Schinoussa, a serene gem in the Cyclades, offers a variety of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets. Here’s a curated list of places to stay, ranging from luxury hotels to budget-friendly options: Schinoussa, a tranquil island in the Cyclades, offers a variety of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets. Here are some notable…
Sikinos may be one of the quieter islands in the Cyclades, but that doesn’t mean you’ll struggle to find somewhere good to eat. The island’s dining scene is small and refreshingly straightforward. You’ll find traditional Greek tavernas, grilled meat, fresh seafood, cafés and one particularly memorable restaurant surrounded by vineyards. Most places to eat are…
Leros is an island where eating well is closely connected to where you spend the day. Waterfront tavernas line parts of Panteli, restaurants cluster around Agia Marina, Lakki provides convenient options around the island’s main port, and Alinda works particularly well for combining a beach day with lunch or dinner. Rather than crossing the island…
The island’s best places to eat are family-run taverns that serve authentic Greek recipes. The taverns are often full of locals, which is a good sign! Make sure to visit the Sponge Diver Taverna, where you can learn about the spongers and try some of their specialties. The tavern also has amazing views of the…
Mathraki is one of the smallest inhabited islands in Greece, so visitors should not expect a long line of restaurants or a busy waterfront packed with competing tavernas. Its dining scene consists of only a handful of small, independently operated places scattered around the island. That limited choice is part of Mathraki’s character. Meals tend…
Kastellorizo may be one of Greece’s smallest inhabited islands, but its restaurant scene is surprisingly good. Most dining revolves around the beautiful harbour, where tables sit beside the water and fresh fish and seafood naturally dominate the menus. Away from the waterfront, traditional tavernas provide a different experience, with home-style Dodecanese cooking and several dishes…
The best places to eat in Skyros are mostly traditional taverns found around the town and organized beaches. Their cuisine is based on local meat and seafood. Be sure to try the Kasseri cheese and the thyme honey. It’s one of the best in Greece. Also don’t miss the chance to see the Skyrian Horse,…
Poros is a gorgeous island for relaxing, swimming and walking. But it’s also a great destination for eating and drinking! The best place to start is the harbour town of Chora, which you reach by a short ferry ride from Piraeus. Walk up the 140 steps to the clock tower, then explore the lanes around…
Nisyros may be best known for its volcano, but its food gives travellers another reason to slow down rather than treating the island as a quick excursion from Kos. The island has a surprisingly distinctive culinary tradition. Chickpeas become pithia, local cheeses include mizithra, sakouliasti and trigias, capers appear frequently in salads, goat is used…
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…
Eating on Thimena (Thymaina) is very different from dining on Greece’s larger tourist islands. There is no long restaurant strip and no reason to arrive with a list of ten places to try. Instead, this tiny island in the Fourni archipelago has only a handful of places serving food, divided mainly between Thimena village and…
Kefalonia (also spelt Cephalonia) offers something for everyone. You can spend days strolling through traditional villages, lazing on golden beaches or exploring the island’s inland hills and gorges. The pristine village of Assos is a scene stealer with its picturesque beach and 15th-century Venetian castle. The insta-famous Melissani Cave is another must visit attraction. Argostoli…