Glysteri Beach sits about 5 kilometres north of Skopelos Town, on the green, pine-covered island of Skopelos in the Northern Sporades. The small cove holds white pebbles washed by clear water, sheltered within its enclosing arms of rock. A single taverna backs the shore, and the short distance from town makes Glysteri a popular spot … 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
Makris Gialos is a small pebble cove on the northeast coast of Zakynthos. It lies between the resort of Alykes and the northern cape. White and grey pebbles line the shore, and the water is clear and calm. Rock formations, low cliffs and little caves ring the cove. This makes it one of the best … Read more
Alykes sits on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, named for the old salt pans behind it. A long sandy Blue Flag beach with shallow calm water suits families, backed by tavernas and small hotels. Behind the village, the former salt flats spread out as a quiet wetland where birds gather. A stone bridge and a … Read more
Xigia is a small pebble cove on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, set below steep cliffs clad in dark cypress and pine. Its fame comes from natural springs that seep sulphur and other minerals into the sea, giving the water a faint sulphur smell and pale, milky swirls. Visitors speak of … Read more
Episkopi beach is a long, sandy stretch of the north coast of Crete, set in the Rethymno district between the town of Rethymno and Georgioupoli. Soft grey-gold sand and shallow, gently shelving water run for a couple of kilometres, backed by rows of tamarisk trees. The coastal village of Episkopi sits beside the mouth of … Read more
Bali sits tucked into the north coast of Crete, midway between Rethymno and Heraklion in the Rethymno region. This small resort spreads across hillsides above a working fishing harbour, built around sheltered coves and sandy beaches that include Livadi, Varkotopos, Karavostasi and Evita. The calm, shallow water and low-rise development create a relaxed atmosphere that … Read more
Hersonissos, officially known as Limenas Chersonisou, stands as one of Crete’s most vibrant resort towns along the island’s northern coastline. Located east of Heraklion, this bustling holiday centre draws visitors with its long sandy beaches, animated harbour, and comprehensive entertainment options. The town combines water parks and beachfront relaxation with proximity to ancient Minoan sites, … Read more
Georgioupoli occupies a prime stretch of Crete’s north coast between Chania and Rethymno, where the Almyros river meets the sea. This low-key resort village centres on a large square shaded by tall eucalyptus trees and fronts a sandy beach that stretches for kilometres along the bay. The tiny chapel of Agios Nikolaos stands offshore, reached … Read more
Rethymno sits on the north coast of Crete, halfway between Chania and Heraklion. It holds the best-preserved Renaissance old town on the island, a tight grid of Venetian and Ottoman lanes running below the Fortezza fortress. The Rimondi Fountain still pours through its carved lion spouts, the Neratze mosque keeps its Ottoman minaret, and the … Read more