Pollonia is a chic seaside fishing village at Milos’s northeastern corner, with a sheltered sandy beach, certain of the island’s best seafood tavernas and stylish hotels. Plan your stay with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Pollonia is a favourite base in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what Pollonia … Read more
Vari is a coastal suburb on the southern Athens Riviera, known for its sandy beach, lively beach clubs and a long tradition of grilled-meat tavernas. Explore the Riviera alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This seaside suburb is a relaxed corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where … Read more
Varkiza is a relaxed beach suburb on the Athenian Riviera, with a big sandy organised beach, watersports, beach bars, a famous clifftop summer club and seaside seafood tavernas. Combine a sun-and-sea day with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the best of city and coast. This breezy Riviera escape is a … Read more
A Loutraki day trip from Athens reaches a relaxed seaside spa resort just an hour away, famous for its healing thermal springs, a long pebble beach, a grand casino and the spectacular Corinth Canal nearby. Pair the relaxation with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This restful coastal escape is a great … Read more
Platis Gialos is one of Mykonos’s most popular resort beaches, a long stretch of golden sand with calm, turquoise water, beachfront hotels and restaurants, just 4 kilometres from town, and the main hub for the water taxis that link the south-coast beaches. This guide covers the beach, why it is popular, the water taxi, the … Read more
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 handful of tavernas. This guide covers the beach, … 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