marine life

Diving and Snorkelling on Spetses: The Island’s Underwater Sites

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Spetses, Greece — Port of Copenhagen by Ioannis Altamouras

Diving and snorkelling on Spetses reward anyone drawn to clear, sheltered water and a rocky, indented coast. The car-free Saronic island is ringed by pine-clad shores where reefs, sea-grass meadows, and small coves shelve into water that stays calm and warm through the summer. This My Greece Tours guide explains where to snorkel straight off … Read more

The Nature of Thassos: Flora and Fauna

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The Nature of Thassos: Flora and Fauna

Thassos wears a green cloak that sets it apart from the drier islands of the Aegean. Dense forests of Aleppo pine and black pine climb from the shore to the ridges, broken by sweet chestnut groves, plane trees and terraced olives. Wild oregano and thyme scent the slopes, while golden jackals, tortoises and eagles share … Read more