I found paradise in a remote corner of a Greek island – 30 years on it has been ruined

I first visited Elafonisi Beach on the southwestern corner of Crete 30 years ago. Fleeing a messy relationship in London, I ...
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One Of Greece's Most Underrated Islands Is A Pristine Escape With Beaches, Timeless Villages, And Slow-Living

Crawl over Byzantine relics and swim in some of the bluest water you'll eve see at this hidden gem of an island nestled in ...
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How This Charming Greek Island Has Become a Surprising Art Destination—With Stylish Parties and Pop-up Galleries

Tony Perrottet explores Hydra, where chill vibes meet cutting-edge creativity. Traveling to Hydra is normally a relaxing, almost soporific affair. The tiny Greek island, only 90 minutes by ferry from ...
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Visiting the Greek island that gave lesbianism its name

In the 6th century BCE, a poetess named Sappho lived on a rocky Greek island far out in the Aegean Sea. She wrote about her love for women in unambiguous terms: “I’d rather see her lovely step, her ...
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I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

As someone who's visited 27 Greek islands, I have a few favorites — and some I wouldn't return to. Symi is great for escaping the crowds, and Skiathos offers a bustling nightlife scene. In my opinion, ...
Artnet

What Was Life Like For Ancient Greek Women? A New Exhibition Sheds Some Light

The Venus de Milo, a celebrated ancient statue found on the Greek island of Milos and displayed at the Louvre since 1821, is one of the most famous artworks in the world. Yet relatively little is ...
Greek Reporter

Must-Watch Movies Filmed on Greek Islands

If you dream of going to Greece, there are 10 must watch movies filmed on the Greek islands that will  take you there or stir travel memories.
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The Greek Island Hotels That Actually Live Up to the Dream

In a twist worthy of the gods, the Greek islands refuse to sit still. After decades of sunburned tourism bleaching out their character, something shifted. Post-pandemic capital collided with a new ...