Fishing villages, origins of tradition, where simplicity stands out graciously, embody the hospitality of Greek islands, immutable over time.
An idea, a word that, along with the Greek sun and the sea, surf the waves of the mind, transporting us to familiar summer paths and activating all our senses. Relaxing afternoons with the sea salt gently caressing the face and the sweet refreshing breeze encompassing in depth and extent the whole essence of the Mediterranean summer. What else can be compared to the Greek summer, a hodgepodge of emotions, aromas, ancestral flavors that nestle at the very core of every person’s thoughts?
Greece’s island coastline is distinguished by well-known and lesser-known destinations, small coastal villages that, despite modern times, keep the flame of preserving their local culture unquenchable.
Assos, Kefalonia
A visit to Assos is a beautiful journey into a fairy tale. Small and “midget”, picturesque and colorful…
The scenic seaside village of Assos, an amazing bay a little further north from the beach of Myrkos. Built amphitheatrically, it is 40 kilometers north of Argostoli by road, offering one of the most magnificent sights to the eyes of a traveler looking for one of the most picturesque fishing villages of the Greek islands.
This village of incomparable beauty with its windless peaceful harbor is decorated with colorful, freshly painted, flower-filled houses. The narrow streets and graphical cobblestones, the flowers that color the neighborhoods, the multiple restaurants suffocate in its narrowness place, weave a special, fairytale landscape, bursting with unique corners.
The Ionian fishing village has a rugged natural landscape. The castle of Assos, which dominates standing proudly over time, recorded an important trajectory in the history of the island, during the period of the Venetian occupation (end of the 16th century). It was characterized as the most inaccessible and strongest castle of the period. However, losing some of its strength, it was destroyed by the earthquakes in 1953 along with the entire island, marking the end of a rich traditional culture. All its inhabitants abandoned the small inaccessible peninsula and the once famous castle, a sample of excellent military architecture.
To visit the Castle you pass through the Lilliputian country of Assos. Tucked away in the tiny port, on the steep and narrow slopes, on the small shores, it is an oasis of beauty in a place that knows how to pleasantly surprise its visitor.
Lagkadas, Chios
The narrative of the diversity of experiences worth living for
Passing the junction of Sykiada-Agios Isidoros and traversing a rocky landscape, the fishing village of Lagkadas in Chios, purlieu of ouzo and tsipouro lovers, spreads out amphitheatrically along a wide lake, from which it got its name, with a small plain of olives, fruit trees and waters.
The colorful coastal village of Lagkadas, 16 kilometers north of the city of Chios, acquires a large natural harbor. The name originates from the ancient settlements of Kila and Kidianda.
It is characterized by narrow alleys, houses that are down below and beautiful courtyards. To the west of Lagkadas lies the settlement of Agrelopos, named after the many wild olive trees. Today the two settlements form a residential complex.
The trip to Chios is part of a multifaceted experience and a visit to a fishing village of the Greek islands that is worth experiencing. With the images of a classic Aegean island flooding you, you walk through village cobblestones feeling that you will suddenly see pirates appear before you from a distant and charming past.
Aghios Nikitas, Lefkada
The most beautiful traditional fishing village in Lefkada
Just 15 minutes from the town of Lefkada, you will discover one of the most charming fishing villages of the Greek islands. We are referring to the fishing village of Agios Nikitas, a coastal village resided northwest of Lefkada, between Pefkoulias and Kathisma and masterfully combines simplicity with the cosmopolitan character of the island. Here you will feel like you are mentally diving into a journey back in time. Magnificent stone-built houses spread amphitheatrically in the village, winding cobbled streets, courtyards laden with bougainvillea, geraniums and basil and a tiny mesmerising bay, with crystal clear waters waiting for you to indulge in special summer experiences.
Findings have been found in the wider area (such as the recently discovered small Mycenaean vaulted tomb of the 14th-13th century BC) indicating that there was human activity already since antiquity.
