Best Places to Stay in Agathonisti

Tilos is one of those Greek islands that makes much more sense once you stop thinking in terms of famous attractions. There is no Santorini caldera or Mykonos nightlife. Instead, Tilos offers walking trails, quiet beaches, abandoned villages, medieval castles, rare wildlife and one of the most unusual palaeontological stories in the Dodecanese. The island…

Leros is easy to underestimate. It doesn’t have the international profile of Rhodes, the nightlife of Mykonos or the instantly recognisable villages of Santorini. What it does have is an unusual combination of quiet beaches, traditional settlements, dramatic Second World War history and one of the most distinctive architectural landscapes in the Greek islands. Leros…

Where you stay in Nisyros can change the character of your trip considerably. The island is small, but its settlements offer very different experiences. Mandraki is the practical all-round choice, with the port, restaurants, shops and the largest range of accommodation. Paloi is better suited to travellers who want a quieter seaside base. Nikia puts…

The best beaches in Kalymnos offer plenty of variety, from the sandy shoreline at Masouri to the dark sand of Platys Gialos and the pebble bays around the northern coast. Some sit beside established visitor areas, while others make a worthwhile destination for a day exploring the island. Choosing a beach is partly about where…