Nikiana is a calm, family-friendly fishing village on the sheltered east coast of Lefkada, the kind of easygoing place you settle into rather than rush through. Where the west coast of the island is all sheer cliffs and dramatic turquoise bays, Nikiana sits on the gentle Ionian shore. With a long pebble beach, clear calm … Read more
Azalas beach rewards travellers who want the east coast of Naxos at its quietest. This small sand-and-pebble bay sits just north of the harbour of Moutsouna, tucked below tamarisk trees and terraced gardens that meet the shoreline. The water runs calm and clear, sheltered from the strong meltemi wind that batters the west-coast beaches. A … Read more
Moutsouna sits on the wild, unspoilt east coast of Naxos, a small fishing village that most visitors reach only after a slow, scenic drive over the island’s mountains. It faces the open Aegean, with a sheltered bay, a handful of houses, a short beach and a couple of tavernas serving the day’s catch. Once the … Read more
Kontokali Corfu is a sophisticated, convenient resort just north of Corfu Town, set beside the prestigious Gouvia Marina, with a Blue Flag beach and frequent buses to the capital only 8 kilometres away. This guide covers the marina, the beach, the dining and how to visit this relaxed yet cosmopolitan resort. Kontokali blends seaside village … Read more
Gouvia Corfu is a bustling east-coast resort built around a historic bay that holds the island’s largest marina, just 8 kilometres north of Corfu Town. It offers a calm, sheltered beach, cosmopolitan dining and great convenience. This guide covers the marina, the beach, the dining and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with Greece … Read more
Ipsos Corfu is a lively east-coast resort with a long pebble beach, plenty of water sports and a buzzing seafront strip of bars, just 14 kilometres north of Corfu Town. It pairs easy beach days with a vibrant nightlife. This guide covers the beach, the water sports, the nightlife and how to visit. Plan the … Read more
Dassia Corfu is a popular east-coast resort with a long Blue Flag beach of sand and shingle, famous for its water sports and boat trips, just 8 kilometres north of Corfu Town. It blends family-friendly swimming with a lively holiday scene. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the nightlife and how to visit. … Read more