With the sun dipping into the waters of the Ionian and painting the sky pink and orange, the ultimate sense of peace takes over your inner world. It is the exact moment when the village is bathed in colors, recalling from the memory images of a romantic novel of a bygone era.
Klima, Milos
A delightful perpetual romance
The ultimate protagonist in every travel feature, with hordes of photographers flocking from abroad to capture the beauty and eager for their lens to capture the island’s sea breeze.
Klima is located near the site of ancient Milos, with the ancient theater, near which the Venus of Milos was found. The cave church of Agia Paraskevi is located in the village.
The celebrated statue of Aphrodite of Milos may currently be housed in the Louvre, but it was found in Klima. More specifically, in 1820 in a field near Klima a farmer dug up the statue of Venus of Milos. There is now an information sign at this place.
The settlement is renowned for the fishermen’s houses that live in the settlement, known as “sirmata”. Sirmata are usually two-story buildings with brightly painted doors and windows. The upper floor was where the fisherman lived with his family and the lower floor was used to store boats during the winter.
Loutro, Crete
A small and picturesque fishing village of southwestern Crete
The coastal village of Loutro is located at a distance of approximately 71 km south of Chania in the province of Sfakia at the tip of Cape Muri. Believed to have been the side of the ancient city of Phoenicia and the port of ancient Anopolis, it later became the winter port of the city of Sfakia, due to the fact that the surrounding bay and the small island at its entrance create a natural harbor where ships can are safe even in freak weather conditions.
The village was named after the baths found there, the water of which tides from Anopolis. Among the old buildings that one can set eyes on, one can also have a view of the government building that was used in 1821 (during the revolution).
Despite its infrastructure, Loutro remains a village that has not been affected by mass summer tourism, making it the most ideal fishing village destinations of the Greek islands for those who wish to enjoy toned-down holidays with everyday life moving at a more relaxed pace.
Moutsouna, Naxos
One of the most graphic and historic fishing villages of Naxos
Moutsouna is one of the most remote villages of Naxos, located on the east coast. Along with Lionas, it is one of only two settlements on the entire east coast of the island.
The only way to get to Moutsouna is via Apeirathos. The distance between the two is about 12 km. The landscape is wild and rocky but the wonderful panoramic view compensates the visitor as one can admire the silhouette of the island of Donoussa stretching out.
The history of emery (a rock found on the island of Naxos at the region of Argokili) is linked to the area since the aerial railway brought the precious ore from the mountains of Naxos to its port.
The village is spread over a few coves with a handful of houses. Two seaside fish taverns, cafes and a pier line the center of Moutsouna, with a small sandy beach as a distraction. The trip to Moutsouna is ideal for a peaceful lodging away from the crowds.
The settlement offers relaxation and can be the starting point for exploring the eastern side of the island which conceals dozens of natural secluded coves as well as beautiful long and sandy beaches.
A small, welcoming fishing village, a true expression of traditional Greek hospitality
Boukari is a picturesque fishing village in southern Corfu. It is located right after the highly developed touristic village of Messonghi.
Olive trees can be discovered up to the beginning of the beach in some places. The sea is crystal clear as there are no large hotel facilities at the region.
The picturesque port, the green landscape with olive and cypress trees, the wooden piers and the crystal clear waters of the beach compose a magical setting for a short excursion on summer days. The name of the village refers to the years of the Venetian occupation. Official documents inform that in that period after the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottomans among the Cypriot refugees, who took refuge in Corfu as well as other Ionian Islands was Bernardinos Boukaris along with his large family.
Boukari remains traditional and genuine over the years, preserving the generosity and authentic hospitality in the hearts of the people and serenity of the landscape. It is suitable for families and for those looking for a calm and peaceful environment. In Boukari, one can enjoy the wonderful view, swim at the village’s small beach, not omitting though to savour fresh fish at the taverns by the sea.
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