Fournoi - Thessaloniki
Ferry to Greece
Fournoi - Thessaloniki
Ferry to Greece
The Fournoi Thessaloniki ferry route connects Aegean Islands with Greece. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Hellenic Seaways. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 19 hours 10 minutes.
Fournoi Thessaloniki sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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Fournoi is a clutch of small islands in the Ikaria region of Greece. These islands, of which only two are inhabited, sit in a pleasantly warm stretch of the Aegean Sea near to the western border of Turkey. The largest of these isles, also called Fournoi, is a narrow, snaking stretch of land shaped by a saw-toothed shoreline and an undulating inland landscape of steep, shrub-covered hills. The port of Fournoi is located in the island’s largest town of Fourni. It’s a community with a love for fine seafood. A large fleet of fishing vessels regularly leave from the town’s west-facing bay to trawl the bountiful waters of the nearby Mediterranean, hoping to quench the almost insatiable local hunger for great-tasting fish. The town itself is formed around a twisting network of lanes that lead away from beach-lined edge of the bay towards the charming whitewashed buildings that rise on tiers towards the surrounding foothills. The departure point for ferries is found at the foot of a small concrete pier near to the centre of the curved shoreline. It’s a small area with no check-in terminal or passenger amenities, though a few cafés selling hot food and drinks can be found close by. Transportation across the island is limited due to its small size and secluded location. Only one main road feeds into Fourni, a route that heads south to the hamlet of Plagia, while a single bus shuttles passengers from the port to the island’s main beaches. A number of ferries leave from the port a few times throughout the week. Dodekanisos Seaways offer a host of routes to the islands that pepper the Aegean Sea, from Samos and Ikaria (also serviced by Hellenic Seaways), a short distance to the north, as well as a Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kalimnos and Kos that stretch further south.
Thessaloniki is Greece at its brilliant best. The country’s second city has skyrocketed into a paradise for holidaymakers from across the globe, each tourist longing to discover the breathtaking architecture emblazoned across an undulating landscape. Of course, the mecca of glorious beaches and frivolous nightlife is best explored in the summer months – the colourful houses and lively tavernas glisten underneath the beautiful shimmer of the Mediterranean Sun. Whilst the sun shines, the museums and churches exude a carefree vibe, drenched in visitors thirsty for an insight into the fascinating history behind Greece’s northeast coast. As wonderfully vibrant the city is in the daytime, the fun truly begins when night falls upon the plethora of frenetic nightclubs, cool bars and welcoming restaurants. A number of young people bounce from one club to another; if your scene is dancing until the early hours of the morning, the scintillating nightlife provides the perfect formula of vitality and vigour. Though make sure your hangover doesn’t prompt a snooze until the early afternoon – Thessaloniki is a city that deserves to be appreciated at every moment of the day.
A bus service is in operation around much of the city, heading to popular spots. Aside from public transport, many choose to hire a car for the duration of their holiday, allowing easy access around the gorgeous scenery.
