Articles related to "Greek Islands"

Santorini's beaches offer unique volcanic black, red or white sand, the crystal blue Aegean Sea and lively nightlife.

Most Milos accommodation is based in the port, Adamas, the capital Plaka or the beach resort Pollonia, but each gives a slightly different perspective on the Greek Isles.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Greek Ionians on an energetic and mesmerising cycle tour of some of the lesser-known islands off the western coast of Greece.

Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise.

Celebrated Greek cook and food writer, Theodore Kyriakou has long been fascinated by the rich diversity of uncomplicated food that the Greek islanders have devised

Full of sandy beaches, quaint villages, and ancient historical sites, the Greek island of Crete is a true island paradise.

More ships than ever will visit the Greek islands this summer, an area of stunning beauty and fascinating history

For travelers to Greece looking for quiet and relaxation, a day on the picturesque Aegean island of Serifos is the way to go.

Planning a beach vacation to the Greek Islands can be overwhelming with so many islands to visit. Knowing what beaches have to offer may make the choice less difficult.

Mykonos is one of Greece's most popular islands, offering good beaches, excellent shopping and day-trips to Delos.

Santorini is a good choice of holiday for older people because of its unique setting on the rim of the world's largest volcanic crater and its archaeological remains

Remote, wild and idyllic, the Isle of Lesvos in Greece's Northeastern Aegean Sea is an ideal holiday destination for those shunning the package tour crowds.

The tiny Greek Ionian Island of Ithaka has a rawboned beauty that is tailor-made for an escapist holiday. This guide takes you to the island's best resorts and beaches

Want to climb 5.12? Consider planning a climbing trip to Kalymnos. The island's world-class crags offer the aspiring 5.12 rock climber a wide array of route options.

Kefalonia's beaches and resorts are some of the finest in the Greek Ionian islands. This guide takes you to the pick of the island's best places to stay and sizzle.

Greece's third largest island has space enough to soak up the summer tourists without ever feeling busy. And the country's best ouzo and olive oil go down nicely too.

Skopelos and Skiathos, two islands in the Northern Sporades, are filled with scenes that are familiar to move-fans as the settings for the hit film 'Mamma Mia!'.

Traveling to Kalymnos, Greece? Here is some helpful information for people who are planning a beach holiday or climbing vacation to this Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the best beaches, from quiet coves where you can sunbathe naked to huge stretches of sand that are always busy

Zakynthos - an Ionian island paradise where tourists and turtles are at loggerheads over the best beach. This guide takes a trip to Zakynthos' best beaches and resorts.

It's a hard but manageable climb to the Kastro on the hill above Plaka on Milos, but the 360 degree views of the island and the blue Aegean sea are well worth the effort.

Corfu is a beautiful small island located just off the West coast of Greece. This green island has a lot to offer for those looking for a holiday filled with variety.

A summer trip to Southern California would be incomplete without a visit to Sawdust. While there, try the eats at Laguna Taco Bowl, Deb's Deli or the Greek Island Grille.

The Greek island of Mykonos in the Cyclades has good nightlife, boutique hotels, fine dining, and good visitor attractions like the nearby archaeological site of Delos.

For holidays in Rhodes, the Globetrotter Travel Guide covers where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in resorts like Lindos, Faliraki, and in Rhodes Town.

The 'Writers' Lab' at the Skyros Centre in Greece has built up a high reputation for its 2-week creative writing courses which aim to encourage people's writing talents.

Naturist & clothing-optional beaches in Greece and the Greek islands are plentiful but the Vritomartis Hotel in Crete is the only one on the island where you can bare all

Gerakas Pennisula is a quiet beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos. The Ionian Eco Villagers properties are all owned by Greek locals who support wildlife conservation.

The Vassaliki Naturist Club is Greece's newest nudist resort. Vigla Natura (in Greek) is owned by investment banker turned naturist Samantha Taylor and her husband Mark

Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the country's best hotel accommodation, ranging from super spas and chic boutique hotels, to historic houses

MOFI works with fishermen to reduce monk seal entanglements and fishing gear loss. Valuable information gained regarding health of the Mediterranean Sea fish stocks.

Tiny Ikaria offers a glimpse of what Greece was like before mass tourism arrived. The birthplace of Dionysos, God of wine, still intoxicates with its unspoilt charm

Not far from the port of Piraeus in Athens is the island of Hydra, a feasible destination for those with limited time in Greece who want to do a bit of island-hopping.

Limnos goes quietly about its business in the Northeastern Aegean. Discover this understated haven that stays off the radar of mass-market tourism.

Super-Paradise Beach lies beneath a craggy rocky skyline on the south coast of the Greek island of Mykonos.

Most Greek Islands have locally caught octopus on the menu.

The first Rough Guide to Greece was out in 1982, the 12th edition in May 2008. It is one of the biggest and best travel guides to Greece, Athens and the Greek islands.

Beautiful Samos was good enough for Zeus and Hera, and Anthony and Cleopatra's nuptials. Discover why with this guide to the island's highlights

Travelers can find a haven for spring or summer that is also a bargain on a Greek island, the French Riviera or in Tuscany.

The blockbuster movie Mamma Mia! about 1970s Swedish pop stars Abba brought Skopelos in the Greek Sporades islands into the limelight, but its low-key charm is untouched

The ancient Greek Orthodox Church of the village of Lindos in Rhodes is adorned with colorful, striking, unforgettable frescoed wall paintings.

The tiny Greek island of Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its extensive 6th-century BC archaeological remains are matched by a peaceful setting and mystical scenery

For a peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings, Skopelos is a small green jewel in the blue setting of the Aegean Sea.

On the same trip, enjoy a relaxing European beach holiday and an amazing adventure vacation by learning how to rock climb - and more - on the Greek island of Kalymnos.

Southern Europe Travel's correspondent in Greece leads a tour of Athens, from the Sound and Light show at the Acropolis to bouzouki players in the Plaka's tavernas.

Hollywood location scouts chose the Greek islands for lots of film classics before Skopelos and Skiathos became the setting for Mamma Mia!

Enjoy Greek wine and Greece's top archaeological sites on a luxury Mediterranean cruise from Athens to the Greek islands, one of Europe's top vacation destinations.

For the first time ever, Greek authorities have allowed a movie, My Life in Ruins, to be filmed at the Acropolis, the most important landmark of ancient Greece.

The movie Mamma Mia! showed the whole world the beauties of the Sporades; here's how to get to Skiathos and Skopelos and see these film-set islands for yourself.

In the summer heat of the Greek islands, an American slips into a prize-winning silk dress -- and the heady world of Greek fashion designers.