Staying overnight on Thirasia provides a very different experience from visiting during a Santorini caldera cruise. Most day visitors remain around Korfos harbour for lunch before returning to Santorini. By late afternoon, the waterfront becomes quieter, the villages settle into their normal rhythm and the island begins to feel considerably more remote. Accommodation remains limited,…
Serifos is a beautiful Greek island with stunning beaches and authentic Cycladic island atmosphere. Unlike the other popular islands, it is not overcrowded with tourists and it remains serenely tranquil during the summer months. The Best Places to Stay in Serifos are located around the port Livadi and the Chora. The hotels featured below offer…
Kalymnos is a must-visit island for anyone looking for a Real Greek Experience. It’s not only a popular climbing destination but also offers impressive cliffs, remote beaches and traditional cuisine. The best time to visit Kalymnos is during spring or fall, when you can enjoy comfortable climbing conditions with less humidity. But it’s a great…
Best Places to Stay in Corfu is a guide to the best areas of the island for first-timers, families, and couples. Each area offers something unique and special, and you should choose the one that best suits your needs. Corfu Town is a great choice for first-timers and provides access to restaurants, bars, and cultural…
Syros is one of the best islands for boutique hotels in Greece. Many of them have stunning views. Consider staying in Ermoupolis where pastel-colored neoclassical mansions create a cosmopolitan atmosphere that is refreshingly different from other Greek islands. A must-see is the Apollon theatre, inspired by Milan’s La Scala. Stroll around the streets to find…
Whether you’re looking for the best places to stay in Kea on a family vacation or romantic getaway, there are plenty of options. And with the new One&Only Kea set to open in August, you’ll soon have an even more luxurious option. Kea’s luxury hotels and resorts offer top-of-the-line amenities and services and are often…
A one-hour ferry ride from Piraeus, Poros offers a welcome change of scenery. Here, yacht marinas and neoclassical buildings jostle for space with pine forest and sheltered beaches. A must-see is the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi with its dome-topped basilica and towering belfry. Also, take a stroll on Askeli beach, one of the island’s most…
Oinousses is not an island of large hotels, resorts or extensive accommodation choice. Most places to stay are small studios, apartments and traditional houses in or around Oinousses Town, the island’s only substantial settlement. This is also the most convenient location because the harbour, restaurants, bakery, shops and Maritime Museum are all within walking distance….
Accommodation in Mathraki is limited to a small collection of family-run rooms, apartments and guesthouses. There are no large resorts, international hotel chains or conventional luxury hotels on the island. Most places are concentrated near Plakes Harbour and the southeastern coast, making it easy to reach the ferry, Portelo Beach and several of the island’s…
For a touch of luxury, stay at this boutique hotel offering spacious rooms with picturesque views. You can relax by the glistening pool or walk to Naxos Town and the sandy beach for a mesmerising sunset. The bustling capital of the island is where you’ll rub shoulders with locals and soak up a vibrant atmosphere….
Most visitors to Pserimos never need to ask where to stay. They arrive by boat from Kos or Kalymnos, spend a few hours swimming and eating beside the harbour, and leave again in the afternoon. But staying overnight is one of the best ways to experience this tiny Dodecanese island. Once the excursion boats depart,…
Choosing where to stay in Tilos is much simpler than choosing accommodation on a large Greek island. There are really two main decisions. Stay in Livadia if you want restaurants, the ferry port, easy transport and the greatest choice of accommodation within walking distance. Stay around Megalo Chorio and Eristos if you prefer a quieter…