Planos and Tsilivi form one of the main holiday resorts situated on the east coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos. This location is a short drive north of the island’s capital. Tsilivi is the resort and long sandy beach, while Planos is the old village beside it that grew into the resort. This area … Read more
Argassi sits on the southeast coast of Zakynthos, just a short drive from the island’s capital at the foot of the Vasilikos peninsula. What began as a small fishing village has grown into one of the busiest package-holiday resorts on the island, lined with hotels, apartments, tavernas, bars, and shops along a single main road … Read more
Agia Pelagia sits around a sheltered horseshoe bay on the north coast of Crete, just a short drive west of Heraklion. The main sandy beach fronts calm, clear water protected by headlands, with sunbeds, tavernas and water sports lining the shore. Hotels and villas climb the surrounding hillsides, offering wide sea views while the bay … 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
Platis Gialos is one of Mykonos’s most popular resort beaches, a long stretch of golden sand with calm, turquoise water, beachfront hotels and restaurants, just 4 kilometres from town, and the main hub for the water taxis that link the south-coast beaches. This guide covers the beach, why it is popular, the water taxi, the … Read more