For your average visitor to the Greek islands, or even many a long-time resident of Greece, if you were to mention the name Agios Efstratios you would probably be met with a blank look. It’s not the most well known of destinations and to be honest, is well and truly off the beaten path. You […]

When you think of mountainous countries, Greece doesn’t usually spring to mind. To the majority, it’s not known for having lofty peaks such as those found in Switzerland, France, Spain or Austria. But the reality is, despite being famed as an island paradise When you think of mountainous countries, Greece doesn’t usually spring to mind. […]

To the south-east of Athens, about 140km by sea, lies the island of Syros. It’s in the Cyclades group at the southern end of the Aegean. The more famous landmasses in this part of Greece are Mykonos and Santorini. However, despite being lesser-known by the holidaying masses, Syros is on par with what its more […]

If you’re looking for a Greek island where you get all the best parts of the more popular haunts, without the masses of tourists, then maybe Thassos is the place for you. Sitting at the top of the North Aegean Sea, there’s only one uninhabited rocky landmass between this island paradise and the mainland. Actually, […]

The island of Chios boasts one of the most unique and distinctive faces in all of Greece. Thanks to its history as the ancestral home of shipping barons and an array of medieval like villages including the UNESCO World Heritage Site—Nea Moni, Chios’ fortress like architecture is unlikely to be confused with its postcard cousins […]