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…
Skiathos is famous for its gorgeous beaches. From fully-organized beaches with taverns, restaurants and watersport equipment to off-the-beaten-path secluded beaches, the island has something for everyone. Kanapitsa Beach is a family-friendly option offering calm blue waters and golden sand. Multiple taverns are located nearby serving up delectable dishes. It is also close to Troulonisi, a…
Meganisi is one of the smaller inhabited islands of the Ionian Sea, lying just east of Lefkada. It doesn’t have the huge beaches of neighbouring Lefkada or the major archaeological attractions found elsewhere in Greece. Instead, Meganisi’s appeal comes from something quieter: small harbour villages, deeply indented bays, clear Ionian water, secluded beaches and exploring…
Things to do in Salamina If you are a lover of seafood and have a passion for seaside villages then Salamis is the place for you. The town is home to Ouzeri o Kakias, which is considered the best fish restaurant in Salamina. The famous Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos lived here in a beautiful house…
Keeping cool under the sun is top of the agenda for families staying on Kos. Tuck into the refreshing sands of Agios Stefanos Beach and splash about in the calm waters or scramble up flower-carped hillsides to explore ancient temple ruins. Kids can let their imaginations run wild at the imposing Nerantzia Castle, whose towers…
Agistri is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Saronic Gulf, but its location close to Athens makes it particularly easy to explore. The island covers only about 14 square kilometres, with pine-covered hills occupying much of the interior and a coastline of sandy beaches, rocky coves and clear water. It is close enough…
Gavdos has some of the wildest beaches in Greece. There are no enormous resort complexes lining the coast and very little conventional beach development. Instead, you’ll find golden sand, dunes, juniper trees, pine forests, rocky coves and extraordinarily clear water. Some beaches are relatively easy to reach. Others require substantial walks or are more realistically…
Lipsi is particularly rewarding for beach lovers because its coastline offers much more variety than the island’s small size suggests. There are sandy bays with shallow water, white-pebble beaches, rocky coves and isolated swimming spots reached along walking paths. Better still, almost every beach can be reached from land. The Municipality of Lipsi says that…
Kalymnos may be known for its imposing rocks and rock climbing, but there is much more to the island. Take a day trip to the neighboring island of Telendos, visit a traditional house that tells a story of community evolution and enjoy the incredible beaches! In addition to hiking, there are also dozens of beach…
Visiting Hydra’s beaches is one of the best things to do on the island. Most of the beaches are pebbly and it’s recommended that you bring water shoes to make swimming easier on your feet. The rocky beach at Avlaki is popular with locals. It’s sheltered and has clear blue waters, plus it’s close to…
Nisyros is often described as the Greek island with the volcano. That’s true, but it undersells the island. The volcano isn’t simply an attraction in the middle of Nisyros. Nisyros itself is a volcano. Its mountains, caldera, black-pebble beaches, hot springs, fertile landscape and even some of the stone used in its ancient buildings are…
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…