The Region of Central Macedonia is Greece’s largest region by area and the second most populous. It stretches along the…
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REGION OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS
Geographically, the Region of the Ionian Islands is found in the westernmost extremity of Greece, encompassing most of the Heptanese…
ELAFONISOS
Despite having an area of only 19 square kilometres, Elafonisos is sure to impress anyone who visits. The island has…
CHIOS
Chios is an island in the northeastern Aegean, just off the coastline of Asia Minor. It is the 5th largest…
FOLEGANDROS
Folegandros, situated between Sikinos and Milos, is one of the most elegant islands in the Cyclades. Its relaxed pace and…
HYDRA
Hydra is an island in the Saronic Gulf, located a short distance from Athens. More specifically, all it takes is…
TINOS
Tinos was named after the mythical prehistoric founder of the first settlement here, Tinos. Historically, it was also known by…
SYROS
The capital of the Cyclades, Syros is a true aristocrat. This is evidenced in the neoclassical manors of Ermoupoli, the…
SYMI
This dot of an island in the Dodecanese was recognised very early on as both a listed settlement and an…
SPETSES
An island in the Saronic Gulf, just two hours from the capital, Spetses is distinguished by its nobility and elegance….