Blog - Read More About Your Favourite Islands

Often overshadowed and forgotten about when compared with its larger and more well-known neighbour, Kimolos is a small island with a relaxed way of life and a typically Cycladic feel that is best known for its beaches. This lack of awareness is what works for the island, and it can be a great place to stay and relax whilst exploring Milos in the day, or the other way around. Because of the island's small size, the most common way to get around the island is walking, and many of the things mentioned in this article are close together. In this we’ll show you what Kimolos has to offer and why it is somewhere worth visiting.   

How to get there
Kimolos is only accessible by ferry. Milos, its neighbour, has a domestic airport that links with Athens meaning you can fly into Athens, transfer to Milos, and then go to Kimolos from there. Alternatively, you can catch a ferry from Athens Piraeus port. Some ferries stop on Kimolos, others you may need to stop at Milos and go from there.
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Beaches
Beaches are the thing that Kimolos is most known for. Like much of the Cyclades the beaches on Kimolos are sandy with beautiful blue waters surrounding the island. On the island there are some beaches that are organised, but many aren’t, and you can be one of only a few there, depending on the time of year you go. The most popular beach on the island is Psathi, which is right next to the port. The beach itself is quite short but it gives you a lovely view out across the port and marina. There are a number of small hotels and apartments near the beach, and it is well served with cafes and tavernas nearby too. 

A short ferry from Athens is the small but beautiful island of Hydra. Part of the Argo Saronic group, this picturesque place has attracted a number of famous faces over the years and is known for not having cars or any vehicles on the island. In this article we’ll take you through what Hydra has to offer and why it is perfect for a day trip from Athens or a great place to experience the traditional side of Greece and relax. 

How to get there
Hydra is far too small to have an airport.  As it is near to Athens though it is easy to fly into there and get a ferry from Piraeus. Athens has many direct flights from the UK including the four major London Airports, Birmingham and Edinburgh. 

Hydra Town
Hydra Town is the only large settlement on the island and is where most of the accommodation and things to do on the island are. The town climbs up the hillside like an amphitheatre offering a great view whether you have just gotten off the ferry or are looking down from above. Something you’ll notice pretty quickly is that there are no vehicles, this peace and quiet takes you back in time and offers a serene setting for you to relax and take in everything this island has to offer. Whereas when you get off the ferry on most islands you are greeted with taxis and cars to pick up guests and take them to hotels, on Hydra you are met by a man holding a donkey. This will be taking your luggage to your accommodation. Walking is the only way to explore the island by land.