94 spots across 5 islands
Every location handpicked, described, and linked directly to Google Maps. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or exploring island by island — this guide tells you exactly where to go and why.
Aegina — 24 spots
The closest Saronic island to Athens. Famous for pistachios, the ancient Temple of Aphaia, and a lively waterfront.
Restaurants & Tavernas13 spotsFish markets turned tavernas, cliffside tables, a proper ouzeri
Bars4 spotsSpeakeasy cocktail bar, wine bar, beach bar at the water's edge
Beaches & Sights7 spotsOrganised spots, quiet coves, Doric temple, Orthodox monastery
Poros — 20 spots
Pine forests and a narrow strait from the Peloponnese. Two hours from Athens, a different world.
Restaurants & Tavernas10 spotsBeach tavernas, Italian with strait views, honest family spots
Bars & Beaches7 spotsWine bar, rooftop panorama, kayak-access pine bay
Hydra — 19 spots
No cars. No scooters. Just donkeys, stone paths, and one of the most atmospheric harbour towns in Greece. Leonard Cohen lived here.
Restaurants & Tavernas6 spots200-year-old taverna, hidden spot in Kamini, terrace with harbour panoramas
Bars3 spotsCult bar since 1997, sunset spot, legendary Pirate Bar since 1976
Beaches, Museums & Stores10 spotsSandy beach, isolated coves, 19th-century mansion, painter's studio
Agistri — 14 spots
Small, pine-covered, largely unknown. An hour from Athens, almost no tourists.
Tavernas & Bars11 spotsJetty taverna, mountain village home cooking, beach bar for sunset cocktails
Beaches3 spotsPine forest behind the sand, secluded western coves
Spetses — 17 spots
Aristocratic, yacht-filled, and beautiful. Grand 19th-century mansions, a legendary old harbour.
Restaurants & Tavernas9 spotsBest restaurant at the old harbour, taverna in a converted olive press
Bars, Beaches & Museums8 spotsZogeria bay, home of Bouboulina, pine-lined sandy beach