Santorini horse riding offers guided tours along black-sand beaches like Eros and Vlychada and through vineyards and volcanic canyons, with experienced instructors and horses for all levels. This guide covers what the tours are like, the routes, who they suit, the cost and how to book a ride. Horse riding is a memorable, active way … Read more
Vourvoulos is a peaceful, authentic village and unspoilt black-sand-and-pebble beach on Santorini’s north-east coast, about 4 kilometres from Fira, with a small fishing port, a seaside taverna and a nearby winery. This guide covers the village, the beach, what to do and how to visit Vourvoulos. Vourvoulos is a tranquil corner of the wider Santorini … Read more
Vlychada beach is one of Santorini’s most surreal and beautiful shores, a long grey-sand bay on the south coast backed by tall white cliffs that the wind and sea have carved into a lunar, moonscape-like landscape. Quieter than Perissa or Kamari, it has a marina and a few tavernas. This guide covers the beach, the … Read more
Perissa beach is one of Santorini’s best and liveliest black-sand beaches, a long, organised stretch below the towering rock of Mesa Vouno on the south-east coast, with watersports, a promenade of tavernas and bars, and good value. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the amenities and how to visit. Perissa is a top … Read more
Arillas Corfu is a wonderfully laid-back resort on the north-west coast, with a long, sandy, family-friendly beach, locally run tavernas and a genuine village feel, about 38 kilometres from Corfu Town. This guide covers the beach, the relaxed atmosphere, the activities and how to visit this unspoilt corner. Arillas is the unspoilt, friendly end of … Read more
Agios Georgios Pagon Corfu is a quiet, scenic resort in a magnificent horseshoe bay on the north-west coast, with a two-kilometre Blue Flag sandy beach, the area’s best water sports and boat trips to Porto Timoni. This guide covers the beach, the activities, the atmosphere and how to visit this underrated bay. Agios Georgios Pagon … Read more
Kavos Corfu is the island’s party capital at its southern tip, pairing a long, sandy, shallow beach by day with a famous strip of bars and clubs by night. Aimed squarely at the 18 to 30s crowd, it is Corfu’s high-energy resort. This guide covers the beach, the strip, the atmosphere and how to visit. … Read more
Acharavi Corfu is a relaxed, well-equipped resort on the north coast, stretching along a vast 3-kilometre bay of sand and shingle. Combining a real working-town feel with a long, calm beach, it suits families and those wanting space over nightlife. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the atmosphere and how to visit. Acharavi … Read more
Porto Timoni Corfu is the island’s most spectacular double beach, two back-to-back bays on a wild headland below the village of Afionas on the north-west coast. Reached by a downhill hike or a short boat taxi, it rewards the effort with brilliant clear water. This guide covers the viewpoint, how to get there and the … Read more
Agios Gordios Corfu is a beautiful west-coast resort, a long sweep of golden sand below lush green cliffs, marked by the dramatic Ortholithos rock rising from the sea. It offers water sports, relaxed tavernas and superb sunsets. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the atmosphere and how to visit. Agios Gordios is a … Read more