Soros is one of the largest and most popular beaches on the Cycladic island of Antiparos, a broad curving bay of golden sand on the south coast. It has clear, shallow water that shelves gently, making it a fine family beach, and it is organised with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and tavernas, with water … Read more
Ano Viannos stands as a mountain town in the south-east of the Heraklion district, built on the slopes of the Dikti range high above the Libyan Sea. It is the main settlement of the Viannos region, and whitewashed houses climb the hillside among plane trees and running springs. Old churches, two of them carrying fine … Read more
Gardiki Castle Corfu is a 13th-century Byzantine fortress on the southwestern coast, the south’s only surviving medieval castle, distinctive for its octagonal plan and eight towers. Always open and free to visit, it makes an atmospheric stop. This guide covers its history, architecture, what to see and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with … Read more