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Stories from January 2026

Everything published on this guide that month.

Latest · Jan 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Stargazing in Santorini

Where to find dark skies on Santorini, when to go, what you can see and how to fit stargazing around the island's evenings out.

Jan 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Hiking the Samaria Gorge in Spring: Route, Tickets and the Boat Back

How the one-way Samaria Gorge hike in western Crete works early in the season, from the bus to Xyloskalo to the afternoon ferry out of Agia Roumeli.

Jan 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Easter on Patmos: Holy Week Traditions and How to Plan a Visit

What happens on Patmos during Orthodox Holy Week, from the Washing of the Feet in Chora to the Easter Sunday service at the Monastery of St John, and how to plan around it.

Jan 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Rhodes Beaches Beyond Faliraki: Quieter Coves and How to Reach Them in Summer

A summer guide to the quieter beaches of Rhodes, from Anthony Quinn Bay and Traganou to Glystra, Fourni and Prasonisi, with the wind, access and timing that decide which one to pick.

Jan 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Chania on a Rainy Day: Museums, Galleries and Indoor Sights

Where to spend a wet day in Chania, from the new Archaeological Museum in Halepa to the Maritime Museum, the Byzantine collection and the old town's smaller galleries.

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