Built like an amphitheater on a mountain slope, Chora is Samothraki’s charming capital. You’ll love wandering the cobbled alleys and visiting medieval ruins. Be sure to try cooked goat at one of the tavernas in town. Located steps away from the beach, this boutique hotel offers rooms with sea or mountain views. It has great…
Fourni is easy to overlook on a map of the Greek islands. Sitting between Ikaria and Samos in the eastern Aegean, it is much smaller and considerably less visited than either of its neighbours. Yet Fourni has an unusually strong identity. Fishing remains important, the coastline is broken into dozens of bays and coves, archaeological…
Thasos is a stunning Greek island located in the Aegean Sea, just off the northern coast of mainland Greece. It is the northernmost island of the East Aegean and the 12th largest island in Greece. Thasos has a rich history and culture that dates back to ancient times, with evidence of settlement on the island…
Located in the Aegean Sea, Ikaria is a small island in Greece. It’s about 10 nautical miles southwest of Samos. The island got its name from Icarus, the son of Daedalus in Greek mythology. It has a great natural harbor and pristine beaches. Seychelles Beach Seychelles Beach is a secluded beach located on the north…
When it comes to beaches, Lemnos is one of Greece’s best destinations. The island is located in the northern Aegean Sea. Its principal town is Myrina. There are several beaches on the island, including Neftina and Plati. The island also has some excellent hiking trails. There are many options for day trips from Myrina, too….
The island of Chios is the fifth largest in Greece, located in the northern Aegean Sea. It is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. The island is known for exporting mastic gum, which is why it is sometimes referred to as “the Mastic Island”. The island has some of the most beautiful beaches in…
Samos is one of those Greek islands where choosing a beach depends as much on where you’re staying and what the weather is doing as on which beach appears highest in an online ranking. The island’s coastline is varied. In the north, around Kokkari, pine-covered slopes fall toward pebble beaches such as Tsamadou and Lemonakia….