Milia Beach stretches along the southwest coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. The bay forms the longest continuous beach on the island, a curving arc of fine white pebbles backed by a dense wall of Aleppo pine. Clear, deep water runs off the shore toward the small wooded islet of Dasia, … Read more
Skopelos ranks among the greenest islands in the Sporades, and its coastline holds more than a dozen swimming spots wrapped in pine forest. The southern and western coasts shelter the calmest water, where bays such as Kastani, Milia and Panormos sit below dense green slopes. This guide maps the island’s best beaches, from organised bays … Read more
Panormos sits quietly on the northern shore of Crete, a small fishing village that has kept its unhurried rhythm while bigger resorts expand along the coast. Stone houses cluster around a tiny harbour, tavernas line the waterfront, and two sandy coves invite gentle swimming. The ruins of an early Christian basilica and a Venetian fort … Read more
Panormos beach marks the far southeastern corner of Naxos, a wide sandy bay that most visitors never reach. The road narrows past Sangri and turns to gravel, deterring casual traffic and preserving a rare stretch of empty coast. Shallow turquoise water spreads over pale sand, warming quickly under the Aegean sun. One seasonal taverna serves … Read more
Panormos beach on Mykonos is a chic, sheltered bay of golden sand on the quieter north coast, home to the famous Principote beach club and a fashionable yet relaxed scene, away from the busiest south-coast beaches. This guide covers the beach, the beach clubs, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Panormos … Read more
Panormos Tinos is a picturesque fishing harbour on the north coast, the historic port of the marble sculptors of nearby Pyrgos. Its quay lines up seafood tavernas and cafés, and sandy beaches sit within easy reach, making it a favourite stop for a harbour lunch and a swim. This guide covers what to see in … Read more