Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, and Rhodes are the Greek islands most popular with tourists looking for beautiful beaches, crystal clear blue water, ancient ruins, and white stucco architecture. Last month ...

The taxi driver who took us from Corfu's airport to its port informed us we would be bored out of our minds on the island where we were going to spend our holiday. 'Cheers,' I thought. I ignored him.

If you’re after the whole gamut of romantic Greek island experiences from the buzzy, cosmopolitan, aperitif and seaside passeggiata at sundown to a contemplative olive grove just a stone’s throw away ...

The Ionian Islands are at their finest in early summer. The countryside is a carpet of irises and wild lilies. Roadways are fringed with screens of yellow broom, splashed with the scarlet of poppies.

Leaning over the edge of the boat, I sink my hands below the surface. The midday sun is reflecting on the crests of the waves, and I can hear the hypnotic lapping of the sea meeting the cliffs.

We soon discovered that things are done a little differently on the sleepy island of Paxos. Not only was our hire car waiting for us on the quay with the keys in the ignition, it’s the kind of place ...

THE rusted and collapsed carcass of a yellow saloon car, abandoned in an olive grove and shrouded in 20 years of Greek weeds, sums up the island of Paxos. It is a bit of a rigmarole getting a car, or ...

It can be hard to find a true hidden gem these days, but this secluded island beach is rarely visited and boasts jaw-dropping views of the Ionian sea. It is also considered one of the world’s best ...