Greek City Times

“Not the Paradise It Once Was”: How Elafonisi Beach Fell Victim to Its Own Sand

Once hailed as the “best beach in the world” for its pink sands and shallow lagoons, Crete’s Elafonisi is now drawing ...

The underrated town dubbed 'Santorini of Italy' - with flights under £30 and highs of 25C in autumn

Forget the crushing crowds and sky-high costs in Santorini, as Italy offers a remote town that looks just like it - for a ...

An Inside Look At David Rockwell’s Design Oasis In Santorini

Sandblu, a new resort, captures this transformation. Developer Takis Sparagis of Athens-based Skybay Group (known for luxury ...

How the 'world's best beach' has been ruined by crowds and Instagrammers

The 'world's best beach' boasts pink sand, turquoise waters and shallow lagoons perfect for swimmers of all ages - so it's no ...

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 ...