Cyprus & Greece · from the UK & Europe
Cyprus & Greece trips, planned smarter
Which airport to fly into, who flies from your nearest UK airport, and the best area to stay. Independent, research-based guides with the dates we checked them.
Plan your trip
Three decisions that shape every Cyprus or Greece holiday.
1. Fly in the right way
Which UK airports fly direct, which airlines, and whether Larnaca, Paphos, Heraklion or Chania suits your plans.
2. Stay in the right area
Neighborhood and resort comparisons for beaches, nightlife, families and travelers without a car.
3. Get around easily
Airport transfers, buses, metro fares and timing tips, taken from official operators.
Latest guides
Fresh, dated research. We note when every guide was last checked.
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Where to Stay in Rhodes: Old Town, Faliraki, Lindos and More
Rhodes Old Town, the New Town, Faliraki, Lindos, Pefkos or Ialysos? Compare the island’s main areas by vibe, beaches and transport.
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Where to Stay in Crete: The Best Bases for Your Trip
Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos or the south coast? How to choose a base on Greece’s biggest island.
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Flights to Crete from the UK: Heraklion or Chania?
Crete has two main international airports. Which one to choose, which UK airlines fly there, and what changes in winter.
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Athens Airport to the City Center: Metro, Bus and Taxi Compared
How to get from Athens International Airport to Syntagma, Plaka and Piraeus by metro, the X95 bus or taxi, with official fares.
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Where to Stay in Athens: Best Neighborhoods for a First Visit
Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Koukaki, Thissio or Kolonaki? How the main Athens neighborhoods compare for sightseeing, food, transport and budget.
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Where to Stay in Ayia Napa and Protaras: Areas Compared
Central Ayia Napa, Nissi Beach, the quieter east side, or family-friendly Protaras? Choose the right base on Cyprus’s east coast.
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Photos: hero, Cape Greco sea caves by kallerna (2020), CC BY-SA 4.0; Paphos harbor by Anatoliy Smaga (2014), CC BY-SA 4.0; Larnaca Finikoudes by A.Savin (2017), Free Art License; Nissi Beach by Qasinka (2022), CC0; Plaka, Athens by Tilemahos Efthimiadis (2009), CC BY-SA 2.0; Chania harbor by dronepicr (2020), CC BY 2.0; Rhodes Old Town, public domain. All via Wikimedia Commons, resized and compressed.