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Stories from August 2026

Everything published on this guide that month.

Latest · Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing the Dodecanese: Charter Guide from Rhodes and Kos

Bareboat or skippered, when to go, what licence you need and which islands to sail to from the Rhodes and Kos charter bases.

Aug 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Scuba Diving in the Aegean: Greek Diving Rules, Seasons and Where to Go

What divers need to know before diving in the Greek Aegean: the rules on antiquities and dive centres, water temperatures and seasons, the main dive areas, and the underwater archaeological sites now open to visitors.

Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min read

The Monasteries of Patmos: St John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and Chora

How to visit the Monastery of St John the Theologian, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the convents of Chora on Patmos, with access and etiquette tips.

Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Hiking the Mani Peninsula: Trails from Kardamyli to Cape Tainaron

Where to walk in the Mani, from the marked village trails and Vyros gorge around Kardamyli to the tower villages and the path to the lighthouse at Cape Tainaron.

Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Santorini's Volcano: Hiking Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni's Hot Springs and Aspronisi

How to visit the volcanic islands in the middle of Santorini's caldera: the crater walk on Nea Kameni, the warm springs of Palea Kameni and the white islet of Aspronisi.

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