Symi is a dry, rocky island of bare limestone hills, low scrub and clear sea in the Dodecanese. The land carries little soil and sparse tree cover, so the nature of the island rests on hardy plants, wild herbs and the animals of the rock. Phrygana, the low scrub of thyme, sage and oregano, covers … Read more
Thassos wears a green cloak that sets it apart from the drier islands of the Aegean. Dense forests of Aleppo pine and black pine climb from the shore to the ridges, broken by sweet chestnut groves, plane trees and terraced olives. Wild oregano and thyme scent the slopes, while golden jackals, tortoises and eagles share … Read more
Askos Stone Park is a large private nature park in the green hills of northern Zakynthos. It lies close to the village of Volimes, away from the coast. The park blends old dry-stone walls, caves and gardens with a wide wildlife area. Here deer, goats, ponies and many small animals roam freely. Children can feed … Read more