Where to stay in Santorini depends on your trip: Oia for luxury, honeymoons and the classic sunset, Fira for convenience, transport and nightlife, Imerovigli for quiet caldera views, or the black-sand resorts of Kamari and Perissa for beaches and value. This guide covers the best areas and who each suits. Choosing the right base shapes … Read more
You get to Santorini by air, flying into JTR airport from Athens in about 45 minutes or direct from European cities, or by ferry from Piraeus and the other Cyclades islands. This guide covers the flights, the ferries, the airport and ports, transfers and getting around once you arrive. Reaching the island is the first … Read more
Santorini beaches are volcanic and dramatic rather than golden sand, led by the black sand of Perissa and Kamari, the famous Red Beach beneath rust-coloured cliffs, and the white moonscape of Vlychada. This guide covers the best beaches, what makes each special, which to pick and how to get to them. The island’s beaches are … Read more
A Paros ATV quad tour explores the island’s hidden beaches, traditional villages and ancient ruins on four wheels, with guided off-road safaris for first-timers or self-drive hire for the independent. Open-air and fun, an ATV or buggy reaches places a car cannot. This guide covers ATV versus buggy, the costs, what to expect on a … Read more
In the Paros vs Milos choice, Milos wins for unique volcanic landscapes and otherworldly beaches like Sarakiniko, while Paros wins for variety, nightlife, value, romance and connections. The two islands are both rising stars of the Cyclades but offer different holidays. This guide compares them across scenery, beaches, cost, nightlife and logistics to help you … Read more
Paros airport takes direct flights from Athens in about 50 minutes, with up to fourteen flights a day in summer, operated by Sky Express and Olympic Air. Small and modern, it sits about 10 kilometres from Parikia and offers a fast alternative to the ferry. This guide covers the flights, the airlines, the prices, and … Read more
Despotiko is a small, uninhabited islet off the west coast of Antiparos, home to a great ancient Sanctuary of Apollo that some archaeologists rank alongside, or even above, the famous sanctuary on Delos. Reached by a short boat trip, it offers a rare, peaceful encounter with classical Greece. This guide covers its history, the sanctuary, … Read more
The Folegandros to Paros ferry links the cliff-edged south-western Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 4 hours, with summer sailings from as little as €8. The crossing connects quiet, dramatic Folegandros to the islands’ crossroads. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan the trip. Plan the whole … Read more
The Amorgos to Paros ferry links the remote south-eastern Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 1 hour 50 on a fast boat, with summer sailings from as little as €9. The crossing connects dramatic, far-flung Amorgos to the islands’ crossroads. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan … Read more
The Milos to Paros ferry links the volcanic western Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 1 hour 45 on a fast boat, with daily summer sailings from around €12. The crossing connects two of the most talked-about islands in Greece. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan … Read more