Nanou is one of the largest beaches on the east coast of Symi, set at the mouth of a green valley of pine and tamarisk. Grey pebbles line the long shore, and the water drops away fast into deep, clear blue. Most visitors arrive by taxi-boat from Gialos, the main harbour, on a ride of … Read more
Toli is a remote sandy-pebble bay on the northwest coast of Symi, set in a wide inlet backed by bare hills. Coarse sand and pebbles line the shore, and the water runs clear, calm and sheltered from the open sea. A rough unpaved road drops to Toli from Chorio, the upper village, better with a … Read more
Pefkari is a small resort and beach on the southwest coast of Thassos, set just west of the larger resort of Potos. The name means little pine, and pine trees grow down to the sand to give natural shade. A beach of sand and fine pebble shelves into clear, calm water. Sunbeds, beach bars and … Read more
Potos is a lively resort on the southwest coast of Thassos, and it ranks among the island’s main holiday bases. A long beach of sand and pebble runs the length of the seafront. A palm lined promenade backs the shore, and it carries tavernas, bars, shops and hotels along its length. Families settle here by … Read more
Marble Beach, or Saliara, is a captivating small cove located on the north-east coast of Thassos, known for its striking white marble pebbles and turquoise waters. Nestled between the hills and the sea, this beach offers a unique visual appeal. The translucent waters and soft white pebbles create a serene environment, attracting visitors who seek … Read more
Thassos, the northernmost Greek island, lies in the north Aegean Sea, just off the coast of eastern Macedonia. Known for its stunning beaches, Thassos is circled by a single ring road that connects its magnificent shores. The island is home to over fifty beaches, ranging from sandy stretches to pebbled coves, many backed by lush … Read more
Antiparos is ringed with calm, sandy beaches and clear, shallow turquoise water, a big part of its appeal. Close to the town lie the two sheltered bays of Psaraliki, shaded by tamarisk trees and safe for children. Further out are the golden sands of Soros, the sunset beach of Sifneiko, the tavernas and boats of … Read more
Zakynthos is a fine family holiday island, with safe sandy beaches, gentle seas and activities for children to enjoy. The long sandy beaches of the east and south, such as Tsilivi, Alykes, Laganas and Kalamaki, shelve gently into calm, shallow water, ideal for young children. Family attractions include a water park near Tsilivi, the Askos … Read more
Vasilikos is a long green peninsula reaching out from the southeast corner of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, dividing Laganas Bay from the open sea. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the island, cloaked in olive groves, vineyards and pine, with a string of fine beaches along its shores. Among … Read more
The Ionian island of Zakynthos is ringed by beaches of contrasting character that make it one of Greece’s most rewarding island destinations. The rugged west coast holds dramatic cliff-backed coves reached by boat, including the famous shipwreck cove and pebbled inlets with deep turquoise water. The gentler south and east coasts hold long sandy beaches … Read more