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Greece - Little-Known Islands

Lesvos

With its two large gulfs that reach in towards the centre, Lesvos resembles a jigsaw piece, each quarter different in character, from the petrified forest in the west to workaday Mytilini in the east, and from the bird watcher's paradise of Skala Kallonia in the centre to the picturesque fortified town of Molyvos in the north.

Hotels

Hotel Votsala
• B-class hotel right by the sea • attentive service • large gardens • bikes & canoes for guests' use

Cephalonia & Ithaca

The most majestic of the Ionian Islands, Cephalonia is famed for its undeveloped beaches, crystal-clear waters and light, crisp wine made from the indigenous Robola grape, which thrives in the soft, fertile soils.

Walking holidays

In the Footsteps of Odysseus (grade 2)
• single-centre holiday • wonderful walking in Homeric landscapes • welcoming family-run hotel in peaceful shore-side location

Samos

Just a few miles at its eastern shoreline from the Turkish mainland, Samos is one of Greece's greenest and most alluring islands. Vineyards step up into verdant woodland, giving way to rugged summits in the island's core. Along the coast, explore fishing ports and small resorts with attractive beaches. For such a small island, the landscapes are extraordinarily rich and varied.

Walking holidays

Samos, an Aegean Island (grade 2)
• explore different parts of this green & enchanting island • orchids in spring

Hotels

Armonia Bay Hotel
• superb beach location • spectacular sea views • swimming pool • elegant décor

Dodecanese Islands

The twelve major islands of the Dodecanese archipelago lie in the idyllic azure waters of the southern Aegean Sea where the hot summer sun shines down on communities of surprisingly different character. This is certainly true of our three chosen neighbouring islands - Kalimnos, Leros and Patmos - which all have their very own distinct character and attraction. Lying on the very edge of Europe, the Dodecanese have long been subject to invaders and settlers, all of whom have left their mark, evident as you walk through three very distinct landscapes where history has shaped the lives of the people and the very character of the land.

Walking holidays

Discovering the Dodecanese (grade 2) (details coming soon)
• cross rugged slopes to verdant valleys on Kalymnos • walk from beautiful bay to beautiful bay on Leros • discover apocalyptic scenery on Patmos

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