Islands near Thessaloniki (or Easy to Reach)

Islands near Thessaloniki (or Easy to Reach)

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you say Greek Islands? If you’re like most people, you’d think of Santorini, Mikonos or some other islands by south of Athens. Some would think of Corfu and some others of Crete, Zante or Rhodes. How many of...
Ammouliani Island: Halkidiki’s Hidden Gem

Ammouliani Island: Halkidiki’s Hidden Gem

Located in Central Macedonia, in Halkidiki, Ammouliani is one of the islands near Thessaloniki. Ammouliani isn’t as popular as other Greek islands, one of the reasons being its geographical location, right between Sithonia and Athos peninsulas. Ammouliani counts...
Seitan Limania Beach, a Natural Wave Pool Like No Other

Seitan Limania Beach, a Natural Wave Pool Like No Other

Located in the northwest of Crete, Chania boasts some of the most amazing beaches on the island. I’ve covered my favorite beaches in Chania, here, but I feel that Seitan Limania Beach (also known as Stefanou Beach) deserves an article of its own. This sandy...
Rhodes To Symi Island: Day Trip Guide

Rhodes To Symi Island: Day Trip Guide

Straight lines, triangles, rectangles and colors will catch your eye even from a distance. Houses on Symi Island look like toys. Even more, they look like the same toy painted in different tones. A day trip from Rhodes to Symi can be the perfect way to get a gist of...
Moni Island & a Beach in Greece with Wild Peacocks

Moni Island & a Beach in Greece with Wild Peacocks

Less than one hour away from Athens, the island of Aegina welcomes its visitors with a laid back atmosphere, good food, wonderful sunsets, pistachio orchards, monasteries and ancient temples. While the beaches aren’t up to par with some of the best Cretan beaches such...