Desimi beach is one of the most sheltered and family-friendly bays on the east coast of Lefkada. A curve of white pebbles and calm turquoise water on the Geni peninsula near Nydri. Tucked on the outer side of the Vlycho bay, it faces away from the open sea, so its water stays flat and clear … Read more
The Fiskardo beaches sit at the northern tip of Kefalonia, ringed around the pastel harbour village that survived the earthquake. This stretch of coast trades long sandy strands for small pebble coves set in woods of pine and cypress. The water is the draw here, clear and turquoise over pale stone, and much of it … Read more
Camel Beach, known as Kamila in Greek, is a secluded gem nestled in the southwest of Kos, within the picturesque Kefalos Bay. This small sand-and-shingle cove is renowned for its unique camel-humped rock formation, offering a tranquil escape from the island’s more bustling beaches. Accessible via a short, steep path from a clifftop car park, … Read more
Samos, an island in the eastern Aegean, offers ideal conditions for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Its clear, warm waters and diverse marine life make it a prime destination for underwater exploration. With numerous dive centres and snorkelling spots, Samos caters to both beginners and experienced divers. From vibrant reefs to intriguing caverns, the island’s underwater … Read more
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
Bekiris Cave is the sea cave hidden at the far end of Agioi Anargyroi beach on Spetses, one of the small adventures that make the island’s green southwest coast so memorable. Swimmers duck through a low opening in the rock into a shadowed chamber where light filters across a still pool. This My Greece Tours … Read more
Porto Roxa is a rocky swimming cove on the west coast of Zakynthos, below the hill village of Agios Leon. Instead of sand it has flat rock ledges and platforms that run down to deep, clear turquoise water, with ladders and steps to help swimmers in and out. The water is exceptionally clear and good … Read more
Korakonisi is a small, wild rocky cove on the west coast of Zakynthos, named for the little rock islet that rises just off the shore. It lies below the village of Agios Leon, reached by a track and a flight of steps down the cliffs. There is no sand here, only smooth rock ledges and … 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
Crete’s long Mediterranean coastline and warm, transparent water create ideal conditions for underwater exploration year-round. Dive centres operate along the north shore, offering everything from first-time try-dives to advanced wreck expeditions. The seabed reveals caves, vertical walls, swim-throughs and canyons populated by groupers, moray eels, octopus and colourful sponges. Visibility regularly exceeds thirty metres during … Read more