The Best Places to Stay in Thassos vary from marvelous beaches and a crystal clear sea to more historical sites like the Archeological Museum. The latter is a must-see! In the summer, you’ll find bustling streets and full restaurants. But that doesn’t mean the temperatures are unbearable, thanks to the ocean breeze. Limenaria Beach Hotel…
The North Aegean island of Lemnos has resisted change and oozes authenticity. From the hilltop castle above Myrina to the relaxed seaside villages of Platy and Armenistis, Lemnos has beaches for everyone – secluded and tranquil or buzzing with water sports and beach bars. The peak tourist season runs from June to August, but the…
Chios is a unique Greek island with distinct architectural villages, olive and citrus groves, and legendary aromatic mastic trees. It offers a mix of hotels and vacation rentals. Karfas is a crowd-pleasing resort with a long beach, hotel and vacation rentals, and seaside tavernas. Guests here can feast on seafood and try new water sports…
Choosing where to stay in Agios Efstratios is refreshingly simple. The island has only one substantial settlement, and almost all visitor accommodation is concentrated in or around Agios Efstratios village, usually called Ai Stratis. There are no large resorts and no reason to divide the island into competing hotel districts. Accommodation is primarily made up…
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….
Choosing where to stay in Samos can have a surprisingly large effect on your holiday. Samos is not a tiny island where you can book almost anywhere and assume every beach, village and archaeological site will be nearby. The island stretches across roughly 476 square kilometres and has several distinct visitor areas. Pythagorio combines history,…
Finding somewhere to stay in Psara is very different from choosing accommodation on Santorini, Rhodes or Mykonos. This is a tiny and relatively remote island with limited tourism development. You won’t find enormous resorts or hundreds of hotels. Instead, accommodation consists mainly of small hotels, apartments and rooms, which suits Psara perfectly. And because most…
Thimena has no conventional hotels or resorts. Accommodation consists of a small number of independently operated rooms in Thimena village and a few more beside the sea at Keramidou Beach. Staying overnight provides a different experience from making a day trip from Fournoi. Once the boats leave, the harbour becomes quiet, the village kafeneia fill…
Thimena’s coastline is defined by small beaches, rocky coves and clear water rather than long stretches of organised sand. Most beaches are on the eastern side of the island. Some can be reached easily from the village, while others require a longer walk or access by boat. Three beaches particularly define the island. Keramidou is…
Samothrace is not a very famous island but it is loved by those who prefer alternative vacations. This special island combines mountain with sea and has impressive natural landscapes. You will find a lot of waterfalls and streams, as well as amazing natural pools called “vathres”. There are also many ancient sanctuaries and impressive towers….
Samos is one of those Greek islands where you could arrive for the beaches and discover that they are only part of the reason to stay. This large, green island in the eastern Aegean was the birthplace of Pythagoras, the mathematician and philosopher whose name almost everybody encounters at school. It was also the birthplace…
Psara is a small Greek island with an extraordinarily large place in the country’s history. Sitting west of Chios in the North Aegean, this remote island was once one of Greece’s great maritime powers. During the Greek War of Independence, Psara produced famous naval commanders and fire-ship captains, including Konstantinos Kanaris, before suffering catastrophic destruction…