Thassos, a stunning destination in the northern Aegean Sea, beckons travellers with its rich history, lush landscapes, and pristine beaches. The island, lacking an airport, is accessible only by ferry, ensuring a tranquil escape from the bustling mainland. Visitors can choose between two mainland ports, Keramoti and Kavala, for their ferry journey to Thassos. The … Read more
Golden Beach, or Chrysi Ammoudia, is a captivating stretch of fine golden sand on Thassos Island. Positioned on the east coast, it runs between the resort villages of Skala Panagia and Skala Potamia. Known for its Blue Flag status, the beach boasts shallow, calm waters ideal for families and leisurely swimmers. The southern end is … 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
Ikaria is a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, set apart in the stretch of water that carries its name, the Icarian Sea. The island belongs to the North Aegean region and rests between the Cyclades to the west and the eastern Aegean islands to the east. It sits just west of Samos and … Read more
Ikaria and Naxos sit in the same corner of the Aegean, yet they pull travellers in opposite directions. Ikaria is wild, mountainous and thinly developed, a Blue Zone celebrated for the long lives of its residents. Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades, green and fertile, with broad sandy beaches and a relaxed family … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean and stands out as one of the most affordable Greek islands for careful travelers. The island keeps prices low because tavernas serve simple local food, natural attractions cost nothing, and the pace favors slow days over expensive tourist add-ons. Wild greens, home-grown beans, garden vegetables and local wine fill … Read more
Ikaria sits in the north Aegean, ringed by clean water and a rugged granite coast that plunges straight into deep blue. The clarity of the sea makes the island a rewarding place to dive and snorkel through the calm summer months. Rocky reefs, boulder fields, sheer walls and small caves shelter bream, octopus, moray eels … Read more
Manganitis is a small fishing village on the rugged south coast of Ikaria, in the north Aegean. The settlement sits under steep cliffs beside a tiny harbour, far from the busier resorts on the island’s north. A handful of tavernas serve fresh fish beside moored boats, and the pace here feels remote and unhurried. Travellers … Read more
Livadi Beach stretches along the northwest coast of Ikaria, right beside Mesakti and just east of Armenistis village. The beach shows a broad band of golden sand, backed by tamarisk trees that throw welcome shade across the hottest hours. Livadi faces the open north Aegean, so the water shifts with the wind. Calm mornings give … Read more
Agios Kirykos is the capital of Ikaria and the main southern ferry port for the island. The town wraps around a working harbour on the south-east coast, close to the small island airport. Ferry offices, tavernas and everyday shops line the waterfront, and the pace stays slow and unhurried. This is a lived-in town rather … Read more