On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim – one free pleasure that is still available ...
Navigable by electric bike, this historic island is full of charm, from its picturesque Old Harbour to hidden beaches where pines reach the water. It’s early evening on the quiet coastal road that ...
Church bells clang. Opening the shutters, I shield my eyes from the diamond light dancing off the Saronic Gulf. Chatter rises from the veranda below, where the Poseidonion's breakfasting guests ...
A picturesque European island without the heaving crowds is found only 54 nautical miles away from Athens. This stunning and car-free island offers all the hallmarks of a heavenly Greek getaway with ...
Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Spetses (or “Spice”, as the Venetians decided to name it back in the 15th Century), is ...
When picking a Greek isle for a holiday getaway, it’s easy to be seduced by the see-and-be-seen parties in Mykonos, or the iconic white-washed architecture of Santorini, or even the quiet charm of ...
It's unsurprising that the Greek island of Spetses is often the destination of choice for the uber wealthy and famous, when they're looking for a place to kick back. A spectacular harbour, high-end ...
And where you can find the seas with the bluest waters in the world AN island in Greece has been labelled as “perfect” because of its beaches, its world class accommodation and typical town squares.
There is trouble in Greece, but is it causing trouble for us hedonists bent on holidaying like the gods and heroes of mythology? There have been riots in Athens, but are Byron's fabled isles, gilded ...