Gavdos rises from the Libyan Sea as Greece’s southernmost inhabited territory, a windswept speck of land where Europe finally ends. Fewer than one hundred permanent residents share this remote island with seasonal travellers drawn to its wild beaches, cedar-fringed coves, and skies untouched by light pollution. Ferries from Chora Sfakion and Paleochora bring visitors willing … Read more
Chrissi Island, also known as Gaidouronisi, floats in the Libyan Sea just south of Ierapetra as one of Crete’s most pristine natural sanctuaries. This small uninhabited island captivates visitors with its rare Lebanon cedar forest, golden sand beaches, and shallow turquoise waters that glow under the Mediterranean sun. Protected as a nature reserve, Chrissi offers … Read more
Paleochora sits on a small peninsula jutting into the Libyan Sea on the far south-west coast of Crete, earning its nickname as the bride of the Libyan Sea. This relaxed resort town in the Chania region offers two distinct beaches flanking the peninsula: a long sandy stretch on one side and a pebbly shore on … Read more