Kastro, perched high in the central-west of Thassos, is a remote mountain village with a rich history. It was originally founded as a refuge from pirate attacks during the medieval and early Ottoman periods. The village’s name comes from the ‘kastro’, or castle, around which stone houses cluster. Today, Kastro is a quiet place with … Read more
The history of Antiparos reaches far back into prehistory, to a time about four thousand years before the common era, when early settlers first arrived in this small Cycladic island. The nearby islet of Saliagos, set in the channel between Antiparos and Paros, holds the oldest known settlement in the whole Cyclades. From those Neolithic … Read more
Antiparos town, known as the Chora, is the island’s whitewashed heart, set right by the port. A lively pedestrian main street runs up from the waterfront, lined with cafes, tavernas, shops and bars, shaded by trees and bright with flowers. At its centre stands the great sight of the town, a medieval Venetian castle, a … Read more
Naxos rewards a short stay more than most Cyclades islands, because its highlights sit close together. Two full days let you walk the old town, climb into the Kastro, watch the sun drop behind the Portara, and still reach the long west-coast beaches. This plan treats 48 hours as a tight loop rather than a … Read more
The history of Naxos reaches back thousands of years, and the island wears every layer of that past openly across its hills, harbours and old town. Naxos gathered wealth, marble and power in almost every era, from prehistoric farmers to Venetian dukes as the largest island in the Cyclades. Its story runs through early Cycladic … Read more
The Naxos Archaeological Museum is one of the finest small museums in the Cyclades, and a place that quietly rewards anyone curious about how ancient island life really looked. Set high inside the Venetian Kastro that crowns Naxos Town, it gathers thousands of years of history under one historic roof, from marble figurines carved by … Read more
Naxos Town, known to locals as Chora, is the capital and main port of Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades. It rises in tiers of whitewashed houses from a busy waterfront to a Venetian castle crowning the hill, so the whole town reads like a single amphitheatre facing the Aegean. The harbour is the … Read more
The best sunset spots on Milos are the hilltop capital Plaka and its Kastro, the colourful village of Klima, the viewpoints of Tripiti and the Pollonia coast. Plan golden hour with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Sunset is a simple pleasure of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the … Read more
Plaka is the picturesque hilltop capital of Milos, a maze of whitewashed Cycladic lanes crowned by the Venetian Kastro castle, famous for its sweeping views and sunsets. Explore it with guided tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Plaka is the cultural heart of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what … Read more
Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos is a striking whitewashed complex of five churches merged into one sculptural form, built between 1425 and the 17th century in the old Kastro quarter, and is one of Greece’s most photographed monuments. This guide covers its history, unique architecture, where it is and how to visit. Panagia Paraportiani is the … Read more