Glyfa beach sits on the southern coast of Antiparos, a long stretch of coarse golden sand facing east across the channel toward the neighbouring island of Paros. It lies about three and a half kilometres from the main town, in a rural setting reached by a paved, easy road. The sea here is shallow, calm … Read more
Panagia beach is a calm, sandy bay on the island of Antiparos. It lies about one kilometre south of the town, just beyond the two Psaraliki bays. For this reason it is sometimes called Psaraliki 3. A short, pleasant walk from the centre reaches it. The bay is large and tranquil, with fine golden sand … Read more
Soros is one of the largest and most popular beaches on the Cycladic island of Antiparos, a broad curving bay of golden sand on the south coast. It has clear, shallow water that shelves gently, making it a fine family beach, and it is organised with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and tavernas, with water … Read more
Psaraliki Beach sits a short walk south of Antiparos town on the Cycladic island of Antiparos. It is not one bay but two, lying side by side along the same stretch of soft sand. The first bay, nearer the town, is organised with sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar. Tamarisk trees rise behind it, offering … Read more
Ammoudi is a long, quiet sandy and pebble beach on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, found between the resorts of Alykes and the northern capes. Its name comes from the Greek word for sand. The beach is broad and open, featuring soft sand and shingle shelving into calm, clear, shallow water. … 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
The Helmis Natural History Museum operates as a private facility in the village of Gyri. It rests in the hills of the Ionian island of Zakynthos. This venue holds the main natural-history collection on the island. It gathers a large collection focusing on the nature and geology of the region. Displays span across the halls … Read more
Askos Stone Park is a large private nature park in the green hills of northern Zakynthos. It lies close to the village of Volimes, away from the coast. The park blends old dry-stone walls, caves and gardens with a wide wildlife area. Here deer, goats, ponies and many small animals roam freely. Children can feed … Read more
CretAquarium, known also as Thalassocosmos, is the largest aquarium in Greece and sits on the north coast of Crete at Gournes in the Heraklion region. The complex occupies the site of a former American air-base between Heraklion and the resort of Hersonissos. Around sixty tanks hold roughly two thousand marine creatures, from sharks and groupers … Read more
Naxos rewards snorkellers who never touch a scuba tank. The island sits in the heart of the Cyclades, ringed by shallow sandy bays that give way to rocky reefs within easy swimming distance of the shore. Water clarity runs high through the warm months, and the marine life stays close to the surface where any … Read more