Irini’s guidebook
City/town information
Lefkes was the old capital of the island. Located in the center of the island, it was built to keep people safe from pirates that roamed the seas. It is picturesque village, closed to cars, so you must park outside in order to explore the small maze-like streets full of little cafes and shops. From there begins the byzantine road, a thousand year old marble pavestones that leads to Prodromos, and to one of the most traditional tavernas on the island Tsitsanis.
111 locals recommend
Lefkes
Lefkes was the old capital of the island. Located in the center of the island, it was built to keep people safe from pirates that roamed the seas. It is picturesque village, closed to cars, so you must park outside in order to explore the small maze-like streets full of little cafes and shops. From there begins the byzantine road, a thousand year old marble pavestones that leads to Prodromos, and to one of the most traditional tavernas on the island Tsitsanis.
Picturesque village on the north end of the island, accessible only by foot, full of restaurants and shops.
143 locals recommend
Naousa
Picturesque village on the north end of the island, accessible only by foot, full of restaurants and shops.
Small neighboring island full of shops and cafes just a 10 minute ferry ride from Pounta. It s also home to a beautiful cave to be explored.
62 locals recommend
Antiparos
Small neighboring island full of shops and cafes just a 10 minute ferry ride from Pounta. It s also home to a beautiful cave to be explored.
Food scene
Tsitsanis Greek Traditional Tavern - Ο Τσιτσάνης
Sightseeing
Visit the ancient marble quarry from which ancient Greek sculptors got their marble, the most translucent marble in the world.
10 locals recommend
Marathi
Visit the ancient marble quarry from which ancient Greek sculptors got their marble, the most translucent marble in the world.
Church of a hundred doors! The oldest Byzantine monument remaining in Greece, the church was designed by an apprentice to the architect who built Agia Sofia in Constantinople.
118 locals recommend
Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of a Hundred Gates)
18 PromponaChurch of a hundred doors! The oldest Byzantine monument remaining in Greece, the church was designed by an apprentice to the architect who built Agia Sofia in Constantinople.
A beautiful valley filled with thousands of colorful butterflies that live in the lush foliage all summer.
37 locals recommend
Butterflies Valley
A beautiful valley filled with thousands of colorful butterflies that live in the lush foliage all summer.
A long open beach, located five minutes walk from the center of Alyki village. A great beach for children to play in the shallow waters.
Πίσω Αλυκή
A long open beach, located five minutes walk from the center of Alyki village. A great beach for children to play in the shallow waters.
A small beach in the center of the village, surrounded by many tavernas, coffee shops and markets. Popular for small children. Beds are available to rent on the beach.
13 locals recommend
Alikis
A small beach in the center of the village, surrounded by many tavernas, coffee shops and markets. Popular for small children. Beds are available to rent on the beach.
A beach bar where you can rent a beach bed, or if you prefer a more natural beach, you can walk past the beds and lay your towel out for free.
38 locals recommend
Faragas Beach Bar
ΦάραγγαςA beach bar where you can rent a beach bed, or if you prefer a more natural beach, you can walk past the beds and lay your towel out for free.
A popular beach due to its strange rock formations on the north part of the island.
77 locals recommend
Kolympithres
A popular beach due to its strange rock formations on the north part of the island.
A great place to hike or swim, Monastiri is located at the north-most tip of the island. In the summer it is a cultural hotspot, with a variety of happenings such as outdoor movies and concerts.
45 locals recommend
Monastiri beach
A great place to hike or swim, Monastiri is located at the north-most tip of the island. In the summer it is a cultural hotspot, with a variety of happenings such as outdoor movies and concerts.
Pounta is home to many water sports, such as windsurfing and paragliding. It is also the port from which you can take a 10 minute ferry over to Antiparos the small neighboring island.
15 locals recommend
Pounta
Pounta is home to many water sports, such as windsurfing and paragliding. It is also the port from which you can take a 10 minute ferry over to Antiparos the small neighboring island.