Saronic Gulf Islands
The 18th-century 'Monastery of the Life-giving Spring', well signposted 4km east of Poros Town, has a beautiful gilded iconostasis (a screen bearing icons…
Must-see attractions in Greek Islands
Rethymno Province
Brown-sand Livadi is Bali's biggest and widest beach, with bit of a party vibe. It’s packed with chairs and umbrellas, and bars, tavernas and cafes run…
Argostoli
This little ‘pocket’ beach, just beyond Makrys Gialos, has plenty of shade and very clear water, as well as a few places to eat.
Samos
A short (less than 1km) walk west of Pythagorio brings you to this pristine beach with umbrellas and toilets. There’s decent swimming, but pack your own…
Chios
Covered from floor to ceiling with exquisite crumbling frescoes, this tiny chapel off the main square in Pyrgi is one of the most remarkable religious…
Alonnisos
Small, pebbly east-coast Agios Petros sits 500m south of Steni Vala (by coastal path), bordered by pines and olive groves and with just a few apartments…
Geological Museum of Apiranthos
Naxos
The Geological Museum is near the village entrance and exhibits over 2500 rare rocks from the villages of Naxos, the Cyclades, the rest of Greece and…
Korgialenio History & Folklore Museum
Argostoli
Dedicated to preserving Kefallonian art and culture, this fine museum houses icons, assorted furniture, clothes and artwork from the homes of gentry and…
Skopelos
Loutraki means ‘small bath’ and you can see the remains of its 3rd- to 4th-century seaside Roman baths about 500m southeast of the port's archaeological…
Kos Town
Built on the site of an even older Greek predecessor, this 2nd-century Roman theatre seated around 750 spectators. In summer, performances are sometimes…
Cyclades
Kimolos' best beach, Prassa is a magnificent sweep of white sand, lapped at by teal waters. The road east of Hora is unpaved in parts but passable on…
Alonnisos
Golden-grey pebbles and clear water are the draws at easy-going Glyfa, fringed by greenery just north of Steni Vala and often used by water-sports…
Rethymno Province
The old port of Limani has a narrow crescent of attractive beach with greyish-brown sand lined with sunloungers, plenty of cafes and water-sport operators.
Alonnisos
Backed by seafood tavernas, the first bay east of Patitiri is an easy 1km walk away, and its beautiful, sheltered, pebbly curve provides great swimming.
Skopelos
Just 5km south of Skopelos Town, popular sand-and-pebble Stafylos is bordered by bottle-green pines and dotted with sun loungers and a busy beach bar.
Lefkada
Broad, straight and utterly delightful Mylos Beach is a short walk west over the headland from Agios Nikitas. It remains surprisingly undeveloped.
Naxos
Signposted on the western approach to Apollonas, this is a 12m marble figure dating back to the 6th or 7th century BC, reachable via a short walk.
Hora (Mykonos)
This excellent little gallery is well worth a peek for its temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography.
Santorini
Long, popular stretch of black sand to the southeast, with full facilities and some excellent tavernas. An all-night beach bar adds to the vibe.
Skopelos
With its roots in the 16th century, this serene monastery, just under 4km east of Skopelos Town, is the island's oldest, home to a single monk.
Symi
Reopened after years of restoration, this compact museum contains some fabulous archaeological and folkloric finds, and is worth checking out.
National Marine Park of Zakynthos
Zakynthos
Covering an area of 135 sq km, this marine park in Zakynthos' Bay of Laganas was created in 1999 to protect the endangered loggerhead turtle.
Delos
Also known as the Great Temple of Apollo, this was the largest of the temples in the god's sanctuary. Construction commenced in 478 BC.
Rhodes Town
Watched over by a sturdy round tower, this is said to be the gate through which the conquering Ottoman sultan entered the city in 1522.
Santorini
One of the most popular black sand beaches, this east coast beauty has calm waters for bathing and numerous restaurants and cafes.
Mykonos
This little-visited sandy beach on the north coast has a good taverna, but you'll need an ATV to tackle the rutted road.
Delos
One of Delos' grandest houses, the highlight here is a well-preserved mosaic with youths riding dolphins in each corner.
Serifos
Just past Livadakia, Ramos is a small sandy beach backed with grapevines and a smattering of flash holiday apartments.
Delos
The remains of a lavish villa, with a mosaic depicting the god of wine riding a tiger (the original is in the museum).
Delos
This temple of Dionysus has some well-preserved reliefs, along with a giant sheared-off phallus on top of a plinth.
Mykonos
A long stretch of white sand and teal waters, favoured by local cognoscenti. It's a short walk from Platys Gialos.
Milos
On the south coast, golden-sanded Provatas feels remote but has a couple of tavernas and a large beachfront hotel.
Archaeological Museum of Poros
Saronic Gulf Islands
This small museum on the waterfront shows a beautiful collection of classic Greek sculpture from the area.
Small Cyclades
Narrow strip of white sand to the east, with a beach bar and some discreet naturism at one end.
Delos
This 5th-century BC temple has a well-preserved marble altar and two columns still standing.
Santorini
Long strip of volcanic sand to the south with sun loungers and plenty of dining options.
Small Cyclades
The largest of Schinousa's beaches, long and sandy, with calm waters to the southwest.
Delos
A lavish multistory home from the 2nd century BC with a partially intact courtyard.
Delos
Inaugurated in 417 BC, this temple to Apollo still has some intact Doric columns.
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