Greek Islands

A guide to Ithaca in the Ionian Sea — Odyssey sites, Kioni harbour, beaches, hiking trails, food and practical tips.

A complete guide to Folegandros — cliff-edge Chora, remote beaches, hiking trails, handmade pasta, and how to plan your visit to the quieter Cyclades.

A complete guide to Spetses island in the Saronic Gulf — transport, beaches, Bouboulina, The Magus, dining and what to expect.

Alonissos travel guide covering Europe's largest marine park, the Peristera underwater museum, Chora's rebuilt old town, beaches, hiking, and ferry connections.

How to plan a Greek island hopping trip: ferry types, booking tips, five island groups compared, sample routes, costs, and mistakes to avoid.

Symi's horseshoe harbour, ringed by colourful neoclassical mansions built on sponge-diving wealth, is one of the most striking arrivals in the Aegean. This guide covers getting there from Rhodes, Gialos, Chorio, Panormitis Monastery, the best beaches, food, and practical...

Plan Samothrace around the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Chora, waterfalls, natural pools, beaches and realistic ferry connections from Alexandroupoli.

Plan an Astypalaia trip around Chora, the Querini castle, beaches, bases, transport and realistic ferry and flight connections.

A practical Agios Nikolaos guide covering Lake Voulismeni, Spinalonga, beaches, Lato, where to stay, transport and a realistic eastern Crete itinerary.

Plan a Nisyros trip around Stefanos crater, Mandraki, Nikia, Emporeios, hot springs, dark beaches and realistic ferry connections from Kos.