Islands near Athens

7 good reasons to visit the island of Salamis near Athens!

Spending a few days in the Greek capital and feel like getting away from it all? Just the thing: [...]

Armata Festival in Spetses, every September

Every year, on the weekend closest to September 8, the Armata takes place in Spetses. And I go [...]

What to see and do on the island of Kea?

Kea (also called Tzia) is an island of the Northern Cyclades very close to the mainland which has [...]

A weekend in Spetses, the island of jasmines

Spetses, one of the Saronic islands, welcomes you with the scent of jasmine. Stroll through the [...]

Agistri: a small island full of charm

Agistri (or Angistri or Myli) is a Greek island unknown to tourists. And this is what makes it so [...]

Kea, all the pleasures of Cyclades at 1 hour from Athens

Kea, also known as Tzia, is the closest island of the Cyclades to the Greek mainland, which makes [...]

Find islands close to Athens, within 2 hours

How to find an island close to Athens ? Greece is known all over the world for its numerous [...]

The Ammos restaurant, a must in Aegina

Are you staying on the island of Aegina and want to (re)discover traditional Greek cuisine? So, [...]

A Greek island near Athens: Poros!

Poros stands out as one of the Greek islands nearest to the mainland, with just a narrow inlet [...]

Where to stay in Aegina? Hotels, accommodations, houses for rent

Aegina is conveniently located near Athens, just a short ferry ride away from Piraeus. While [...]

Travel guide to Aegina

There’s no shortage of things to do on Aegina; the island is alive! In summer, tourism is, of [...]

Where to sleep in Hydra? Our tips and favorite hotels

Hydra is undoubtedly one of our favorite Greek islands. Very picturesque, it has an enchanting [...]