1. FIRST THINGS FIRST There are many interesting facts to know about the South Aegean, one of the most beautiful regional units of Greece, which consists of the island groups of the Cycladesjust southeast of mainland Greece, and the Dodecanese, in the eastern Aegean Sea. Taken together, these two groups include 60 inhabited islands, each … Read more
There are 15 main Dodecanese islands in Greece, with the most popular islands being Rhodes, Kos, and Patmos. Dodecanese Group Of Greek Islands Greece can be a confusing country. Take the Dodecanese for example. The name would indicate there are 12 islands, but in fact there are over 150! To confuse matters further, 26 of … Read more
You’ll find great food with interesting altercations throughout Greece’s islands and the mainland, but if you’re serious about food and don’t have all the time in the world, head to any of these islands for a particularly rewarding experience. The ideal way to truly savor an island’s gastronomy is to ask around, especially if you … Read more
Viticulture in Greece is an ancient art and science, often with generation upon generation of winemakers continuing to use family or communal land to produce exquisite wines from age-old grape varieties. In Greece, wine lovers can quench their thirst for the magical combination of carefree holidays to the islands with dizzying visits to local wineries, … Read more
Often, beaches are one of the top reasons to park up on a Greek island, but why not make the most of gorgeous natural locations, unique cultural sites, great restaurants and pretty villages when it’s still relatively quiet? Here we have selected islands that are each bestowed with a whole host of multifaceted attributes beyond … Read more
Which Greek islands are the best to visit in May? Here, we look at what’s good, what’s not, and give you some inside tips. Traveling to Greece in May May can be a good month to visit Greece, as there aren’t so many tourists and the weather is just starting to warm up. There are … Read more
There are 15 main Dodecanese islands in Greece, with the most popular islands being Rhodes, Kos, and Patmos. Dodecanese Group Of Greek Islands Greece can be a confusing country. Take the Dodecanese for example. The name would indicate there are 12 islands, but in fact there are over 150! To confuse matters further, 26 of … Read more
In a small bay flanked by thyme-covered hills and a medieval castle-topped village, I floated in perfect solitude on the shimmering Aegean Sea. Last summer was my fifth year traveling to different Greek islands like far-flung Astypalea. During the pandemic, the islands’ crystalline waters, white-and-blue villages, sweeping vistas and locals’ genuine welcome were just the … Read more
Last summer, Chrysanthos Panas and his good friend Katerina Katopis-Lykiardopoulou organized a multi-day island-hopping adventure to the beautiful Aegean islands. With Flisvos Marina as their starting point, they set sail for a deep blue escape on a classic 1972 sailboat made in Greece. We can enjoy this enchanting journey over the inimitable Greek blue through … Read more
Located between Andros and Mykonos, you can travel to many Greek islands from Tinos. This guide shows you how. Traveling from Tinos to other islands Tinos is a beautiful and underrated Greek island located in the Cyclades group. The island is known for its stunning Panagia Evangelistria (Our Lady of Tinos Church of Miracles), and … Read more