Town, where drinkers also reported being unhappy at the lack of transparency when it comes to prices. Just two weeks ago, four tourists said they paid 60 euros for a medium beer, cider, and two medium frozen daiquiris, and called the cocktails 'the worst I have ever come across', claiming they 'didn't taste any alcohol'. Another declared the venue a 'tourist trap', writing: 'There is a reason why the drinks menu has no prices. I thought it was safe enough to order a sparkling water. It cost 5€.' The bar earned just two stars out of five from 154 reviews on Google - with the food described as 'standard' but the drink prices never clear. Elsewhere, a bar named Rendez View currently has just 1.9 stars on TripAdvisor, with ambiguous prices again behind the low score. One holidaymaker on the island just two weeks ago said Rendez Vous had 'horrible prices' and urged people to 'ask or check them before ordering anything'. Another revealed they'd paid 15 euros for two soft drinks, writing: 'A shame. The staff was cold and unpleasant, and the prices are a real scam. Two Coke charged at 15 euros?' Some of the reviews on Google and TripAdvisor don't hold back when it comes to naming and shaming venues in Rhodes Old Town that they claim inflate prices Over in Italy, tourists were warned this week about a potential scam involving one of the country's most famous foods - gelato. Tourists have been urged to take care when ordering ice cream in Italian destinations this summer as they could be being duped. Italian gelato is world famous for its creamy texture with tourists often flocking to purchase iconic flavours such as pistachio and stracciatella. But they might not be getting the real thing. The Express reports that many tourists are actually buying a cheap copy of gelato with the cheeky scam particularly prevalent in Rome. Foodies at explain that classic gelato is 'churned at a much slower rate, incorporating less air and leaving the gelato denser than ice cream'. And there's also an easier way for tourists to spot inauthentic gelato. If the ice cream colours are particularly bright, it's generally a sign that you're not buying a real gelato. Classic gelato is usually pale in colour as makers don't use artificial food colouring during the process. Tourists can also check reviews on Google and Tripadvisor to find gelato cafes with particularly high ratings. One popular spot is Vivoli, a historic ice cream shop in Florence which is home to an iconic new treat. A €6 coffee dessert has become the latest Tuscan viral sensation, drawing crowds of tourists and creating hour-long lines outside the city's oldest gelateria.
UAE Moments
06-06-2025
- Climate
- UAE Moments
6.2 Magnitude Quake Near Rhodes Shakes Türkiye, Egypt & More
In the early hours of Tuesday, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Dodecanese Islands near Rhodes, Greece, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Read More: UAE Sends 10 Ambulances to Syria for Quake Rescue Operations The quake, which hit around 16 miles from Rhodes, was felt far beyond its epicenter—rattling nerves from Türkiye to Egypt, Syria, and even parts of the UAE. The tremor occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers (about 42 miles), giving it the reach to shake multiple countries across the Eastern Mediterranean. Videos and posts poured in from residents reporting early-morning shakes in cities across the region. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology (@ncmuae) also confirmed the event, noting that the quake was recorded in Southwest Türkiye at 3:17 AM UAE time. Although no immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced, the widespread tremors caused quite a stir on social media, with users across several countries checking in to say, 'Did anyone else feel that?' Seismic activity is not uncommon in this part of the world, but a 6.2 magnitude quake is strong enough to be felt over a large area—and that's exactly what happened. Experts continue to monitor the situation, but for now, it's a reminder of how the Earth's crust doesn't care if you're sleeping. Stay safe, and keep those emergency kits stocked.
