Things To Do in South Aegean Islands

Alasarnia Festival

Alasarnia Festival

This annual festival features a summer-long programme of events to highlight Greek culture. The locals will show you... Read More

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Antimachia Honey Festival

Antimachia Honey Festival

With its Medieval castle ruins and old windmill, the inland village of Antimachia, about 12 kilometres southwest of... Read More

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Admire the ancient site of Akrotiri

Admire the ancient site of Akrotiri

Akrotiri, a half-hour drive from Monolithos, is Greece’s answer to Pompeii – a p... Read More

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Admire the frescoes at Casa Romana

Admire the frescoes at Casa Romana

See how ruling Romans lived in luxury with a visit to the restored 3rd-century v... Read More

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Agalma

Agalma

This well-run, family-owned restaurant in the new town has a loyal fan base. It ... Read More

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Akrogiali Taverna and Restaurant, Psalidi Beach

Akrogiali Taverna and Restaurant, Psalidi Beach

This family-run restaurant has bagged a top spot – the tables almost spill out o... Read More

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Athermi Restaurant Bar

Athermi Restaurant Bar

You know a terrace has a good view when people want to hold their weddings there... Read More

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Avli

Avli

Avli is set in a pretty courtyard filled with the scent of bougainvillea. Take a... Read More

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Bar hop in Ixia

Bar hop in Ixia

As a purpose-built getaway, Ixia’s nightlife centres on its hotel strip. Happily... Read More

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Beach hop along the coast

Beach hop along the coast

The ace up Psalidi’s sleeve is that its shingle beach rarely gets busy. If you f... Read More

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Blue Eyes Cocktail Bar

Blue Eyes Cocktail Bar

The 20-something crowd is usually found hanging out at this cocktail bar behind ... Read More

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Book a day cruise to Kalymnos

Book a day cruise to Kalymnos

Mastichari makes a great base for visiting other Dodecanese islands. Hydrofoils ... Read More

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Brave the heights of Mount Dikeos

Brave the heights of Mount Dikeos

Mount Dikeos is the tallest peak in Kos, reaching 2,766 feet at its summit. It’l... Read More

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Browse for jewellery on Thira's Ypapantis street

Browse for jewellery on Thira's Ypapantis street

With Thira in easy walking distance, most holidaymakers head there when an urge ... Read More

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Browse the shops for local crafts

Browse the shops for local crafts

You’ve got a clutch of little gift shops here, selling locally-crafted ceramics,... Read More

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Brush up on your history at the Knights’ Hospital

Brush up on your history at the Knights’ Hospital

Once a place of rest and recuperation for off-colour knights, the Knights’ Hospi... Read More

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Buddies Bar, Bar Street

Buddies Bar, Bar Street

Owner Andreas has been running this place since 1992, and it’s become a real fav... Read More

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Buy Greek souvenirs at the indoor Market

Buy Greek souvenirs at the indoor Market

The aroma of herbs greets you at this little market on Eleftherias Square, where... Read More

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Buy a handmade carpet from a local weaver

Buy a handmade carpet from a local weaver

Afandou is renowned for its carpet-making. The village has a folklore exhibition... Read More

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