Thirasia sits directly across the caldera from Santorini, but eating here is a very different experience from dining in Oia or Fira. This small Cycladic island has fewer than 100 permanent residents and remains remarkably quiet despite its famous neighbour. There are no vast restaurant districts or endless rows of cocktail bars. Instead, you’ll find…
Koufonissi is back to the Cyclades’ original appeal with astonishing beaches and a very relaxing pace of life. You can circle the smaller island in a day on a flat coastal path, and stroll through the main town of Chora’s lime-stone houses, crafted boutiques and casual tavernas with cyan shutters. Atlantida Hotel If you want…
Iraklia has a small but surprisingly varied collection of places to eat. Traditional harbour tavernas serve fish and familiar Greek dishes, while newer restaurants interpret ingredients from Iraklia and the surrounding Cyclades more creatively. Most choices are concentrated in Agios Georgios. Panagia has fewer restaurants but provides a quieter village setting, while Pera Panta overlooks…
Located in an 1845-built mansion in Oia, 1800-Floga Restaurant pairs traditional Greek cuisine with upscale gourmet fare and stunning sea views. Tuck into dishes like grilled octopus and a creamy moussaka and don’t forget to pair your meal with their award-winning wine! A true hole-in-the-wall, this tiny taverna in Megalochori serves up super fresh local…
Iraklia is the quietest of the inhabited Small Cyclades. Its two principal settlements, Agios Georgios and Panagia, are connected by a road through an open landscape of stone terraces, low hills and views across the Aegean. The island has no famous archaeological complex or busy resort centre. Its character is discovered through walking: following old…
Despite being a small island you can expect a wide selection of good restaurants on Kimolos. You will find local cheeses, especially the tangy hard ones as well as fresh fishes and a wide choice of tasty meat dishes from goats and sheep. Bemba is an institution on the island and her restaurant – or…
A beautiful and serene group of islands that will make your summer holiday a memorable one. This secluded archipelago has Caribbean-like beaches and a unique atmosphere that will leave you wanting more! Its main settlement is Ano Koufonisi with its narrow, charming streets and local craft shops. Here you’ll find traditional tavernas, cafes and restaurants…
Food is one of the pleasures of travelling slowly around Amorgos. This isn’t an island where you need to spend your holiday chasing a list of famous restaurants. Some of the best meals fit naturally into the geography of your day: dinner in Chora after exploring its whitewashed lanes, seafood around Katapola harbour, a relaxed…
Iraklia has a growing collection of attractive small hotels, studios and family-run rooms. Most accommodation is concentrated around Agios Georgios, placing visitors close to the port, restaurants and the island’s two most accessible beaches. There are no large resorts or international hotel chains. The strongest properties combine Cycladic design with balconies, sea views and personal…
Choosing where to stay in Sikinos is refreshingly simple. Unlike larger Cycladic islands with dozens of resort areas, most accommodation on Sikinos is concentrated in two places: Alopronia, the small port settlement beside the beach, and Chora, the traditional hilltop village. The choice between them matters more than choosing between individual hotels. Stay in Alopronia…
Folegandros may not have the quantity of hotels and vacation rentals as bigger Cyclades islands but this rustic and unspoiled island has quality. Choose from upscale boutique hotels with swimming pools to affordable self-catering options and enjoy stunning views from the best places to stay on Folegandros. A short stroll from Chora, Solaris is a…
Choosing where to stay in Milos isn’t simply a question of finding the highest-rated hotel. Where you base yourself changes the kind of holiday you’ll have. Stay in Adamas and you’ll have the island’s main port, plenty of services and a convenient base for exploring. Stay around Plaka and Trypiti and you’ll be surrounded by…